Basic Information
Label: Blue Palace Records
Members: Craig Calvert, Bob Long, Gordon Patricarca, Mike Bruno, Tom McCarthy
Jan James
Chicago, IL
Rock / Blues Rock Country Soul
Bio
This tale comes right out of the inner soul of American music. It reads like the street-level truth in the lyrics of a Gershwin classic. What kind of artist finds their way to Chicago after having learned licks on a guitar from a Tennessee guy named "Catfish?" What kind of artist hones powerful vocals in a church choir, and then translates that emotion into a deep understanding of RnB, with Rock n Roll Soul? Jan James is that kind of artist.
Jan met her partner, songwriter/guitarist Craig Ca...
Past Shows
Sun, Dec 5, 2010
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+ or w/ adult
Chicago, IL
Fri, Aug 6, 2010
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
San Diego, CA
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Chicago, IL
Press
“:Jan James is an overlooked Chicago treasure. In addition to playing all over town locally, she has performed in Europe and Scandinavia to huge audiences. She has shared stages with James Brown, Koko Taylor, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Jeff Beck and B.B. King. At Chicago's Royal George Theater Jan had the starring role of Janis Joplin in a musical play based on Janis’ letters and songs.
Jan James grabs your attention from the first note of every song and doesn't let go. She has the kind of voice that doesn't need a microphone or modern effects. It's a pure powerful instrument in itself and she is a master with it. James is backed up by her longtime companion/collaborator, Craig Calvert, who has co-written their songs. Calvert also plays a very mean yet subtle guitar effortlessly on every track and whether he is in the background or taking the lead, he's playing something interesting."”
Artist Stats
Fans: 2,909
Song Plays: 1,712
Visits: 559
Video Plays: 39
Widget Hits: 925
Status
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