AL JAMES BAND
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Al James Band, Napa, California

NAPA VALLEY'S PREMIER LIVE BAND

AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING AS...

SOLO • DUO • TRIO • QUARTET


BOOKING & INFO

NAPA & CARMEL AREAS

Leah James
Booking, Social Media, Promo

leah.james1127@gmail.com

831-262-5421

SANTA CRUZ AREA

Leeann Gervais
Booking, Social Media, Promo

gervaisleeann@gmail.com

831-539-6993


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BAND BIOS

Al James – vocals, guitar, songwriter

Singer, guitarist, composer Al James hails from Seaside, California. His music has been an integral element of his life and his rootsy, soulful delivery has an eclectic vibe flavored by influences from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His renditions of others and his own compositions have a flair and energy of their own . . . reflective, upbeat and innovating. Als vocal stylings and dynamism on stage are infectious in appeal and energy.

Daniel Vee Lewis – bassist

Daniel Vee Lewis has played and recorded with countless Santa Cruz artists for over 35 years. Through the eighties and nineties Daniel played with world beat pioneers Special Fun and with MCA recording artist World Entertainment War, managed by Bill Graham. He has also played bass with The Joint Chiefs Band, and cofounded Dreambeach with Pipa Piñon.

He is currently performing with Al James Band and the Lewis & James Duo in Napa Valley. Daniel also leads and performs in the 70s Classic Rock band Locomotive Breath in Santa Cruz.

Bill Walker — guitarist

Guitarist Bill Walker is a veteran of the Northern California music scene, who is known for his versatility, tone, and lyrical playing style. A 20+ year veteran of the Al James band, Bill loves Al’s unique blend of rock and soul music and the camaraderie and chemistry the band brings to the party.

A genre hopping chameleon, Bill is at home in a wide variety of music genres. also playing locally with pop diva Joy Bonner, Americana Singer/songwriter Steven Graves, World Music mavens Brothers of the Sun, and as a solo act.

Gary Machado

Gary Machado — drums

Gary Machado, (drums), is from the Central Coast and has been bringing his groove for great bands such as: Minor Williams, Dennis Murphy, The IPOs, Mighty Mike Shermer, The Joint Chiefs, Lisa Taylor and many more! He is known for his "pocket" and versatility.


SOME OF THE VENUES & EVENTS WE PLAY AT

Archer Hotel, Napa

Pope Valley Winery, Pope Valley

Chimney Rock Winery, Napa

Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, Napa

Yao Ming Winery, St. Helena

Farmstead Winery, St. Helena

Yountville Music Series, Yountville

Art, Sip and Stroll: Arrowood Winery, Glen Ellen

Black Stallion Winery, Napa

Monterey Blues Festival, Monterey

Mission Inn, Carmel