James and The Devil

Artist Information

Biography

Formed in Denver, Colorado, James and The Devil perform their own brand of music, uniquely blending a wide range of influences into their Rocky Mountain made Fiddle Rock.
Rhythm Guitarist & Lyricist, Jim Campbell, brings a unique element, providing a clever assortment of song writing, rapping, singing, and pickin' the rhythm while doing it. This guy will write you a love song then rock your face off.
Leading the band on the Violin, David Ross, takes a progressive approach to his Fiddle-Style, drawing from years of traditional experience, and sawing on the strings to whatever style is thrown his way. Bestowed upon him by his grandmother, and shaped by such influences as Sam Bush, Marc O'Connor, and Jean Luc Ponty.
J & the D, Bassist, Adam Carpenter, holds down the low-end, with an extensive background in music theory, punching in, and pushing out sound- A slapping, singing, and dancing, machine.
J&theD, Drummer, Matt Stoner, keeps the thunder thumping, metal crashing, and the people moving. A former producer, writer, and composer of the Rock Style.
Lead Guitarist, Percussionist, and Jack-of-all-Instruments, Buz Crutchfield, bringing a multitude of live experience, joined J&theD to complete the 5-piece!

J & The D dropped their much-awaited first full-length album Altitude Sickness in May 2011 to massive crowds throughout CO and large music festivals across the country. Their songs are for every demographic, old and young. Their fans are made up of dreamers, drinkers, thinkers, and smokers.

J&theD is currently writing and performing new music, and will be releasing new music very soon. Catch us live in a city near you.

Instrumentation

Jim Campbell - Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocal
Buz Crutchfield - Electric Guitar, "Jack of all trades"
Dave Ross - Violin, Fiddle
Adam Carpenter - Bass
Matt Stoner - Drums

Discography

James and The Devil - James and The Devil EP 2008

James and The Devil - Altitude Sickness, May 2011

Green River Vibe Collaboration - All These Years (Single) 2012

James and The Devil - Live @ The Bluebird Theater, May 2012

James and the Devil - Carol of the Bells (Single), Dec 2012

Official Website

http://www.JamesAndTheDevil.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• YouTube Channel
• ReverbNation
• Pandora Radio

Audio

• Need A Fix
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• No Big D BlueBird2012 Master
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• New Country
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• Huckleberry
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• Carol of the Bells
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Lyrics

• Need A Fix
• Huckleberry
• No Big D

Video

James and the Devil @ The Summit Music Hall - Denver - Black Sky.mp4

James and the Devil - GGC @ The Fox Theatre -Boulder 2012.mp4

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Press

• Colorado Music Buzz: Best Band in Denver [+ Show ]
  

  These guys are the ultimate Colorado band....Rather than classify them in just one genre, they shoul...These guys are the ultimate Colorado band....Rather than classify them in just one genre, they should just be called “Colorado style rock.”

• James and the Devil brought it. Big time. [+ Show ]
  

  With that being said, James and the Devil brought it. Big time. Dedicated fans, incredible musicians...With that being said, James and the Devil brought it. Big time. Dedicated fans, incredible musicianship and a stage presentation that people talk about the next day to their friends. They didn’t win because of judges. They didn’t win for the reason that CMB liked them. They won because the music spoke to music lovers and that’s how they got the ballots circled.
  
  
  
  With a unique blend of acoustic rock, Jim Campbell and team have created a unique niche that can’t be compared. The showmanship and production level is what you would expect from a national level touring band, yet the humbleness and worship for the simple state of music abounds from the stage and in each band member.
  
  
  
  Get to know James and the Devil better…You will continue to hear more and more from them as they follow the revelation and modus operandi for success: Great songwriting, unbelievable performances, and a proclivity for creating grand memories for music fans.
  
