As a multi-instrumental Live Looper and vocalist, I create a unique and captivating experience at your event. Imagine a 4 to 5-piece band created live, a songlist of 500 songs across multiple genres, all tailored to your requests. Let's make your event truly unforgettable with the magic of Live Looping! (A Modern Day One Man Band)
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Price Range: $500-$2000
Gig Length: 20 - 240 minutes
Languages: Haitian Creole
If you are looking for an acoustic guitarist sitting on a stool and singing, that's not me.
If you are looking for an artist who will cater to you and your guests and give them what they want -That's me.
Sure, I can be picking and singing a James Taylor or Zac Brown song and loving it, but, I am also happy ripping freely on an electric guitar playing Stevie Ray Vaughan if that's what is requested.
A modern One Man Band simply means I create everything on the spot using Live Looping. Drums, guitar, Bass, guitar, piano, vocals, even more eclectic instruments like Flute, Clavicord, and saxophone! It's what I've been doing for 17 years and each year adds new songs, and more in depth creativeness.
This has been my full time job, feeding my family, for over 25 years and I love each time that I put on my guitar -my hope and goal is that you and your guests love it as much as I do.
With me, you get a guy who loves what he does, loves people, and is passionate about creating an amazing experience that you and your guests will be talking about! btw none of this is written with AI, just a musician with integrity and a heart.
I've been a full-time performer for over 2 decades with over 5000 shows under my belt. In that time I've learned to read rooms and cater to the crowd. I've had the blessing of performing at every decade of Birthdays starting with 16th all the way to a 90th Birthday!
After several years of playing downtown Nashville and sharing stages with amazing peers like Eric Church, Rascal Flatts, and Trent Tomlinson I made the decision to return home to do what I loved best - playing music that people knew and loved in a variety of genres.
I've played for groups of 10 to 3000, performed on TV and radio, played in basements to large concert stages, and one thing that stays the same is knowing how music affects each individual who hears it and doing my best to kindle that relationship each of us has with a song. It's important to me to convey that with each show.
I'm proud to be the "Clean Comedian" equivalent to the Musical Entertainer. You will never have to worry about the content of my show - it will always be family friendly.
If you are not familiar with Live Looping, it's been made popular most notably by Ed Sheeran. I have a pedalboard that allows me to record on the spot instruments and create a full band sound in a short amount of time. You get the full band, without the overbearing volume of a full band.
You will have access to my songlist and choose as little or as much of the songs for the event as you want. Also your guests are able to request on the spot as well. I look forward to working with you!
**My pricing reflects the 20+ years of professional experience, over 5000 shows, sharing stages with National Artists, doing television, commercials and radio. You will get what you pay for. In addition, you are not paying for a solo acoustic singer on a stool, you are getting an unmatched show that includes guitars, bass, drums, piano, harmonica, and vocals that are created on the spot in multiple styles of music. Getting the most bang for your budget, prices begin at $500
What Do clients say? Here are a few people have e-mailed in.
"Jeff James offers such a fun option for live music that can fit to so many venues and is loved by all age groups! He is so musically talented and with the fun option of live looping it is like having a full band at your party or event. He has music for all generations and brings a group of families or strangers together in "music and dancing fun"!! We have hired him twice for graduation parties. He is so easy to work with and has a kind and genuine personality. You can't go wrong with Jeff!!" - Kathi K. Wheaton, MN
When I first heard Jeff James I was totally impressed with his musical talent. After talking to him I inquired about playing a for our neighborhood on Lake Shetek. He agreed and we have had him there for four years now. It’s not only his talent that is off the charts but he will cater to any audience. I would not hesitate to hire him for any occasion. - Jeff S Alexandria, MN
We have been following Jeff for years. He is an amazing talent and a wonderful person! He has performed for numerous family events over the years, most recently my 50th birthday celebration. I would highly recommend Jeff for any occasion! - Lisa J Melrose, MN
Jeff James provided the entertainment for the Alexandria Newcomers 70th Anniversary celebration. We had heard Jeff many times at Carlos Creek Winery and always enjoyed his music. His looping show at the 70th Anniversary party was also an excellent performance. Everyone was dancing and singing along to the music. He understands his audience and has such a wide variety of music that he is able to engage everyone. If you are looking for a great night of music that is very reasonably priced, I wouldn't hesitate to hire Jeff. It will be a great time! -Brenda S Alexandria, MN
I've worked with Jeff a number of times for various events and he always delivers. worth it, every time.
