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The Eastern Seaboard boasts the James Pace Band, self-proclaimed Kings Of Groove (Bluetone 1366). This EP shows a rhythm-conscious group with a rock-oriented style, from choppy Chris Duarte grooves to Jimi-via-SRV-inspired, edge-of-feedback lead tunes. Pace even covers the prime Hendrix (and Duarte) vehicle "Drivin' South" very well...Exciting material... - Issue No. 57 May 2000
CD & Live Review @
"Theatre of the Living Arts" (TLA)
September 10th, 1998
James Pace Band
"Kings of Groove"
by Tom Bilotta
Music Editor
There are plenty of bar bands out there but few are confident enough to play their own songs. One blues/rock group, the James Pace Band, knows that their groove is good enough not to hide behind covers. J.P. jams a home brew guitar mix of Chuck Berry riffs combined with Dave Navarro stylings from the Chili Peppers days, with some surf guitar tossed in for good measure. Excellent groove blues filled out by Charles' strong walking bass, Greenburg's rhythmic drumming, and a bit of Davidson's organs to fill in with a tad of funk. The total stew is one to hear, yet this is one of those must-see bands, if only to feel the raw energy they project once jamming in their groove. - Tom Bilotta (Music Editor)
Arts & Entertainment
Music Scene
Night Grooves
by Uncle Mike
Opening Act for "Jeff Healy"
June 10th, 1998
Live Review
Next up was a stop at The Tradewinds in S.B. (with my buds, the Bundys, as in Al and Peg) to check out the James Pace Band. This Philly based quartet, headed up by James Pace (out of the Atlantic Highlands) was lucky enough to land the opening slot for the Jeff Healy Band. Charles Heuser (bass), Ted Greenberg (drums), Jay Davidson (keys/sax), and James Pace (formerly of local faves, The Real Thing) made a strong showing. Opening up with an improv instrumental jam (cool guitar intro), the JPB easily won the crowd over with impressive renditions of "Big Hearted Woman" (way funky band groove), "People Say" (JP's best vocal/tight Meters cover), "Pourin' Down" (crowd fave), and "Drivin' South" (band took off on this one), before finishing up with Jimi's "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)" (great closer/entire band rocked).
Look.
What you have here is a hot lead guitarist, a tight rhythm section featuring a big time drummer and an accomplished keyboard player who doubles on sax. For having been together for just six months, the James Pace Band showed me a lot as an opening act!
Oh. Yeah.
Al and Peg liked them too! - Night Grooves
Discography
Kings of Groove 1999
Currently streaming songs at several locations including MP3.com, JavaMusic.com, Starpolish.com, also consistently tracking at #1 to #4 on mPulse.com (Internet Indie Charts).
Radio play in the Northeast, as well as featured spot weekly on the Michael Yongue Show (Internet Show, 6000+ listeners)
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Bio
James Pace & Charles Heuser grew up together in the small town of Atlantic Highlands/Red Bank, NJ. The Stone Pony in Asbury Park is where their first impressive gigs were played, and where they quickly became the house band known as "the Real Thing." The boys astounded the press and local radio by being the only 17 year olds to be co-headlining the Stone Pony. They also raised eyebrows by opening up for national acts such as Collective Soul, Material Issue, King's X and countless others.
Moving to Philadelphia in the late '90's, they were still steeped in the Stone Pony ethic, but now also influenced by the Philly club scene. This ethic and influence bore the highly successful EP, "Kings of Groove," produced in 1999...This acclaimed debut EP has attracted plenty of media attention.
The band is primed, poised, practiced, and full of fire. They're ready to showcase their material to the world, and fully plan on world domination.
James Pace
INSTRUMENTS: Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals
DESCRIPTION: Hailing from the NYC and Asbury Park, NJ club circuit, vocalist and guitarist James Pace answers the question, what's the next sound in music? Combining a legendary approach to the guitar and mic, James offers nothing less than 100% soul drenched feel and sound. James' abilities encompass a guitar and vocal style that fuses early rock & roll in a truly unique percussive fashion. It's a style all his own, yet with subtle hints that pay homage to those heroes that paved the way for him...
Jon Golden
INSTRUMENTS: Drums/Vocals
DESCRIPTION: Extraordinary drummer and percussionist out of the Philadelphia, PA area, Jon brings to mind the true pioneers in percussion and rhythm. Jon's extensive music based university studies, as well as his touring experience are remarkable. Combining a unique funk feel with a serious jazz backbone. His abilities are limitless, and his contributions range from back-up vocals to playing blindfolded. Along with this, his writing abilities and production contributions are truly second to none...
Charles Heuser
INSTRUMENTS: Bass/Vocals
DESCRIPTION: Also from the NYC Club Circuit, bassist Charles' "lay it down" approach has left audience members with jaw-dropping stomach aches with his finger funk bottom end. Charles cut his teeth with countless professionals of all genres, having studied with a wide range of NYC's finest session men. This allows him to bring forth a stunning range of elements and styles when painting his pictures each and every night...Charles will be heard...
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