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James Curley - Brain Food and Ear Candy!
Singer Songwriter

APPEARING SATURDAY JULY 5, 2009 10PM

Songwriter James Curley and his band, Radio Fade, perform rhythmic, rootsy Americana-tinged Folk-Rock in the tradition of The Band, Little Feat, John Hiatt & Little Village, etc. The sound is real and authentic, featuring acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitars, keyboards, accordion and a veteran rhythm section to accompany James's literate songs.

James and the band often incorporate cover tunes as extended segues out of the original songs. They refer back to the kinds of classic songs that inspired the original song in the first place in a kind of 'loop d'homage' that appeals to crowds and provides a known song by other artists as a touchstone. A good example of this is the extended dance version of James' song 'Housekeeping' which segues into the Beatles' 'I Feel Fine' in classic early rock & roll mode. Cover tunes can vary greatly depending on venue.

James draws on a rich depth of literate songwriters and performers. He’s as comfortable pulling Steve Young's 'Seven Bridges Road' into a set as he is the Grateful Dead's version of 'I Know You Rider', often as an extended jam on both songs. Other cover material can include Dylan, Bruce Cockburn, John Prine, Hank Williams, Gram Parsons, John Fogerty, Grateful Dead, Little Feat and others.

Schooled in everything from Vaudeville to Jam Bands, James Curley and Radio Fade 'walk the line' between 100% Authenticity and pure entertainment.

Contact James Curley :

Website: www.myspace.com/jamesfcurley
Audio: http://www.reverbnation.com/jamescurley

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