This is my band, The Rhythmes playing a cover of Sister Sledge classic Thinking Of You featuring Paris Katsinas on percussion, Phillippa Holmes on lead vocals and of course, me James on guitar and general stoke duties... I know this is rotated stupidly but im not paying 20 dollars to upgrade my quicktime! The video is from Mr Lynch in Newcastle at the start of 2009. My band will be playing at various events over the next few months so watch out for us! COME ON!
Hello everyone. This is the temporary home for my creative undertakings, just while i sort out the new www.cutandsussed.com for the music side of things. Ive got two options for you if youre looking for info about my Photographic work, first up is the holding page for my forthcoming general photography website which has 48 images on it of various things which demonstrate some of my abilities as a photographer http://www.jamescummingsphotography.com/. and also the website for my travel/ adventure sports orientated photography and video service http://www.capturetheadventure.co.uk/ so check that out if you're bored. Details in the blog.
Im generally spending as much time as possible doing all the things i like to do at the minute, so if you have a music, photography or video project that you are interested in doing then get in touch.
Here is a selection of my recent-ish photographical work:
PHOTOGRAPHY INFO:
I am a registered photographer with Northumbria University and have worked on numerous projects with their design department. I've had surf, snowboarding, fashion and advertising photos published and am looking to gain more experience in any field of photography. I've been involved with shoots for One North East and Drummond Central as well as other region wide campaigns including the successful North East Says No to the Regional Assembly campaign. I took the image which featured on the cover of the June 08 Accent magazine, as well as shooting images for a four page clothes feature inside. I often work with models to help them build their portfolios, and have a roster of people that i can call on to do specific jobs for advertising or marketing briefs. I photographed the Northumbria University Design department end of year exhibition for the last two years, as well as photographing their Civic Centre Fashion (published nationally) show and also their highly prestigious Graduate Fashion Week show at Earls Court in London. I've shot interiors of numerous rental properties and other houses for estate agencies, and have also performed this service for hotels such as the Fallen Angel Hotel in Durham. In January 2010 i gained national exposure with some snowboarding images appearing on Ski Sunday, as well as in the Times, numerous other online publications and as a cover shot and two page spread in the Journal.
Im doing event photography alongside DJing at events as an inclusive package- price on application with more info to follow on www.durhamevents.co.uk. I also shoot weddings and produce compelling photojournalist style documentary books to preserve the memory of the day.
RECORDING STUDIO INFO:
GET A REDICULOUS BARGAIN: A DAY IN THE STUDIO FOR £75
Bands can book their first day at Cut and Sussed Records for only £75. See the website at www.cutandsussed.com for more details or contact James direct via email:
j-a-m-e-s@cut-and-sussed-.-com (remove the hyphens!)
DIRECTIONS: Please note that this map points to the wrong side of the road, the studio is on the West side of the A167.
JUST IN: Durham university students can use their 4D card to get 50% off the standard price for a single day in the studio which is £125, saving £62.50- an outrageous deal! One day for only £62.50!
Cut and Sussed Records supply bespoke recording solutions at very competitive prices, but the studio also does PA hire, CDJ hire (for DJs) and "high brow" event entertainment- ie credible generally non comercial music. We can put you in touch with or supply a number of high class DJs, percussionists and musicians for your events so if you have a party coming up then get in touch.
A high fidelity soundsytem, two pioneer CDJs and a mixer can be rented for as little as £150 which is perfect if you are planning on having a DJ at your party.
Other rental packages brief rundown:
For big parties 2 Mackie SWA 1501 bass bins + 2 Mackie SA1501 can be hired for £150. This is a 1.6 kilowatt system that will produce over 130dB of sound and is loud enough for about 3-400 people.
For medium parties/ events, substitute the SA1521s with DB Opera Live 402's which, alongside the Mackie bass bins, produces a lightweight system still capable of about 128dB (very loud). Good for about 2-300 people at a cost of £125.
For small parties, the DB Opera Live 402's can be hired for £50 and will be loud enough for about 80-100 people.
There is a lot more PA gear available for hire so if you have questions then please get in touch.
Two Pioneer CDJ800 MK2s and an Allen and Heath Xone 62 mixer can be hired for £125.
James Cummings is the head sound engineer and owner of Cut & Sussed records, www.cutandsussed.com.
Having studied music at Liverpool University, and recording arts at the Sound and Audio Engineering Institute
SAE, Liverpool, James moved back to Durham and converted a former cattle byre into what is now a fully featured pro recording studio. With an in depth understanding of music production techniques and experience of playing in bands, James is an experienced music producer with an ear for good music. He uses his understanding of groove to compliment his work as a DJ, frequently fusing live musical entertainment with a DJ set. He has played at numerous clubs in the UK, notably a dual residency at The Apartment Bar in Newcastle (Now Floritas), but also other familiar quality bars such as The Living Room Newcastle, Baby Blue Liverpool, The Mosquito Bar Liverpool, Aspire Bar Sunderland, Chase Bar Sunderland and Durham, The Pitcher and Piano Newcastle, Mr Lynch Newcastle, As You Like It Newcastle and many others.
During the summer of 2007 james DJ'd all over the country, but most notably at the Ibiza themed parties held on the last friday of every month at the notorious "China White" in London.
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Yea we'll try to get other bands there. We always let everyone know how good it is over there and this trip has done nothing to change that! (Although that James fellas abit funny :P)
Can you please e-mail the track too:
dead.dog.ltd@hotmail.com
Cheers mate
Cya soon hopefully!
Stef
ps I think I left my camera and book over there :S
Thanks for havin us in today and yesterday. Had a really great time, really love it at the studio. Can't wait to return. Despite the great prices, we need to earn abit more cash again! lol
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