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James Deem

a lot of vocals, guitars, and a whole lot of hooks

About Me


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I've recently finished recording an album of 10 original songs. On it I play acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, and sing lead and background vocals. The project was produced and recorded by North Carolina-native Jamie Hoover (The Spongetones) at Hooverama Studios in Charlotte, NC. Jamie is also featured playing acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, drums, and singing background vocals.
Five of my original songs ("I'm Not Over You," "It Stands to Reason," "The Way She Loves Me," "I Hear Your Heart Calling" and "On the Way to Paradise") and a cover ("Definite Door" originally written and recorded by the Posies) have been played on various radio shows/stations:
Divakar Shukla's 90 Minutes on WEND 106.5 FM in Charlotte, NC;
Adam Waltemire's Pop Garden Radio on WMEL AM920 in Melbourne, FL;
Sue Miller's Beat Crazy on WAPS 91.3 FM in Akron-Canton, OH;
Charlie Saber's Rock and Pop Soufflé on WRUW 91.1 FM in Cleveland, OH;
Craig Leve's Snap, Crackle, Pop! on KWVA 88.1 FM in Eugene, OR;
Alan Haber's Pure Pop Radio Show on WEBR in Fairfax, VA; and
Gérard Girard's Pop Dreams on Radio Dio 89.5 FM in Saint-Etienne, France.

Podcast:

Between now and July 4, 2008 I will be hosting a podcast. Each episode will feature a different artist/band that will be performing at Charlotte Pop Fest. You can subscribe via iTunes or download/stream each episode in MP3-format at www.charlottepopfest.com .

Booking/EPK:

I'm currently available to perform with my band James Deem & The Rebers. We play original music, penned by myself, in addition to a growing catalog of cover songs from artists popular in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today.

I can perform as either a full band (featuring David Reber on drums, and Rob Reber on guitar), or solo acoustic to cater to a variety of venues and audiences.

Contact: James Deem
Phone: (704) 575-1077
E-mail: [email protected]

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/6/2006
Band Website: jamesdeem.com
Band Members: James Deem - vocals & bass
David Reber - drums
Rob Reber - guitar
Influences: The Beatles, Badfinger, Big Star, BoDeans, Boston, Glen Burtnik, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Chris Cornell, Del Amitri, Dream Theater, Electric Light Orchestra, Enuff Z'Nuff, Fall Out Boy, Fountains of Wayne, Green Day, Jellyfish, Jet, The Kinks, Kiss, The Knack, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, The Posies, The Producers, Ramones, Raspberries, The Romantics, Rush, Sloan, The Smithereens, The Spongetones, Rick Springfield, Styx, U2, Butch Walker, Weezer, The Who, and Yes.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Charlotte Pop Fest: SPECIAL OFFER - Free compilation CD

The first 25 people through the door at Charlotte Pop Fest on Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th with PAID tickets (purchased either in advance or the day of the event) AND who PRINT & BRING ...
Posted by James Deem on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:42:00 PST

Charlotte Pop Fest: Beatles Tribute/Event Schedule

BEATLES TRIBUTE What better way to celebrate "power pop" music than to pay tribute to THE BAND that essentially inspired the genre? A majority of the artists performing at Charlotte Pop Fest will...
Posted by James Deem on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:41:00 PST

Charlotte Pop Fest: NOW AVAILABLE - Tickets & Compilation CD

Advanced tickets are on sale now. The cost is $12 for each 2-day ticket. (1-day tickets are not available.) Pre-order the compilation CD and get instant access to a digital download of the entire CD p...
Posted by James Deem on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:40:00 PST

Charlotte Pop Fest: PRESS RELEASE

Contact: James DeemTel. 704-575-1077E-mail: [email protected]: www.charlottepopfest.com CHARLOTTE POP FEST  JULY 4TH & 5TH, 2008Power Pop Music Festival & Beatles Tribute in Charlotte,...
Posted by James Deem on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 PST

Podcast - Featured Artist: The Stellas

Between now and July 4, 2008 James Deem will be hosting a podcast. Each episode will feature a different artist/band that will be performing at Charlotte Pop Fest. You can subscribe via iTunes or dow...
Posted by James Deem on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:40:00 PST

Interview with Divakar on 106.5 FM The End

Divakar Shukla at 106.5 FM The End here in Charlotte, NC interviewed James Deem, Ed James, and Cool King Chris on his show "90 Minutes" on Sunday, June 29th between 8:30PM-10:00PM EDT. We talked ...
Posted by James Deem on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:07:00 PST

Podcast - Featured Artist: Transmission Fields

Between now and July 4, 2008 James Deem will be hosting a podcast. Each episode will feature a different artist/band that will be performing at Charlotte Pop Fest. You can subscribe via iTunes or dow...
Posted by James Deem on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:30:00 PST

Podcast - Featured Artist: Chad Mackey

Between now and July 4, 2008 James Deem will be hosting a podcast. Each episode will feature a different artist/band that will be performing at Charlotte Pop Fest. You can subscribe via iTunes or dow...
Posted by James Deem on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:38:00 PST

Podcast - Featured Artist: The Vinyl Strangers

Between now and July 4, 2008 James Deem will be hosting a podcast. Each episode will feature a different artist/band that will be performing at Charlotte Pop Fest. You can subscribe via iTunes or dow...
Posted by James Deem on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:03:00 PST

NOW AVAILABLE: My cover of the Posies song Definite Door

My cover of the Posies song 'Definite Door' is now available (along with 44 other great tracks) on the Burning Sky Records 3-CD album "Beautiful Escape: The Songs of the Posies Revisited." CLICK HERE ...
Posted by James Deem on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:58:00 PST