James Hurley
 

Biography

James Hurley creates a seductive blend of jazzy, blues-pop-folk that has been called "Sting meets the Beatles...Clapton makes the introductions".

With his smooth, passionate voice, unpretentious jazz-like virtuosity on guitar, and eloquent lyrics, he leads the listener through songs of romance, tales of whimsy, and stories of life lived; all with a dash of wry humor and disarming honesty.

His third solo release “Tempest in a teacup” reinforces his well-deserved reputation as a consistently compelling artist whose music is a reflection of the life he lives. For more, visit www.jameshurleymusic.com.

* 2009 - Title track from the album "Tempest in a teacup" reached number 1 position in the Adult Contemporary charts twice at Indie-Music.com. Has been in the top 5 since early April

* 2008 - Named by Folkworks Magazine one of the Top Ten Live Acoustic Male Singer-Songwriter in L.A.

* 2007 - Album "The Sun and the Moon" selected as runner-up Album of the Year at the DIY Festival.

* 2006 - Selected as a "Listener Favorite" on KSCN Radio.

* 2005 - the song "Whisper" from the album "The Sun and the Moon" featured on NPR's "Open mic".

* Tours consistently throughout the year in the western and southwestern U.S.

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Music

Tempest in a Teacup
2008
Sparkles with honesty, depth, humor, and heart. Stories of a world that is sometimes amusing, occasionally maddening, and often inexplicable. Told with musical and lyrical imagery that captures the imagination and paints pictures for the mind's eye.
CD: $12.97 MP3: $10.00
Reviews
4
 
The Sun and the Moon
2004
Melody and imagination take this song-oriented acoustic guitar based album well beyond the genre of singer-songwriter. "Jazz-like virtuosity on acoustic guitar" - minor 7th Magazine.
MP3: $9.95
Reviews
11
 
James Hurley
2003
Blues, Jazz, and Rock with an earthy, rootsy feel polished with memorable melodies.
MP3: $9.99 CD: $12.95
Reviews
9