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JoAnna James : BiographyMade up of equal parts soul, folk, and blues, JoAnna James is quickly becoming known as one of Minnesota’s “most promising performers” (twincities.com). With a live performance that leaves any audience rapt with attention and yearning for more, James' voice is an instrument that would make any fan of Motown, Stax, or Sugarhill proud. While commanding an array of instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica and violin, JoAnna effortlessly blends musical styles to create a niche all her own—time worn, yet youthful. Her new EP, “Back of My Mind,” was recorded in Lexington, KY with renowned producer Duane Lundy. With a strong ensemble of area musicians, JoAnna James has captured a depth of emotion and sonic character that explores such universal issues as love, identity, and distance. “I was in search of a new creative partner who could help capture these songs in the purest light possible," commented James on the notion of recording with Lundy. “I demoed a tune at Duane's studio last spring, and we just clicked. I knew we were going to get along when he started gushing about Emmylou Harris and Led Zeppelin in the same sentence." She continued, “I wanted a producer who had the alt-country sensibilities of an Ethan Johns with the atmospheric finesse of a Daniel Lanois. Duane was the perfect combination." Keep an eye out for JoAnna as she tours the US this fall with her debut release on Eclectone Records. |