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Nathan James
Freestyle / Minimalist / Acousmatic / Tape music

"check out www.nateandben.com"

Oceanside, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Nathan James: General Info
Member Since2/11/2007
Band Websitenateandben.com
InfluencesYes, nothing moves me more than good ol' country blues like Big Broonzy, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Mance lipscomb, Barbecue Bob, Blind Willie Mctell, etc. Then there is what I probably actually listen to the most- classic southern soul music from the 60's like anything Stax with Booker T and the Mg's- the masters of inventive ensemble musicianship in once popular music. Think Otis Redding, Mable John, James Carr, etc!! Then when it's late night after a gig it's gotta be soul jazz- the hammond organ. Masters like Shirley Scott, Johnny Hammond Smith, Jack Mcduff!!! The most beautiful sounding, expresive instrument i've ever heard!! Also classic jazz masters like Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington!!! yes yes yes!! Music from morning to through the night (and as I sleep)!!! So much.... I dare you to look up and listen to some of these names!!
Record LabelSacred Cat Records
Type of LabelMajor




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   About Nathan James
Started out as guitarist for the Blues Pharohs, then joined Billy Watson's band at age 18. Played in Johnny Dyer and Jamie Wood's bands just before joining the James Harman band and started touring at 19. Started playing solo at 22 when I was home from the road w/ Harman. Started working with Ben Hernandez in about 2001 or 2002. This has been my main gig since then, along with still working with James Harman, and Billy Watson. In between and recently have worked with Johnny Rover, Big Mo' Band, Nena Anderson, Blue Largo, Robin Henkel, Janiva Magness, Gary Primich, Hollywood Blue Flames, and Rick Holmstrom, among others. Recently I have started working with the very talented young Olivia Pierson, whom just moved out to CA from MA.

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Nathan James has 331 friends.
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 Nena Anderson 


 Ben Powell 


 Peter Nande 


 Ronni Boysen 


 The Fremonts 


 Ben Hernandez 


 Troy Sandow 


 Kevin Spencer 


 Miramonte Winery 


 Larry Robinson 


 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings 


 Madeleine Peyroux 


 Carolina Chocolate Drops 


 judy 


 Eva 


 Taryn Donath 


 Sickgirl 


 Eden Brent 


 Danielle 


 Courtney aka No Knee 


 Hammy 





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Billy Watson & His Intl. Silver String Sub. Band





Jul 7 2008 1:45 AM

Lots n lots of Heinekens.... Yowza!
Pollination





Jul 3 2008 1:39 PM

I can't wait to get some blues on tonight!!!
Sweet Hollywaiians





Jul 3 2008 4:23 AM


ALOHA!!!
sickgirl Creations





Jun 29 2008 1:28 PM

burlesque costumes
RadioRokkaWeb





Jun 21 2008 4:38 AM

The Mike Reilly Band





Jun 18 2008 6:03 PM

Nathan, Your a great player, thanks for the friendship and I hope to play Some mo!
Mike
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Jun 17 2008 10:52 PM

CIAO from ITALIA...BIG MUSIC Nathan!You're great!!!!!! M.
Rootscd.com





Jun 13 2008 2:17 AM


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Erica Jane





Jun 12 2008 7:15 PM

Give me enough time and they will! Hahahaha. Hope things are well on your end. I'd like to catch a gig sometime. It's been quite a while now.
It would be cool to catch up, and live vicariously through your tales of travel and adventure!
BAJA frikifriki FRESH!!





Jun 6 2008 6:41 AM

Thank you! Lookin forward to seeing you soon! I always check your schedule to see if ever play in the midwest!
Ronni Boysen





May 31 2008 12:27 PM

Sure- mi casa es su casa! but I think youd be better off with the Peter Nande 125.. Mine still needs a lot of work..And I dont think itll be ready for... what is it? next weekend?!
judy





May 25 2008 10:15 PM

The pc is wonderful!!So amazed you two did that.
Thankyou!love you,Mom
Hammy





May 19 2008 10:50 AM

Good to see you my friend! Trying to rally some troops for tomorrow... and wondering where on earth I can get some cool socks like that??
Olivia Pierson





May 14 2008 11:29 AM

Excellent! I've been listening to our gal MM all mornin. On my walk to work then playing her in the lobby...these wandering tourists don't know how lucky they are!
Sickgirl





May 6 2008 4:42 PM


Hey Nathan James, I just bought you as my PET! Click here to find out how much I think you're $$WORTH$$!

