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In the News (Wed 11 Nov 09)

  
  Concertbüro Andy Lösche presents Colin James
The album, produced by fellow Canadian Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams), was recorded and mixed primarily at the stunning Paramour Studio in Los Angeles.
Colin has performed with such noted musicians as mentor Stevie Ray Vaughan and Keith Richards and the likes of Mavis Staples, Lenny Kravitz, and Bonnie Raitt have made guest appearances on his records.
His first "jump blues" album, Colin James and the Little Big Band, was certified double platinum in Canada and foreshadowed the big band craze of the late '90's by five years.
www.concertbueroloesche.de /artists/colin-james.htm   (898 words)

  
 :: COLIN JAMES ::
On Colin James and The Little Big Band 3 the jump blues and hard r' n' b chestnuts that populate the majority of the album are re-cast in dynamic fashion courtesy of Colin and his exemplary band.
Let's not be shy about it - LBB 3 continues its own tradition superbly' and raises the bar in what will be viewed as one of the finest recordings of the year.
Colin's old friends Greg Piccolo and Doug James from Roomful Of Blues anchor a stellar horn section, abetted by Colin's bandleader Steve Hilliam on tenor sax and Terry Townson from Delbert McLinton’s band on trumpet.
www.colinjames.com /disc_llb3.php   (234 words)

  
 Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Keb' Mo' - Keb' Mo', Music Downloads - Online
This Album was released by Keb' Mo' on
Review: The occasion of the series of television films broadcast under the umbrella title The Blues in the fall of 2003 provided the opportunity to compile the highlights of Keb' Mo''s recording career thus far into a single-disc collection.
Actually, it's the self-titled first album from 1994 that is the most impressive (as well as the least "contemporary"), and six tracks from it have been excerpted here, with three from Just Like You, four from Slow Down, and one from the fourth album, The Door.
musicstore.connect.com /album/049/Keb-Mo-/Martin-Scorsese-Presents-The-Blues-Keb-Mo-/500000000000000104733.html   (303 words)

  
  Colin Linden: Southern Jumbo
Colin James and his band and crew were great to me, and I just found out that I'm going to produce the upcoming "Colin James & The Little Big Band" album with Colin, so more fun and games coming up.
Colin James is coming to town to write this week, and then Jimmy Weider is coming in next week.
The album's going to be called, "Where The Action Is" and it'll be coming out in May or June on Shanachie Records.
www.colinlinden.com /Colins_Blog   (1558 words)

  
  CANOE -- JAM! Music - Pop Encyclopedia - James, Colin
Exposure to rock and roll in his early years was limited for blues guitarist Colin James, living as he did with parents that favoured bluegrass and folk music.
Back on the road James did dates in the US with Keith Richards, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Steve Winwood, and Little Feat, establishing himself as one of the premier new guitarists of the time, and a blues force to be noticed.
James was firmly entrenched as a blue guitarist/songwriter to reckon with, receiving Juno and West Coast Music Awards nominations and awards.
www.jam.canoe.ca /Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/J/James_Colin.html   (796 words)

  
  James, Colin   (Site not responding. Last check: )
James opened for both John Lee Hooker and George Thorogood before receiving his big break touring with Stevie Ray Vaughan in the US in 1985.
James received a Juno award in 1989 for most promising male vocalist.
James proved the diversity of his style with his next album, Colin James and the Little Big Band.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0001736   (517 words)

  
 Colin James Biography
Colin James Munn (born August 17, 1964 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian musician that primarily plays blues and rock but also has released some Swing albums.
James quit school in grade 10 and moved to Vancouver in 1980.
Some critics argue that James is not quite sure what he wants to do and thus his progression of materials in his albums are chaotic.
www.biographybase.com /biography/James_Colin.html   (296 words)

  
 Colin James - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colin James Munn (born August 17, 1964 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter who plays in the blues and rock and Swing genres.
James taught guitar lessons on a local Aboriginal reserve, and he was introduced to the Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan by his stepfather.
James left high school in grade 10 and moved to Vancouver in 1980.
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 OMEGA EVENTS: THE DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL: Performer Bios: COLIN JAMES   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Colin James was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 17, 1964 and recalls being taken by his parents to the Winnipeg Folk Festival where he saw everything from jug bands to John Hammond.
Increasingly assured of his capabilities, James switched gears and seemingly predicted the swing/jump blues craze of the mid 1990s with the timely release of "Colin James and the Little Big Band" (1993) and "Colin James and the Little Big Band II" (1998).
Colin is currently recording in Los Angeles for his newest records, slated for release Fall 2003.
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 Colin James :: 2006 :: The Live Music Report
It’s been too long a wait for Colin James and the band to debut at Massey Hall, but they are impressive.
Colin told us about a woman in Winnipeg he heard when he was an impressionable 16.
Colin hasn’t lost his charm, his finesse with a guitar or that combination of pain and hope called soul.
www.thelivemusicreport.com /clubs/concertHalls/masseyHall/colinJames/colinJames.html   (557 words)

