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Artist
Darrin James Band
12+ albums
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about
Darrin James is a Brooklyn-based musician who has honed his skills for fifteen years to become a multi-instrumentalist of great feeling and intensity. His newest CD, Thrones of Gold, marks his debut as a singer/songwriter, a role that Darrin seems natural and confident to fill. By the age of 15, Darrin had emerged as a soulful blues guitarist in his home state of Michigan. Now, at 30, Darrin has lived in New York City for several years, soaking up a melting pot of gritty rock, soul, country, jazz, and plenty of blues. Darrin took his time to record his debut, slowly compiling an impressive repertoire of original songs that display both his musical ability and his lyrical wit. He produced the album himself, recording in a variety of settings with an eclectic array of musicians. His patience paid off. Since its independent release last winter, Thrones of Gold has yielded glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. Critics and bloggers are praising Darrin James as an intelligent songwriter and also as a powerful singer and guitarist whose music has authentic rawness and realism that speaks to audiences in a meaningful way. For Thrones of Gold, Darrin James assembled a stellar lineup of New York’s most exciting young musicians. Jordan Shapiro (Project/Object, Astrograss) plays a Hammond organ, providing a textured backdrop that opens up the space for Darrin’s rhythmic finger-picking and bluesy lead guitar. Darrin’s longtime drummer, Jeremy Bronson, anchors the band with a dy
