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Nathan James
Concrete / Christian Rap / Club

New Cd 'I Don't Know It' out soon!!



Oceanside, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/24/2009
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Member Since2/11/2007
Band Websitenathandjames.com
Band Members
InfluencesSo much so little time...Big Bill Broonzy, Rober Jr. Lockwood, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Willie Mctell, Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red, Brownie Mcghee, Mance Lipscomb, Frankie Lee Sims, T-Bone Walker, BB, Charlie Christian, Kenny Burrell, Ernest Ranglin, Steve Cropper, STAPLE SINGERS, Rev. Louis Overstreet, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Bob Marley, etc, etc...
Sounds Like
Nathan James: I Don
Nathan James & Ben Hernandez: Hollerin
The Carl Sonny Leyland Trio Meets Nathan James and Ben Hernandez: The Carl Sonny Leyland Trio Meets Nathan James and Ben Hernandez
Nathan James & Ben Hernandez: Make a Change Sometime
Record LabelSacred Cat Records
Type of LabelMajor


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Dec 3 2010 8:00P
Check out www.nathandjames.com for gigs! OCEANSIDE

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   About Nathan James
Whether you catch Nathan James as his true one man band playing guitar, stomping out time on his custom suitcase drum set, while singing and blowing harmonica, or leading his new trio, you are sure to be moved and impressed with the unique energy and soul that he possesses. Nathan James is a well respected and experienced artist in his field. For over 12 years now, he has successfully made his living soley on specializing in his passion of blues, and American roots music. Starting his career of full time gigging musician at age 18, Nathan is no stranger to live performance. While simultaneously discovering the guitar and the blues at age 13, Nathan James has since been in complete focus as to where his life goal would lead. Growing up in the small town of Fallbrook Ca, has been influential in deciding to choose this path. "There wasn't a lot to do here, so you either got in trouble, or found something productive to do!" Having supportive parents that didn't force him into the usual college after high school, allowed Nathan to go straight into the 'real working world' of playing music. "Part of it was luck that I was able to get paying gigs right off the bat!" Local blues bands the Blues Pharaohs and Billy Watson gave Nathan a chance to get his feet wet with enough local gigs to support himself literally a month after graduating school! This led to also working with well known Southern California blues acts Jamie Wood, and Johnny Dyer. And while playing with them, Nathan got the call from internationally known blues veteran James Harman at age 19, to join his band and tour the country. With Harman is where he gained experience that has shaped most of his own career. After touring and recording nonstop with Harman for 3 1/2 years, Nathan decided to have a go at literally a solo career- that is playing one man acoustic based blues. This was instantly successful, leading to playing over 30 gigs a month at times!! With the strain of carrying the entire show by yourself all the time, Nathan met up with harmonica player/vocalist Ben Hernandez, a like minded young blues musician aficionado, and together they started working as a duo. As word spread of these two and their ability to bring back to life the spirit of duos like Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee country blues, they gained international notoriety while traveling all over the West Coast and; In 2007, they entered the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and took 1st place! This really has made their reputation spread like wildfire. That year alone the duo travelled to Denmark, Italy and Taiwan. Most recently Nathan's duo partner Ben Hernandez has decided to move to Charlotte NC, so in between their scheduled tours Nathan will once again be focusing on his one man band act, and other new projects including leading his own band, working with local favorite Billy Watson; vocalist Olivia Pierson; and working with blues greats James Harman and Kim Wilson. He has also been working as a side man for hire with his talents on guitar, and upright bass. What ever combination you see him in, you're sure to catch a top notch show!

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Nathan James's Friends Comments
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Luc

Luc Meert



Nov 6 2009 2:28 PM

Thanks for the add !
Love your awesome bluezy music !
Sickgirl *SGC*

Sickgirl *SGC*



Nov 4 2009 5:48 AM

Hey Nate,
Please help out and pass this on to your friends if you can it would mean alot to me.

