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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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Friday
Dec. 18th, 2009
Horseshoe
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Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Details: Folk You! songwriter round robin. 8th Anniversary!
Saturday
Sep. 5th, 2009
Uncommon Ground On Devon
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Doors Open: 9:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
Details: James Curley, joined by Ben Lansing (guitars), George Callobre (bass) and D...
Sunday
Jul. 26th, 2009
Reggie's Rock Club
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Details: James Curley and Radio Fade will be doing an amped-up twangy roots music p...
Saturday
Jul. 11st, 2009
Uncommon Ground On Devon
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Saturday
May. 30th, 2009
Heartland Cafe
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Details: James Curley & Radio Fade - Back at Rogers Park's legendary counter-cultura...

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: 12773
Song Plays: 1269
Visits: 4271
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Status

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

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