Artists > DW James
Overview
One of Canada's hottest Country Artists. "The third hardest working man in country music"
Credits
Recorded and mixed by:
Michael Jack
Produced by:
Nick Blagona for Janus Management
Executive Producer:
Barry Lubotta
Cover/inside tray photos by:
Andreas Trouttmansdorff
Back Cover Photo by:
Mary Armstrong
Lyric sheet photo by:
Barry Lubotta
Design by:
Cefalu Comminications, Giselle Sabatini
Photoshop:
Russell Soares
Song Titles & Writers:
1. Last Of The Red Hot Fools 3:27 (Blair Packham, Daniel Levy)
2. If I Loved You Less 3:33 (Michelle Vice, Rich Wayland)
3. I Treat That Bad Woman Good... 3:03 (P. McLaughlin, R. Younger)
4. Heartbeat (Away) 4:39 (Rick McCue)
5. Rose Tattoo 3:59 (Jeff Tareila)
6. Wichita 2:51 (Gillian Welch)
7. Too Old To Remember 4:00 (Michelle Vice, Pebe Sebert, R. Michaels)
8. Jack Of All Trades 3:45 (Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell)
9. Long Time (Gettin' Over U.) 3:04 (Rick McCue)
10. Crazy (If I Can't Have U.) 2:51 (Rick McCue)
11. What Did I Do 4:36 (David McCulloch)
12. Too Busy 3:54 (David McCulloch, Pete Sanderson)
Musicians:
D.W. James........................................... Vocals
Wagon Tales
Stephen Miller- Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Dobro, Lap Steel
John Derrick Ulmer- Electric Guitars
Peter "Bear" Sanderson - Bass, Backup Vocals
Scott Milligen - Drums
Rich Roxborough - Keyboards
Additional Musicians:
Don Reed - Fiddle
Mike Holder - Pedal Steel
M.J. Russell, Jane Rowan, Michael Jack, Aviva Rajsky - Backup Vocals
Ted Peacock, Nick Blagona - Percussion
J.K. Gulley - Acoustic Guitar
Mark Mariash - Drums on "Wichita", "I Treat That Bad Woman Good", and "Rose Tattoo".
Having opened for renowned performers such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Asleep At The Wheel, The Dixie Chicks and Hal Ketchum, DW knows what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the business. Two years ago DW drew 2000 people to Lulu's in Kitchener as the sole entertainer for 820 CHAM's Country Music Video Dance Party - and this was before he had a record out!
What sets this 32 year old Calgary native apart from the pack is that he wears a wireless microphone which allows him to participate with his audience while still performing. He continually wins new fans with his interaction and his tremendous athletic abilities. "I might go and chit-chat and shake hands. I can also jump off the stage and two step with people. The wireless headset is my freedom of expression. It allows me to bring people right into my show" says DW.
Until now the only way to hear DW James was to catch a live show, but not anymore. His debut cd was recorded by well known producer Nick Blagona. Featuring nine original songs (including two he wrote), the album shows the strengths of the artist and his band ranging from hard rocking country to heart felt ballads. The first single off this 12 song album is "Last of the Red Hot Fools", a remake of the 1988 pop hit by The Jitters. Distributed nationally by Page Music Distribution, this album is available in stores across Canada.
During the first part of 1995 DW and Wagon Tales were the house band at the Saloon in Toronto. Their action packed show knocked the socks off most everyone who came to see them. "We just want everybody to have more fun than they can handle", says DW. Now new and old fans alike can experience DW James on CD and rekindle the feeling they had when they first saw him live. And for those who have not yet seen him perform, the album stands on it's own merits as a fine debut.
DW was at one time a competitive figure skater and a Canadian Olympic hopeful, but after finishing in 10th place while trying to crack the 1988 Olympic team, he gave it up and decided to pursue his ongoing love affair with country music. Born into a Canadian military family, the well traveled artist has lived in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London (Ont.) and Toronto as well as Germany.
DW James and Wagon Tales are continually touring throughout Ontario and are presently booked through Feb.1999.
