ABOUT
I grew up playing a mix of Blues, Folk, Country, Rock, and Ballads. I've played in Blues, Country, Western Swing and Rockabilly bands.
Currently performing as a solo artist. Covering the styles of America, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, The Eagles, The Beatles, Dan Fogelberg, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many more.
Call or text 309-230-4828 or email Ed.James.Musician at g mail "dot" com to discuss any music endeavors or bookings.
- Screen name:
- Ed James
- Member since:
- May 05 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
America to ZZ top, Asleep At the Wheel to Zack Brown Band and most music in between!
Current song list:
Its Just Way , Alan Jackson
Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven , Kenney Chesney
Help Me Make It Though The Night , Kris Kistofferson
City of New Orleans , Arlo Guthrie
Long Haired Country Boy , Charlie Daniels
Living For The Night , George Strait
Nobody Knows You , Eric Clapton
American Dream , Rodney Crowell
Laid Back Low Key , Alan Jackson
Toes , Zack Brown Band
Dock Of The Bay , Otis Redding
Come Monday , Jimmy Buffet
Lyin Eyes , The Eagles
Knocking On Heavens Door , Eric Clapton
Folsom Prison Blues , Johnny Cash
Cabo San Lucas , Toby Keith
People Are Crazy , Billy Currington
Turn The Page , Bob Seger
Stars , Dan Fogelberg
Aint No Sunshine , Bill Withers
I Believe In You , Don Williams
Blue Suede Shoes , Carl Perkins
Troubador , George Strait
Spooky , Atlanta Rhythm Section
Kokomo , The Beach Boys
If You Could Read My Mind , Gordon Lightfoot
Heard It In A Love Song , Marshall Tucker Band
Silver Wings , Merle Haggard
Stuck In The Middle With You , Stealers Wheel
Amie , Pure Prairie League
Mr Bojangles , Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Your Mama Don?t Dance , Loggins and Messina
Back Home Again , John Denver
Tequila Sunrise , The Eagles
Margaritaville , Jimmy Buffet
If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body , The Bellamy Brothers
Some Beach - Blake Shelton
Pretty Good At Drinking Beer , Billy Currington
Dont Cross The River , America
Alberta , Eric Clapton
Bad Bad Leroy Brown , Jim Croce
Beer, Bait and Ammo , Sammy Kershaw
Dont Think Twice It?s Alright , Bob Dylan
Take Me Home Country Roads , John Denver
Lodi , Credence Clearwater Revival
Act Naturally , The Beatles
Ticket To Ride , The Beatles
All My Loving , The Beatles
Sister Golden Hair , America
Time In A Bottle , Jim Croce
Fire And Rain , James Taylor
Good Directions , Billy Currington
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Eastman - Acoustic Guitar
Fender - Electric Guitar
Washburn - Electric Guitar
Fender - Guitar Amp
Pro PA - Mackie and Bose equipment
Plenty of mics, pedals, cables, misc
MUSIC
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Nobody Knows you
Nobody Knows you Genre: Blues
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Just Jammin - playing my Strat w/Sax and Trumpet from my Roland GR33
Just Jammin - playing my Strat w/Sax and Trumpet from my Roland GR33 Genre: Lounge
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Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles cover
Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles cover
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Homeward Bound - Paul Simon - cover
Homeward Bound - Paul Simon - cover
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Your Man - Josh Turner cover
Your Man - Josh Turner cover
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Hollywood Waltz - The Eagles - cover
Hollywood Waltz - The Eagles - cover
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People Are Crazy - Billy Currington cover
People Are Crazy - Billy Currington cover
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Mr. Bojangles - Multi Arist cover
Mr. Bojangles - Multi Arist cover
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CALENDAR
Past Events
"HAPPY NEW YEAR"
Time to be determined
Playing from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
PLaying from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Playing from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Playing from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2012 Duck Hunters Boat Page get-togther - Goose Island Camp Ground.
Playing on the patio from 6:00 to 9:00
Playing from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Performing for doubles golf outing/wine tasting event
Performing from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Playing on the patio from 4:30 to 7:30 (weather permitting)
Playing from 4:30 to 7:30 (weather permitting)
Playing from 7:00 to 11:00
Playing on the patio from 4:30 to 7:30 (weather permitting)
Playing on the patio from 4:30 to 7:30 (weather permitting)
Playing from 4:30 to 7:30
Playing 12:00 to 4:00
Playing time - TBA
Will be playing from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
It's ladies night. Come on out and buy 1 drink and get 1 free.
Playing from 6:00 - 9:00
Will be playing from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Great dinner specials in a comfortable atmosphere.
Will be playing from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Come on by and say hi and have some of the best beer in Clearwater.
Playing from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Playing 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Playing from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Playing from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Playing from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Playing from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Cinco de Mayo
Playing from 4:00 - 8:00
Playing from 4:00 - 8:00
Playing for 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Playing from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Playing 4:00 - 8:00
Playing from 4:00 to 8:00