17.07.06
NEW WEBSITE NEXT WEEK!
To conincide with James's Australian release next month, james-cooper.com will be getting a new look makeover and loads more content next week. The new site designed by the web team at London's Stylorouge (Graphic pioneers responisble for the look of the latest McCartney campaign/album, Bowie Best Ofs, Corrs Artwork, Trainspotting Campaign, etc) will be live early next week. Stay tuned...
11.07.06
OFFICIAL BLOG ONLINE!
James's new official blog is online now in the lead up to the album launch in Sydney. Check it out HERE
07.07.06
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!
James will be launching Second Season with full band in tow plus special guests on Aug 30 at Newtown's The Vanguard and Aug 27 at Melbourne's Rob Roy Hotel. Check the TOUR page for details. More dates to be announced. Book early! Win an album HERE
06.07.06
WIN AUSTRALIAN EDITION ALBUMS EVERY WEEK - EXCLUSIVE MYSPACE COMP!
Add your favourite track of James's to your MySpace page and every week Littoral Records will pick one person to win a free copy of James's New Australian version of "Second Season." Go HERE for details.
01.07.06
JAMES ON iTUNES
We're excited to announce that from today James's album is available all over the world in most territories (excluding Australia which will feature the Australian Edition including digital booklet and Ltd edition photograph from Aug. 12th) on iTunes. If you have not picked up a copy of Second Season, now all you have to do is visit iTunes online and plug in your iPod and download the album for less than you'll get it for in the shops....Stay tuned for Australian Tour Dates for Sydney & Melbourne in the coming weeks...
19.06.06
NEW AUSTRALIAN MYSPACE PAGE ! www.myspace.com/jamescooperaustralia
Check out James's new myspace page especially set up for Australian fans and the release of Second Season there on August 12th. You can hear the single 'Love In London' there, see the Australian cover art for the album, and see all new photos of James shot recently in Notting Hill, London! Be sure to add yourself as a friend and leave a message! Thanks to the team at Littoral Records for this.
08.06.06
FIRST AUSTRALIAN SINGLE ANNOUNCED - LOVE IN LONDON!
"Love In London" has been announced as the first single to be lifted from the forthcoming Australian debut album for James. At the moment plans are for the album to be released at retail and digitally in Australia from Mon Aug 14th - although stay tuned as this could change...
07.06.06
JAMES SIGNS DEAL FOR AUSTRALIAN RELEASE!
James was in Australia last week to sign an exciting deal with independent
record label Littoral Records (Karma County) and MGM (John Butler Trio/ The
Waifs) for national release of his stunning debut 'Second Season'.
James is very excited to be able to bring the album back home after releasing the
album to high acclaim in Japan, the US, and the UK. A release date will be
announced in the next few weeks, with live dates to boot in Sydney and
Melbourne featuring James solo acoustic and with Band. Stay tuned to
james-cooper.com for more jam packed news in the coming weeks.
16.04.06
'BEAUTIFUL' MAKES WAVES. BUY JAMES'S U.S. VERSION HERE!
James's co-write "BEAUTIFUL AS YOU" with Australia's favourite piano outlaw, Tim Freedman, is making waves all across the nation on the Whitlams new double album "Little Cloud". James wrote and recorded an earlier version of the song which is out in the US. You can buy it online and have it shipped to your door for only US$4.50. The 4 track Second Season EP contains four highlights from James's US version of the album of the same name. This is a limited edition EP (500 run) and no more will be pressed. This will become a collector's item for both James Cooper fans and Whitlams fans alike. BUY HERE. Rumours are circulating that James is about to sign for Australia (after already signing in the US, Japan, England, and Sweden) with plans to tour here later in 2006. Sign up for the latest news as it comes to hand so you can catch James and his band when they hit Aussie shores! http://cdbaby.com/cd/cooperjames You can also buy the Whitlams' version HERE.
28.03.06
WHITLAMS ALBUM CHARTS AT #1 IN AUS iTUNES CHART, #4 IN ARIA CHART & GREAT NEW REVIEW FOR SECOND SEASON.
