Paul Simon, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Mother Hips, Billy Joel, Blues Traveler, Bob Dylan, Good Times, Stravinsky, your mother, her mother, DMB, Bob Marley, Metallica, Guns and Roses (old version), Rush, Yes, Grateful Dead, and only about 14,000 more.
New album, WILL, available now!
(Click album to order your copy from our store)
Clifton Williams and the Blue James Band are a rock,
reggae, folk, and funk train riding through the world of music.
With songs that are both catchy and complex and live shows
that are both focused and experimental, Clifton Williams and
the BJB have rocked the souls of music lovers everywhere.
The captain of this train is Clifton Williams. As a songwriter,
Clifton relies heavily on the skills he acquired as a graduate
student in the field of music composition. As a musician, he
relies heavily on his love for skillful rock-n-roll that began
when he mastered his first Slash solo at 12 years old. His
songs and performances are fun and funky, melodic and
progressive, and full of Clifton’s laid-back California vibe.
With the Blue James Band, the talent just exponentially grows.
The good news is that there is more music coming! Clifton
Williams and the BJB have just completed their second album,
WILL, due out October 27th, 2008. Written and produced by
Clifton, WILL is a reflection of this band’s determination to
keep playing and writing good music. Recorded in California,
North Carolina, and Virginia, the songs echo the free spirit and
joy for life at the heart of Clifton Williams and the BJB. With
veteran mixer Jack Gauthier (Dispatch, State Radio) on the
roster, WILL has a decidedly rootsy and organic vibe. The
pop-infused “Don’t Waste the Days” and the reggae-tinged
“Believe” have memorable hooks and loads of lyrical style,
while “Down This Path” and “Sunday Afternoon” showcase
the impressive musicianship the band is known for.
Simply put, WILL will rock your socks off. So come along and
join the music joyride of Clifton Williams and the Blue James
Band!
Buy "Will" from the following places Debut album, "That's That" (released 2005)
(buy from our store by clicking the album)
"...songs with intense personality, honesty and a unique individual vibe" (Dave Terpany, Kynd Music)
"...one of the best played albums we've reviewed" (Phillip Buchan, Splendid Magazine)
"...a cross between Paul Simon and Sting" (Michael Farley)
Buy "That's That" from our online store or from the following places
lol ya it does something of those sorts. I found you guys recently within the last month or so and I can't stop listening to it. It's all I want to listen to these days. Keep up the good work everyone.
Thanks for rockin' out at Dively's. J-town loved you and hope you come back sometime soon. We got a great recording of the show. Once we upload it we will send you a link. And we definately had "Good Times"
Thank you for creating the opportunity for me to explore your sounds.
Peace, Shannon
"Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters are feelings. That's what music is to me." ~Janis Joplin
Hey Cliff, some key words to wrap up a great tour: Music light quest, compartments in the sienna, no homeless allowed in the car, Cookies and oh yea of course roast beef (thick sliced).
Are you guys still going strong?? I've moved to Portland now. How the hell are you" Maybe I'll come see you at the Fez. Have you been there? It's a nice little venue. Much bigger and swankier than the ol' Mogollon.
HI - Thank you for the invitation and congrtulations for your great songs!!! . Binho Porto Alegre City BRAZIL . . . F R E E .:. T I B E T . . ...........................
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