"Sleeping Around" is a song about getting over somebody the old fashioned-way, getting onto somebody else. It's about the inherent dishonesty that often comes with it. The lies we tell ourselves. It was recorded in Rowbot Studios in Griffith, IN by Marc Adrian. I'm joined by my backing band The Big Breakfast, with Marc Adrian on bass and harmonies, Jack Whittle on lead electric guitar and harmonies, Kevin Mardirosian on drums, and Ian Gill on harmonies. It's my most-beloved original song, and the album version of it is out everywhere on 3/14!
New acoustic single "Obituary" out now!
About a month ago, I posted a brand new song on Tiktok called “Obituary” and it absolutely blew up! So, as quick as I could, I got into the studio at Region Buzz 219 with Ben Tufts and Nick Kazonis and recorded a single version of it. I sent it down to Will Payne Harrison in Nashville for mastering, and now you can listen to it wherever you get music! Let me know what you think!
South of Mars Album Fundraiser Live Now!
Friends, my debut album is DONE! South of Mars is 13 tracks, full-band, the best versions of all my best songs. I just need your help getting it out the door! Head to Indiegogo now and consider contributing!
"Townes" is out everywhere now!
Loving sad songs doesn't mean they love you back. "Townes" is available everywhere now.
This is the first single off of my upcoming full length album. Produced by Marc Adrian at Rowbot Studios in Griffith, IN and featuring my backing band The Big Breakfast (Jack Whittle, Marc Adrian, & Kevin Mardirosian) as well as fiddle from Jason Harrell and background vocals from Sarah Barrientez. It was mastered by Dynaline Mastering.
The video was shot, directed, and edited by George Niksch of LakeshoreVideo, and produced by myself and Ian Gill, who is also the starring actor. It also features my partner Marissa as well as Andy the dog.
Give it a listen here: https://artists.landr.com/JamesGeddaTownes
And check out the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4auwlvfE6cc
"Townes" single and music video out 5/24!
On Friday, May 24th, I’ll be releasing the first single off of my upcoming full-length album along with an accompanying music video! “Townes” is a story about how loving sad songs doesn’t mean they love you back.
Produced by Marc Adrian at Rowbot Studios in Griffith, IN and featuring my backing band The Big Breakfast (Jack Whittle, Marc Adrian, & Kevin Mardirosian) as well as fiddle from Jason Harrell and background vocals from Sarah Barrientez, the song represents my sound and my songs in a way that I've never been able to achieve before. The video was shot, directed, and edited by George Niksch of LakeshoreVideo, and produced by myself and Ian Gill, who is also the starring actor. It also features my partner Marissa as well as Andy the dog.
New EP, Hollering in a Bar, available now!
My newest EP is now available! Hollering in a Bar is a collection of songs I’m pretty proud of. It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Dr. Richard’s Audio Remedies in Valparaiso, IN. You can stream it on all major streaming services, or buy a copy (digital or physical) from my Bandcamp page here. I hope you all enjoy it!
Hollering in a Bar EP out 11/24!
Thanks to everyone who's listened to the new single this past week! The full Hollering in a Bar EP will be out next Friday on 11/24! The track listing is as follows:
1. "Never Play the Ryman"
2. "The Crow & The Rogue"
3. "Today it Hurts"
4. "Hollering in a Bar"
5. "Rosaline"
6. "Seventy Grand"
All of these songs were produced, mixed, and mastered by Dr. Richard's Audio Remedies in Valparaiso, and consist of a few songs I don't play out nearly as much as I should! Let me know which of these you're looking forward to hearing!
New single "Hollering in a Bar" is available now!
My newest single “Hollering in a Bar is available everywhere now! It’s the title track to my forthcoming acoustic EP, and can be found on all major music platforms. It can also be bought digitally when you pre-purchase the new EP on bandcamp at jamesgedda.bandcamp.com.
New single, "Hollering in a Bar," is out 11/10!
My next single, “Hollering in a Bar",” will be out on Friday, November 10th! The single is also the title track to my upcoming acoustic EP, which will be out on November 24th! A song about insecurity, the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia, and questions that form when you see someone you love with someone new, the song was recorded by Nick Rapley of Dr. Richard’s Audio Remedies in Valparaiso, Indiana. It can be pre-saved here: https://artists.landr.com/064837152325
"What Am I Worth To You" is out everywhere now!