Cracking new UK review HERE! The Whitlams album 'Little Cloud' debuted at an amazing #1 on the Australian iTunes chart & #4 on the ARIA Album charts this week. The album features James's Co-Write with Tim Freedman "Beautiful As You" which is now the 3rd most downloaded Whitlams song on iTunes Australia. "Little Cloud" is out through Warner Music Australia BUY HERE. James plays the Lark In The Park May 4, Troubadour May 23, Cavern Club May 26 - check out the TOUR page.
20.03.06
BUY 'BEAUTIFUL AS YOU'. WHITLAMS NEW ALBUM FEATURES COOPER CO-WRITE!
Buy James's co-write with Tim on the new Whitlams double LP 'LIttle Cloud' (Warner) at HMV
17.03.06
'BEAUTIFUL AS YOU' CO-WRITE WITH TIM FREEDMAN FOR NEW WHITLAMS LP!
Air Play OF 'DREAM TRADER' in Scotland to 111,000 on MFR 97.4 FM / 2 smashing reviews just in
/James Co-Writes new song with Tim Freedman / Lark In The Park, Islington- Cancelled.
James and Tim Freedman have Co-Written a song together for the NEW
Whitlams double album "Little Cloud". The song is "Beautiful As You". Those
who bought James's US/Japan edition of Second Season would know the song as
a traveller's tale of beautiful things surrounding the writer, but none as
beautiful as the writer's muse: his love at home. Tim & James's new version,
Track 3 on Disc 2 of The Whitlams March 19th Album (out this Sunday),
centers more around New York and the tales that relate closely to Tim's time
in the Big Apple. The song was produced in Sydney by David Nicholas (Elton John) at Studios
301, and recorded by Tim and The Whitlams. To hear a preview of The
Whitlams-"Beautiful As You" click herehttp://www.thewhitlams.com/RELEASES/default.asp?Mode=PLAYAUDIO&TrackID=237&ReleaseID=39
And to buy a copy go to the store on The Whitlams site or wait 'till Sunday
and you can get one instore all over Australia...
The album "Little Cloud" will be out Mar 19th through Warner Music
Australia/Black Yak. http://www.thewhitlams.com
LATEST REVIEWS FOR SECOND SEASON!
http://www.pennyblackmusic.com/cgi-local/rbmagrev2.pl/SID=47428191/?articlesearch=2529
http://www.netrhythms.co.uk/reviews.html#cooper
http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=3557
07.03.06
'LOVE IN LONDON' HITS CANADA IN MAY!
James's track 'Love In London' will be included on an industry only sampler which will do the rounds in Canada late May. Elemental Records have been given permission to run the track along-side 11 other fresh new artists to the industry. James was selected to feature out of 60 contacted bands. The sampler will be heard predominantly by Major and Independent Record Execs in the Territory. Stay Tuned...
03.03.06
ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW & SNOW IN AMSTERDAM!
James arrived back in London today to a great new review of his debut SECOND SEASON published yesterday in Americana UK alongside the likes of Neil Diamond's newbie '12 Songs' produced by Rick Rubin and the Corrs's 'Home' produced by Mitchell Froom. Check the review out HERE. After being snowed in at Amsterdam Airport this morning, James was already in good spirits from a successful Dutch media showcase last night with Universal's Amy Kelly. James plays and sings in Amy's new band who will be supporting Lucie Silvas in Utrecht, Holland next Thursday 9th. (Sorry folks it's sold out!).
01.03.06
FREE TRACK ON NEW MySpace PAGE !
Visit James's new MySpace page and for a limited time only you can download 1 free track - 'Dry Reaching For Grace' onto your iPod from Second Season. The track has just been reviewed as a ' “lighters in the air” moment." Tell your friends and email them the link. Visit James on MySpace HERE http://www.myspace.com/jamescoopermyspace
23.02.06
JAMES AT ABBEY RD!
