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James Hand
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WEST, Texas
United States

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Member Since5/10/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.jamesslimhand.com
Band MembersThe James Hand Band

Will Indian - Lead Guitar; Band Leader

Speedy Sparks - Bass Guitar

John "Skillet" McGlothlin - Drums

InfluencesDean Martin, Johnny Cash, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Carl Smith, Conway Twitty, Hank Thompson, George Jones, Chuck Berry, Jim Reeves, Ray Price, Stonewall Jackson, Johnny Bush, Johnny Horton, Marty Robbins, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, & many others.
Sounds LikeJames Hand; he is a one of a kind.
Record LabelRounder Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 14 2009 12:00P
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Feb 17 2010 8:00P
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   About James Hand
Born in a small town outside of Waco, Texas it seemed that life steered James Hand toward the life of a country singer. James didn't choose the life he lives, it chose him. Perhaps when he sat on Lefty Frizzell's lap when he was six months old, fate had already been decided for him. There is nothing fake, false, or counterfeit about James Hand, which is why Willie Nelson calls him "The Real Deal!"

At the young age of 10 he acquired his first guitar and set out to make great music. By 14, James was singing and writing songs for his classmates, friends, family, and eventually barroom patrons. He spent years honing his skill and writing about whatever entered his heart. Whether his songs are about a feisty parakeet trapped in a cage with a mirror, a tender ballad composed just after his heart had been shattered, or a man burning down the place where his memories linger, each song bears a piece of his soul.

After almost 30 years of playing the bars and honky-tonks and sharpening his skills, James finally recorded his first album in 1996 entitled "Shadows Where The Magic Was". This was to be the CD which would allow his music to reach the masses outside of the smoky bars and festivals of Texas.

By 2003, James had recorded two more albums including a live album entitled "James Hand Live from the Saxon Pub". He was, and continues to be, a success in Austin, often playing sold out shows to crowded dancehalls alongside Billy Joe Shaver and Dale Watson.

2006 proved to be a huge year for James. He was noticed by Rounder Records and signed to a record deal with the independent record label. James also went on a successful tour of the U.K. with his long-time friend Dale Watson. Soon after the signing of the deal with Rounder, James set about recording his first nationally released album "The Truth Will Set You Free". Produced by Ray Benson and Lloyd Maines, the album proved to be a cornucopia of talent. Lloyd Maines played acoustic guitar, pedal steel, and dobro. Redd Volkaert and Will Indian topped off each song with their signature lead guitar licks. Of course, the album was only truly complete when Jason Roberts came in with his amazing fiddle. Speedy Sparks kept beat with his bass.

As a testament to the success of "The Truth Will Set You Free", Rounder and James are currently working on a brand new album set to be released in the Fall of 2009. Almost everybody from the first James Hand/Rounder collaboration returned to make the second. Ray Benson and Lloyd Maines are again producing this release, along with Will Indian, Speedy Sparks, and Jason Roberts returning to fill their natural roles. However, this album is already said to be a "steel guitar festival on CD", with Cindy Cashdollar and Lloyd Maines rolling the bars, Speedy Sparks and Kevin Smith playing bass, and John McGlothlin rounding it out on the drums. This album is sure to be the best James Hand album to date.

As most everybody who as seen him knows, James is truly one to be watching. With his career in full swing, and his talent not even at it's full peak yet, there are certain to be many great moments in this singers life.

If you happen by a bar and you hear the lonesome moan of a singer rifting from inside who tells a story of heartache and misery, or perhaps an upbeat rockabilly song about being chased by the rabid dog of an ex, you may be hearing James Hand. Step inside and give a listen, you will never regret it.

-Brandon Arriola

http://www.jamesslimhand.com

James at the Broken Spoke. Courtesy of Broken Spoke Films


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Sally

SALLY Birthisel



Nov 11 2009 2:37 AM

James- I just heard a story about you and your music on NPR... Your new album is WONDERFUL... Sure miss you and your music in Ft Worth- Memories of your band at The Fairmount brought a smile to my face.  Hope to see you again sometime soon. Your friend, Sally
Cheyenne Anne

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Nov 11 2009 2:36 AM

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Whippoorwill

Whippoorwill Sheffield



Nov 6 2009 3:29 AM

Howdy from the UK. Love the new album.
Take care.


 

Bob

Bob Hanley



Oct 24 2009 7:11 PM

Hey James,
        Looking forward to seeing you and Heather Myles on Nov. 15th in Buffalo, NY. You have a show the day before in Texas so I hope you can make it too Buffalo the next afternoon! The only "Real" country music we have in Buffalo is "The Stone Country Band". I love your "Shadow On The Ground" CD with "What Little I Got Left" being my favorite song on the CD but they're all great.
                                                             Bob Hanley
Janice BUS OF REAL COUNTRY

janice brooks



Oct 23 2009 5:32 PM

LIVE 365 station "BUS OF REAL COUNTRY" is doing some early estiments and it looks like you will be our most charted artest of the year for new material.
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Oct 11 2009 1:38 AM


 

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Zahirniak



Oct 1 2009 10:16 PM

the waterloo cd release where is that place texas? cuz there is a town called waterloo like an hour from here.
Tommie Brewster

Tommie Brewster



Sep 28 2009 7:00 PM

HI James!!
Thanks for being my new friend -
as I said I heard you for the first time
on Bootleg Asylum although I have
been aware of your brilliance as a
songwriter for a longwhile......
good to meet you
Tommie
 

Cheyenne Anne

Cheyenne Anne



Sep 22 2009 3:48 PM

Hippy Karen

Hippy Karen



Sep 19 2009 7:57 AM

Just received my CD today thanks very much, been playing it and its just great, top stuff.  Thanks for the photo and poster too.  Just been watching some videos of  James Hand at the Broken Spoke on YouTube, man I gotta get my ass to Texas someday soon.

Will have to brush up on me two-stop first though.
Hippy Karen x
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Donald

Donald



Sep 16 2009 4:08 PM

Lookout tennesee now you are fixing to hear the greatest singer that has been in bristol since . the carter family are you redy to party lets get er done son
Michael Wayne Brooks

Michael Wayne Brooks



Sep 15 2009 11:56 PM

I listen to you every day on Willie's place.  I love your music!  
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Sep 15 2009 11:55 PM


Clem

Clem Brown



Sep 10 2009 10:14 PM

SLIM~ That was a real nice call-in appearance/interview on Bill Mack's XM satellite radio show this past Tuesday, September 1st. It's great that the DJ's from both XM 12 (Outlaw Country) and XM 13 (Willie's Place) play your songs in heavy rotation.
I'm looking forward to your new CD.
Continued success to you~ Clem Brown, Mineola, TX
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Sep 10 2009 10:14 PM

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Sep 10 2009 10:13 PM

Congratulations on the new album James!


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Aug 21 2009 10:14 PM

Thanks so much for being a friend.

{{{BIG HUGS}}}

Dee

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Aug 20 2009 3:19 PM

Thanks for the add! It was a great pleasure to get to see you play at Down On The Farm! Come to Sweden next time!
Cheers,
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