My new single, “What Am I Worth To You” is out now on all major music platforms! This is the second track that was produced down in Nashville by my buddy Blake Mohler of Midamerican Records, and it’s a classic old-school country waltz. Give it a listen, share it around, and let me know what you think!
New Single, "What Am I Worth To You" Out Friday, February 10th!
My next single, “What Am I Worth To You,” will be out on all music platforms on Friday, February 10th! It was produced in Nashville alongside Blake Mohler of Midamerican records, and I can’t wait for y’all to hear it.
Pre-save it now here: https://artists.landr.com/JamesGeddaWAIWTY
James Gedda on Bandcamp!
On this Bandcamp Friday, I’ve launched my Bandcamp page! I’ve heard some folks have had problems with the payment processor on my website store, so this should provide a good alternative. Both of my EPs as well as the new single are avaialble, so head to jamesgedda.bandcamp.com to check it out!
New single "Nowhere on a Somewhere Road" out now!
After a long two (nearly three!) years since my last public release of new music, my new single “Nowhere on a Somewhere Road” is out everywhere you can find music now! Recorded in Nashville, TN by Blake Mohler of Midamerican Records, "Nowhere on a Somewhere Road" draws from the late-80's alt-country sound of Steve Earle and the like with a driving rhythm interlaced with baritone guitar and harmonica. On the surface, it's a song about Crown Point, IN but more about the general feeling of finding yourself not quite a kid but not quite an adult in suburban America today. Stream it, share it around, and let me know what you think!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7jEbPk2nI9u5HqOkNkAGEa?si=82571d5edacf4ad1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nowhere-on-a-somewhere-road/1643238622?i=1643238623
New Single "Nowhere on a Somewhere Road" Out 9/30!
My next single, “Nowhere on a Somewhere Road” will be out everywhere on all platforms on September 30th! It was recorded in Nashville, TN by Blake Mohler of Midamerican records and I can’t wait for y’all to hear it! This song was previously exclusive to subscribers of my Patreon, and I can’t thank them enough for supporting me and affording me the opportunity to better plan out my releases going forward. Pre-save “Nowhere on a Somewhere Road” here: https://artists.landr.com/692531897664
James Gedda now on Patreon!
I've started a Patreon! (patreon.com/jamesgedda) You can subscribe for $5, $10, or $20 a month with different benefits at each level. But no matter which level you choose, you'll get a brand new song release from me every month, the first of which is available RIGHT NOW! There will also be exclusive weekly videos, livestreams, and discounts on merch (once I get new merch in).
Right now you can go listen to my song "Nowhere On a Somewhere Road," recorded in Nashville with my old buddy Blake Mohler of Midamerican Records. We had a lot of fun putting this one together, and it's got a real 80's Steve Earle alt-country kinda vibe. Let me know what y'all think!
To celebrate the launch of the Patreon, I'll be doing a livestream tomorrow night with The Big Breakfast with George Niksch of Lakeshore Video running things on my Facebook page at 7pm. Be sure to tune in!
James Gedda on Lakeshore PBS In Studio
James will be featured on the Lakeshore PBS show In Studio this Wednesday, March 31st at 7:30pm. It’s a show focused on local songwriters, and will be a full half-hour featuring performances by James accompanied by Jack Whittle on lead guitar as well as an interview. Be sure to tune in live on Lakeshore PBS or watch via the PBS app or at https://video.lakeshorepbs.org/.
James Gedda Weekend Residency at Lilly's
James has resumed his weekend residency at Lilly’s Bar in Chicago! Located at 2515 N. Lincoln Ave, James will be playing every Friday and Saturday night (with few exceptions) in March and going forward. A $5 cover gets you in, so make plans to head to Lilly’s! More information in the calendar.
James Gedda's 2020 NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest Entry: "Handsome Johnny Blues."
James Gedda has uploaded his entry into the 2020 NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest, a new original song called “Handsome Johnny Blues,” something of a tribute song to John Prine as well as a reflection on the way the death of artists we’ve never personally met can effect us. Check out the new video HERE and share it around!