  
 CD Baby: COLIN JAMES: Limelight
With the release of his tenth album 'Limelight' – a stunning blend of soul, rhythm and roots – Colin is striking a chord with fans old.
The album is packed with 14 tracks, from carefully chosen covers like Van Morrison's classic 'Into The Mystic' and Bob Dylan's 'Watchin' The River Flow,' to selection of soulful originals like 'Far Away Like a Radio' and 'Better Way to Heaven,' which showcase Colin's development as a singer and a songwriter.
With a new album, a new tour and a new sense of artistic discovery, Colin James is ready to step into the limelight again.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/colinjames2   (1009 words)

  
 Hagstrom Guitars: Colin James
James taught guitar lessons on a local Aboriginal reserve, and he was introduced to the Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan by his stepfather.
Colin James and the Little Big Band II is a swing-jive album by Canadian musician Colin James, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music).
Colin James and The Little Big Band 3 is the tenth studio album by Canadian blues/rock musician Colin James and the third Little Big Band album with its swing/jive themes.
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 Bad Habits - Colin James, Music Downloads - Online
This Album was released by Colin James on 08/01/1995
Review: Canadian blues guitarist Colin James turns in a fine set of both original and cover material.
Paring back the sound of his previous effort to the basic guitar, bass and drums, James uses horns and keyboards to color and accentuate certain tracks rather than overwhelm.
musicstore.connect.com /album/969/Colin-James/Bad-Habits/500000000000000811295.html   (124 words)

  
 COLIN JAMES LYRICS
The guys met when Linden was 17 and James was 11 and discovered their common love for blues.
This CD is Colin and Colin's homage to some of the blues artists that influenced them in their early years, including "Yank" Rachel and Howling Wolf, whom they met, developed friendships and played with.
Colin has been to the States on rare occasions and if by chance he comes to an area near you, don't miss out on the great opportunity to see this great performer.
sing365.com /music/lyric.nsf/Colin-James-lyrics/9293147EFB404DA248256FB8000A16DE   (687 words)

  
 OMEGA EVENTS: THE DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL: Performer Bios: Colin Linden   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Colin received a Grammy nomination in 1999 for his contribution to the Nashville-based 'Tribute To Howlin' Wolf' disc.
Although Colin was born and mostly lives in Canada, he and his wife now spend part of the year in Nashville where Colin's profile is rising considerably.
Colin performs a version of this song as a bonus track on his latest release titled 'Big Mouth' which was released in Canada on May 15th, 2001.
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 Colin James at Tenny Street Roadhouse   (Site not responding. Last check: )
James' first band, The Hoodoo Men, played their first show in a coffeehouse in Winnipeg when he was about sixteen.
The album took off in Canada, had two number one videos, number one songs and some serious chart action in the U.S.A. where we embarked on tours with Steve Winwood, Keith Richards, and Little Feat.
He released a record of early rock and roll chestnuts and jump blues named Colin James and the Little Big Band, a venture that kept him on the road for the next three years with appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brian and opening slots for the Rolling Stones.
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 Colin James McCaffrey: Studio
Colin offers his services as a producer, engineer, publisher and co-writer with many of the artists he works with.
Colin engineers and produces demo recordings in his home studio (click mp3's) and at Ad Astra Recording Studios in Williston VT - Colin also works through Charles Eller Studios in Charlotte VT, and Stolen Moments Audio in East Montpelier, VT.
Colin produced Lewis Franco's CD Lewis is a singer/songwriter from Maple Corners in Calais, VT. Colin also produced Lewis' first CD Your Own True Song Both these discs can be purchased online at CD Freedom.
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 Tinhorn Creek Online - 10th Anniversary   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary in style with a concert appearance by legendary musician Colin James at the Tinhorn Creek Amphitheatre here at the winery.
His first “jump blues” album, Colin James and the LittleBig Band, was certified double platinum in Canada and foreshadowed the big band craze of the late ‘90’s by five years.
Colin’s latest recording, Traveler, was released in 2003.
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 Colin James
He was born, Colin Munn, in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 17, 1964 and recalls being taken by his parents to the Winnipeg Folk Festival where he saw everything from folk groups to jug bands to John Hammond.
Record companies also began to take notice of James whose talents were a perfect match for the renewed interest in roots-based music that was occurring at the time.
The result was Colin's 1988 self-titled smash hit debut album on Virgin Records that was, at the time, the fasted selling record in Canadian music history.
www.tbayblues.ca /colinjames.html   (0 words)

