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James Curley
Americana / Folk Rock / Roots Music

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CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Member Since12/28/2006
Band Websitewww.jamescurley.net
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InfluencesListen to James interviewed by Steve Meier for the Chicago Songwriters interview series..

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The Band+ Little Village+ Little Feat+ Steve Goodman + John Prine+ Warren Zevon (Rest In Peace, friend; I will 'keep you in my heart for a while')+ Jackson Browne+ John Hiatt+ Elvis Costello+ Dan Fogelberg+ Richie Furay+ Steven Stills+ Neil Young+ Biff Rose+ Bruce Cockburn+ Townes Van Zandt+ Shake Russell+ Randy Newman+ David Bromberg + James Taylor+ Johnny Cash+ Kris Kristofferson+ Lowell George+ Jorma Kaukonen+ Robert Hunter+ J.J. Cale+ Van Morrison+ Shawn Colvin+ Joni Mitchell+ Ralph McTell+ Gram Parsons+ Richard Thompson+ R.E.M.+ Wilco+ Woody Guthrie+ Bruce Springsteen+ Sons of The Never Wrong + Murray MacLachlan+ Willy Nelson+ Tom Waits+ Buzzy Linhart+ Leon Russell+ (more to come as I think of them)

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Sounds LikeJackson Browne meets Steve Earle and they hang out with Richard Thompson writing songs about post 9-11 life in the USA.
Record LabelSidewalking Crab
Type of LabelIndie


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   About James Curley
AS A SONGWRITER...

"...some of the best literate and articulate lyrics that have crossed our desk in some time.....highly recommended" - Acoustic Rainbow - Roots Music Airplay Sampler for Radio.

"James's writing truly upholds everything good, right and true about American Roots music. Like Kristofferson, Prine, Goodman and Zevon, James Curley is a visionary way ahead of today's mainstream songwriters." - Timothy Edward Jones - journalist and author of Country Conversation - www.TEJBooks.com

Chicago based songwriter James Curley writes literate Americana-Roots based songs in the tradition mined by songwriters such as Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Steve Goodman and John Gorka. Primarily observing the broader human condition rather than relationship and love songs, James' keen eye for absurdity, hypocrisy, pathos and human interest is evident in the lyrics of his songs, especially those on his most recent CD 'Manufactured Meaning' from 2007.

AS A PERFORMER:

Songwriter James Curley and his band, Radio Fade, perform rhythmic, rootsy Americana-tinged Rock in the tradition of The Band, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, John Hiatt & Little Village, etc. The sound is real and authentic, featuring acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitars, Hammond B3 and Piano, and a veteran rhythm section to accompany James's literate songs.

On record, James likes to embellish the arrangements of certain songs with horns and strings and other elements not easily reproduced live without a ten-piece band. His live show is more rockin' and is tailored for great crowd response. It features songs like 'Rest Your Weary Bones' - a syncopated bluesy 'welcome song' to the live crowd, '700 Parking Tickets - a swamp groove piece about scofflaws that serves as a vessel to showcase Ben Lansing's great bluesy slide guitar licks, and 'How Dumb Do You Think I Am?' - an alt-authentic country ballad written by Joel Pace, who handles keyboards, accordion and vocals. All this is held tightly together by rhythm section veterans Dave Heim on drums and George Callobre on bass to provide a rootsy groove under the songs.

James and the band often incorporate a few cover tunes as extended segues out of his original songs. The cover songs refer back to a classic song that inspired the original song in a kind of 'loop d'homage' that appeals to crowds and provides a known song by another artist as a touchstone. Cover tunes can vary greatly depending on venue. James draws on a rich depth of literate songwriters and performers. He’s as comfortable pulling Steve Young's 'Seven Bridges Road' into a set as he is the Grateful Dead's version of 'I Know You Rider', often as an extended jam on both songs.

Other cover material can include Dylan, Bruce Cockburn, John Prine, Hank Williams, Gram Parsons, John Fogerty, Grateful Dead, Little Feat and others. James Curley and Radio Fade 'walk the line' between 100% Authenticity and pure entertainment.

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Sons of the Never Wrong

Sons of the Never Wrong



Oct 21 2009 4:17 AM

James,

I just read your comments...I'm sorry that I did not see them sooner. We are truly blessed to know you. What a thoughtful and kind assessment of what we do, and how lovely that you took the time to bother writing about it. We love you for that, but even more, we just love you.
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Susan Hickman Up for 6 1stRound Grammy Nominations



Aug 25 2009 2:05 PM

Happy Monday!!! Thanks for being such a great friend!!!!
YOU ROCK!!!
Have a great week!!!!!

If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas
I really hope to see you there!!!

If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman.
you also get a free download just for singing up.
Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!!
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Love ~Susan
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Brothers of Brazil

Brothers of Brazil



Aug 25 2009 2:05 PM

Obrigado por adicionar!
Thanks for the add!

Brothers of Brazil
Pascal Laudo

Pascal Laudo



Aug 25 2009 2:05 PM

Hello from FRANCE …..…
Thank you, I’m very proud to be one of your friends.
I enjoy your songs, it was a pleasure to listen
You can leave me a comment if you want, I would appreciate it !!
All the best for you ….
Pascal
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 25 2009 2:05 PM




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RON HARDY aka TARUMBAE aka GODSON of the G- FUNK

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Aug 25 2009 2:05 PM



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Aug 25 2009 2:05 PM

May love be your biggest treasure.
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Jun 22 2009 7:10 PM

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Jun 23 2009 11:07 AM

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Jul 3 2009 5:42 AM

Thanks for the add & your friendship! Hope you have a great weekend.
-Tracy

Redline

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Jun 6 2009 3:12 PM

You've got some great music and a great page here! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again.
Peace,

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May 13 2009 8:45 PM

Thanks 4 The Add!
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May 16 2009 1:43 PM

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Apr 24 2009 3:10 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship....PEACE....Robert..
Michael

Michael



Apr 18 2009 4:05 AM

Uncle James-

It was a few years back on a Mother's Day in Uncle Don's backyard when we were trading guitars, riffs, stories and what not....And you had spoken about a "Yoda" of pedal steel.....Was it Andy Rubin????.....He played on your "Tom's Cafe" record, didn't he???? MOONLIGHT, COLD WIND!!!!!! ;P

-MN
Colm Ó Snodaigh

Colm Ó Snodaigh



Apr 9 2009 11:37 AM

Thank you for your friendship

My new album is out now on KILA Records www.kila.ie/shop/

Thanks for all your support
Colm
Loyal Family

Loyal Family



Apr 10 2009 5:53 PM

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Paula Stewart



Apr 12 2009 10:33 PM

Have a blessed week!
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Apr 8 2009 9:08 PM

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Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Apr 8 2009 4:36 AM

We’re just dropping by to say howdy and hope you’re having a great week<br /><br />~the Urban Monroes<br />
Bathsheba

Bathsheba Shelly



Apr 1 2009 10:47 PM

Hi There, haven't visited in way to long James, so <br />thought I'd wish you a Happy April Fools, and ask <br />are you going to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage <br />Festival...I plan to go before the end of it..early <br />May :) Hope you are there, I'd love to catch your <br />act!
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