colin james- blues

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[@cat4522]

My ex husband and I have been divorced for 35 years and good friends for 49 years now, about years into going our separate ways still shared friendships, concerts & the cottage. One evening we drove to see Colin James with no tickets on a wing and a prayer that we would in his words "score some." Good idea..2 hr. drive, meh? No wonder I divorced you, I said. We did go and ended up getting in and landing the greatest table. My ex is an accomplished musician that (sumbitch) can pick up any instrument and just start playing the dang thing! Royal Conservatory of Music and a teacher previously. It's infuriating when you can't even sing a note and when you do you sound like "Alfalfa from the original Our Gang" I was able to talk to Colin James about what an amazing guitarist he was and how he sounded exactly like Eric Clapton. I asked him to allow my ex to come up and play a tune with them. I didn't give him much of a choice really. I told him had to because it was his birthday the following week, and the harrowing 2 hour journey I suffered getting there due to my ex being a backseat driver? Not to mention now I have to rent a room because I can't handle the pressure of having to go through it all over again tonight! He was so wonderful and funny. Everything was so loud and we were just screaming and laughing at each other. He screamed what's your name and tell your ex get ready. Colin, the band and the crowd went nuts! CHRIS KICKED A$$!! Thank you Colin, that was really lovely for you to do. Blessings

[@donlewis8]

Yes underrated because the new generation don't understand this music. Yes he s another amazing Canadian artist!

[@chrischronic100]

Underrated his entire career... he's an amazing artist.

[@alphazoomii9408]

Completely under rated.... blows most US artists out of the water.

[@imannonymous7707]

Agreed

[@johnathanraye5346]

I watched him play with B.B. King at Canada's Wonderland... second row.... with Etta James. Made this Canadian proud !

[@gordonloessl2822]

I've always liked the way he played. Right from the '80's

[@slamtilt01]

He is very good and I also have been a fan since the sudden stop album. I remember Guitar player magazine rated him as Canada's greatest unknown guitarist and pretty much number 2 in the world 🌎 behind Danny Gatton.

[@billdempsey2726]

Another example of World Class Canadian Musicianship. Colin James plays from his heart and soul

[@33AndAThirdRPM]

Great Canadian talent indeed.First saw Colin James at a bar in Kenora,Ontario,Canada called 'Shooters'.It was 1988 and just before the release of his first album.Prior to his performance in Kenora I had no idea who he was.I remember my jaw dropping when he opened up with a couple Stevie Ray Vaughn songs and absolutely nailed them.I was sold on his talent immediately. Being a guitarist myself I just had to approach the table he was sitting at after the second set at which time we sparked up a conversation about guitars and amps.He was very approachable and landed up writing on the back of his empty 'Players' cigarette pack his guitar equipment setup & configuration,...which I still possess today in my Rock n'Roll scrap book. During our conversation he also praised Stevie Ray Vaughn for taking him under his wing after SRV caught one of Colin's shows in western Canada.He said SRV took him down to Austin,Texas and introduced him to the right people which resulted in a record deal. Just yesterday,Thursday,Oct.15,2015 I saw him perform for the 8th time at the London,Ontario,Canada at the first annual Octoberfest where Kim Mitchell opened up for him.It was good to see him perform again at the top of his game.I took 40 minutes of video that will be posted on KZbin shortly. I believe this particular video footage was taken at the 'Walker Theatre' in Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada which is where I saw one of his shows back in 1995 for his 'Bad Habits' tour.One of the best venues for live music that I have been in. Rock on Colin,...rock on! Here's the link to the Oct.15,2015 London,Ontario,Canada show I uploaded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Okm4hmgLhjrLM

[@DavidRobinson1]

+33AndAThirdRPM heading over to see your London video. We would like to have Colin perform at our Music Fesival in Newmarket Ontario this summer.

[@robertturner540]

Good stuff.

[@dixon9]

Some really nice anecdotes... Very enjoyable to read.

[@johnathanraye5346]

He's a keeper !

