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Whiteboy James and the Blues Express



LONG BEACH, California
United States

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   Whiteboy James & The Blues Express: General Info
Member Since7/9/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.WhiteboyJames.com
Band MembersJames Page - Scott Abeyta - Blake Watson - Max Bangwell
InfluencesThe Blasters, WC Handy, Big Joe Turner, Cab Calloway, Roy Brown, Louis Jordan, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Hank Williams, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Chuck Berry, Big Bill Broonzy, Spike Jones, Lightnin' Hopkins, Frank Stokes, James Harman MySpace Layouts
Sounds LikeBlues, Long Beach, Southern California, SoCal
Record LabelTrenchcoat
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
Ashley’s Long Beach, California
Jan 10 2010 5:00P
Blue Dog (Jam Session) Long Beach, California
Jan 16 2010 9:00P
Dempsey’s Corona
Jan 23 2010 9:00P
Blue Dog Long Beach, California
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Ashley’s Long Beach
Feb 13 2010 8:00P
B.R.D.’S Valentine’s Dance!!!! Industry, California
Feb 20 2010 9:00P
Dempsey’s Corona, California

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   About Whiteboy James & The Blues Express
James Page was born in Compton, California, raised in Paramount and Cerritos California. "Whiteboy" spent most of his formative years in Southern California, but his musical influences changed radically when he began listening to his uncles Deep South Rhythm and Blues and Country Records. "Whiteboy" found it difficult to fit into the "Beach Boy" culture, when his soul was into the likes of Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, Sam "Lightning" Hopkins, Big Joe Turner, and the list goes on to include Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Wills and even Spike Jones. Fast forward to the mid 1980's... the peak period of the Southern Californian blues explosion. Blues bands were forming everywhere from garages to all night blues jams in various nightclubs. "Whiteboy" James had several tunes in his repertoire by this time, and was ready and willing to sit in, sing, and blow some harmonica with whoever would call him up on stage (The Mighty Flyers, William Clarke, James Harman, The Blasters (Phil and Dave Alvin), Johnny Dyre, Joe Houston, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Top Jimmy, Juke Logan and the list goes on...).

It was at one of the jams that the original Blues Express was formed. Soon thereafter, the band was gigging all over the Southern California blues circuit. "Whiteboy" James became quite the buzz. People were talking about this Jump and Jive entertainer, who not unlike his boyhood hero Cab Calloway was out there leading a swinging blues band (dressed in a trench coat as opposed to Cab Calloway's tux and tails). "Whiteboy" James and the Blues Express continued to play throughout the 1990s, but times got hard in the new millennium, until now! The band is back, and better than ever, and so is "Whiteboy" James! This is an act that must be expreienced live and in person. Do yourself a favor and see "Whiteboy" James and the Blues Express as soon and as often as you dare!!! The current line-up of the Blues Express are: Scott Abeyta (guitar), Blake Watson (bass), and Max Bangwell (drums).

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Holly@nn@

Holly@nn@



Dec 24 2009 8:59 PM

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Love you and hope the Holidays bring you lots of happiness :)

Love Hollyanna
* Sinner *

ayda el karaki



Dec 22 2009 9:00 PM

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Bing Futch

Bing Futch



Dec 19 2009 3:56 PM

Thanks, buddy!  Hope you have a rockin' Christmas and a great New Year!
Jimi Blackstone

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Dec 19 2009 3:56 PM

Thanks for the add



Welcome to my world of blues



Jimi




James Page- Playing the 1/2 moon 2night 8pm!

James Page- Playing the 1/2 moon 2night 8pm!



Dec 19 2009 3:56 PM

guys aboslutly!!!! loving this!!!! thanks for find me !!!
Front Row

Front Row



Dec 13 2009 6:53 AM

just dropped in 2 hav another listen 2 that great blues sound youse got guy!! keep it up & keep it bluesy!! peace n love from bonnie scotland!!
 

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ayda el karaki



Dec 12 2009 3:40 PM

Happy Holidays handsome..


xo Ayda
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Dec 11 2009 12:19 AM

Tanx for the add, hugs from Brazil!!!
http://twitter.com/cidaderefugio !!!
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Dec 11 2009 12:19 AM

Thanks James, Happy Holidays!!!! Love you and miss you!
KevinBlueAlcoholic

KevinBlueAlcoholic



Dec 10 2009 3:05 AM

Thanks James
The Mighty Mojo Prophets

The Mighty Mojo Prophets



Dec 8 2009 10:50 PM

Stopping by to give my Respect to Hubcitys Fav son WhiteBoy James!


Hope alls well with you and the Express.

Stay Cool James.


 SON(MMP)

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WHO US?? WE NEVER HURT NOBODY!!WE were just standing here Mr. Officer!!
JAYNE

JAYNE



Dec 8 2009 3:36 AM


*YULE feel like You've been "ON TOP of the MOUNTAIN"
When your Stocking has been Stuffed with "SMOKEHOUSE"
SMOKEHOUSE BROWN BBQ SAUCE
Tony Norwood

Tony Norwood



Dec 7 2009 8:45 PM

Check out "Aren't You Prouf of Me"
Stillhave to finish it........
Long Beach Party Project

Long Beach Party Project



Dec 6 2009 8:28 PM

It would be great if you could support this small charity event, all donations go to local Long Beach families


Whiskey Hill

Whiskey Hill



Dec 5 2009 6:10 AM

Thank you for being friends with Whiskey Hill. The band hopes you
enjoyed the songs on our MySpace page. We'll be adding more as we are
starting to record again. Hope your holiday season is great and your
New Year is full of high paying gigs and happiness. The Whiskey Hill
Band.
*PuNk*DaDdY*

Brian Edgell



Dec 3 2009 3:03 AM

What happened 2 steve's BBQ in Whittier u guys don't play there anymore???
Pretty Boy Convoy

Pretty Boy Convoy



Dec 2 2009 4:22 AM

Heyy! Thanks for being our friend and KEEP ROCKIN'!

*Gabby*
PBC
Marlene

Marlene



Dec 2 2009 4:22 AM

James, I'm gonna come and kiss 'ya @ the Blue Dog!
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Crankshaft sam Southpaw slim



Nov 29 2009 1:29 AM

HEY JAMES, HOW'S IT HANGIN? REMEMBER ALWAYS USE BOTH HANDS!
 

Bluez & Twos

Bernie Dollery



Nov 27 2009 8:37 PM

Hi Whiteboy. Thanks for the add. Blues.Bernie @
future radio 96.9fm





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CATFISH

CATFISH



Nov 27 2009 8:44 AM

Great seeing you in Long Beach!
Holly@nn@

Holly@nn@



Nov 26 2009 10:10 PM

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Ginhouse Bluesband



Nov 26 2009 10:10 PM

HEY WHITE BOY GLAD TO MEET YOU THANX FOR THE COMMENT.
.:Flufr:.

Quinten Daniels



Nov 26 2009 10:10 PM

good.
we should hang out sometime.
we haven't hung out in a while.
and i have'nt seen little james since last christmas.
:/
Donnie MorTone

Donnie MorTone



Nov 24 2009 3:09 AM



Uhhh...U seen my teefers?
A man can't live on puddin alone....


 

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