The Sickgirl Club will be joining the "Save a Life" 5K walk Sunday November 8th 2009. If you would like to join us in the walk or help sponsor us please go to the link below. This event Supports Suicide Awareness and Prevention Programs in San Diego County. Please help us reach our fundraising goal of 100,000 this year

http://savealifewalk.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=308363&u=308363-265385748&e=2605324023

TO JOIN UP WITH OUR TEAM PLEASE CLICK THE ABOVE LINK AND THEN CLICK ON THE WORDS TEAM PAGE WHEN YOU GET ON THE SITE AND JOIN UP.


Thank you,
Heather
Portal4

Portal4



Oct 31 2009 9:02 AM

Gracias por aceptar nuestra amistad, es todo un placer haber escuchado tu blues, para Portal4, GENIAL.
Un saludo desde Tenerife y UR...GUAY.
 
Steamin Stan

Steamin Stan



Oct 27 2009 7:59 AM

Man, it was great to see you tonight!  You've never sounded better.  I'm diggin' the CD right now...Be safe in your travels, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy



Oct 16 2009 3:37 PM


Barry Big B Brenner

Barry Big B Brenner



Oct 15 2009 8:30 PM

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Swamp-Gal

Swamp-Gal



Oct 8 2009 9:54 AM

Hey cat, thanx for request...christian rap eh??? Ha! Kind regards and have a nice day...


Cheers
Swamp-Gal

LINE 9 BLUES REVIEW

Crankshaft sam Southpaw slim



Sep 30 2009 5:08 AM

DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENING! I ONCE IN A YEAR JAM WITH TWO OF THE BEST BLUESMAN IN SO CAL!
WE WILL SEE YOU THERE FOR SURE!!!
 

Izzy

Izzy



Sep 28 2009 12:27 PM

What's uuuuuuuuuuuuup !!!!
Ronni Boysen

Ronni Busack-Boysen



Aug 20 2009 8:24 PM

Hi Nathan
Thank you for the cd!
Cant wait to hear it-i know itll be good!
All the best
Ronni
Art

Art Martel



Aug 14 2009 3:05 AM

GONNA-B-A-PARTY ART MARTEL TO DEE-JAY AND M.C. THIS BIG EVENT
V-Bomb-Digity

V-Bomb-Digity



Aug 11 2009 5:06 AM

Hey Nathan!
It's your favorite barista! haha j/k You guys sound awesome love when you come and play while im working!

Mojo Fred

Mojo Fred



Jul 31 2009 11:45 PM


 

Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Jul 29 2009 2:53 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Art

Art Martel



Jul 28 2009 3:58 AM

James Brothers Productions 1st event @ Godfathers in Chino Sun. Aug. 2nd 09 be there.
judy

judy



Jul 26 2009 2:16 AM

Love your new CD Nathan!!!
Byron

Byron



Jul 10 2009 7:01 PM

hey man,

I like the new stuff. Just checked out the rest of em. That hearts desire reminds me of Bill Williams. They all Sound great.
-Byron
Bianca Lara

Bianca Lara



Jun 30 2009 7:33 PM

The new tunes are great!
Susanna

Susanna



Jun 30 2009 2:03 PM

Love the new songs! Looking forward to hearing them live at our concert! See ya soon!
~ Questa Li ~

~ Questa Li ~



Jun 30 2009 5:00 AM

Sweet new grooves!
Melani

Melani



Jun 30 2009 4:38 AM

I'm likin' the new CD! Looking forward to hearing it live, but see you Wednesday.
Olivia Pierson

Olivia Pierson



May 26 2009 4:25 PM

hurry up and get back from your tour already!! ive been left music-less and im very close to melt-down mode!!
Dale Anderson & The Delta Jets

Dale Anderson & The Delta Jets



May 22 2009 4:59 PM

Hey, have a good weekend!
From the Delta Jets...
dAle A     

Izzy

Izzy



May 10 2009 4:48 PM

Love the videos !!! How is life going ?? XO
Melani

Melani



Apr 29 2009 5:37 AM

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