[@unsafe_at_any_speed]

I've seen Colin live many times. One of the most incredible guitar players ever. Those ghost notes are haunting. His vocals are world class

[@v12dot]

Seriously underrated blues guitarist . I never met him in a bar , in Glasgow .....or did I :)

[@ehmcaz335]

my favourite Blues Canadian artist by a landslide. Have seen him perform many times and hope to see him again and again. He never disappoints. Such talent!

[@CarolineSamorodin]

I have yet to see someone who plays and sings like he does. Love you Colin!

[@robertsumners931]

Frank Marino.

[@booth9553]

Musically, he speaks to my soul like no one else. Been a fan of his since day one.

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

Very emotional voice. excellent delivery. Standing on the edge took me to my knees. I agree, not since SRV have we seen this talent.

[@waltoscales]

Had to listen twice, this, is an unbelievable performance.

[@pamlawlor944]

what else can i say..... totally Amazing!!!! as usual!! blues, big band .... he does it all & all so good!!! love this guys music!!!

[@elcastelldeciutat-relaisch5926]

Outstanding voice,outstanding guitar style.So good!

[@ShirleyJean-c1h]

So fantastic - esp now that he is older- he is even better!!!

[@DanielHonsberger]

Awesome guitar player, and incredible pipes to boot!

[@ShirleyJean-c1h]

Today is the first day I have ever heard this Colin James- am so very sorry it took me so long to find him!!!He is THE BLUES MAN!!!!! I really like him & he sings & rips that guitar to bits!!! He is something else!!!!

[@cjv3416]

Please stop it with the SRV comparisons. He has by far a weaker voice (and in particular a blues voice) than SRV. Ok, fine, he can rip off SRV's licks (albeit with some tone and staccato ferocity lacking), but youtube is filled with 10 yr-old Chinese kids playing artists note for note...and no one is (or should be) hailing them as "one of the best in the world. Seriously, just stop it. Seems like a nice guy, but if you've traveled even a bit you can find 2 dozen guitar players on stage any night of the week in any city who can rip off SRV just as well.

[@CarolineSamorodin]

I watched this video so many times, Colin and the band are just on point!

[@blakefreeman1077]

Monster tone. Great phrasing. Subtle.

[@tommiesmith3191]

Another hidden gem of a talent from Canada.

[@stevejeffrey11]

Saskatchewan haha middle of nowhere

[@Splattle101]

Cat can really sing (quite apart from his obvious Strat slingin' skills).

[@sammccue500]

Eight people aren't capable of doing this, or they're deaf, one. (maybe both)

[@n5yiz]

underrated

[@DallasBobGTO]

Talk about a talented, diversified artist and here ya go! Man he's unbelievable playing all the kinds of music and genres he does! Can't get enough of his guitar playing ! Awesome post!

[@stevewoan6]

Looks like this was shot at the Opera House here in Toronto??

[@Odeveldfoto]

A fantastic guitar player!

[@АндрейМигунов-м8щ]

SRV in my heart forever

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

killer....killler......KILLER

[@florentpagny2921]

Thank you for your sincere compliment, love and support. I really appreciate you being a fan of mine and I would like to know you if you don’t mind

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

@@florentpagny2921 .... no please ! ! not again ;) !!!

[@gasar8964]

My Goodness , Colin was just amazing , I like this guy !

[@charlesspencer1200]

Was???? Is amazing!

[@augusterb1518]

He's still alive you know. I just saw him last night.

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

fortunately ! ! ! ! ;)

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

awesome Artist ! ! ! !

[@wremsswremss3255]

excellent guitariste, version sublime... son dernier live est tout simplement génial... j'espère le voir un jour en Europe genre Montreux ;)....

[@codyboudreau2838]

His voice is unreal. He should be known world wide for his guitar and vocal skills. I know he's known but I mean almost a household name .

[@johnathanraye5346]

always loved this farmer. He rocks hard !

