Artist description They call me Lazy James. I'm an eclectic, electric singer/songwriter. I write by lava lamp on an old Gibson archtop. My music draws on a wide variety of blues, jazz, folk and rock influences. I won't avoid a big hook, I can't ignore the groove. I record in my home studio, doing what I can with what I've got. And when all is said and done, it ain't nothin' but a rock & roll thing.

Music Style Dark blue pop in a deep red groove.

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, Buddy Guy, late nights, Bob Mould, Grateful Dead, diet Coke, Miles Davis, the Hoodoo Gurus, Ani DiFranco, jazz chords, Ben Harper, Tom Petty, Ted Hawkins, good smoke, the Black Crowes

Artist History Grade school trumpet. A friend's guitar. My first song. Marching band geek. Muddy Waters and the blues. High school rocker. My first "album." Jazz guitar major. Cover band hack. More jazz studies. Grateful Dead tribute band. Major life changing events. Then, the epiphany… and Lazy James is born.

Group Members Just me. And the instruments listed below.

Instruments A couple of guitars, an old Fender bass and a drum machine.

Albums Bittersweet

Location Madison, WI - USA

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