Richard has been in the studio (well, back room really) with Iwan Morgan, aka Recall, once again and has recorded 19 new songs. A single and album are due for release early in the summer and new songs will be up here as soon as possible.
Seven Sleepers Den press:
“Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci member cuts loose…a solo record that shines brilliantly in its own right” (Mojo)
“slips effortlessly from one perfect noise to another” (Plan B)
“this is a triumph of quiet perseverance: crafted, insidious and, at last, cool.” (The Times)
“The songs ebb and flow in creating an overall sense of happiness and wellbeing. Music for the soul” (Drowned in Sound)
“a sultry charming collection…carefully distilled influences: John Fahey, snatches of Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and the atmospheric folk of the late 60s” (Uncut)
“Falling in love with a guy like Richard James would be as easy as falling off a log. Ditto his music” (The Times)
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Hey how are you. Hope you are well. I was wondering if you would like to have a free album? You can get it at http://www.megaupload.com/?f=3NNQTYF1 I really hope you enjoy it Speak soon
This is the Launch Show in North Wales for the Ep BYDD WYCH...
I will be performing with a full band for the first time in Wrecsam & am very exited about this show...
Melody driven songs with experimental elements & unconventional instrumentation such as the African Karrimba, a box filled with gravel and singing wine glasses. Layered orchestration and innovative approach to song writing creates an individual style & sound engaging audiences with an exciting & unmissable live performance.
Recent solo shows have been met by a listening silence and very enthusiastic responses & reviews.
So don’t miss these shows!!!
I am very happy to announce that The Guest Performance for this show will come from The Gentle Good...
The Gentle Good is also known as Cardiff born Gareth Bonello, a Welsh folk singer and songwriter. His honest and tender vocals are well matched to an intricate guitar style that owes much to the great guitarists of the 60s folk revival. A dedicated multi-instrumentalist his recordings are layered with subtle string arrangements as well as banjos, mandolins and glockenspiels.