James O'Malley

Center Moriches, NY Folk / Americana/Singer/Songwriter / Contemporary Acoustic

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- Songs

- You Must Go Home For Christmas
- Gotta Get On With My Life -"Li...
- Open A Window
- Give A Broken Heart A Break
- Wrecking Ball
- Song For Pete Seeger
- Letting Go
- Crickets

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I've uploaded an early Christmas gift in my rendition of a beautiful song written by Darryl Purpose and Robert Morgan Fisher..."You Must Go Home For Christmas"

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Manager: Karen Finkenberg---631-661-1278

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Bio

"Tales To Tell" enters the Top Folk Albums of Folk DJ @ #32 and The Roots Music Report @ #44
2009 --- "Tales To Tell" CD released,
2007 & 2006--- Finalist in Plowshares Song Contest!
2005--- (WFUV-FM) John Platt's choice as "one of the new voices for the new year".
2004 --- "If Only In My Dreams' CD Released
2001 --- "I'm Ready
James O'Malley was born early on with a bundle of great songs looming in his heart. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY and continues to grow up in an old Victorian with his wife and life long companion, Patricia. He performs solo or with a small ensemble, lives in the NY area and attracts fans from all around the world. He is a gifted songwriter and wonderful performer.

About

Website-- www.jamesomalley.com

Email--- james@jamesomalley.com

Booking-- Tel. (631)661-1278 or email-- kfinken@suffolk.lib.ny.us

We currently booking next season's concert schedule. To arrange for a performance, please contact us at (631) 661-1278 or email us at kfinken@suffolk.lib.ny.us

“Tales to Tell” is the latest CD by New York singer/songwriter James O’Malley. His third release, is a collection of twelve songs in the lyrical acoustic style that has made James a favorite of the Northeast folk music community. James accompanies himself on acoustic guitar on all of the selections and is complimented by a small ensemble of musicians who add a sensitive embellishment to James’ story songs and captivating lyrics.

From the opening chords of the lively “Is That The Sun?” to the sing along chorus of “Song for Pete Seeger” that open the CD, “Tales To Tell” offers the most memorable collection of James O’Malley tunes to date. His “Wrecking Ball” and “Give A Broken Heart A Break” share a contemporary country influence while his “There Was A Girl”, Hell Hath No Fury” and “Allen Jones” are in the signature story telling style that helped make James’ two previous releases so popular. His unique interpretation of the Bob Dylan classic, “Just Like A Woman” features James’ outstanding guitar work, which also enlivens the whimsical “Crickets”, where James‘ guitar mimics the theme of the song. The intimacy of James O’Malley’s vocal style is at its best in his two compositions, “Open a Window” and the haunting “The Night You Fell In Love.”

Tales To Tell was produced by Joe Porcelli & James O’Malley, recorded and mastered at Morningstar Studios in Ambler, PA, and features James O’Malley on 6 & 12 string guitar, Joe Porcelli on 6 & 12 string guitar, mandolin , dobro & banjo, John Porcelli on bass guitar, Dave Schonauer on organ and synthesizer , Corrin Huddleston on harmonicas and Cheryl Prashker on percussion.

“Tales to Tell” is available now at CD Baby and through www.jamesomalley.com