James will be among special Media VIP guests at a music art and memorabilia auction in aid of Cancer Research UK to be held at Abbey Road Studios, North London on Monday the 27th. James was asked to design the look and feel of the event for Cancer Research UK (through Stylorouge London) and will be given a tour of the prestigious studios where most famously, the Beatles, made music history. The evening will be hosted by none other than their legendary producer, Sir George Martin. Amongst those contributing artwork and photographs to the event are visual legends Brian Aris, Ian Dickson, Mark Farrow, Pete Fowler, Martin Gardner, Jamie Hewlett, Nick Knight, Daniel Kramer, Gered Mankowitz, Terry O'Neil, Julian Opie, Tommy Penton, Redferns, David Redfern, Mick Rock, Peter Saville, Pennie Smith, Snap Galleries, Paul Spencer, Rebecca Valentine, Klaus Voormann and Roger Woolman.
Click here to view the silent auction page
Click here for more info
Click here to view James's Designs for the event
17.02.06
LAUNCH SUCCESS!
Congratualtions to all involved in James's successful launch of SECOND SEASON last night at the Troubadour Club, London. James played to a beautifully warm and responsive audience. Thanks to those who filled up the Club. After a wonderful set with his band The Protectors, James finished the night with a sublime encore of 'Dry Reaching For Grace'. A number of lucky guests had their new copy of Second Season signed by James. Look out for the next show in London in March. Special thanks go to The Protectors (George George & Ben Woollacott), Chris Singleton, Dave Lazarus (Metropolis Music), Amanda Glynn (The Troubadour), and Amy Kelly for their hard work and help in putting the evening together.
15.02.06
STOP PRESS----STOP PRESS----STOP PRESS
Tomorrow night a special event takes place at London's famous Troubadour club. Album launch 16th Feb.
James will be launching his debut 11 track UK album 'Second Season' featuring a live set from James and the Protectors (his brilliant band!). Playing songs from both the album and others, the night is sure to be a success! Amongst the ghosts of iconic 60's performers like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, you'll be able to hear the sweet sounds of the new single 'Dream Trader' and favourites like 'Love in London' and 'Sammy' all lifted from the debut.
Also, be sure to come early to check out new Dublin-born, London-Based singer/songwriter Chris Singleton. Chris's tones and melodies echo that of the greats (Lennon/McCartney) whilst injecting a fresh modernism into his sound. His debut album is rumoured to be out in May this year so be sure to arrive at 8pm for a splendid acoustic set from Chris and his bass player, Zane. Check out http://www.chrissingleton.co.uk
Our competition winners are Joy & Bridget who will receive a pair of free tickets to the event.
We'll look forward to seeing you all at the launch! Albums will be for sale on the night.
Thur 16th Feb
James Cooper & The Protectors
The Troubadour
263-7 Old Brompton Road
London
SW5 9JA
Tel. 020 7370 1434
Doors 8pm.
Come early for dinner and show.
10.02.06
Big News Week!!! Launch & Japanese album this week....
Album Launch this week in London, UK, Troubadour club 8pm.
Japanese digi-pak 12 track special edition of Second Season released Wed 15th. Containing all 12 tracks recorded for the sessions. Buy Here.
"Love in London" included on Americana UK sampler alongside the likes of Teenage Fanclub & Rosanne Cash (Johnny's Daughter, yes) for subscribers to the magazine!
James to play as Universal/Decca's Amy Kelly's Guitarist and harmony vocalist a support slot to Lucie Silvas in Holland 9 March to sold out 2000 people at Utrecht Vredenburg.
02.02.06
'Dream Trader' named as 1st single off UK album "Second Season".
With the song already receiving Radio play on Dublin's 104FM, 'Dream Trader'
has been announced as the 1st single in the UK & Ireland off James's UK
version of "Second Season".
James and his band The Protectors will be playing the single as part of
their live set launching the album at London's Troubadour club on Feb 16th.
The song is a story of thinking big in a think-small age, and trading in
Dreams for bigger, better ones. With a great acoustic folk/pop sound, the
song rocks, without being a heavy rock track. Featured on the track are
Drums, Bass and Harmonica by Michael Carpenter, and Backing Vocals by
James's brother Greg.
