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Vanja James
Acoustic / Indie / Rock



San Diego, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/15/2009
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Member Since6/22/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.vanjajames.com
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Bandmembers Listed Below:


Live Bandmembers include/have included:
Vanja James (Guitar/Vocals)
Jason Kwak (guitar)
Ismael Velasquez Jr., aka Chacho (Bass)
Adam Barker (Drums)
Lauren Leigh Martin
Lisa S.
Andrew Heine
Danny King
David Francis
Damon De La Paz
Matt Lynott
and friends of friends and more.

InfluencesFriends and life in general.
Sounds LikePeople who really really like music and playing it.
Record LabelN/A


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 30 2009 8:00P
The Sandpiper Laguna Beach, California
Dec 1 2009 8:00P
The Gypsy Lounge Lake Forest, California
Dec 6 2009 12:00P
Las Vegas Rock N’ Roll Marathon 2009 - Rock N’ Roll Marathon Las Vegas, Nevada
Dec 9 2009 8:00P
O Brien’s Pub Santa Monica, California
Dec 12 2009 7:00P
La Mesa Christmas Village - La Mesa Christmas Village w/Gayle Skidmore w/ Gayle Skidmore La Mesa, California
Dec 13 2009 7:00P
TBA San Diego, California

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   About Vanja James
My name is Vanja, which sounds like Vonya. I play music with people I like, or by myself sometimes.

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For bookings/fan mail, please contact: Vanja@vanjajames.com








Biography
A San Diego native, Vanja has been playing solo to San Diego audiences since 2002, and has been a regular on San Diego radio stations since 2005.

Being homeschooled after grade 3 and starting college early gave her a different set of musical experiences - she says now (2008) that, "I feel lucky to finally be doing something that I've wanted to do for a long time. And I feel even more fortunate that I have the education to back it up - years of patience and taking good advice finally coming together."

Graduating with a degree in theatre from UCSD in at age 19, she credits most of her musical shaping to her college teachers. Age 16 landed her in classical guitar classes at her local community college as well as gospel choir classes. By her senior year, voice teacher Linda Vickerman took Vanja under her wing and taught her how to sing the blues. It was through Linda that she met guitar teacher David Beldock. The two have been cowriting bluesy songs ever since. David and Vanja's guitar arrangements have become a trademark part of Vanjas unique playing style.

Self-producing her record "the old fashioned way", lead Vanja to pull from a cast of 20 (yes 20, and still growing!) of her closest friends/colleagues to play on each of the songs.

This all-star lineup of musicians feature players who have toured/played/recorded with artists such as Norah Jones, Tom Waits, Natalie Cole, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Fenix TX, Blink 182, Allison Kraus, Steve Poltz, and The Classified, The Black Keys, and Bright Eyes.

After five drummers, three bassists, four guitar players, one amp expert, two backup singers, and a few multi-instrumentalists worked their magic (some sending their music files long distance via email) , the result is an album of 13 well crafted, well rounded songs that earns the albums title, "Vanja James Music." It is Vanja's 1st full studio album is complete and available for download, finally giving audiences "the hits, plus a few new ones!" in their "full band glory."

A healthy dose of touring and creative marketing is on Vanja's list of things to do upon the album's completion. "I can't wait to see where it goes. It's been a long time coming."

For details on tour history, press releases, and upcoming shows, please see Vanja’s website:

VanjaJames.com



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 ...sickness... 





Vanja James's Friends Comments
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Here Nor There

Here Nor There
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Nov 15 2009 1:49 PM

Hey what's up?!
Elias

Elias



Nov 15 2009 1:49 PM

Thanks for adding me...
Your songs sound great! Do you do the guitar on most of them?
Wish you a great day from Quebec
Elias
Dimitris Karma

Dimitris Karma



Nov 12 2009 4:53 AM

GREETINGS FROM GREECE AND THANKS FOR THE ADD
Stevie

Stevie



Nov 12 2009 4:53 AM

Thanks for the add Vanja & for sharing your music :)

Best wishes, Stevie.
LikoLili

LikoLili



Nov 11 2009 2:41 AM

They don't follow the fashion
Latest trend, no reaction
State of the world's affairs
Seem indifferent, but really care
Self-reliance what its all about
Don't need it, you do without
In the balance of the universe
Doesn't matter could be worse
....."Exceptionally Cool".....

ALOHA ...~ Robert & Libby
Will Dockery

Will Dockery



Nov 11 2009 2:41 AM

Greetings from Shadowville!
Jord Allen

Jord Allen



Nov 11 2009 2:40 AM

Hey, How's it going?

I haven't heard from you in ages :), I hope everything is going well.

Thanks heaps for all your support!

-Jord!
DAVID

DA vid Walters



Nov 11 2009 2:40 AM

thanks for the add , you are a great musician !!! a fan in ms , thanks!!!!!!!
Theatre Breaks Loose

Theatre Breaks Loose



Nov 3 2009 4:59 AM

hey! just wanted to say we love you!
Trish

Trish



Nov 3 2009 4:54 AM

just wanted to drop by and say thank you for adding me. :)
Georgina

Georgina



Nov 1 2009 7:49 PM

Hi Vanja!!! bravo!!! for your work!!
I love your voice,too sweet,your songs...
and your sweet , beautiful face!!!
Go on sweety...
Gio Gentile

Gio Gentile



Oct 23 2009 5:00 AM

ciao! thank for add me, saluti dall'Italia
respect
Yutaka

Yutaka



Oct 23 2009 5:00 AM

Hi good evening Vanja !
Thanks for your friendship.
You are so elegant. I love it !
ありがとう、また あいましょう!

  ==YUTAKA==
Cole Clark Guitars North America New Artists !

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Oct 23 2009 5:00 AM

very cool pic ! Whats going on !  How are things ?  Check out our guitars ! Brent, CCNA.
Aja Alycean

Aja Alycean



Oct 22 2009 6:32 AM

love the new profile pic!!!  way cool
aja <3
sandro campili

sandro campili



Oct 21 2009 10:27 AM

ciao buone note!
Dedication ™

Dedication ™



Oct 20 2009 7:01 AM

hey whats up
Wayne Carr

Wayne Carr



Oct 12 2009 9:45 AM

Thanks for the friendship! Keep it rockin'! Cheers, Wayne
Marco Burgatto - Opere Rock

Marco Burgatto - Opere Rock



Oct 9 2009 8:32 PM

thanks for the add! great music!
Project X LA

Project X LA



Oct 6 2009 5:51 AM

Wishing you continued success in all that you do. -Project X LA
Dirtslide

Dirtslide



Oct 5 2009 4:19 PM

Thanks for the add!!
Good luck!!
STEVER

STEVER



Oct 2 2009 11:37 PM

Hi how are you doing?
I thought I should pass this quote along;

"It is cruel, you know, that music should be so beautiful. It has the beauty of loneliness, of pain: of strength and freedom.
The beauty of disappointment and never-satisfied love. The cruel beauty of nature and everlasting beauty of monotony." ~Benjamin Britten

I hope whatever you are listening to, you are cranking it!
Karen :)
Jessica Reece

Jessica Reece



Sep 28 2009 2:49 AM

That would be MAD SICK! I am super interested.
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Sep 27 2009 11:34 AM

Vanja James - Long Legs: City Feigning Sleep
Jessica Reece

Jessica Reece



Sep 27 2009 11:32 AM

How are you stranger? Did you know I moved back to SD? I live in Hillcrest. Got  my own place!
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