[@cessnadiego]

Colin is phenomenal. Seen him 4 times live... Very underrated yes... However not the greatest song writing and that's probably why he never made it as big. Killer voice. Great player. Love his stuff

[@gragor11]

Hello Gra Gor. I couldn't agree more. (4 years later) The Canadian blues sound of the late 60's +. Something worth wrapping oneself in a flag for. Thank you Colin for becoming such a gourmet of the Blues.

[@paulmorris8762]

I have always loved Colin's tone and fluidity - I"d love to see a duet with him and Phil Keaggy

[@johnroseman9087]

Now you're takin'!!!🔥

[@johnroseman9087]

* talkin'!!!🤭🔥🚬

[@ricky6565]

Great blues. Didn't know about him until today, somebody mentioned him on an SRV vid.

[@terezacristinameirafaria6733]

Que blues! Que voz ! Que tudo de extraordinário! Parabéns ao canal! Obrigada pelo carinho e atenção! 🌟💎👏🎸🎶🍷

[@johnfalloon596]

Love it Love It Love it - Canada Strong and Proud

[@duncancolluney2282]

I've been following blues for longer than I care to remember. How come this great talent passed me by?

[@bobrheaume5774]

He will always be of of Canada's finest. I saw him and this band perform a free outdoor concert in Brockville, around this same era. Among a few other times. Never often enough!

[@suestricker3931]

he played a couple of times at Windsor Bluesfest always puts on a good show

[@ImaMonaKnight]

Beauty..Thanks Foreverything 🖖🤔🤓💞💎💘

[@jsmith1174]

Damn been looking for this version of Tin Pan Alley for a while, cheers mate 🖖

[@borden17]

Colin at Massey Hall ....8 times i think 1 Sony centre Toronto one of the Massey hall concert was the Christmas i might be a concert short

[@andreblanchette]

Like many of his fans, I am in awe of his enduring talent.

[@LesBarber]

Smooth by Colin and the Orchestra, Blues Deluxe, Stevie Ray Vaughn would Love it!

[@jimcahill8143]

Not just another SRV wannabe, this guy is doing his own thing, and it’s pretty sweet.

[@francol3261]

WOOOW WHAT GIFT !!! Always liked this guy... wow!

[@Fringberger]

asciutto, elegante, essenziale e gran tecnica. cuore. bravo.

[@bernieleforte9460]

can't wait for tomorrow night's concert in London, ON.

[@davidmcinnis9475]

Living in his hometown (Vancouver bc) I've seen him a dozen times and he does NOT disappoint his haunting guitar rifts tear at your soul and rebuilds it

[@chrisgiebler6779]

Tasty smooth eloquent guitar playing been a fan for 30 years keep on keepin on dude youdaman

[@TheCutrinano]

Que lástima no haber podido escuchar un tamdem con Gary Moore

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

really tooooooooo gooooooooood !!!!!! ;)

[@albertjamesintl]

CJ is a unique stand alone talent ~ Great R&B with a heart for jazz as strong as Harry Connick Jr.'s. Vocal phrasing is the hook and the guitar work is the reel.

[@slowhandjjg]

Smokin !

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

That too, haha.

[@wellington66440]

you can hear he put some hours playing some SRV stuff

[@dartsharkbob]

I'm here because of Corner Gas.

[@kirksmokeybair1333]

There’s nothing like slow blue Yaoza!!

[@jowen9991]

Soulful...this guy gets better & better!

[@ShirleyJean-c1h]

It could only be better is it was here in the USA!!!!!

[@John-jz5yv]

Rename this Tin Pan Alley and get you some views bud.

[@MrCaribbean]

Great playin' smooth, beautiful feel and touches...and a voice to match. Enjoyed listening to this vid very much! :)

[@guitnotes]

Colin's music always sounds great, but when he plays the blues he takes it to another level!!! Smokin guitar!

[@kbakero]

I don't play guitar, but i know what I enjoy listening to, and that is " great " music!!!!

[@scottclydesdale1674]

On this one, Tin Pan Alley, Stevie Ray had nothing on Colin.