For your chance to win a pair of tickets to James's launch on the 16th Feb
just answer this question: Which Australian city is mentioned in a bridge of
'Dream Trader'. Competition closes 10/02/06. Email answers to
info@james-cooper.net
Check Out:
Blog Review of James's Gig http://thedailygrowl.blogspot.com/
Dublin Radio photos http://www.fm104.ie/article.asp?id=76096
Album Launch Details
http://www.troubadour.co.uk/programme_view.php?view%5Btype%5D=programme&
view%5Bid%5D=883
27.01.06
TUNE IN TO FM104 DUBLIN RADIO THIS SUNDAY!!!!!
After Amy Kelly's successfull London show last night James is flying out to Dublin, to warm up for a radio interview on Dublin 104 FM. Tune in at 11.15pm Dublin Time to win signed copies of the album and hear James perform online at http://www.fm104.ie/
25.01.06
ALBUM SET FOR SWEDEN! & LIVE ON FM104 DUBLIN RADIO THIS SUNDAY!!!!!
James's album got a great review from a Serbian radio station, a Swedish Label got hold of the album and have been speaking with James about distributing "Second Season" there. We're pleased to announce that the album will be available from Torpedo Records from March 2006. Check out the wonderful and beautiful Miss Amy Kelly feat. James in her band this thurs 26th (Australia Day) at the Singer/Songwriter's festival, Borderline, London. Buy Tix
18.01.06
RADIO AIRPLAY FOR JAMES !
James has been played on Popism Radio in Serbia, followed by a track from Paul McCartney's new album. Here's an excerpt from the playlist... "JAMES COOPER - Love in London (Second season; The Paisley Pop Label) www.paisleypop.com James Cooper also happens to be a guy involved in the artwork creation of the latest single/album by none other than Sir ...PAUL McCARTNEY - Promise to you girl (Chaos and creation in the backyard; Parlophone)" James is also shortly to be played on Radio 89.5 FM in Paris, France on a show called POP DREAMS. James will also hit mainstream DUBLIN radio station 104FM at the end of the month for an exclusive irish interview Sunday night 29th at 11pm local time.
James headlines the Betsey Trotwood tomorrow night (19/1) in London.
12.01.06
SPITZ SUCCESS! After a very successful Spitz show last night to a very vibrant room, James and the boys are looking forward to their headline spot next thurs (19th) at the Betsey Trotwood. Tickets are selling fast so get yours today! BUY TIX the first 3 people through the doors who come to see James will recieve a copy of Second Season absolutely free! Not bad eh??!
08.01.06
AMAZON, FREE LONDON GIG THIS WED & GREAT REVIEW! Happy New Year! (there's an album launch next month too!) "...the songs are so damn catchy..." Popism Radio.
And what a year it's already shaping up to be. Second Season is now on the Amazon.com website through James's US label for sale at $13.99. The spitz gig this wednesday is FREE and read the full review from POPISM Radio....here...http://www.torpedopop.com/ and click on reviews. James and the band have been in intensive rehearsals at London's Bush Studios where they have been rehearsing alongside the likes of James Blunt and Placebo.
22.12.05
Happy Christmas & Exclusive Ronnie's shots.
Thanks to all who've supported us this year. For those who check the site regularly take a look at the exclusive Ronnie Scott's photographs on the GALLERY page. The shots were taken at James's sell-out Tim Freedman show in November by London photographer Nricco Massimo. To finish off the year we've just had a glowing album review in from Sweden. Read the review HERE just go to reveiws and click on Second Season. An excerpt below.."The songs are so damn catchy that you won’t mind getting back to them for the second, third, fourth and whoknowswhichever season again and again....When The Wall Came Down is a moderndaze take on a late ‘60s Beatlish balladery by way of the Scottish soulmates, The Diggers, and on Sammy, he gets as Brill Building serious as possible, transcribing the best of Bacharach, Randy Newman or Carole King, as it might’ve been done by Costello." Popism, Dec, 2005.
BUY THE ALBUM Rough Trade Stores London
14.12.05
Winners!
Our lucky album give-away winners are Amanda, Steven & Mike.
