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James Apollo
Rock / Indie / Folk

headed thru life like a snowball headed for hell



Libertyville, AR, NYC, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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Member Since6/11/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.jamesapollo.com
Band MembersJames Apollo with any number of the following ace-in-the-holes: Kevin Hunt. Matt Palin. Noah Strom. Clifton Hyde. Gary Atturio. Mike Savino. Austin Schumacher. Nate Lamusga. Devon Wilkerson. Justin Roeser. Benjamin Obee. John Tomlinson.
Influencesscott fitzgerald, roads, alan lomax, john litmus jr, big empty gothic churches on a new moon night, nina simone, ennio morricone, faulkner, herb albert, most things between 1890 and 1960, tom waits, billie holiday, melodrama, cactus flowers, washington phillips, suits, shiny suits, rhinestones and brimstone.
Sounds Likec. baker, e. costello, b. dylan, t. waits, w. nelson, h. gelb, m ward, a bird, all the people one category up, well oiled theremins, hand tooled leather, low weeping willows
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Dec 10 2009 8:00P
Sunset Tavern Seattle, Washington
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
Zebulon Brooklyn, New York

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   About James Apollo

James Apollo is restless as a willow in a windstorm. If he's not breaking his legs in motorcycle accidents, or barreling down highways to get to the show on time, he's screwing his life up at home, leaving a trail of wreckage usually left to generals and junkyard foreman.

While his music often has some pervasive themes, namely love, loss, loneliness and deceit, Apollo steeps it in so much melancholy that even the most dire of tales has you wondering whether he's cheering for the victim or the cause. And though there may be a sly smile between castanets on his latest, How Hard a Heart of Gold Can Be, for Apollo, this is about as steady as he's going to get.

Apollo, who recorded his two previous albums near his home in Brooklyn, travelled back to the bluffs of the upper Mississippi, where longtime musical compatriots joined him in setting these songs in stone. The session took place in a short window between tours, leaving Apollo just enough time to shake the dust off his jacket and onto tape.

The result, How Hard a Heart of Gold Can Be, cries out from the dark side of lover's lane.  Apollo recalls “A fellow asked me the other day about being on the road. He said it must be tough to keep a relationship going when you're away from home. I said no, being away is the easy part. It's when i'm home that times get rough”

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“Wherever I am in life, the core values of being a cheap, lowdown tumbleweed are probably going to prevail.” interview excerpt, One Times One

haunted, western-rich folk. The Onion

A high plains drifter on the dark side of tumbleweed roots rock. El Paso Scene Weekly

an earthy blend of haunted melodies and dusty rhythms. Sheffield Star

a master of melancholy, his smoky voice haunting each front-porch tale. Relix

gritty, rootsy, adventurous. Star Tribune

rustic semi-pop...[those] with a penchant for channeling gothic Americana in song will feel right at home Pulse

Get "Hide your heart in a Hive" now at the official James Apollo site

Angels we have Grown Apart

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Clayton Sturgeon

Clayton Sturgeon



Nov 5 2009 6:47 AM

I hope you had a Happy Halloween!! Just dropping by to say hey! hope all is well. -clayton
The Goodbyes

The Goodbyes



Oct 31 2009 10:54 PM

Just stopping by to say hi!
-The Goodbyes
Yana

Yana Marie



Oct 17 2009 9:20 PM

..helloo?
ID

ID



Oct 13 2009 8:37 PM

Merci and welcome...

A bientôt

ID
Windy City Gentleman

Windy City Gentleman



Oct 11 2009 2:40 PM

you rock
Thomas Wissing

Thomas Wissing



Oct 11 2009 2:40 PM

hope you are doing fine. have a nice sunday.
take care.
thomas
Biscuit

paul watt



Oct 10 2009 9:43 AM

great gig at the green side on the 3rd man.it was shit hot supporting youz for our first gig.oh aye and what at fecking party after words.cheers lads.good luck for the rest of your tour.take care.biscuit and the rest of the metro gnomes.peace
Craig Hughes

Craig Hughes



Oct 3 2009 6:16 PM

Great stuff at The 13th Note last night man - cheers!
Manolo Ruano

Manolo Ruano



Oct 1 2009 1:04 PM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH JAMES APOLLO! HE IS EVERYTHING A PLEASURE AND AN HONOR, TO HAVE TO MUSICIANS LIKE YOUR IN MY PAGE. YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL MUSICIAN AND I LIKE YOUR MUSIC. THAT YOU ARE VERY HAPPY AND THAT YOU HAVE MANY PERSONAL SUCCESSES AS MUCH AS PROFESSIONAL. A STRONG HUG FROM GRAN CANARIA (CANARY ISLANDS).
Colyn

Colyn



Sep 27 2009 2:03 AM

under the stars
just gaze and listen..

the silence is loud
as the moon light
glistens

you feel the peace
hear a whisper
not the wind
your intuition..

you feel the goodness
deep down your soul..

God gave you the stars
to rock and roll

so every night
under one bright
star
say a blessing
be thankful
who you are.



enjoy your weekend


,
hollyann

hollyann



Sep 27 2009 2:02 AM

wonderful work here -look forward to hearing live!! all good things
The Country Club

The Country Club



Sep 25 2009 8:13 PM

Looking forward to seeing you on 4th...xx
riot for candy - warten auf das neue Album

riot for candy - warten auf das neue Album



Sep 24 2009 5:08 PM


liebe grüße,
niklas, fabian & johannes
Spady

Spady



Sep 18 2009 8:20 PM

How was your summer? Come by and say hi anytime!
tall tall trees

tall tall trees



Sep 16 2009 5:29 PM

umm, that's a glacier. you need to go through sonicbids
M A M Y K Ô

M A M Y K Ô



Sep 16 2009 5:28 PM

THANKS FOR ADD...MY NEW FRIEND !!!
GOOD MUSIC !!!

M A M Y K Ô

MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CANADA
frank

frank



Sep 5 2009 10:21 PM

hello james,....

my mum's making me tidy my bedroom at the mo,.. what will you up to this wednesday ???

thank you for being mymyspace ace friend,.. and i'll try and keep you up to date on my fantastic semi-professional showbizness career.

best regards
frank sidebottom
www.franksworld.co.uk

p.s. listen to "radio timperley" now on ~ www.tincan.tv
p.p.s. i've got some new stuff on ebay.... & a new "september songs" blog.
Rachel James band

Rachel James band
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Sep 5 2009 10:21 PM

Looking forward to supporting you on the 4th October at the Country Club@ The Bay Horse, in Manchester.
We did meet a few years ago when you were playing the blue cat, and I've got your album.
Desperado Housewives

Desperado Housewives



Sep 4 2009 5:35 PM

Hi ! Just enjoying a listen while we argue over a deep fried mars bar.
Courtney

Courtney Soto



Aug 27 2009 12:11 AM

cheers!
In Memory of Dan Fogelberg

In Memory of Dan Fogelberg



Aug 24 2009 4:06 PM

Thank you for being a part of the Dan Fogelberg tribute.
TABAJARA ASSUMPÇÃO

TABAJARA ASSUMPÇÃO



Aug 21 2009 6:58 PM

Hi James
thanks for the add
beautiful music here
abraço brasileiro
Tabajara Assumpção
Daniel Mark Faller

Daniel Mark Faller



Aug 19 2009 6:08 PM

greetings from idaho
For The Wait

For The Wait



Aug 19 2009 6:07 PM

just stopping by to say whats up. how's it going?
dexter

dexter



Jul 27 2009 4:35 PM

i love the new EP too!
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