The James Israel Band
Sacramento, California, United States | SELF
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Press
Judging from the crowd reactions, this will be a rock band to contend with ... The group has a sound reminiscent of the Grateful Dead at times, or Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Tom Petty, all major influences in Israel’s writing ... the band features some fine musicians creating a unique, varied sound that keeps listeners enthralled. - The Union, Prospector entertainment section, Grass Valley, CA
Judging from the crowd reactions, this will be a rock band to contend with ... The group has a sound reminiscent of the Grateful Dead at times, or Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Tom Petty, all major influences in Israel’s writing ... the band features some fine musicians creating a unique, varied sound that keeps listeners enthralled. - The Union, Prospector entertainment section, Grass Valley, CA
“Wake Up is an incredible social commentary song. In fact, it's one of the best message songs to ever come from Sacramento. Its powerful lyrics do more than massage the intellect. The song has a mind-opening quality that puts it in a similar league to the Bob Dylan songs of the sixties that woke up a young generation about corruption and unfair policies. The strength of Wake Up makes it a song that should be heard by everyone on the planet the same way Blowin' In The Wind is a song everyone should hear. Some songs have healing properties and an artistic innovation that can transform into a call to action. That's what this amazing song does.”
– SacTV.com review by Alex Cosper on June 23, 2012
- SacTV.com
"Such perfect music for summer, a breezy and free groovin' release from Jammin' James. If you were to grab Santana and the likes of Tom Waits, then toss in a little Dire Straits; blend them up and pour out a delicious music shake, you would have the James Israel Band – a release to satisfy the most insatiable aural appetite. Heaven to the ears, music for the soul, this talent has no boundaries."
– Melanie Vilnius - KaZaZZ!
"Such perfect music for summer, a breezy and free groovin' release from Jammin' James. If you were to grab Santana and the likes of Tom Waits, then toss in a little Dire Straits; blend them up and pour out a delicious music shake, you would have the James Israel Band – a release to satisfy the most insatiable aural appetite. Heaven to the ears, music for the soul, this talent has no boundaries."
– Melanie Vilnius - KaZaZZ!
Discography
CDs:
Putting It Out There
Freedom Calling
Co-Dependent Blues
Good Enough
Tracks available for streaming at www.myspace.com/jamminjames111, www.facebook.com/JamesIsraelBand and www.reverbnation.com/thejamesisraelband
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Bio
The band's influences include a wide variety of artists, such as Tom Petty, Dire Straits, Train, Counting Crows, The Black Keys, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, The Jayhawks, Moby Grape, Bob Dylan, Iron & Wine, Neil Young, Grateful Dead and Bob Marley, among others. They incorporate some of the great attributes of bands of the past, while infusing the music with a fresh, contemporary vibe.
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