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  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Soul

    Location AUSTIN, Texas, US

    Profile Views: 120943

    Last Login: 2/7/2013

    Member Since 9/21/2005

    Website kalujames.com

    Record Label Unsigned Inc.

  • Bio

    ..To Reveal Art And Conceal The Artist is Art's Aim ..- --- Oscar Wilde(The picture of Dorian Gray .... Email address: Kaystone001@yahoo.com .. .......... .. .. Native Nigerian Kalu James may not look the part of an accomplished folk rock singer songwriter, but with the release of his second CD, "Dim the Lights," and a Day(June 11th) named after him in the "Live Music Capital of the World" Austin,tx proves otherwise. .. .. Recorded in his new home in Austin, Texas, "Dim the Lights" showcases Kalu's affecting lyrics with his unique style of vocal delivery. .. .. The buzz from Kalu's sophomore recording resulted in a sell-out show at the recent CD release party at Ruta Maya International Headquarters as well as gigs at well-known Austin venues Antones, Stubb's, Momo's and second upcoming appearance at Utica Music Festival in New York. .. .. Born in Nigeria and raised in Republic of Benin , Kalu fluently speaks three languages - French, English and Igbo (native language ). Although he had sung in the choir since age 9, it wasn't until he moved far from home to New York State in 2001 to study computer technology that he discovered his gift for songwriting. .. .. Kalu says, "Music is a journal for me. It's a way for me to express and chronicle my days. Some people have diaries. I have music.Instead of defining myself by putting my music in a box called a 'genre,' I consider it 'feel' music. I want to connect to people by letting them know how I feel. Maybe they feel that way, too, and it creates a link between us." .. .. Kalu James brings to the table emotive, genuine lyrics with his remarkably epic, unique and unforgettable style of vocal delivery. Touching on delicate subjects with eloquence and vivid imagery, Kalu James will capture you, challenge you and change you. .. .. Written words don't communicate the scope of Kalu's passion or approach. Recordings convey the spirit adequately, but the best way to experience Kalu is to see him live. The songs and moods take on lives and possess an individual energy of their own, transporting you to where he wants you to be and allowing you to feel what he wants you to feel. His messages are potent and important, and there has never been a time when an artist like Kalu James was more necessary than right now. .. .. His 2 albums "The Way I Feel" & "Dim The Lights" are already available on ITUNES, CDBABY and other internet stores, .. .. Kalu lives in Austin, tx where he can be found playing at the local coffeeshops, bars and music venues. His Musical journey spans from New York to Los Angeles. ....
  • Members

    For Booking/Mgmt Contact:kaystone001@yahoo.com .... Kalu James: Vocals and Acoustic Guitar .... Drew Howard: Lead Guitar .... Randall Squires: Bass .... Ed Miles: Drums .... Michael Rubin: Harmonica .... Erik Telford: Keys and trumpet .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ....................
  • Influences

    JEFF BUCKLEY. Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Stevie Wonder,Marvin Gaye, Tracy chapman. Sade, Fela Kuti,Ray Charles,PRince, Damien Rice, ColdPlay, Howling Wolf, Eva Cassidy, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles, Ray Lamontagne, .. Local Music I Love = Danielle Ponder, DAN BALL JR, John Sacheli, MIKE TEMPLE, Nisi, BLack August, ANDREW MARKS, Dan Welch, TEAGAN WARD, Ric Rude, WILAMAZE, Lilly, SMOCK, JOSH BRITT, Miguel Briones, Adam Mcginnis, Jake Morrisson, KINA GRANNIS.... Favourite Movie: I AM SAM(Dustin Hoffman, Dakota Fanning)
  • Sounds Like

    Myself, .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. War Outside(House Concert On Tour) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DRcJqGjUEEI&rel=1" /> .. .. .. ..Kalu James at The Belmont 6-20...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. My Original - "Listen to the Wind" Dan Ball Jr on the Lead Guitar and Ed Klingenberger(Piano & Backup vocals) . Recording By Mike Hurman(Thank you so much for this.. Greatest Birthday Gift Ever) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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    Thanks to everyone who came out last night. Vibe was great and hips went swaying! Kim Edwards, Justin James, Umanagement, Lamberts, C3! 