Congratulations! Today you will receive an email confirming your address and a signed copy of the album will be in the post to you by Friday 5PM GMT. If you entered and missed out we're sorry but you can get a copy of the album from Rough Trade Stores London
Don't forget James's first gig for 2006 at the Spitz Jan 11th! Tell everyone you know and then some! Book NOW at THE SPITZ BOX OFFICE - 020 7392 9032
13.12.05
Christmas Give-away!
Because at james-cooper.com we believe that Christmas is a great time to give gifts, we're giving 3 lucky people any where in the world the chance to win a signed pre-release copy of James's UK album (out officially in March) & Ltd Edition promo disc. All you have to do is tell us the name of track 3 on the UK edition (it's listed on the Audio page of the website) and email us the answer to info@james-cooper.net The first 3 correct answers will be emailed for their address and posted a copy of the album by 5pm Friday 16th GMT. Good luck!!!
12.12.05
Troubadour Album launch Confirmed for Feb 16 2006!
James will be launching his brilliant new album 'Second Season' in the UK in February. The launch was confirmed today and he will be performing with his extraordinarily talented band 'The Protectrs' featuring Ben Woollacott on Drums/Vocals and George George on Bass/Vocals. It will be a show not to be missed! You will be able to buy advance tickets soon from the troubadour website, and tickets to James's other January show at the Betsey Trotwood have already gone on sale at www.ticketweb.co.uk get in quick as it's a small venue and expected to fill to capacity!
In other news James's Japanese special edition of Second Season will be out on Feb 15th 2006. There has been a production delay at Wizzard In Vinyl and thus the album will not be available until February. We apologise for this!
06.12.05
EPK shoot for Amy Kelly & Band.
James will be shooting a video this coming Thursday 8th December with Amy Kelly for a promo for her upcoming album.
Amy's band: Andy, Ben, George and James will be appearing along-side Amy who'll be starring in the EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
which will be Directed by Stylorouge's Rob O'Connor at a South London Location. At this stage the video will not be released to public.
Visit www.stylorouge.co.uk to check out other work by the London Based Design & Art Direction Studio.
18.11.05
ROUGH TRADE EXCLUSIVE on SECOND SEASON!
After an extraordinary and sublime performance on Sunday night at Ronnie Scott's London's ROUGH TRADE RECORDS will be the first to stock copies in the UK of James's stunning debut UK record. The 11 track album will be available from Monday 21st November at both ROUGH TRADE stores (Neals Yard & Talbot Rd). Pick up your copy for only £9.99! Albums flew out the door on Sunday night as James managed to sign copies for new fans. The UK version features new artwork, with photographs of James in Southern France and 2 tracks not included on the US version. Stay tuned for news of a possible ROUGH TRADE instore & signing in December. You can also get your copy on-line as a pre-release this weekend and onwards.
Visit this rough trade page for a pre-release copy!
The boys at Rough Trade had this to say about the album: "...debut album of exquisitely written and expertly produced alt. country / folk pop songs. sure to be a success this young man combines the best bits of absentee or british sea power with the intimacy of singer songwriters like jeff tweedy or bright eyes..."
ROUGH TRADE RECORDS
130 TALBOT RD LONDON W11 1JA PHONE: 020 7229 8541 shop@roughtrade.com
16 NEALS YARD COVENT GARDEN LONDON WC2H 9DP PHONE: 020 7240 0105 nealsyard@roughtrade.com
The album is also available from next week at: SMALL FISH RECORDS, 329 OLD ST, LONDON, EC1V 9LE PHONE: 020 7739 2252 justusfish@smallfish.co.uk
ALSO 2006 LONDON MINI-TOUR ANNOUNCED JAN/FEB Tour page
12.11.05
Exclusive! 11 track U.K. album available at Ronnie's Tomorrow!
1 day to go until James supports Tim Freedman at Ronnie Scott's. James will be playing with drummer Ben Woollacott (Ex-Veils) tomorrow, Sunday 13th. The independent UK debut album from James, "Second Season" will be made available exclusively for the show (courtesy whitewash recordings) for a special price of £8. The 11 track UK debut includes tracks "Dream Trader" and "Never Know Why" not availble in the U.S. General release for the album in the UK is set for late January 2006.
