Artist description Who is Waking James? Simple - WJ is five guys, all devilishly handsome - and all forced, at gun point, to drive around the country, act like fools, have fun, and play their own brand of high-energy, unique, rock and roll; pretty sweet really. Waking James is an original band that began at Drew University in Madison, NJ in early 2000. Dubbed guitar driven rock, their style is difficult to define, but is heavily influenced by classic rock, hard rock, and blues, with a funky acoustic edge. The boys are currently promoting their newest creation, Enjoy Tuesday.

Music Style Up-Beat Guitar Driven Rock & Roll with Exciting Percussion Jams

Similar Artists Vertical Horizon, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Allman Brothers

Artist History Waking James is a five-piece original band that formed at Drew University in early 2000 and has successfully toured east-coast colleges, prep schools and club venues for almost two years. From the moment the band formed, their tight chemistry was obvious. They have worked hard at developing a unique sound that combines modern rock with old school funk/groove jams all infused with guitar-driven classic-rock melodies. Following a few weeks of writing, the boys (originally a quartet) decided to bring their original high-energy music to as many people as possible. After only a handful of shows they quickly dominated the local club scene and WJ was born. Dubbed a high-energy jam band by their fans, Waking James has been successfully gigging for roughly three years.

Group Members Steve MacKinnon: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Sax, Djembe Justin Marcucci: Lead Guitar, Congas, Vocals Eric Brescher: Bass Dave DeRiso: Drums, Percussion Scott Lamberson: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Sax, Congas, Djembe

Albums Enjoy Tuesday (November 2003), Two Case Night - Live Album (January 2003), Fiberglas Road (November 2001), Avenue (September 1999)

Additional Info Have Appeared With: The Doobie Brothers, Howie Day, Agents of Good Roots, Seeking Homer, Virginia Coalition, Love Seed Mama Jump, Tripping Billies, Ants Marching, Chris Barron from the Spin Doctors, The Samples, Jeremiahs Freed, Antigone Rising, Carbon Leaf, The Kelly Bell Band

Location Chatham, New Jersey - USA

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