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| James Hollingsworth's original music, and his original take on classic Pop/Rock, Blues and more, is an acoustic fusion of folk, blues, trance, metal and progressive rock. With more than 2000 performances under his belt, James reads his audiences and skillfully strives to make every gig a unique experience. "If you like acoustic music with interesting rhythms and narrative lyrics then this is for you." - Acoustic Nations His latest release, Lost In The Winds Of Time, is a Progressive Rock project with keyboard wizard Steve Griffiths. The duo met in the early 1990's Swansea music scene and are now playing songs from the album as 'The Argonites', with a virtuoso rhythm section - drums from Sam Miller (Green Inspiration Band) and Jan Antonius on bass. “We should never have opened the door,” sings Hollingsworth. Open the door, I say, step over the threshold and let yourself be swept away. - British Fantasy Society Journal Lost In The Winds Of Time is significant new music that will reward the listener - The Ed Radio Show excellent - Progtastic For cd's and downloads, check out Griffiths and Hollingsworth on Bandcamp, and click here for streaming services. Sign up to James' email list for events news in your area, subscribe on social media, or just keep a close eye on James' gigs page. "out of this world” - Art Bank, Shepton Mallet "a performance worth every minute” - CICCIC, Taunton In 2022 James launched his 3-song EP 'Live at The Bedford' exclusively on Bandcamp, featuring Sandro Granda on djembe. James' 2021 album, Thirteen Moons, is a journey of a lunar year through thirteen singles. "fine rock musicianship" - Music Eye "A cracking album, right up my street" - Folk Pilot "I am loving this record... I love the sounds, that progressive folk rock feel, superb!" ~ Aldora Records The 1st single Far Away From Home was released on the palindromic ~ 12/02/2021 ~ with a new single for every following new moon, the thirteenth moon being Privately Minded on 2/2/22. See the Thirteen Moons album page for cd's and info :-)
Singer-Songwriter/Guitarist James Hollingsworth's songs are refreshingly inventive and accessible, drawn from his Folk-Blues roots, influenced by the likes of John Martyn, Roy Harper and Tim Buckley as well as Prog Rock, by turns delicately tranquil and then soaring with "hypnotic groove munching guitar space freak-outs - plus glorious songwriting within" (so said The Wunder Bar). Steeped with ecological awareness, a rare hopefulness, warmly humorous undercurrents, and immaculate musicianship, he is "a true exponent of the modern British singer/songwriter - a real gem" say Monmouthshire Music. James has a unique, exciting acoustic guitar style reminiscent of the Andalusian tradition, a superb and passionate singing voice with a mean harmonica style to boot. With his upcoming run of headline shows 'Psych Rock Night', built upon decades of busy gigging, James has also been seen supporting Nick Harper three times over the years, also Cara Dillon, David Ford, Hazel O'Connor, Arthur Brown, Phil Beer and has often shared the bill with the Woodstock lengend Barry 'The Fish' Melton, of Country Joe and The Fish fame: "It was truly a phenomenal experience hearing James Hollingsworth's music, I know now that the tradition of groundbreaking music is in good hands. Thank you, James – Barry Melton." Thank you, Barry! And RIP, Country Joe McDonald. Since going full-time as a music professional in 2006, James has survived recession and pandemic as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, traveling the length and breadth of the UK with bards and in bars, festivals and arts centres, honing his talents as an energetic and animated front man, making for a "captivating performance..." See exclusive videos on Patreon (pledges from £1 per month). Contact James about Guitar lessons in the Frome area or via FaceTime, Whatsapp etc. |
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| LIVE TESTIMONIALS "Unique & superlative one man electro-acoustic prog orchestra, well-known for his whole-album covers, but equally renowned for the strength of his own work." - Bath Fringe "guitar wizard" - 5 Best gigs - The Independent "Wonderful" - Bath Comedy Festival "has to be seen..... and heard to be believed" – www.wunderbar.co.uk "one of the weekend’s highlights." - Andy Read – Winters End Festival "A popular visit, James' original tunes never fail to impress." - North Devon Gazette "a true talent, refreshingly inventive and accessible." - The Queen's Head, Monmouth "a real gem" - Monmouthshire Music "rich vocals, excellent guitar and great humour" – Get Ready to Rock "powerful lyrics, haunting melodies and refreshing onstage chat" - TSMRadio.net "extraordinary vocal, genius guitar player, a consummate performer” - Seend Acoustic “guitar maestro” - Ragged Trousered Folk, Hastings "incredibly talented as a vocalist and guitarist." - www.newbristoljazz.co.uk "amazing voice and a superb songwriter, guitarist and performer." - CICCIC, Taunton "Guitar-Shaman & Sublime Songsmith" - Garden of Awen “Amazing” - Visual Radio Arts |
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