JAMES 3's BIO

James 3 is a seventeen year old guitarist and vocalist based out of Madison, Virginia. James started playing music very young at the age of seven. His dad had been in bands and James just sat around the practices to try to learn as much as he could. It didn't take long by age 10, he was the lead guitarist in 2 bands and now fronts many groups as well as his solo stuff. James has a appearance of a young Chris Isaak or a Michael Buble. He does music from the 1950's in Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, all the way to present time. James does Classic Country, Blues, 1950's Rock n Roll, New Country, Jazz, Rock, Classic Rock, Folk and much more. He is also a so to speak guitar prodigy. He is known to play like a seasoned 50+ year veteran. When he brings his show to a town or city, he makes sure he plays what the crowd wants to here. He has music for kids 10 years old all the way up to 100 years old. James is more than a guitarist and vocalist. He is a entertainer. James treats every show as if he were playing at Madison Square Garden in NYC. James has headlined some very big venues in his very young career. Last year, James played over 250 shows and for a 15 year high school student that is unheard of. Probably the coolest thing he does is play up at Fedex Field before the Washington Redskins game. James also opened for Country star Daryl Singletary, played in New York City twice in 2015 and by popular demand was invited to perform at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. James has worked with some big time producers and musicians in the industry including Mike Bailey(Drummer of Brett Michaels/Executive Producer @ Potomac Records) Britton Cameron( Co writer of Taylor Swift,Garth Brooks,Jason Aldean,Luke Bryan and many more) Bernard Porter(Executive @ PCG Records in Nashville). We hope to see you soon at a show near YOU. 

AWARDS:

*Best of Culpeper Best Band 2015* *Runner up in Culpeper Has Talent 2015*

INFLUENCES 

Steve Ray Vaughn, Brian Setzer, Lindsey Buckingham, Chet Atkins, Jeff Beck, Merl Haggard, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Jimmy Hendrix, Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, Chuck Berry, Les Paul, George Harrison,Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban
Chris Isaak, Michael Buble, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Chris Stapleton.

GENRE

Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Classic Country, Modern Country, Rock Rock-a-billy & Pop

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(Bio Courtesy of James 3 Management)