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Mike Flowers,
Producer
Mystic Mile, Wednesdays 3-6 PM CST
KZUM 89.3 FM, Lincoln, NE
"Every now and then a CD comes out that from the first few
chords, to the end of the last cut, the sound comming out of the
speakers grabs you by both ears and doesn't let go. That's the case
of the CD "Mythology" by James Grant. From the dazzling
fretwork to the mastery of
the finished product, this man is the complete package."
THE OC REGISTER WROTE:
By Robert Kinsler: The OC Register
James Grant "Mythology"(independent) - James Grant's latest
CD, "Mythology," is filled with technically perfect guitar
work in the spirit of the '80s and '90s efforts by Joe Satriani.
However, to draw simple comparisons with that pioneering player's
approach would not paint a complete picture. Grant has the soul
of a bluesman, notably on "Rainmaker" and "Oasis,"
on which the guitarist's work recalls Gary Moore's fretwork on "Still
Got the Blues." Irvine-based Grant plays with incredible skill,
wrapping expressive solos in textured arrangements that blend elements
of progressive rock, modern jazz and electric blues. You might like
if you enjoy: Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Gary Moore
L.A ROCK CITY NEWS
Gary Hoey, OHM and James Grant Rock the Coach House By Revn Kevin
Starting the initial musical volley tonight was the James Grant
Band. James and his band played a great set of trippy, trance rock
in the style of older Pink Floyd. James is also a phenomenal guitarist
with a bluesy feel and knows how to play notes for effect - not
speed. It's not how many notes in a bar but how many of them grab
you. Playing tracks off of his "Mythology" CD they seemed
to lead into each other and made for a very warm feeling set. To
find out more about the James Grant Band go visit him at www.jamesgrantguitar.com.
To see these pictures and more in big color come visit me at www.revnkevin.com
“James
has an extraordinary ability... he is world class and unique...every
now and then an industry is privileged to witness the rise of prominence
of a truly influential talent. James Grant is just such an individual.”
‘
Small Mercies had really good material -bluesy in a Robert Cray-ish
way”
Georgia Straight’
“This
is one of the finest indie CD’s I have ever heard”
Georgia
Straight’
Steve Newton
‘His
raw talent is something I have seldom witnessed in my number of
years in the industry, his work places him in the handful of Canada's
most preeminent forces in music ,including Bryan Adams, Celine Dion,
Sarah McLachlan, and few others.”
Stoney Plain Record
President
Holger Petersen
‘His success is no
fluke but rather the just rewards for a supremely talented musician’.
Pacific Music industry
Ellie O’Day
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I received the CD Mythology by James Grant about a month ago. I
have recently reviewed it. I have to say I have rarely heard a guitar
player quite as talented as James. His guitar playing ability is
amazing'.
Kim White
Buyer, Music Design
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