Unfortunately for those wanting last-minute tix, the show has been sold out for weeks but for those who miss out, the event will be documented in black and white by London photographer, Nricco Massimo who has photographed artists such as the kills, interpol, the warlocks, and the darkness. These shots will be made available for download exclusively on the site in December. If you miss out on a copy of Second Season at Ronnie's don't panic - you can expect details on where to buy your UK copy of Second Season online & instore in the next news update...
24.10.05
Ronnie Scott's Sold Out!
James has been asked to play at the World Famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho, London on the 13th November. He will be supporting Australian Piano Man Tim Freedman. The gig is now sold out.
11.08.05
US Album Released !!!
It has been 2 years in the making but today the finely crafted debut album 'SECOND SEASON' from Singer/Songwriter James Cooper is finally available for you to take home. With a late August release in the US from his indie label Paisley Pop, the album is now available online to buy. Buy Second Season at www.paisleypop.com or www.notlame.com
"Second Season" features 10 original tracks written by James both in Southern France and in Sydney. The outstanding debut was co-produced by Michael Carpenter (78 Saab, YouthGroup, the City Lights), Michael McGlynn and James and was recorded in Sydney in both Carpenter's own studio and Sony Music Studios.
Here's what one writer had to say about the album...
"...The stand out tracks - the rollicking opener ‘Everything To Everyone’, the gentle, pretty, train-inspired ballad ‘Beautiful As You’, and the brassy ‘Save Me From Love’ over which one just imagine George Martin and a horn section salivating - display a subtle mastery of art of gradually building the listener's expectations, satisfying them, taking the levels down again only to let them ring out again in a lusty, final wash. And yet there are breaks from the formula, too: the sombre yet stirring piano ballad ‘Sammy’ much more sparsely produced than the rest of the album, with sensitive guitar and cello flourishes on top of the insistent, melancholy piano chords; the thumping bass tones of ‘Christine’, and the gentle lullaby ‘Really Miss You’, which provides a delightful closer... listeners should take very seriously Cooper's exhortation to 'try falling in love in London' - his current home - because it, or something similar, is just what the residents of his adopted city may be doing as he starts to gig there more often. With him." – Jonathan Richards is a London-based freelance writer who has written for The Times and The Independent.
Read the full review of Second Season at http://www.james-cooper.com/press.htm
Or hear what Not Lame Recordings Label Boss Bruce Brodeen had to say, "Holy Cow!. This is what our mission at Not Lame is all, *all* about folks. Let`s get this out, up front. *Big Time Extremely Highly Recommended*. Not sure I`ve even done that before in 10 years, but what they hey, this one is worth it."
The album features guest appearances from the 'Home & Away' featured pop duo Butterfly9's Suzy Connolly singing gorgeous backing vocals on "Beautiful As You", a 6 part horn section on "Save Me From Love" sublime cello on "Sammy" and a family gathering of sorts with James' brother Greg lending his vocals to the standouts "Everything To Everyone" and "Love In London".
James will be slinging on his Maton guitar and jumping onstage to play a homecoming show for one night only in Sydney at the Hopetoun Hotel, Surry Hills on Sept 21st before he ventures back to London. He will perform tracks off the debut and new songs written whilst living recently in London. James will be supporting a fantastic new Sydney based 60's styled mystery group the supahip.
An Australian Edition of the album is expected early in the new year however it will have a different track listing and different artwork so if you're in Australia grab your copy of the US version today!
27.07.05
James' album "Second Season" now has its first write up by The Times & The Independent writer Jonathan Richards. The very favourable write up will be published exclusively on James' website click here to read it and view the PDF.
James will be previewing his album with new band The Protectors THIS FRIDAY 29th at 8pm at London's The Spitz. Visit the website for your last chance to book tickets or call the venue on 020 7392 9032 as tickets are now going fast.
The first 10 people in the door on Friday night will receive a free Limited Edition Second Season EP, and everyone who attends on the night will receive a free Spitz Live Sampler recorded on the night featuring James and the other artists performing. What a great reason to get down early and check out one of London's greatest live music venues!
