JAMES HARRIMAN
ABOUT JAMES
“You Will Laugh, Cry, Dance, Sing and Drink Along With Friends and Strangers Alike!”
James Harriman takes a nostalgic 90’s Britpop sound and collides it with Contemporary Folk-Rock influences creating a sound that brings old and new together. He delivers a non-stop, high energy live persona alongside catchy choruses and strong lyrics. James writes songs that are designed to be listened to, often touching on deeper themes such as relationships and mental health that contrast with the upbeat happy sound of the music. Over the past four years James has grown a dedicated following and a reputation for high energy live shows. “You will Laugh, Cry, Dance, Sing and Drink along with Friends and Strangers Alike!”
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James’ debut single 'Half Past Two’ comments on student life, with references to nights out, drinking, and the inevitable feeling of regret the morning after. In summer 2018 James took on his first UK tour promoting this single release. Playing small venues and festivals James grew a fanbase, winning over crowds with his showmanship and entertaining performances. James has performed across the UK in legendary venues such as “Moles” (Bath) and “The Rainbow” (Birmingham), has played many big events including “Free Radio Live” and “The Birmingham Weekender" and has been a favourite on the 2018 festival circuit. James’ second single ‘Castaway’ was released in March 2019 with an EP and another single being recorded for a planned summer release.
A photo of James performing a gig at The Rainbow Rooms Cellar in May 2016
Other Projects
James has also been involved in many other projects. Most recently James has been working as a DJ for “Jammed Up Events” a company founded by him in 2018, When he is not gigging solo or with his band he can often be found in a DJ booth “catering for the music lovers”. For more on this see the company page - www.facebook.com/jammedupdjs
James fronted the Pop-Rock band That's Just You in 2016-18. That's Just You released their debut single in June 2017 launching the single with a massive release show at Moles an iconic venue in Bath. The band received a lot of support from Julianne Regan (All About Eve) who complimented James' Songwriting saying that the band could "move seamlessly through joy to bittersweetness, and back again". After the release of their debut single That's Just You parted ways to focus on their own solo projects.
James is also an Actor/Performer, and in late 2015 he pursued an opportunity to take on work as an actor-musician. James played the part of "Pirate Musician" and understudied two of the main cast members in "Treasure Island" at the Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham. The show ran for two months over the christmas period and received great reviews. James also played the part of "Prospero" in Spotlight Youth Productions performance of "Return To The Forbidden Planet" a show that moved audiences and received 5 star reviews.
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James performing with "That's Just You" during the single launch at Moles in June 2017