Adam James

To whom it may concern,

This note is to inform you that your bank account is overd…..oops, sorry! Wrong email!

Actually, this is just a reminder that I’ll be playing in the Open Mic finals happening at the Downtown Kitchen in Canton GA tomorrow night. Here are the details:

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2007, 9pm
WHERE: Downtown Kitchen (upstairs), 140 E Marietta St, Canton, GA 30114
INFO: All Ages, NO COVER! Does it GET any better than that??? I think not! (but that’s just me, and I do have a high opinion of myself sometimes ;^P

Anyway, cheers, and I hope to see some of you out there! Especially you Canton folks! I’ll be taking attendance! ;) Peace ‘n’ be wild! Adam

G’day all!

This is your friendly neighborhood musician Adam James just checking in with a last minute booking! Here’s de dough…

WHEN: Saturday February 24th, 2007, 8pm
WHERE: Mellow Mushroom, Chastain Rd. Kennesaw
INFO: FREE SHOW! and it’s also ALL AGES *UNTIL* 9pm! Starting at 9pm, it’s 18+

I’ll be playing with my good friend Patrick Cook and someone else, we’ll be rotating 5 song sets. Hope to see some of you out there! Cheers & Beers! Adam James

DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
“Leader Of The Band”-Lewis Taylor

Okay, so go to iTunes, and punch in “Lewis Taylor.” Do it. DO IT! Now click on “The Lost Album” and then “Leader Of The Band.” I promise you, this song will at least make you bob your head, tap your foot, smile, or even buy it!
Lewis Taylor is a British soul sensation, but on this album, he takes a more Beach Boys influenced route, particulary in evidence on “The Leader Of The Band.” Lewis plays all the instruments, sings all the parts, and produces it as well. When was the last time you heard of an artist other than Prince that did that and did it well? A catchy, piano driven pop confection, “The Leader Of The Band’s” charm is in not only the great melody and fantastic vocal arrangement, but also the simplicity of the instruments. Lewis can wail, but he doesn’t here. He makes room.
I don’t normally make it such a thing to implore people to check out the stuff I recommend, but in this case, I really really REALLY want you to check this out!

Greetings kids!

I just wanted ot extend a thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday to CJ’s Landing! The shows have been getting better and better attended, and I’m excited about this! Those of you who came out for another act or came out for the first time, hopefully I’ll be seeing you again soon! Thanks again! So now, on to the wonderful world of….
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Okay, so that didnt’ quite make sense. “…the wonderful world of…NEXT SHOW!” Idiot. :^P But here it is!

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2007 9pm
WHERE: Downtown Kitchen, Canton, GA (can someone send me some more precise directions to this place?)
INFO: ALL AGES!! I’ll have more info soon, I promise! The Downtown Kitchen is a really cool place if you dig mellow pubs with good food! More info TBA!
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WHEN: Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 7pm
WHERE: Red Light Cafe, Amsterdam Ave. Atlanta, GA
INFO: Tickets are on sale now! I can send them to you and save you a couple bucks! Just email me here if you’d like to preorder them! This too is an ALL AGES SHOW!

Hey boys ‘n’ girls,

Just wanted to send you a reminder about the show at CJ’s Landing tomorrow.

WHEN: Saturday, February 10th, 2007, 8:30pm
WHERE: CJ’s Landing, Buckhead Rd., Atlanta, GA
INFO: 21+ Only, $7

I’m excited because I always have a good time at CJ’s! And if you come out, I bet you will too! Cheers! Adam

DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
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“Dirt In The Ground”-Tom Waits

Anyone not familiar with Tom Waits can email me and I will MAKE you a compilation! Well, okay, maybe the first 5 people who are that interested. But anyway, this track comes from his “Bone Machine” album, which is not only somewhat experimental, but death fixated as well. The majority of the album is played on various percussion instruments with some various bass, guitar, and piano tracks mixed in. Waits’ lyrics are good enough to stand on their own, especially on this tune. In the second verse, he describes the execution of a murderer by hanging, describing his ascent to the gallows, subsequent hanging, and the executioner saying that no matter who we are, “We’re all gonna be just Dirt In The Ground.”
Morbid as it sounds, it paints a great picture, as do the rest of the tracks on this album. And ultimately that is really what Waits is, in addition to being a great songwriter: He is a painter of words.

I’m in the home stretch with “jazzrocksoul!” The album is about to be mastered and the artwork finalized and it’ll be sent in to be printed up!

 want to hip you to a great site called www.Last.fm This site features a program that allows you to track the music you listen to on your computer and/or iPod and post it on a profile on the site. You can also put listings on your Myspace and Facebook profiles as well! Check out my Myspace profile (www.myspace.com/adamjames) to check it out! It can track listening trends, artist stats, track stats, and more! It’s a great site that you should definitely check out if you want to keep track of what you’re listening to and let others know as well! Thanks to Sean Aery for hipping me to this great site!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

It’s about that time again! Gig time, time to prove something, time to make it happen! And I want you to be there to see it!
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NEXT SHOW!!!! NEXT SHOW!!!! NEXT SHOW!!!!! NEXT SHOW!!!!! NEXT SHOW!!!! NEXT SHOW!!!! NEXT SHOW!!!!
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WHEN: Saturday Feb.10th, 2007 8:30pm
WHERE: CJ’s Landing, Buckhead Rd., Atlanta, GA
INFO: 21+ Only, $7

So I’m extra excited about this gig because I’ll be tossing a few new tunes into the set to work them out! As anyone who’s been to CJ’s knows, this place is a good time, so come one, come all and we’ll do right!
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UPCOMING SHOWS
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WHEN: Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 7pm
WHERE: Red Light Cafe, Amsterdam Walk, Atlanta, GA
INFO: All Ages! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at door

Anyone interested in ordering tickets in advance can email me here and I will send you the desired number! I’ll be opening for Bria, a new band featuring the vocals and writing of Bria Kam.