Abel James

Abel James blends his rootsy, old-school influences with a current hipness to create his fresh sound; it has that exciting new car smell but feels as familiar and comfy as an old pair of jeans. His potent baritone has a genuine personality that captures the rasp and soul of his blues-infused rock as sincerely as the delicate nuances of folk and jazz. Abel James’ heartfelt songwriting has been praised as “deeply moving, novel, and creative,” while his reputation as an “exceptional musician and...

Abel James blends his rootsy, old-school influences with a current hipness to create his fresh sound; it has that exciting new car smell but feels as familiar and comfy as an old pair of jeans. His potent baritone has a genuine personality that captures the rasp and soul of his blues-infused rock as sincerely as the delicate nuances of folk and jazz. Abel James’ heartfelt songwriting has been praised as “deeply moving, novel, and creative,” while his reputation as an “exceptional musician and captivating performer” attracts a steadily growing fan base. A busy-bodied multi-instrumentalist based in Austin, you’ll find Abel James playing out in almost any setting -- solo, duo, or full band -- shaking it up with musicians as diverse as his influences. See where he's playing at http://www.abeljames.blogspot.com