Cody Leppo~ Drummer and band leader~
Joe Wyatt~ Rythym Guitar
Influences
Merle Haggard, Bill Monroe, Dixie Chicks, Rhonda Vincent, Alison Krauss, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina Mcbride, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Hank3, Hank Williams Sr., Bonnie Raitt, Lee Ann Womack, Patty Loveless, Dwight Yoakam, Loretta Lynn
Sounds Like
herself.....
ALL LYRICS and MUSIC on this site WRITTEN BY ERIN JAMES
photo by: Rob Houts
photos by Karen Will Rogers
About Erin James…..
Maryland born and bred, Erin James landed in Nashville a few years ago --- and she has the town all abuzz with her sassy songwriting and soulful singing. Like many of her favorite artists, Erin James grew up around the music scene….From the first time she stepped onto the stage at the ripe old age of eight, Erin knew that music was the love of her life. As her family’s band traversed the Mid-Atlantic region, Erin had the opportunity to learn a lot about the music business --- and the awesome power of the fans…
Erin listened to the stories of all the souls who came in and out of her life – and developed a unique way of telling those stories – with a bit of edge and attitude! You can’t help but be entertained by her lyrics and the playful way she delivers her lines… Can you say ZESTY!!!
Erin is a natural – Unbelievably, she’s taught herself to play ten different instruments – and counting…. Her favorites include guitar, mandolin and keys. And people in the know can’t say enough about her songwriting….she’s been labeled “ahead of her time” and “cool, hip and creative”…The hottest pickers in town love to jam with this Nashville singer… Erin loves spending time in Nashville studios – doing demo work for some of the town’s most awesome writers, laying down background tracks for artists such as Eric Heatherly and more… And, every chance she gets, she hits the stage performing at Music Town’s sensational songwriter nights and other Nashville hotspots.
So…keep your eyes open and your ears to the rail….Be on the look-out for the truly fresh, honest and always entertaining music that is Erin James.
A bit about her background…
Before coming to Nashville, Erin honed her musical abilities playing the local festivals and the club circuit with various country bands. Erin learned a lot from her three year stint with 60’s recording artist Ronnie Dove – when she toured with him as a back-up singer and musician. Erin got a first hand look at a musical legend at work – from local venues to a Caribbean cruise– what an experience!
She’s even worked with industry pro’s like including Roy Head, Johnny Tillotson, Bobby Vee, Larry Henley, Freddy Boom-Boom Cannon, Billy Joe Royal, Pat Upton and Jimmy Ellidge. Erin also led back-up bands for the Jimmy Dean Country showdowns.
A bit about her style…
Erin loves the simplicity of old country ballads, the drive of hillbilly music and the soul of blues and rock & roll. She’s been influenced by Merle Haggard and Lorretta Lynn. But her own “brand” of music if totally new, fresh and inspiring. Her lyrics pack a powerful punch like nothing on the airwaves today…
So if you are ready to fearlessly take a trip to your inner soul and tap into your wild side, discover the music of Erin James…guaranteed to be awesome…
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"Happy Independence Day Erin!" That's a beautiful new photo of you. I love the outfit. Have fun on the 4th, Kimi : ) July 4th Comments ~ Myspace Comments
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3 days ago I added a new uptempto country song we've written called 'Honky Tonk Romeo'. If you haven't heard it already, I hope you can stop by and have a listen. If you know a country recording artist that is looking for new songs, please let them know about my myspace page. We are shopping all of the songs on this myspace page 'Country Songs For You'. Raine
