Shayfer James
Cranford, NJ
Other / Gothic Folk-pop / singer/songwriter
Bio
When Shayfer James approaches the piano, there is a certain power and mischievous charm that surrounds him. A bewitching sense of foreboding builds as his fingers touch the keys, and as he begins to sing, we are immersed in his darkly lyrical and evocative stories. His wry poetry is stitched seamlessly to peculiar arrangements that are simultaneously unsettling and familiar. Mr. James lures us into a devious world where the gods tear wings from angels and every man has a siren waiting to d...
Upcoming Shows
Fri, Feb 17
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages:
Bryn Mawr, PA
Sat, Feb 18
Doors Open: 10:00 PM
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Pearl River, NY
Wed, Mar 7
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
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Wilmington, NC
Fri, Mar 9
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
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New Orleans, LA
Wed, Mar 14
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
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Nashville, TN
Comments
SUNSIDE:
You make a fellow Jerseyan proud! Absolutely stunning work! Can't stop listening. Cheers!
Nov 10
John Hurst:
lovin the tunes man. there's always been a place in my heart for that big-band/cabaret/soul.And you have so seamlessly mixed it with what I like about so very few of today's artists...I hope you get the recognition you de...
Aug 21
IndieGuild:
Would love to feature your music on the IndieGuild website. Please get in touch if you're interested.
Aug 17
the th0ught pr0v0ker:
awesome vocals man!!!
Jul 18
Magnificat Sonnets:
Very powerful. Puts Billy Joel to shame. One of a kind. Best wishes.
Jul 10
Falik:
Well done, lad. I am much impressed. Look who's laughing now...
Jun 21
Right To Fall:
A unique twist to the world of music. Great work!
Apr 30
Lefonque:
I love Your music ^^ U'r really great :)
Apr 08
Sodomonster:
Thanks for sodomizing!
Apr 06
Nathan Seer:
Damn! I just keep commin back here. You are really really really fn good! I would love to see you play if your ever in the St. Louis area.
Mar 29
Press
“If you crossed Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley, and Diamanda Galas..
..it MIGHT sound as beautiful as this. Hear the music: Click here to listen to the diabolical and heart-wrenching music of Shayfer James, a villainous singer/ song-writer/ multi-instrumentalist who just returned from a gig in Hong Kong to grace our northeastern ears with his melodic Strange.”
Artist Stats
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Alternative / Pop
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