Justin James 'Sun Drenched' album

Justin James, “JJ” (as he is often called by his friends,) was born and raised in Canada but couldn’t be more of a Californian if he tried. Justin is not only an environmentalist, but also an amazing musician who puts every ounce of himself into his music and his causes. Touring up and down the California coast, he lives the California lifestyle, which is the constant influence you hear in his music and songwriting.

His animated stage performance leaves music fans wanting more and now his great music is available for you to enjoy again and again. You may have already heard JJ’s music on television shows such as MTV’s “The Hills” or ABC’s hit drama “What About Brian,” once you listen to the full versions of each song, you’ll be hooked! Through his vocals and musicianship you can experience the true California spirit and lifestyle that we would all love to live.From his album "And Love Said No: Greatest Hits 1997-2004".

biography
Canadian born Singer/Songwriter Justin James began his career at 7 years old playing cello and a year later he was singing in Canada’s most prestigious traveling choir, the British Columbia Boys Choir. Justin traveled extensively throughout North America and Europe during his formative years.

At 18, Justin James (tired of the cold Canadian winters) found everything he had ever wanted: sunshine, waves, good friends and great times in the Caribbean. He earned just enough money to get by and enjoyed every minute of it. One day, while surfing off the coast of Venezuela, Justin had a run in with a tiger shark. The attack left his foot mangled and detached, a near fatal encounter. Having to endure over a three-hour ride in the back of a truck to the nearest town, Justin lost consciousness and more than half his body’s blood volume. The delicate surgery to reattach his foot took multiple doctors, multiple blood transfusions and over 250 stitches in less than perfect conditions.

During his lengthy recovery and intense physical therapy his grandmother gave him a guitar to pass the time, while bedridden for just under a year. Soon Justin realized he had an uncanny knack for the guitar and song writing that he would never have discovered if it weren’t for his accident. A transformation took place during his recovery: an extremely talented Singer/Songwriter emerged. It was all a blessing in disguise.

Since then Justin has been writing and performing music with his six-piece band The Sons of Beaches who have a reputation for spirited shows. They have opened for Switchfoot, Shawn Colvin, Dirty Vegas, Edwin McKane and Alannah Myles to name a few. The Sons of Beaches consists of Ben Greet (guitar) Murf (harmonica), Jeremy Miller (keyboards), Eric Strickler (drums), Peter August (saxophone) and Brendan McKluskey (bass.)

“Music to me has always been about recording songs that make your toes tap, that make you smile, songs that make you want to hang out with your friends on a sunny day at the beach.”
James’ new album Sun Drenched embodies his beliefs and the spirit of his influences: Motown and harmony bands like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and The Doobie Brothers. The album has already received considerable media attention with the first single, California, being used in MTV’s popular reality show Laguna Beach and Maui Fever as well as ABC’s hit drama What About Brian. Justin James album, Sun Drenched, is scheduled for release on May 8, 2007.

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Justin James - Sun Drenched