Kirkland James:
Once described as a meeting between Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits somewhere in southern Louisiana, Kirkland James’ guitar playing skips across musical styles like a slick river rock. Slide guitar to gut-bucket blues, Kirkland James is a genre vagabond; anything from country to Cuban rhythms, to an all out New Orleans style blues stomp.
After the Young James Long European tour, slide guitarist Kirkland James suffered a near fatal motorcycle crash in Fort Worth, Texas. The guitarist is most noted for his work with Kansas City –based blues rockers Tenderloin and one time touring guitarist for Alejandro Escovedo. While in Tenderloin, James gained notoriety opening shows for Soundgarden, Social Distortion, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Recovered and back playing and recording music, the Fort Worth native steps to the front of the stage this time with brothers Andrew and Richard Aguirre for the rhythm section.
Andrew Aguirre, bassist for Donny Ray Ford, Nope, The Gingers, The Mary Astors, is a top notch roots rock veteran of the Texas music scene. Brother and drummer Richard Aguirre has played before with Andrew in The Gingers and The Mary Astors along with other pop rock outfits including The Estellines.
Catch this Texas trio as they set out on tour and finish up their debut recording to be out by the fall.
Kirkland James Discography:
2008-P. W. Long “God Bless the Drunkard’s Dog”
Black Diamond Records (guitar)
2006-Young James Long “You ain’t know the man”
Southern Records (guitar)
2003-P. W. Long “Remembered”
Touch and Go Records (producer, guitar)
1999-Hell City, Hell compilation
Ignition Records
1997-Tenderloin “Tenderloin”
Arista/Timebomb Recordings
1996-Tenderloin/Supersuckers split single
Sub pop Records
1995-Twisted Willie-compilation
Justice Records
1995-Tenderloin-“Bullseye”
Warner Bros./Quest Records
1995-Tenderloin-“Sub pop Singles”
Sub pop Records
For Booking: message me via myspace with all offers....big or small...hell we might just do it for fun!!!!
dr when you coming by to dallas or when do you have any shows man love to come by and see ya.... now that i can buy you a drink lagitly take it easy my friend
I hope all is well in ya'lls Universe. Would love to see you back in the Kansas City area. I am also planning my vacations for 2010. I could come to you. Would love it if you kept me up on your schedule! Take care. -Kai
Just wanted to say thanks for the add & send out a quick update on whats new in my world! :)
Been working around the clock to get my site up and my calendar finished for you guys! I promise you though - it's all going to be worth the wait! 100% lol
Hopefully my site can be up by the end of this week! - Cross your fingers for me!!!
I will be in San Antonio September 29th for the upcoming Z Convention .. in case you're in the area!!!
Thanks for the add and don't forget to check out the Taste of KC 2009, May 17th in the Live! Block of Power & Light. Today and tomorrow are the last days to get tickets at the $30 discounted price! Visit www.pitch.com/tasteofkc to buy yours today!
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