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Now the trumpets, they sounded warning…

August 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Now the trumpets, they sounded warning…

This week James has shared this clip from his August 1, 1999 performance at the Cambridge Folk Festival, which was part of his European tour that year.

Click now to watch "Wasn't That A Mighty Storm".


Oh I’m gonna shake some hands…

August 2, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Oh I’m gonna shake some hands…

"Line 'Em Up" is the opening track on James's 1997 studio album, Hourglass. Click below to enjoy this vintage performance from the 1999 Cambridge Folk Festival, which originally aired on the BBC.


“Everyday”

July 19, 2024 Published by Comments Off on “Everyday”

Click below to watch James and the band perform Buddy Holly's "Everyday" live at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 1999.


‘Up Close’ for Berkshire Magazine

July 17, 2024 Published by Comments Off on ‘Up Close’ for Berkshire Magazine

James and Kim are featured in the cover story of Berkshire Magazine's July issue. Read the in-depth interview, which covers James's 50-year history at Tanglewood, upcoming projects and more, at BerkshireMag.org now.

James, Kim and Ting - photo by Josh Goleman

Photo by Josh Goleman


Cambridge Folk Festival ’99

July 5, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Cambridge Folk Festival ’99

In this vintage footage from the BBC archives, James performs his classic "Carolina In My Mind" at the Cambridge Folk Festival on August 1, 1999.

Click now to watch!



Just guaranteed to blow your mind…

June 21, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Just guaranteed to blow your mind…

This one's a barnburner! Click now to watch James and his crack band strut through "Steamroller Blues", a classic cut from the 1970 album, Sweet Baby James, in this footage from the music program, Ohne Filter, which aired on German television station SWF from 1983 to 2001.


You just call out my name…

June 7, 2024 Published by Comments Off on You just call out my name…

Written by James's friend Carole King for her 1971 album, Tapestry, James released his version of "You've Got A Friend" that same year on his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon.

Click now to watch this vintage live performance, excerpted from a special episode of Ohne Filter.


“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”

May 24, 2024 Published by Comments Off on “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”

Originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1965, James had a top five hit with his version of "How Sweet It is (To Be Loved By You)", released a decade later on his 1975 album, Gorilla.

Click now to watch this 1986 live performance, taken from an episode of the German music program, Ohne Filter.


Meet the band!

May 23, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Meet the band!

James's US Summer Tour with his All-Star Band kicks off May 29 at the Hollywood Bowl. Visit the Meet The Band section to read about the talented musicians that will be joining JT on the road, and check out the Schedule to see when they're playing near you!