James Dore'
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SEEKING

Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Flute, Trombone, Upright bass, Cello.

ABOUT

James Dore’ is a singer, songwriter and TV host, and is currently working on a CD entitled BLAZE! Dore’ has performed music live, billboard ads, fitness commercials and fashion shows.

Dore’ started off a doing voice over’s for the Seattle School District at 6 years of age. Dore’ delved into Breaking and Pop-locking in Portland, Oregon as it was exploding on his neighborhood streets and underage clubs.

When He hit twenty-one, Dore’ began dancing for an all male review traveling all along the West coast, from Canada to So-Cal. While in Hawaii Dore’ was also invited to perform at the prestigious Hilton Hawaiian Village on a weekly basis.

Back on the mainland Dore’ had the opportunity to do some more hosting on a show called Destination TV which he also wrote and performed the theme song for. And had the privilege of having four of his songs in a movie released by Lions Gate Films called Vampire Slayers.

His CD “Private Party” has been turning heads at numerous fashion shows and upscale dance lounges though out the valley of the Sun and gained him the title, “Most featured artist” (for three months in a row) on KEUG, G105.5 FM Radio Oregon, were he was hailed as, “One of the best up and coming artist.” (The Tim Ryan Show Live)

To sum it all up in the words of platinum recording artist and Grammy award winner BeBe Winnans he describes James Dore’s music as, “Good music with integrity.”

Screen name:
jamesdore
Member since:
Sep 02 2010
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years together:
7
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Age:
59 years

Influences

Michael Jackson, Steve Wonder, The Beatles, Jimmy Hendricks, Earth Wind & Fire, Ryan Leslie, Ferrell Williams, Timberland.

Members Of Band

Looking at a few different musicians who I've recorded with to do various legs of the upcoming tour, as well as new musicians I have yet to meet... Hopefully soon!

EQUIPMENT

Protools 8, Presonus Studio Channel Vacume Tube Chennel Strip, Stearling Audio ST59 Class A Fett mic, M-Audio BX5a monitors. I use this studio for pre-production.