In other news, after only being on sale for a week, James' special 4 track Limited Edition (500) Second Season EPs are selling fast on cdbaby.com. There are now only 150 copies left of the 5" Wallet Art Pressing - once they've gone no more will be produced so click here and grab your copy today.
22.07.05
Four of James' tracks are now for sale as part of a limited edition run of Second Season Promo EP's. The EPs are a limited print run of 500 and with only 200 left for sale these will move quickly. The EP comes packaged in a beautiful 5" wallet and includes the songs "Beautiful As You" & "Love In London" one of which is likely to be the first single in the US and Japan lifted from James' forthcoming debut.
With artwork designed by James himself and echoing the visual style of what will be the North American release later in August these will become collectable items. As the the EP precedes James' deal with his US and Japanese label there will be no more printed once the last 200 have sold out.
The EP is on sale through CD Baby in the USA for only US$8.50. For those in Australia this is around AUD$11, or in the UK around GPB£5. To order and listen to the tracks before you buy simply go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/cooperjames and use your credit card to buy the EP. It will be posted the same day and should arrive within 3 working days.
13.07.05
For all who check the website here regularly a message from James, "I have just returned to London from abroad and have been deeply shaken by the tragic events of last thursday in this city. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected."
29.06.05
James has signed with US independent The Paisley Pop Label and Japanese Independent Wizzard In Vinyl for his debut solo album "Second Season".
The album will be released in the US in August and Japan in October. To celebrate and perform tracks live from the album, James will be performing a very special one-off show on Friday 29th July at London's The Spitz with special guests. Described by Mojo Magazine as "East London's coolest music venue", and having seen performers such as Damien Rice, Turin Brakes, Billy Bragg, Bloc Party, Australian song-writing legend Paul Kelly, and Gary Lucas (Jeff Buckley Band) it's sure to be a great night with James and his band. James will be playing with band-mates Jon Bergdahl (bass), Ben Wollacott (ex-veils, Drums) & Andy Fleet (Keys). The evening will also be recorded for a special Spitz Live compilation. A Special Limited Edition 4 track Album Promo EP will be available on the night for sale and we're hoping to have advance copies of James' debut album for sale on the night. The first 10 people through the door on the night will receive an EP Free on entry. The EP features 4 tracks lifted from the forthcoming album and includes the live favourite "Beautiful As You". Tickets to the show are £5. Book ahead as a busy night is expected, and have dinner before hand with a glass of red at the beautiful Spitz bistro. So come and be part of a great musical night. Look forward to seeing you there
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Book Tickets: Online: www.wegottickets.com By Phone: The Spitz Box Office (10am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri on 020 7392 9032)
Seetickets (24 hours a day on 087 1220 0260) Bistro bookings 020 7392 9032
24.05.05
Exciting news! James has just signed a deal with US independent, The Paisley Pop Label, for his debut 10 track solo record "Second Season". The album will be available from Paisley Pop, from mid 2005 in the US. A July release is expected - release dates still to be announced. Finishing touches are now being put on the artwork in London for the album. The album will be available to those within and outside the US through various outlets including the largest seller of independent CDs on the web - CD Baby, and individual tracks will be made available for sale through iTunes in the US.
James (currently based in London) will be performing to celebrate the US release at a yet to be announced London venue, sometime late in July. He will be enlisting the services of some fantastic musicians to form a very special band for the night.
A Japanese release is expected to be announced in the coming weeks for September 2005. For news on further territories and their release dates keep posted to www.james-cooper.com. At this stage there is no planned Australian release, but things may change. Australian fans will be able to get hold of the album initially through the Paisley Pop, and CD Baby websites with a 3 day postal turnaround.
Watch the site over the coming weeks for a new updated look, and more news on the exciting debut from James and for ways in which you can get your own copy of "Second Season". Check out the updated Gallery and Discography sections.
20.05.05
Unfortunately, James has had to cancel next week's appearance at the IPO Festival in Liverpool and will not be playing on the UK bank holiday Monday. More news in the coming week...
11.04.05
Some exciting news... James has been asked to play the IPO Festival in Liverpool, UK on the bank Holiday weekend from May 26-30 and will be playing on Monday 30th May.