We need to hang out more and now that i bought you you better come hang out with me again soon.



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Apr 27 2008 5:04 AM

Hi Nathan,
Just wanted to drop by to say thanks for adding me.
Great tracks...especially liked "My Special Rider"...great playing and feel.
All the best,
MARK.
Regina





Apr 22 2008 9:34 PM

now way, that is so cool. Sounds like you are very busy.
How is denmark??? keep in touch!
Regina





Apr 21 2008 8:25 PM

hey cousin, how are you? traveling a lot still?
Olivia Pierson





Apr 15 2008 10:58 AM

shoot I'm so predictable...well I'd love to hear these, send em on my way!
Olivia Pierson





Apr 12 2008 10:17 AM

Oh I surely will! Maybe I'll start a new fashion, the first CD duct taping craze of the OC..it's going to catch on!
but of course we're in a technology age now so maybe they'll be duct taping ipods instead...
BluestrainFM





Apr 5 2008 10:36 PM

Heya Nathan, thanks for being on the list.
I do like your music, is there any chance you can mail me some MP3's for airplay?
Thanks, Rob
Jannie Boysen





Apr 4 2008 2:07 PM

Just a late birthday wish..
HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY!!!
See you soon in Aarhus
/Jannie
The Flimz





Apr 4 2008 9:07 AM

You sound like you have twenty fingers! Thanks for sharing your stage w/ us... we were so honored.
judy





Apr 3 2008 9:48 PM

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO YOU.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NATHAN...TO YOU!!!LOVE,YOUR MAMA!!!
Izzy





Apr 3 2008 10:19 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND!!!! Have a drink for me !!XO
teresita





Apr 1 2008 9:06 AM

happy almost birthday mr.
Sweets ;)
JEREMY





Mar 29 2008 4:31 PM

Sup rockstar. all is well. travel has been disaster free. music is in motion. gigs are pretty drunk. holla at me about Labor Day Weekend...I think it might work.
peace
JEREMY





Mar 25 2008 5:26 PM

sup kid?
Olivia Pierson





Mar 25 2008 3:51 PM

Well thank ya! I spose I could sing every time you see me but you see me a lot at work....so that could possibly get me into trouble...I'll have to think about this...
Erica Jane





Mar 25 2008 8:41 AM

I do believe I got that shirt the first day I met you at Miramonte. Can you believe that was almost a year ago? My folk's anniversary is March 31st and in keeping with tradition, they are coming to see you play. My dad just booked a room at Humphrey's and my mom could not be more excited! I wish I could go, but I'm taking my mini vacation fri-mon in Encinitas again.
SOOOO excited! How's life on your end?
Shay





Mar 24 2008 1:05 PM

No way! You know you're my boys. Iva Lee's this friday night? I should be able to swing that! I've got a contact for you too that might be a cool venue in OC. I'll give it to you Friday. I miss you guys tons. I guess I need to keep better track on your web site.
Shay





Mar 24 2008 8:54 AM

Alright, I'm really missing you guys... When are you going to be up this way again?
Jamie





Mar 22 2008 2:22 AM

Oh now, I wish I had the same excuse, I just didn't feel the need to go all the way out there. Its funny though, the hand placement, the facial expression, all the same, I need to show you.
Jonathan





Mar 14 2008 3:12 PM

Man! I loved your first album, and they just keep getting better! Wow. The one you've got playing on this page is OUTSANDING!
Rob's Blues Blog





Mar 12 2008 2:02 PM

Thanks Nathan! Great to have you onboard. All the best - Rob
Izzy





Mar 12 2008 10:55 AM

Been a while ... Life goes on , nothing new . Looking forward the summer !!! Need a new job too !! Hope all is well in CA ! XOXO
Roots Connection





Mar 12 2008 2:33 AM

HI Nathan James
THANX TO BE FRIENDS
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE
WE TRY TOO
SALUTI DA REGGIO EMILIA !!!!!
Sickgirl





Mar 4 2008 9:48 PM

Thanks for the well wishes Nathan. I'm still in a lot of pain though and I think that I might be having the same problem that you had. There is Nothing Wise about wisdom teeth, just a lot of pain and torture to remove them so why call them wisdom teeth why not "torture teeth" or "the searing pain of oral doom that you will never forget as long as you live teeth". Well I guess that would be too long winded, but you get the idea. I might come down out to see you guys depending on how much Ibuprofen I can take and still functionally drive. If not I will make a point to see you soon.

Heather
Nena Anderson





Feb 29 2008 5:28 PM