Colin James

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Colin James Munn (born August 17, 1964 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter who plays in the blues, rock, and swing genres.

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[edit] Early years

At a young age, Little Colin, as he was called, was a fixture on the Regina folk music scene, sitting in with various local and touring musicians, playing a preternaturally fast and delightful mandolin. He would often jump up on stage between sets to play his own sets, which were always entertaining. Summers, he would tour with local music revue, Sod Hut and The Buffalo Chips. Colin taught guitar lessons on a local Aboriginal reserve, and he was introduced to the Texas Blues of various artists by his stepfather. One of his strongest early influences in the Blues was Prairie bluesman Big Dave McLean. One notable weekend at the Regina Folk Festival saw Little Colin and Big Dave jamming together in the hallways and backstage all weekend. Then Colin was introduced to James Cotton Band, etc.

James left high school in grade 10 and moved to Saskatoon.

He opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan in Saskatoon, with his band "The Hoodoo Men" as a result of the producer requiring an opening act at the last minute. Vaughan was so impressed with Colin's performance that he came out on stage after two songs and invited James to open for him for several tour dates in the U.S..

Colin also played guitar on Richard Marx's "B-Side" song called Thunder And Lightning.

Colin James guest-starred in an episode of the television program "Corner Gas", a Canadian sitcom based in rural Saskatchewan, in February 2005. The show's theme song, "Not A Lot Going On," was written and performed by Craig Northey (a member of James's band) and Jesse Valenzuela.

Colin James continues to be a popular live performer, touring across Canada each year.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

[edit] Compilation albums

[edit] Guest Appearances

[edit] Singles

  • 1987:
    • "Five Long Years" (Independent)
  • 1988:
    • "Voodoo Thing"
  • 1989:
    • "Dream Of Satin"
    • "Chicks And Cars And The Third World War"
    • "Five Long Years" (released by Virgin Records)
    • "Why'd You Lie"
  • 1990:
    • "Just Came Back"
    • "Keep On Loving Me Baby"
    • "If You Lean On Me"
    • "T Stands For Trouble"
  • 1992:
    • "Love Thang"
  • 1993:
    • "Cadillac Baby"
    • "Breakin' Up The House"
  • 1994:
    • "Surely (I Love You)"
  • 1995:
    • "Freedom"
    • "Saviour"
  • 2000:
    • "Hide"
    • "Getting Higher"
  • 2003:
    • "I'm Losing You"
    • "Make A Mistake"
  • 2005:
    • "Far Away Like a Radio"
    • "Better Way to Heaven"
    • "Travelin'"
  • 2006:
    • "Into the Mystic"
    • "If You Need Me"

[edit] Juno Awards

James has been nominated for 14 Juno Awards, winning six of them..[1].

[edit] Wins

  • 1989 - Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 1991 - Single of the Year ("Just Came Back")
  • 1991 - Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 1996 - Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 1998 - Best Blues Album (National Steel)
  • 1999 - Best Producer

[edit] Nominations

  • 1989 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year
  • 1991 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year
  • 1992 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year
  • 1994 - Best Blues/Gospel Album (Colin James and The Little Big Band)
  • 1995 - Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 1996 - Best Video ("Freedom")
  • 1999 - Best Male Vocalist
  • 1999 - Best Blues Album (Colin James and The Little Big Band II)

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Juno Awards/Canadian Music Hall of Fame winner and nominations. juno-awards.ca. Retrieved November 26, 2006

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