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    Lamberts Tonight: Doors open @ 9:30. Kim Edwards, Justin James, and We(full band) play @ Midnight! http://lnk.ms/f37VC Ready,Set,Go!

  3. Kalu James

    Playing the Art City Austin Festival today with the boys from 11:30am - 12:30. Come & Enjoy this beautiful weather amongst Music & Art

  4. Kalu James

    Looking for an early and low-key Sunday Evening? Come to Clive Bar, I will be playing an acoustic set from 6-8pm. No Cover Charge

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    Posted a new photo: "" http://lnk.ms/drSbm

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Bio:

To Reveal Art And Conceal The Artist is Art's Aim - --- Oscar Wilde(The picture of Dorian Gray

Email address: Kaystone001@yahoo.com
Kalu James: Live


Native Nigerian Kalu James may not look the part of an accomplished folk rock singer songwriter, but with the release of his second CD, "Dim the Lights," and a Day(June 11th) named after him in the "Live Music Capital of the World" Austin,tx proves otherwise.

Recorded in his new home in Austin, Texas, "Dim the Lights" showcases Kalu's affecting lyrics with his unique style of vocal delivery.

The buzz from Kalu's sophomore recording resulted in a sell-out show at the recent CD release party at Ruta Maya International Headquarters as well as gigs at well-known Austin venues Antones, Stubb's, Momo's and second upcoming appearance at Utica Music Festival in New York.

Born in Nigeria and raised in Republic of Benin , Kalu fluently speaks three languages - French, English and Igbo (native language ). Although he had sung in the choir since age 9, it wasn't until he moved far from home to New York State in 2001 to study computer technology that he discovered his gift for songwriting.

Kalu says, "Music is a journal for me. It's a way for me to express and chronicle my days. Some people have diaries. I have music.Instead of defining myself by putting my music in a box called a 'genre,' I consider it 'feel' music. I want to connect to people by letting them know how I feel. Maybe they feel that way, too, and it creates a link between us."

Kalu James brings to the table emotive, genuine lyrics with his remarkably epic, unique and unforgettable style of vocal delivery. Touching on delicate subjects with eloquence and vivid imagery, Kalu James will capture you, challenge you and change you.

Written words don't communicate the scope of Kalu's passion or approach. Recordings convey the spirit adequately, but the best way to experience Kalu is to see him live. The songs and moods take on lives and possess an individual energy of their own, transporting you to where he wants you to be and allowing you to feel what he wants you to feel. His messages are potent and important, and there has never been a time when an artist like Kalu James was more necessary than right now.

His 2 albums "The Way I Feel" & "Dim The Lights" are already available on ITUNES, CDBABY and other internet stores,

Kalu lives in Austin, tx where he can be found playing at the local coffeeshops, bars and music venues. His Musical journey spans from New York to Los Angeles. ....

Member Since:

September 21, 2005

Members:

For Booking/Mgmt Contact:kaystone001@yahoo.com

Kalu James: Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Drew Howard: Lead Guitar

Randall Squires: Bass

Ed Miles: Drums

Michael Rubin: Harmonica

Erik Telford: Keys and trumpet




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Influences:

JEFF BUCKLEY. Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Stevie Wonder,Marvin Gaye, Tracy chapman. Sade, Fela Kuti,Ray Charles,PRince, Damien Rice, ColdPlay, Howling Wolf, Eva Cassidy, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles, Ray Lamontagne,
Local Music I Love = Danielle Ponder, DAN BALL JR, John Sacheli, MIKE TEMPLE, Nisi, BLack August, ANDREW MARKS, Dan Welch, TEAGAN WARD, Ric Rude, WILAMAZE, Lilly, SMOCK, JOSH BRITT, Miguel Briones, Adam Mcginnis, Jake Morrisson, KINA GRANNIS

Favourite Movie: I AM SAM(Dustin Hoffman, Dakota Fanning)

Sounds Like:

Myself,



War Outside(House Concert On Tour) value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DRcJqGjUEEI&rel=1" /> ..

Kalu James at The Belmont 6-20


My Original - "Listen to the Wind" Dan Ball Jr on the Lead Guitar and Ed Klingenberger(Piano & Backup vocals) . Recording By Mike Hurman(Thank you so much for this.. Greatest Birthday Gift Ever)

Record Label:

Unsigned Inc.

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