James will be appearing in the World famous Cavern Club, home to The Beatles early shows, as well as an addition venue in Matthew Street. James will have EPs for sale at the shows.
James' artwork for his debut album is currently being designed and more news on the release expected sometime in summer, coming very soon...
02.03.05
Its currently snowing in London, people walking through Soho are rugged up nice and warm and many answers are blowing in the cold wind.
James is currently in early talks with labels in the US, Japan, the UK and Australia about the release of his debut album this coming May/June/July 2005 (European Summer & Australian Winter). The album will be titled “Second Season”.
Look out for James solo live in London later in March.
In other exciting news, James is currently working with a new female artist in a number of studios in central London as her guitarist and harmony vocalist. He has been in intense sessions with her band over the last few months work-shopping some new songs for her with the band.
Check out the Gallery page in the next week for some new London gig snaps... More news as it becomes available...
01.02.05
Thanks to those who came to both the Bull&Gate and Pleasure Unit Shows
over the last 2 weeks in London. Joining the line-up was Les-Paul
wielding London based Guitarist Matt Peckham and James' brother, Sydney
based Guitarist/Keyboardist/vocalist Greg Cooper. With the addition
of Matt and Greg to the side songs like "Christine" and "Everything To Everyone" came alive on stage and
gave a taste of things to come in 2005. James has been doing some
writing, and the band will be rehearsing over the next few weeks. James'
Tuesday 8th Feb show has been cancelled but expect a string of London
March dates to be announced soon. Keep watch of the Tour
page
17.01.05
Welcome to 2005! James & the boys have been back in the rehearsal
studio with the addition of a few new members added to the fold for the
upcoming London shows. This week catch James and his 4 piece band
in Kentish town at the Bull & Gate, 8pm Wed 19th (details on the Tour
page) There will be some new tunes to boot and a guest from
Sydney starting the set with James. Sign up with your email on the
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on the 26th. Check out the new snaps from James' Sydney Tim Freedman
show and recent London shows on the Gallery page
too.
16.12.04
An exciting last week in London for James & his band.
Playing to crammed capacity at the Betsey Trotwood (London) on Thursday
night, James performed solo, until mid-way through the set he was joined
by John Bergdahl on Bass & Graz Bergdahl on Drums and they launched
into a smashing three piece rendition of ‘Beautiful As You’.
To the band’s surprise crowd members were singing along, and dancing!
Then recounting getting lost in Paris, ‘Couch In Montmatre’
saw many smiles. An unexpected twist took the boys into White Album
territory with a cover of Lennon’s ‘Dear Prudence’
dove-tailing into a funk break down with 2 part harmonies.
Sunday then saw James play his first show at Camden’s Barfly Club . A special winter’s afternoon show: James performed some new songs never before performed in the UK. Stay tuned for pics up soon on the ‘gallery’ section of the site.
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03.12.2004
Last night at Wimbledon School of Art,
was a great & intimate show with a beautiful setting amongst Christmas
lights, painting studios, and sculptures. James performed to students
on couches sipping wine. Towards the end of the night the bongos
came out, and James was joined by Jon on harmony vocals and Ben on bongos
for a group sing-along of 'Weather Wth You'. Let the music
roll....Thursday 9th at the Betsy Trotwood will be a show not to be missed
and the last for the year with James & his band. Check the Tour
page for details.
30.11.04
More shows announced! James to play Wimbledon School of Art,
The Betsy Trotwood, Barfly (Camden), Bull & Gate, & The Pleasure
Unit. See the Tour page
for details.
26.11.04
James & new UK band play the Comedy Pub, Piccadilly Circus,
London. This show was a packed house and saw James & Bass player
Jon top off the night with a little improvised busking in Piccadilly Circus
!
10.11.04
James plays the old Elvis Costello, U2, and Police hang-out venue, The
Hope & Anchor, Islington, London.
09.11.04
James plays the Catch22 in acoustic mode, Shoreditch, London.
23.10.04
James plays the famous 12 Bar Club, Soho, London.
11.9.04
James flies to London, UK.
10.9.04
James has just supported Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) to a sell
out show at the Vanguard, Newtown, Sydney.