  
  
  CMB: Tell us your band members and what they play:
  
  
  
  Jim Campbell- Lead Vocals, Acoustic/Rhythm Guitar
  
  Adam Carpenter- Bass, Vocals
  
  Matt Stoner- Drums
  
  Dave Ross- Fiddle
  
  Buz Crutchfield- Electric/Lead Guitar, Vocals
  
  
  
  CMB: Tell us how the band was formed and how you got the vision for music.
  
  
  
  James and the Devil formed as a group of like-minded individuals with a common goal; to write and perform great songs. Jim and Matt met at Jim’s Golden Colorado basement in 2005 and played their first show together two days later with visions for a bright future firmly sparked that night. You see, Dave Ross was playing in a different band at the same venue that same night, and it was obvious that Dave would be an integral addition to the band. Within a year, Dave had joined the band. Adam was next to join up bringing with him a new passion and drive for success that propelled J and the D to the forefront of the Colorado music scene. Buz, a musical “jack of all trades,” moved in across the street from J and the D’s house just when the band was in need of a new lead guitar player in late 2009. He happened to be a perfect fit, he joined, and the band was complete. We are a “band of brothers” who love the live show and Rock n Roll.
  
  
  
  CMB: How did you come up with the name for the band?
  
  
  
  The idea was that every person in the world has a struggle, or a demon to overcome. James is a very common name, and the Devil is a very familiar associate of the common man…however unwelcome. Basically, it’s the average guy and his struggle.
  
  
  
  CMB: You have a unique blend of musical styles. What are your musical influences?
  
  
  
  Each individual has a very different musical background and we all have different heroes; from folk music to heavy metal and from hip hop to punk rock. The places each individual band mate has been musically in the past certainly influences how we all approach song writing and affects our style… but what matters most is what happens when the lights go up and the amps turn on and we are playing together, feeding off each other, swapping energy. At that point our main influence is the other 4 guys on stage.
  
  
  
  CMB: Give us a brief overview of some of the accomplishments you have to date.
  
  
  
  We have enjoyed a tremendous amount of success in the high country and we are very thankful for it. Our schedule is an accomplishment in it’s self as we play almost every major Colorado city and small town with a stage in it at least once a year, and we rarely take a weekend off. We are one of the hardest working bands in Colorado racking up well over 100 gigs a year for the past 3 years. We have developed the most amazing fans touring up and down the Rocky Mountains. J and the D fans are the rowdiest, most life-loving people. They will pack into the smallest bars or file into the big music theaters, it doesn’t seem to mater. When they show up, the party is on! This is a major source of pride for us.
  
  
  
  CMB: What are the goals for 2011 and beyond?
  
  
  
  2011 is already looking pretty good with lots of great shows and festivals lined up. (schedule is online and Jamesandthedevil.com) The goal is simple: Play as often as possible, for as many people as possible, for as long as possible…and maybe try to make a little money doing it. The future is bright and we are optimistic.
  
  
  
  CMB: What was the experience like with the BandWagon 2 contest?
  
  
  
  We had a blast! Everything was organized and executed very well by CMB and the Summit Music Hall. We couldn’t have asked for a better Venue and a better group of bands to play with. There wasn’t a weak link in the event. The fans were absolutely amazing. The recognition of our hard work is really nice, and at the same time we are humbled by the revelation of the vast amount of musical talent there is here in Denver.
  
  
  
  CMB: Any new recordings or videos in the works?
  
  
  
  We are currently finishing up in the recording studio. Work on our first full length CD will be done in a few weeks and we plan to release the CD in April, 2011.
  
  
  
  
  
  CMB: If you could ask yourselves one question, what would it be?
  
  
  
  Q: What are you going to name the new CD?
  
  A: We don’t know yet
  
  
  
  CMB: Its 2:30am – where do you go to hangout at or eat?
  
  
  
  Depends on what town we are in. When we are in Denver we usually head home and have some beers, and eat whatever requires the least amount of preparation. When we are on the road it isn’t much different; we usually head back to our hotel and have some beers, and eat whatever takes the least amount of preparation.
  
  
  
  CMB: What are your vices?
  
