Julian James has been kicking around Melbourne’s famous live music scene since he was a teenager, and he’s landed on a sound that draws from both a humming Louisiana back-porch swamp, and a roadhouse juke joint. Julian has put in some big miles and two well-received albums to get to where he is right now, on the eve of launching his new collection of tunes ‘Devil Town’.
‘Devil Town’ sees Julian flexing his Americana muscles and the tracks were produced by leading Aussie producer Matt Fell who’s lead the production charge for many of Australia’s top artists – from Shane Nicholson to Slim Dusty, Sara Storer to Fanny Lumsden.
The Devil Town album is a gumbo of old timey country, modern production, psychedelic humor, laconic delivery, and is definitely something you’d expect to hear when the baddie walks into the saloon…
Say Julian of the album’
“I’ve always been drawn to music of bygone days, to me that stuff seems to fit in with my lifestyle better than music made on a computer. The chance to record this record with Matt Fell and some of my favorite musicians of all time has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. I hope that other people can hear the fun we had making it when they hit play.”
To escape the current challenges of being a performing artist in Victoria, Julian has moved into his bus and continues to seek out an open bar, a shady spot and a friendly ear.
Lead tracks ‘Devil Town’ and ‘Little Lady’ are available on all popular platforms right now, and new track ‘Mushroom Clouds’ along with the whole Devil Town album is available from 24th of September 2021
Julian James – Vocal /Guitar /Song Writer
Matt Fell – Producer / Percussion
James Gillard – Bass
Pete Denahy – Fiddle
Josh Schuberth – Drums
Pete Cornelius – Electric Guitar
Caitlin Harnett – Backing Vocals
Geoff Queen – Pedal Steel
Check it out on Spotify!
The GAS Festival
Date: 24th September 2021
Venue: The GAS, Brooweena, Queensland
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Savannah in the Round Festival
Date: 30th September 2021
Venue: Savannah in the Round – Mareeba, Queensland
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Tablelands Folk Festival
Date: 23rd October 2021
Venue: Tablelands Folk Festival – Yungaburra, Queensland