Similar Artists

The Wallflowers,Eric Clapton,,

Influences

Eric Clapton,Tears For Fears,Muddy Waters,Ben E. King

Bio

The seasoned songwriter is someone who has played hundreds of songs thousands of times, can construct memorable melodies with nothing but a simple major or minor scale to work with, and has done both consistently over time.

Like Emitt James.

James's tunes render the immediate recognition of his many influences, yet as with all unique songwriters, within their own distinct context. His approach brings fresh definition to songs displaying traces of Eric Clapton's R&B roots, the pop sensiblities of The Wallflowers and the emotional stylings of Sarah McLaughlin.

Years of touring the U.S. and Canada, working musical projects and recording sessions - always singing his own brand of song - bring a certain depth and relevance to every note and word James pens. These are songs that return the audience to what hit music is all about: music that says something personal to each listener on his or her own terms in a manner that burns each musical and lyrical phrase permanently into the mind. Songs to be sung over and over again acappella in the yard, along with the CD, or with the cover band that performs them due to the popularity fo the song, melody, and lyric.