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Ed James

About Me

**********************NEWSFLASH************************
Ed's new CD, "...In The 21st Century", is now available!!!!
David Bash has placed it in his "Top 100" list!!!
Check out these great reviews:
PopSensibility.com
Absolute Powerpop
Powerpopaholic
Whitsbrain.com
You can view my Electronic Press Kit right here: SonicBids.com/edjames
You can listen to clips and buy it right now at: CDBaby.com , iTunes , and Jam Recordings
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Ed James loves a hook...and he's always looking for the next one. He believes that great melodies and harmonies make the world go round. Mr. James began his music career at the age of 2, beating the crap out of pots and pans on the kitchen floor. He became the drummer of his first rock band when he was in the 5th grade. Fast forward to the present...and somewhere along the way, Ed earned a Bachelor's degree in music, released 4 solo records, and had his tunes featured on VH1, NBC, independent films, as well as a bunch of compilation & tribute CDs. His new record, "...In The 21st Century", is now available.
Solo CDs:
...In The 21st Century (Jam/Jealousy) - 2007
Big Time (Jealousy/Jam) - 2004
Poprocket (Jam) - 2002
Meet Ed James! (Air Mail) - 2001
Meet Ed James! (Jam) - 1999
Compilations:
Sweet Relief (Jam) - 2007
Hi-Fi Christmas Party, Vol.2 (Vandalay) - 2006
This Is Rock 'n' Roll Radio (Jam) - 2005
Planet of Popboomerang - A Global Pop Compilation (Popboomerang) - 2005
This Is Sparklefest (Sparklefest) - 2003
Wizzard Brew - A World Wide Pop Compilation (Wizzard In Vinyl) - 2002
International Pop Overthrow Volume 5 (Not Lame) - 2002
Pop Under The Surface, Vol. 4 (Yesterday Girl) - 2001
International Pop Overthrow Volume 3 (Not Lame) - 2000
Burnt Marshmallows & Teeny Bikinis (Optional Art) - 2000
Unsound Series Volume 1: Pop! (To M'Lou Music) - 1998
Pop Under The Surface, Vol. 1 (Yesterday Girl) - 1997
Bam Balam Explosion Vol. IV USA Power Pop Compilation (Bam Balam) - 1997
Browser Barbarians (DMR Diversions) - 1997
Tributes:
Jetset Tribute: Do You Want To Be In The Show? (Twist) - 2008
Fools Rush In: A Tribute to Rick Nelson (Jealousy) - 2008
Beautiful Escape: The Songs of The Posies Revisited (Burning Sky) - 2008
Sensory Lullabies: The Ultimate Tribute to Jellyfish (Burning Sky) - 2007
ReadyTributeGo - A Tribute To Butch Walker & Marvelous 3 (Rock Island) - 2007
Jam On Jeremy - A Tribute To Jeremy Morris (Ear Theory) - 2005
It was 40 Years Ago Today - A Tribute To The Beatles (Bullseye) - 2004
He Was Fab - A Loving Tribute To George Harrison (Jealousy Records) - 2002
The Gene Pitney Story Retold (To M'Lou Music) - 2002
Right To Chews - Bubblegum Tribute (Not Lame) - 2002
Are You Ready Steve? - A Tribute To Sweet (Bullseye) - 2002
Fanfields - A Tribute To Toto (Independent) - 2001
I Heart sparkle*jets u.k. (Crab Apple) - 2000
Men In Plaid - A Tribute To The Bay City Rollers (Bullseye) - 2000
A Tribute To The Left Banke (Brobdingnagian) - 1999
Around The Universe In 80 Minutes - A Tribute To Klaatu (Bullseye) - 1999
Guest Spots:
Tim Anthony - The Happy Door (Jealousy) - 2005
Jeremy - Lost And Found (Jam) - 2004
Michael Riesenbeck - Shouting Silence (Perris Records) - 2004
The Saving Graces - Outside Guiding Lights (Paisley Pop) - 2004
Bands:
James Deem Band (Currently performing live) - 2007-Present
Pet The Pig! - Mothman And Other Twisted Tales (Jam) - 2001
Soundtracks:
Rodent's Revenge - 2005
Working Stiff - 2004
VH1
MTV
NBC

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/24/2005
Band Website: edjames.net
Influences: Styx, Rush, The Beatles, Kansas, Jellyfish, Toto, Cheap Trick, XTC, The Knack, John Phillips Sousa, etc...
Sounds Like: Jellyfish, The Beatles, Styx, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Fountains Of Wayne

Decide for yourself. Buy CDs at:

http://cdbaby.com

http://www.notlame.com

http://www.jamrecordings.com

http://www.jealousy-records.com

Or download Ed's albums from iTunes:

...In The 21st Century
Meet Ed James
Poprocket
Big Time

Record Label: Jam Recordings/Jealousy Records/Ed James Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ed James at the Atlantic Theater - Postponed

Hey everybody...unfortunately, the gig has been postponed.  I'll let you know when it's been rescheduled....BUMMER!Ed
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:35:00 GMT

Hey!

Just had a blast at the Charlotte Pop Fest...lots of great bands. James Deem did a terrific job. Now its time for me to start working on my new album. Talk to ya soon, Ed
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:25:00 GMT

Whats Ed Been Up To?

Hey Everybody,Just wanted to give you a quick update.  1) My CD, "Ed James...In The 21st Century" is available all over the place (see main page)2) My daughter Anna is almost a year-and-a-half ol...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:49:00 GMT

Ed James Featured In Popcast

Hey Everybody,I was recently featured on the Charlotte Popfest Popcast (say that 3 times fast)....you can listen to it right here: http://www.charlottepopfest.com/popcast01.mp3Hear me at my goofy best...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:32:00 GMT

What's a Happenin', Man?

Hi kids!Long time - no blog.  Sorry about that.  A lot has been happening in the land of Ed.  1) I'm in a band....that's right....I have joined forces with fellow power-popper James Dee...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:09:00 GMT

442eme RUE

Hey There,Just wanted to let you know that my new CD is getting airplay on the "442eme RUE" radio show in France.How about that?!!Ed P.S. Here's a link to their webpage: 442eme RUE
Posted by on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:09:00 GMT

"Miss Polly" Named GarageBand Track Of The Week!

Hey Everybody,I am thrilled to announce that "Miss Polly" has been named:at GarageBand.com.  Click on the red & white "TRACK OF THE WEEK" banner to check it out.Very cool!!!!Ed
Posted by on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Another Great Review For "...In The 21st Century"

Hello Friends,Another very positive review for "...In The 21st Century" from Dagger Zine... Check it out:http://www.indiepages.com/dagger/reviews.htmlThanks!!!Ed
Posted by on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:59:00 GMT

"Miss Polly" is Track Of The Day at Garageband.com!!!

Hey everybody,I've just been informed that as a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members, "Miss Polly" will be Track of the Day at GarageBand.com on Friday, the 23rd of Mar...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:51:00 GMT

The Great Reviews Keep On Comin'!

Hello Friends,The great reviews for "...In The 21st Century" keep on coming!  Check these out:Absolute Power PopandWhitsbrain.comThanks!!!Ed
Posted by on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:06:00 GMT