James O’Hara is a UK born and based Blues musician with a wealth of experience in fronting bands since 1985 including The Detonators and The Giantkillers.
James has played with Phil Guy, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Jimmy Thomas, Jimmy Burns, Eddie Taylor jr, Willie “the touch” Hayes, Chico Banks, Charles Mack, EG McDaniels, Holle Thee Maxwell, Lazy Lester.
“An appealing bluesman with a confident, low-key vocal approach and an enjoyably hard-to-predict solo style… truly enjoyable music” – BruceIglauer, President Alligator records.
“A truly gifted blues singer and a brilliant guitar player, and one of the nicest guys you are ever likely to meet.” Jimmy Thomas.
The rest of the band :
Marc Layton Bennett (Drums) – recently played in The Albert Hall as part of Jah Wobble
Paul Corry (Rhythm guitar) – also a talented saxophone player who’s part of Roy Wood’s band, played many times with Duane Eddy, and others, including Jamiroquai.
Courtny Thomas (bass) – played with (among many others!) The Bluebirds, Dennis Rollins, Tony Christie and recently on Malcolm Strachan’s albums.
Jon Burr (harmonica) – played with The Bluebirds and Pan Jumby.
Doors 1.15pm. Tickets £10 full / £8 conc. Under 25s £5.
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