Self-taught multi-instrumentalist, James Jay Lewis has graced some of the biggest stages across the globe as part of three of the biggest bands to come out of Liverpool (apart from you know who)! Performing in The La’s, playing bass for the band Cast, and is currently the lead guitarist in The Zutons.

As James continues to forge a journey in music, he has had the privilege of working with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios. He is also involved in the new Zutons album due for release in 2024 and is venturing into the domain of recording, producing, and composing for television and film.

James is poised to grace stages across the UK, sharing his distinctive sound and showcasing tracks from his two solo albums, along with fresh new material. James’ two solo albums, both written and produced by himself, Back to the Fountain and Waiting for the World, are a testament to his diverse musical talent. Back to the Fountain is an acoustic odyssey where every note and sound tells the story of a beautiful masterpiece.

His newly released album Waiting for the World, on the other hand, is a unique lo-fi experience. It has a captivating charm as James plays all the instruments on the record. A rough and ready garage blues masterpiece. Fans agree, describing it as innovative, diverse, and a truly pleasing aural experience—an album well worth owning.

"Brilliantly innovative, and quite different to a lot of music currently around. The songs are all diverse and infused with different flavours such as blues, garage rock and psychedelia, recalling a retro flavour of the late '60s and early '70s. At times reminiscent of Hendrix or Cream but in another breath echoing chilled Cat Stevens style-vibe. I love the bass lines which never fail to groove and get the foot tapping, the guitar riffs are rocking and the use of fuzzy distortion on various instruments (even organs) makes for a truly pleasing aural experience" - Andrew Llewellyn

+ Support from Elaine Palmer

Elaine Palmer hails from an isolated village up on the North Yorkshire Moors in England but spent most of her life travelling back and forward to her family in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up in an old Watermill in the wilds of Yorkshire Elaine surrounded herself by music, writing songs influenced by her surroundings and music both in the UK and USA. Elaine finely honed her distinctive voice and built a reputation for her emotive mesmerizing stage presence. Elaine has released a handful of records and toured the UK extensively, playing with the likes of KT Tunstall, Patty Griffin, Courtney Marie Andrews and Paolo Nutini.

Her latest record HALF MOON RISING: Big country guitars, warm, rich and classic textures. Elaine’s vocals and songcraft shine. Something very magical happened with this record. This is the album she was always meant to make!