[@hockeybooks]

colin james is playing the PNE outdoors ampitheatre August 22, don't be late after 8

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

Amazing artist.

[@Daniel1962007]

God bless 🇨🇦🙏🏼✌🏻💚🎼👌🏻💨

[@gragor11]

Stands up the hairs and flushes out the tears . . .

[@ericgisclon8122]

I would like make a jam with Colin James....

[@darleenfisher8158]

I love Collin james hes the best from my hometown

[@lucinasmith5167]

So much talent love every thing you so.

[@petewalton5068]

Is he wearing Ricky's shirt?

[@skipbass2771]

that shirt looks like ricky on trailer park boys

[@darleenfisher8158]

Love him soooo goood

[@QWERTY2106]

nice !! so much feeling and he can really sing !!!!

[@ricoamordavila7496]

Too bad he's Canadian.

[@adammaccannell3510]

Been astar since and before Bad Habbits

[@alansdev]

i love this man!!!

[@rooly0811]

I Love Canadian Blues.

[@Shadow-sm8hs]

Saw him in Edmonton circa 1987 when he seemed so young to look at but betrayed his years with soul of a blues man 3 times his age. I was working security before the concert and this dude tried to sneak in the back door. No pass or nothing. Did not recognize him (pre Internet ) told me he was with the band and that is when the pieces fell into place and I realized it was Colin James. I was super embarrassed. Good dude did not get mad. Great show and had his family (?) backstage afterwords.

[@MGDCrown559]

rockeden blues en fuck!!!!!!!

[@gerryvanderzeypen1214]

OH YES, that boy has been practising a little bit eh.....

[@gerryvanderzeypen1214]

just finished listening to this version by Stevie Ray Vaughn and have to say like this version better...funkier, bluesier and of course the "horns" make it happen kiddies!! SRV was a great guitar player as well , that's for sure..RIP>

[@giselllopez7868]

simplemente exquisito!

[@imannonymous7707]

What a powerhouse.... who else even attempts Srv tracks....colin does it justice. Makes my skin crawl when he hits da note!

[@kevinhall8555]

Texas flood and tin pan alley are NOT by srv

[@kevinhall8555]

What are the srv tracks? ...texas flood an tin pan alley are not by him

[@TheBCBuddy]

I saw him August 2, 1991 in Sicamous, BC

[@martbook]

Knew him when he was 13 years old. We all knew then he was going to have a great career. Later on I drove his amps to a gig in the back of my truck and danced with his mother. LOL

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

You can see where Reignwolf got his chops from. Watching guys like this.

[@Jake8857]

Intense.

[@TCH6169]

James was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. He and his band The Hoodoo Men opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan for several tour dates in the United States. According to legend, Vaughan himself suggested the stage name "Colin James", because when announced over arena P.A. systems, "Munn" sounded like "Mud". James also played guitar on Richard Marx's song "Thunder and Lightning".

totally underrated....but by far one of the best out here. Love this man's music and his guitar playing. Hell of a voice too.

[@BootsBoudreau]

Colin toured with SRV. Stevie considered Colin his protege, which Colin considered an honor, but didn't think he was worthy of. I think they are both greats, but with different strengths.

[@patrickhebert1076]

I am one of the biggest SRV fan there is. My son Steven was born in March the year after SRV was taken from us and believe me, it's no coincidence that his name isSteven. That being said, I'm also a HUGE Colin James fan and I have to agree that they are equally talented. I do, however, prefer SR's gruffer, tar paperish voice.

[@plumbc]

Amazing..Thanks..Its Autumn*

[@jimmyraytodd387]

Def have to agree.Man has mad skills and frankly to compare is akin to judging blue and bluer.This cat has the soul to make ya feel it.Nuf said as far as i am concerned

[@patrickgriffin6369]

What's goin on eh?

[@WaltJuchniewicz]

Amazing talent!

[@paullundgren9718]

Colin James is bad ass!

[@LoisRussell-ut7qw]

Love your sound 😘

[@lucinasmith5167]

Wow great talent

[@ohenry5780]

So fantastic..