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James Grant's career began in the early eighties, when he formed Friends Again with Chris Thompson (The Bathers). They preferred Supertramp to The Velvet Underground and whats more, were not afraid to admit it. Although short-lived, their influence was huge, helping to define the emerging sound of the Scottish bands that followed them.
It was in Love and Money that James found more widespread recognition; four albums, working with legendary producers such as Gary Katz(Steely Dan) and Tom Dowd(Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin) several hit singles, a world-wide following and silver discs in the UK helped seal his reputation as one of the best songwriters in the country.
In 1996 he contributed four songs to the solo album of Capercaillie vocalist Karen Matheson, including the title track The Dreaming Sea. He has written extensively on all of Karens' solo albums and continues to work in her band.
Working with musician and producer Donald Shaw and a stellar cast of players he delivered the stunning debut solo album Sawdust In My Veins, followed by the equally acclaimed follow-ups My Thrawn Glory, I Shot The Albatross and Holy Love.
Strange Flowers, his fifth album as a solo artist is released June 2009.
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Sawdust In My Veins
My Thrawn Glory
I Shot The Albatross
Holy Love
Strange Flowers
General release on Vertical Records in March 2009 (but available from www.verticalrecords.co.uk now!)
'They Bloom In The Darkness...'
James Grant returns with Strange Flowers, his most upbeat record since Love And Money's legendary Strange Kind of Love.
More of a full blown band affair than the introspective Holy Love, another phenomenal collection of songs begins with the sweeping strings of This Could Be The Day and goes on to eclectically cover topics such as vampires (Strange Flowers), how Satan was perhaps the first solo artiste (Can't Beat The Music) and features as its centrepiece the epic My Father's Coat.
There are shades of Scott Walker, John Martyn, John Barry and 70s' soul but the voice, the inimitable lyrical twists and turns and blistering guitar playing are absolute James Grant.
Filled with uncommon candour, passion and dexterity, Strange Flowers reaffirms his reputation as one of the finest singer songwriters and performers there is and will undoubtedly be one of the albums of 2009.
Contact:
Jane Skinner : [email protected]
James Grant: [email protected]
Tracklisting
This Could Be The Day
Darkstar
Strange Flowers
The Hallowing Touch
My Father’s Coat
The Bay At The Nape Of Your Neck
Lake Louise
Is This The Kiss?
Can’t Beat The Music
Scarecrow Song
Catherine Burns
ALL OF THE ABOVE CDs ARE AVAILABLE TO BUY FROM www.verticalrecords.co.uk
THE PRESS ON JAMES GRANT:
MOJO - "its honeyed melancholy is irresistible.... music from another place"
The Mirror - "a true craftsman with a panache few can match... a classy, confident and heartfelt return."
The Scotsman - ".... like it was touched by the hand of Scott Walker."
Evening Times - "...a triumph in breaking the limitations of stereotype."
Sunday Mail - "Grant is a rare and under-valued talent with a voice of genuine depth."
DIY JAMES GRANT GIGS
If you would like to see James play in your home town, why not 'do it yourself'?
If you have a local venue, music bar, pub room, Leisure Centre etc. that will hold 50 or more people, you're on your way! Then, just email James at [email protected] to book a date and sort out sound requirements. Tickets, posters etc. can be supplied to you.
Ever wondered what it's like to be a Concert Promoter? Here's your chance to find out!
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