Album Notes

The James Hamer Band

The James Hamer Band, or ‘JHB’, are the musicians that work with James when presenting his music. James never wanted a typical 'band' style scenario standing in the way of his creative vision. However, you still need other musicians if you wish to present your work live &, by nature, those musicians aren't always going to be a constant from project to project. ...so, what should we call these people that work with James from time to time? ...Ah, I know, the ‘JHB’!

When on the road there will be ‘core’ JHB members that will feature as the permanent fixtures of the live group at that time, & there may well be JHB guests on the odd recording here & there too.

For his first release 'Real Life' James wanted a 'group' feel to the recording & wanted to go about laying the tracks down in an old-skool, straight to tape, way. Being well aware of the fact that you can't really capture that feeling without putting in the time & effort to form a chemistry with the musicians featured, & also the fact that the kind of musicians that were needed weren't exactly on tap, a great deal of time & effort was spent finding musicians who showed potential & then whipping them into shape (as ugly as that may have got at times). The proof is in the pudding though & 'Real Life' is now out there as a 'James Hamer Band' release for you all to bully your earbuds with.

The aim is to present real music, from the heart, without compromise & to never have artistic sincerity bridled by circumstance. ..James & the JHB, aint nothing but a groove thang!

Real Life

Real Life was released under the 'James Hamer Band' name & features two discs of James' unique grooviness. From the down & dirty percussive grind of 'Bigfoot' to the sweet melodic journeys of 'Not For You', the JHB contribute to bring James' songs to you full force on this no compromise old-skool recording, brace yourselves...