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James Roberts
 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Got his first real 6 string at age 13, first electric at 30. Stints in cover bands in the 90's led to the idea of memorizing his own lyrics. Formed "The Original Six" in 2001 with some old band mates, writing and playing self-described "electro-urban folksongs". These days James continues writing and collaborating with various musical colleagues.
The songs are home-cooked concoctions taking ingredients from folk, country, 70's rock and alternative. Baked to a beautiful state of imperfection, they always leave a curious aftertaste.

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 "I Want it Now"  (length: 03:00) 
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genre   Americana
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credits   (Roberts)James Roberts: vocal, guitar. Brad Townsend: guitar, bass. Joe Gravina: drums.
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 "Forget About Him"  (length: 02:36) 
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genre   Classic Rock
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: guitars, bass, vocals, Joe Gravina: drums, Jim Nardi: guitar solo
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 "Tired of Being Your Man"  (length: 03:29) 
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genre   Pop
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards,
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 "Big Box"  (length: 02:27) 
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genre   Country
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: acoustic guitar, bass, vocals, Brad Townsend: electric guitar, backing vocals, Joe Gravina: drums
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 "Both Hands"  (length: 03:26) 
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genre   Rock
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: vocals, guitar, Gerry Schaefer: bass, backing vocal, Michael Scott: drums, Jim Nardi: guitar
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 "Bright Red Cavalier"  (length: 03:59) 
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genre   Rock
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: vocals, guitar, Jim Nardi: guitar, Michael Scott: drums, Gerry Schaefer: bass
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 "Ride Out"  (length: 04:05) 
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genre   Folk
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: vocals, guitar, Jim Nardi: guitar, Michael Scott: drums, Gerry Schaefer: bass
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 "Numbered"  (length: 01:57) 
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genre   Rock
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credits   (Townsend-Roberts) Brad Townsend: bass, guitars, Joe Gravina: drums, James Roberts: vocals
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 "All I Ever"  (length: 04:11) 
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genre   Classic Rock
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credits   (Nardi-Roberts) Jim Nardi: guitars, backing vocals, Michael Scott: drums, James Roberts: vocals, guitar, Gerry Schaefer: bass
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 "Deep Dark Mood"  (length: 03:49) 
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genre   Blues
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: vocals, guitar, Jim Nardi: electric guitar, Michael Scott: drums, Gerry Schaefer: bass, guitar
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 "The Things That You Don't Know"  (length: 03:16) 
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genre   Alternative
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: guitar, vocals, Brad Townsend: bass, guitar, Joe Gravina: drums
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 "I Repeat Myself"  (length: 03:36) 
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genre   Pop
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: guitar, vocals, Brad Townsend: bass, guitar, keys, mandolin, Joe Gravina: percussion
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 "Getting Tight"  (length: 02:50) 
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genre   Classic Rock
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credits   (Roberts) James Roberts: vocals, guitars, bass, keys, Michael Scott: drums, Brad Townsend: guitar solo
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Updated: Sep 10, 2008 02:33 AM
Visitor: 2124
Total Plays: 1049
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