  
  
  Are you a cop? ….Rock’n’Roll
  
  
  
  CMB: Shout outs to other bands/fans:
  
  
  
  We played with Places in all three rounds of the competition, and they gave us a run for our money. We have a great deal of respect for those guys and look forward to playing together with them again in the future under less competitive circumstances. Every member of James and the Devil is a true fan of Places. Fire in the Asylum, T-Shirts for Tomorrow, Lost Point… we played with some great bands in this competition. All the bands humbled us in one way or another and we are thankful for the opportunity to have played with them. Without question, our fans were the biggest part of our success in the competition. They were outstanding.
  
  
  
  CMB: Favorite venues in Denver.
  
  
  
  The Fillmore, Summit Music Hall, The Gothic, The Oriental…Red Rocks!
  
  
  
  
  
  CMB: Do you really love CMB?
  
  
  
  Yes!
  
  
  
  CMB: Any other things you want the readers to know?
  
  
  
  We have a 1990 Ford E350 Club Wagon Van for sale or trade. No radio, lots of rust, missing drivers side mirror, and needs transmission. Call Dave for a test drive (bring tow truck and replacement van).
  
  
  
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• Fox Theater 2/20/2012 [+ Show ]
  

  Violinist/Vocalist Dave Ross is an incredibly talented individual and brought a down-home country vi...Violinist/Vocalist Dave Ross is an incredibly talented individual and brought a down-home country vibe to their sound that I absolutely loved. This vibe was paired with hip-hop style lyricism from lead vocalist James Campbell, as well as some tight vocal harmonies that really rounded out their sound. These elements of music were not things that I invisioned would work well together, but James and the Devil did an excellent job in fusing together seemingly opposed genres in a way that felt natural, organic, and new. I had no idea what to expect when they took the stage, and was thoroughly impressed by the time their set was through.

• James and the Devil in midst of 3-night stand in Steamboat [+ Show ]
  

  The band has played in Steamboat several times before. “They have a unique sound,” Tugboat boo...
  The band has played in Steamboat several times before.
  
  “They have a unique sound,” Tugboat booking agent Todd Leestma said. “It’s a really fresh sound. It’s not rock ’n’ roll, county or bluegrass — it’s all over the place. It’s Sublime to Charlie Daniels. They can totally rock it out.”
  
  It’s tough to listen to their funky sound, with hip-hop and rock influences heard throughout, and not move your body. The band will play original songs, including some from its soon-to-be-released album.
  
  Stoner said James and the Devil loves playing in mountain towns, mostly because of the enthusiasm the crowds bring.
  
  So for those looking to shed some leftover calories from their Thanksgiving feasts, Stoner said grooving to his band’s tunes makes perfect sense.
  
  “It’s pleasing to the ear and you can’t not dance to it,” he said. “The fact is it’s going to be a good time for anyone that wants to come. It’s all about having fun and partying.”
  
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• The Summer Music Scene [+ Show ]
  

  "James and the Devil is self-described as “Rocky Mountain RedNeck Gangsta Rock”! Make sure to bring..."James and the Devil is self-described as “Rocky Mountain RedNeck Gangsta Rock”! Make sure to
  bring your dancin’ shoes for this performance!"

• September Thirtieth, two thousand and ten [+ Show ]
  

  "Saturday night at 8pm we have more unleashed creativity. James and The Devil is back with Denver Cr..."Saturday night at 8pm we have more unleashed creativity. James and The Devil is back with Denver Creative Movement. James And The Devil is a great band, perhaps even The Fray of tomorrow."

Setlist

All-Original Set

Looking Down The Barrel
Black Sky
Message
Schmuck
Huckleberry
Doomsdayer
The March
Told U So
Say Anything
Sip On This
Alabama Lemonade Tea
Colorado Love
Need A Fix
Good Green Chili
Skitzo
The Only Thing
Shoebox
Chu Be Mi Chica
Loop
Sixers
Last Call
Generic Love
Jekyl
No Big D
New Country
Spooky Lane
Flight of the Moth
Don't Think Twice

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