-Jim R Lino Lakes, MN
*See Stage/Setup Requirements
59th Street Bridge Song Simon and Garfunkel
A Pirate Looks At 40 Jimmy Buffett
A Place That She Called Home Jeff James
A Song For You James Taylor
Africa Toto
Against All Odds Phil Collins
Aimee Pure Prarie League
Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers
Alberta Eric Clapton
All Along The watchtower Bob Dylan-Jeff James version
All For You Sister Hazel
All My Fountains Chris Tomlin
All Out of Love Air Supply
All The People Said Amen Mat Maher
All These Years Sawyer Brown
Already Gone Eagles
Amanda Waylon Jennings
Amarillo by Morning George Strait
Amazed Lonestar
Amazing Grace
America Simon & Garfunkel
American Pie Don Maclean
American Tune Simon & Garfunkel
Angel From Montgomery John Prine/Bonnie Raitt
Angelina Keb Mo
Anjie Simon & Garfunkel
Annie's Song John Denver
Another Brick in the Wall I, II Pink Floyd
Another Saturday Night Cat Stevens
Anymore Travis Tritt
April Come She Will Simon & Garfunkel
Are You Sure Waylon Clint Black
Authority Song John Mellencamp
Awake My Soul Mumford & Sons
Baby's Good at Goodbye George Strait
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Jim Croce
Bad Moon Rising CCR
Ballad of Poncho and Lefty Willie Nelson
Bartender's Blues James Taylor
Beaches of Cheyenne Garth Brooks
Before You Accuse Me Eric Clapton/Jeff James version
Behind Closed Doors Charlie Rich
Better Man Clint Black
Better Together Jack Johnson
Big City Merle Haggard
Billie Jean MJ
Blackbird Beatles
Blaine the Mono Jeff James
Blink of an Eye Jeff James
Blue Ain't your Color Keith Urban
Blue Eyes Cryin in the Rain Willie Nelson
Blue Suede Shoes Elvis Presley
Blue Tacoma Russell Dickerson
Bluesman Alan Jackson
Bluest eyes in Texas Restless Heart
Born on the Bayou CCR
Born To Be Wild Steppenwolf
Born To Boogie Hank Williams Jr
Boys of Summer Don Henley
Breakdown Tom Petty
Bring it On Home Sister Hazel
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Bubble Toes Jack Johnson
Cadillac Ranch Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Candle in the Wind Elton John
Carolina in my Mind James Taylor
Carrying Your Love With Me George Strait
Casey Jones Grateful Dead
Castle On the Hill Ed Sheeran
Cat's in the Cradle Harry Chapin
Cecilia Simon and Garfunkel
Changes in Latitudes Jimmy Buffet
Chatahoochie Alan Jackson
Cheesburger in Paradise Jimmy Buffett
Cherry Bomb John Mellencamp
Chicken Fried Zac Brown Band
Choices George Jones
City of New Orleans Steve Goodman
Close Enough to Perfect Alabama
Cold Shot Stevie Ray Vaughan
Color of her Eyes Gear Daddies
Come Monday Jimmy Buffett
Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd
Companian by my Side Jeff James
Company Jeff James
Copperline James Taylor
Country Road James Taylor
Country Roads John Denver
Coward of the County Kenny Rogers
Crazy love Van Morrison
Crossroads Eric Clapton/Cream
Dance Little Jean Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Dancing in my Mind Jeff James
Danny's Song Kenny Loggins
Daydreams About Night Things Ronnie Milsap
Desperado Eagles
Devil Went Down to Georgia Charlie Daniels
