Artist description Award winning six piece band playing original compositions in a mostly traditional country stlye. Some songs however are definitely more modern styled and can be considered new country.

Music Style Traditional & New Country

Musical Influences Merle Haggard, Jim Reeves

Similar Artists Toby Kieth, Merle Haggard, George Jones,

Artist History Dustin James has been writing and performing for 20 years. Growing up in the agricultural heartland of Califonia's Central Valley,Dustin's roots are found in the green fields and freight trains of rural America.

Group Members Dustin James: Guitar and Lead VocalsJim Riddick: Bass & VocalsMark Friedland: Steel Guitar and GuitarPaul Kammeyer: Keyboards and VocalsDon Newcomber: DrumsTumbleweed: Harmonica, Percussion and all around vibe.

Press Reviews 1. Dustin James wins 'Male Vocalist of the Year', 1994 by the California Country Music Association. 2. Dustin James Band sweeps nine awards at the Country Music Organization of America's thirteenth annual "Golden Eagle Awards" held in Las Vegas in Oct.'99.

Location Walnut Creek, CA - USA

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