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Update #10: CD is DONE!
I've finally finished my second album. It's called "Take You Out Dancing." I'm releasing it September 15th and can't wait for you to hear it! Thank you for helping me make this happen. Keep an eye out for an email requesting some details on your rewards so I can get them out to you asap!
Thank you and be safe from hurricane Brooklyn.
DJ :)
Update #9: Funding Reached!!!!! Wow, Thank YOU!!!!
To my gracious Record Backers,
The Kickstarter endeavor has been successful! I am SOOO grateful for all of your support and for helping me raise enough cheese to make this record. Each of your pledges have put a huge smile on my face and it's warmed my heart to have you guys behind me. Having the money to make a new album is great, and I'm excited to make it and will do my darndest to make ya'll proud. I wish you all to have friends and family as generous and supportive as you have all been with me, it's an incredible feeling.
Now that the funding is complete, you can be sure to start seeing/hearing/tasting updates of the writing/recording/production process. I'll also be getting in touch with you in the coming weeks to get any needed information to get you your rewards! I can't wait to share it with you and get the music into your hands and ears:)
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, it's a real privilege the gift you've all given.
Cheers and happy listening ....
Derek
Update #8: Less than 48 hours left!!!
Thank you all so much for your help! No matter what happens, your support has been heartwarming:)
Update #7: Smoky Light - Live with Shlomi
We had a really exciting show a couple weeks ago and were lucky to have this clip captured of Shlomi (a sax virtuoso) standing in on "Smoky Light." None of us knew what was going to happen but it turned out to be pretty thrilling .. check it out:)
DJ
Update #6: Like a Woman featuring Shlomi
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Derek James wears a fedora. A Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash sing-a-long, his boots can be heard stomping to his old-time rhythms. Having worked with producers Roger Greenawalt (Crosby/Nash, Rufus Wainwright) and Godfrey Diamond (Frank Sinatra, Kool and the Gang), Derek's retro pop sound, hummable melodies and jug-band spirit will have you swinging in your skivvies.
His song "Smoky Light," an upbeat ragtime toe-tapper, was recently featured on the Travel Channel. Derek's songs have also been featured on MTV, Lifetime, A&E, and the upcoming "Nude America the Movie." He has performed with Blues Traveler, Eric Hutchinson, Ben Kweller, Sugar Ray, OK Go, Gin Blossoms and many more. Touring both as a solo troubadour with his guitar, kazoo and ukulele in tow, as well as with his band the Lovely Fools, Derek James spends a good portion of his life rolling over gravel.
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