Basic Information

Label: Sidewalking Crab
Members: James Curley, George Callobre, Ben Lansing, Dave Heim and Joel Pace

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James Curley
Chicago, IL        Rock / Folk Rock / Americana

Bio

Chicago based songwriter James Curley writes literate songs in the tradition mined by songwriters such as Warren Zevon, John Hiatt, Steve Goodman and Jackson Browne. Primarily observing the broader human condition rather than relationship and love songs, James' keen eye for absurdity, hypocrisy, pathos and human interest is evident in the lyrics of his songs.

Appearing live in the Midwest with his band, Radio Fade, James performs rhythmic, rootsy Americana-tinged Folk-Rock. The sound is guts...

Songs

Poet Laureate
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My Last Silent Night
James Curley
My Last Silent Night
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On An Ordinary Day
James Curley
On An Ordinary Day
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Lay Down Big Easy
James Curley
Lay Down Big Easy
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Never Been To Memphis
James Curley
Never Been To Memphis
TV Or Not TV

Past Shows

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Fri, Dec 18, 2009
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Horseshoe
Chicago, IL
Sat, Sep 5, 2009
Doors Open: 9:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
Uncommon Ground On Devon
Sun, Jul 26, 2009
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
Sat, Jul 11, 2009
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Uncommon Ground On Devon
Sat, May 30, 2009
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Heartland Cafe
Chicago, IL

Comments

Heather Richards
Heather Richards: Thanks James for listening to my music!! I love your music and just became a fan!! Love Heather  Oct 17
ZAlias
ZAlias: Greetings James, Thanks for the Invite! This is a fine site, and you have a very good selection ... some of my favorite songs are here! You are a great singer and writer. God Bless you!  Apr 06
Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival
Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival: Hey man, just getting the announcement about the show so I wasn't ale to be there but hope it went well. Keep in touch! Mike  Feb 17

Press

"...some of the best literate and articulate lyrics that have crossed our desk in some time.....highly recommended"
—  Poetman Records, Acoustic Rainbow Radio Sampler

Chart Position

Rock charts
for Chicago, IL.

Artist Stats

Fans: 12775
Song Plays: 1290
Visits: 4432
Widget Hits: 8746

Status

Twitter_icon_for_status: gittin' things together for the new recording....will post more in the near future...

Blog

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