Artist Information Biography Darrin James is a Brooklyn-based musician who has honed his skills for fifteen years to become a multi-instrumentalist of great feeling and intensity. His newest CD, Thrones of Gold, marks his debut as a singer/songwriter, a role that Darrin is natural and confident to fill. By the age of 15, Darrin had emerged as a soulful blues guitarist in his home state of Michigan. Now, at 30, Darrin has lived in New York City for several years, soaking up a melting pot of rock, folk, jazz, country and plenty of blues. Darrin took his time to record his debut, slowly compiling an impressive repertoire of original songs that display both his musical ability and his lyrical wit. He produced the album himself, recording in a variety of settings with an eclectic array of musicians. His patience paid off. Since its independent release last winter, Thrones of Gold has yielded glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic, praising Darrin James not only as an intelligent songwriter, but also as a powerful singer and guitarist whose music has an authentic rawness and realism that speaks to audiences in a meaningful way.  In 2008, the song "Crazy World" became a suprise hit when it was licensed by Discovery Channel for the Emmy-nominated series, Deadliest Catch. James is a two-time semi-finalist at the International Songwriting Competition, and his award winning lyrics have been featured in American Songwriter Magazine. For Thrones of Gold, Darrin James assembled a stellar lineup of New York’s most exciting young musicians. Jordan Shapiro (Project/Object, Astrograss) plays a Hammond organ, providing a textured backdrop that opens up the space for Darrin’s rhythmic finger-picking and bluesy lead guitar. Darrin’s longtime drummer, Jeremy Bronson, anchors the band with a dynamic style that contributes to their loose intensity and hard groove. By incorporating both the upright and electric bass of Dave Johnsen (Mahavishnu Project), they are able to cross over effortlessly from rock to country or jazz where Colin Stetson (Tom Waits, Arcade Fire) provides a beautifully dirty tenor sax or Dennis Lichtman lights up the fiddle. The Darrin James Band plays regularly around New York City, exciting audiences with their soulful performances. Darrin James tours often with the band and as a solo artist. Instrumentation Darrin James - Vocals, guitars, keys Jordan Shapiro - organ, wuritzer, piano Dave Johnsen - bass Bill Mead - Drums and percussion Dennis Lichtman (Guest)-fiddle and mandolin Colin Stetson (Guest): Tenor Sax Jo Solomon (Guest): backing vox Discography "Thrones of Gold" Available Now www.cdbaby.com/cd/darrinjamesband myspace.com/darrinjamesband Links http://www.darrinjamesband.com