Michael Jack
Produced by:
Nick Blagona for Janus Management
Executive Producer:
Barry Lubotta
Cover/inside tray photos by:
Andreas Trouttmansdorff
Back Cover Photo by:
Mary Armstrong
Lyric sheet photo by:
Barry Lubotta
Design by:
Cefalu Comminications, Giselle Sabatini
Photoshop:
Russell Soares
Song Titles & Writers:
1. Last Of The Red Hot Fools 3:27 (Blair Packham, Daniel Levy)
2. If I Loved You Less 3:33 (Michelle Vice, Rich Wayland)
3. I Treat That Bad Woman Good... 3:03 (P. McLaughlin, R. Younger)
4. Heartbeat (Away) 4:39 (Rick McCue)
5. Rose Tattoo 3:59 (Jeff Tareila)
6. Wichita 2:51 (Gillian Welch)
7. Too Old To Remember 4:00 (Michelle Vice, Pebe Sebert, R. Michaels)
8. Jack Of All Trades 3:45 (Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell)
9. Long Time (Gettin' Over U.) 3:04 (Rick McCue)
10. Crazy (If I Can't Have U.) 2:51 (Rick McCue)
11. What Did I Do 4:36 (David McCulloch)
12. Too Busy 3:54 (David McCulloch, Pete Sanderson)
Musicians:
D.W. James........................................... Vocals
Wagon Tales
Stephen Miller- Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Dobro, Lap Steel
John Derrick Ulmer- Electric Guitars
Peter "Bear" Sanderson - Bass, Backup Vocals
Scott Milligen - Drums
Rich Roxborough - Keyboards
Additional Musicians:
Don Reed - Fiddle
Mike Holder - Pedal Steel
M.J. Russell, Jane Rowan, Michael Jack, Aviva Rajsky - Backup Vocals
Ted Peacock, Nick Blagona - Percussion
J.K. Gulley - Acoustic Guitar
Mark Mariash - Drums on "Wichita", "I Treat That Bad Woman Good", and "Rose Tattoo".
Bio
Those who have seen him perform live unanimously agree that DW James and Wagon Tales are one of the most exciting country performers to appear in Canada in quite some time. The energy they put into their show is infectious, and the result has been a growing fan base wherever they play. DW likes to bill himself as the "third hardest working man in country music", but he'll never tell you who the other two are.
Having opened for renowned performers such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Asleep At The Wheel, The Dixie Chicks and Hal Ketchum, DW knows what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the business. Two years ago DW drew 2000 people to Lulu's in Kitchener as the sole entertainer for 820 CHAM's Country Music Video Dance Party - and this was before he had a record out!
What sets this 32 year old Calgary native apart from the pack is that he wears a wireless microphone which allows him to participate with his audience while still performing. He continually wins new fans with his interaction and his tremendous athletic abilities. "I might go and chit-chat and shake hands. I can also jump off the stage and two step with people. The wireless headset is my freedom of expression. It allows me to bring people right into my show" says DW.
Until now the only way to hear DW James was to catch a live show, but not anymore. His debut cd was recorded by well known producer Nick Blagona. Featuring nine original songs (including two he wrote), the album shows the strengths of the artist and his band ranging from hard rocking country to heart felt ballads. The first single off this 12 song album is "Last of the Red Hot Fools", a remake of the 1988 pop hit by The Jitters. Distributed nationally by Page Music Distribution, this album is available in stores across Canada.
During the first part of 1995 DW and Wagon Tales were the house band at the Saloon in Toronto. Their action packed show knocked the socks off most everyone who came to see them. "We just want everybody to have more fun than they can handle", says DW. Now new and old fans alike can experience DW James on CD and rekindle the feeling they had when they first saw him live. And for those who have not yet seen him perform, the album stands on it's own merits as a fine debut.
DW was at one time a competitive figure skater and a Canadian Olympic hopeful, but after finishing in 10th place while trying to crack the 1988 Olympic team, he gave it up and decided to pursue his ongoing love affair with country music. Born into a Canadian military family, the well traveled artist has lived in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London (Ont.) and Toronto as well as Germany.
DW James and Wagon Tales are continually touring throughout Ontario and are presently booked through Feb.1999.
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