  
 Colin James (album)
Colin James Brings Back The Little Big Band For A Third Time
Colin Linden (Blackie And The Rodeo Kings) played rhythm guitar on the new album and co-produced it with James.
Colin James is the debut album for Canadian rock/blues musician Colin James, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music).
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 Colin James Photos - Colin James News - Colin James Information
Colin James was born at home in Regina, Saskatchewan.
She acknowledged that he was in the audience at the beginning of the show and called him up on stage to play guitar during her encore.
In December 2006, Colin was nominated for a Maple Blues Award (given to recognize outstanding blues achievement by Canadian artists) in the category of "Electric Act of the Year." (edit)
www.tv.com /colin-james/person/119433/summary.html   (480 words)

  
 Colin James McCaffrey: Record Store
Colin James McCaffrey's debut CD What We've Got features him singing on 10 of his self-penned Country, Bluegrass and Folk/Rock songs.
Colin made his break into the Nashville scene as a songwriter, through his publisher Bronson Herrmuth (Ozone Ramblers, Suzy Bogguss) in November 1999.
Colin James McCaffrey is one of central Vermont's finer contemporary folk musicians, and his new album, "What We've Got," goes a long way in explaining why.
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 CANOE -- JAM! Music - Artists - James, Colin: James lights a blues Fuse
Colin James made a name for himself playing blistering blues-rock.
Now, 12 years since his self-titled debut solo album, James has returned to his roots with his latest release, Fuse.
In 1993, James returned with the critically acclaimed jump blues album, Colin James and the Little Big Band.
jam.canoe.ca /Music/Artists/J/James_Colin/2000/11/16/746278.html   (542 words)

  
 Smooth Jazz Now.com :
His latest album 'Traveler,' a smorgasbord of different styles and inspirations kind of stopped me in my tracks and made me wonder if maybe I've missed out on something big here.
That's partly true, "When I was a younger kid I loved the Blues" says the guitarist, "That's all I wanted to hear and when I was sixteen up until twenty-five, I was a purest and anything else was bullshit to me." The Vancouverite told me he wanted more on his plate.
James started off sounding a little country fried on "You and Whose Army" a tale of the human spirit and pure old fashioned resilience.
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 Amazon.ca: Traveler: Music: Colin James   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The one thing I have to say is most of the time when Colin James does someone else's song it's either as good or most of the time better than the original artist.
Known for exploring various styles and not sticking to the traditional blues sound Colin James latest release is more pop/soul then blues at all.
COLIN: I wish you would come back down here and rock for us in Seattle, Washington USA (I miss seeing you perform, Colin).
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 Amazon.com: Colin James: Music: Colin James   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This album sets the stage for what was to come later - and does so with gusto.
After all, this is the album that Colin made after SRV gave him the push he deserved.
Colin had a lot to say, and he covered all the bases - rock, blues, jazz, it's all here and more.
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 SaltyJam - Saint John's Festival of Music   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Colin James is a 6 time Juno winner and a 2 time Canadian Male vocalist of the year.
His latest single “Into the Mystic” is on the verge of becoming his biggest hit to date.
With the release of his tenth album “Limelight” – a stunning blend of soul, rhythm and roots – Colin is striking a chord with fans old.
saltyjam.ca /colinjames.php   (71 words)

  
 Colin Hay: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Going Somewhere is the sixth solo album from Men at Work's Colin Hay, but one of the few available in the US.
The acoustic album is filled with good songs, including two from previous Hay albums.
They were signed shortly thereafter and began working on their debut album, Play Deep, which was released in 1985.
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 Colin James Trivia - Colin James Facts - Colin James Notes
In 1994, Colin was nominated for a JUNO Award in the category of "Best Blues/Gospel Album" for his recording, Colin James and The Little Big Band.
After his self-titled first album release in 1988, Colin won the JUNO Award for "Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year"; he was also nominated in the category of "Canadian Entertainer of the Year" that year, but did not win.
Colin teamed up with singer Craig Northey to do a (mostly) acoustic tour of British Columbia in November and December of 2006.
www.tv.com /colin-james/person/119433/trivia.html   (648 words)

  
 Colin James McCaffrey: Record Store
Colin wrote and sang them all and plays the lion's share of the instruments, displaying his facility and flair with the Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, and Fiddle.
Mix a little James Taylor, a bit of Randy Travis and a dash of early Neil Young and youÕve got a decent reference point.
For guitars on this album Colin used: a 1999 Taylor 514CE, 1995 Taylor 410 (courtesy Allison Mann), 1935 Martin R-18, ESP Sunrise electric, and a 1975 Alvarez Yairi CY130 Classical.
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