Vancouver based guitarist, singer and songwriter James Rogers began performing clubs at the young age of thirteen. James has toured extensively throughout Canada and the United States opening and playing shows with artists such as Son Seals, Elvin Bishop, Holmes Brothers, Jimmy Thackery, Kenny Neal, Sue Foley, Long John Hunter, Sam Taylor, Canned Heat, Powder Blues, Jerry Doucette and Jim Byrnes. His music has been featured on various radio stations throughout Canada and the United States, as well as on TV with the series "Highlander" and "24 Hours of Le Mans" telecast for Speedvision. James Rogers latest CD showcases his exciting guitar style and unique vocal sounds, the title track "Wanna go home" is a perfect example of his soulful, straight from the heart songwriting style. With fifteen years of experience to his credit James Rogers is an unstoppable talent.
This album features Tom Lavin of the "Powder Blues" on "Hear that guitar ring"
Live version of Israel Tolbert's (and Freddie King my hero) Big Legged Woman at the Yale in Vancouver (which is now closed) boo! :(
James Rogers on Guitar and Vocals, Mike Kalanj on Keys, Mike Wedge on Bass and Marko Ibarra on Drums. The guitar amp being used is a Kingsley amp, the pickups in the strat are made by James Rogers (www.rogerspickups.com) and the guitar is plugged directly into the amp, no pedals at all. (www.jamesrogers.ca)