Don't be Cruel Elvis Presley
Don't Close Your Eyes Keith Whitley
Don't Dream It's Over Crowded House
Don't Go There Baby Jeff James
Don't Rock The Jukebox Alan Jackson
Don't Stop Believing Journey
Don't Touch My Hat Lyle Lovette
Down on the Corner CCR
Dream Walkin Toby Keith
Dreams Fleetwood Mac
Drift Away Dobie Gray
Dueling Banjos Earl Scruggs
Early Morning Blues Jeff James
Empty Arms Stevie Ray Vaughan
End of the Innocence Don Henley
Every Day I have the Blues BB King/Clapton/Mayer
Every Morning Keb Mo
Every Woman in the world Air Supply
Everyday James Taylor
Everything Michael Buble
Everything That Glitters Dan Seals
Eye of the Hurricane David Wilcox
Faithfully Journey
Family Tradition Hank Williams Jr
Father and Son Cat Stevens
Feed Jake Pirates of the Miss
Fins Jimmy Buffett
Fire and Rain James Taylor
Follow Me John Denver
Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash/Jeff James version
Footloose Kenny Loggins
For What It's Worth Buffalo Springfield/J James Version
Forever and Ever Amen Randy Travis
Forever in Blue Jeans Neil Diamond
Free Fallin John Mayer
Free Fallin Tom Petty
Free/Into The Mystic Zac Brown Band
Friend of the Devil Lyle Lovette
From The War Jeff James
Frozen Man James Taylor
Georgia Willie nelson
Girl Johnny Clueless
Go On Home Jeff James
Go Rest High On That Mountain Vince Gill
Go your Own Way Fleetwood mac
God Blessed the Broken Road Rascal Flatts
Gold Dust Woman Fleetwood mac
Gone Country Alan Jackson
Gonna Get over You Jeff James
Good Hearted Woman Waylon Jennings
Good Ol Boys Waylon Jennings
Goodbye Says it All Blackhawk
Gravity John Mayer
Great Light of the World Bebo Norman
Guitar Town Steve Earle
Hammer Holds Bebo Norman
Hands to Yourself Georgia Satellites
Handyman James Taylor
Harvest Moon Neil Young
Have I Told You Lately Van Morrison
Have You Ever Seen the Rain CCR
He Went to Paris Jimmy Buffett
Heart of the Matter Don Henley
Heartbreak Hotel Elvis Presley
Heartland George Strait
Helpless Neil Young
Here Comes the Sun Beatles
Here I Am to Worship Tim Hughes
Here's a Quarter Travis Tritt
Highway 20 Ride Zac Brown Band
Hold Us Together Mat Maher
Home To You Jeff James
Homegrown Zac Brown Band
Homeward Bound Simon & Garfunkel
Honky Tonk Heroes Like me Waylon Jennings
Honky Tonk Women Rolling Stones
Hootchie Coochie Man Muddy Waters
Horse with no Name America
Hotel California Eagles
Hound Dog Elvis
House of the Rising Sun Traditional
How 'Bout You Eric Church
How Do You Like Me Now Toby Keith
How Great is Our God Chris Tomlin
How Sweet It Is James Taylor
Hurt So Good John Mellencamp
I Can Only Imagine Mercy Me
I Can't Help (Falling in Love with u) Elvis
I Cross My Heart George Strait
I Guess I'm the Lucky One Jeff James
I Shall Be Released Dylan/Band
I Think I'll Just Stay Here & Drink Merle Haggard
I Will Be Here Steven Curtis Chapman
I Won't Give Up Jason Mraz
I'll Be Edwin McCain
I'll Be There For You Bon Jovi
I'll Write The Song Jeff James
I'm a Believer Neil Diamond
I'm in a Hurry Alabama
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry Hank Williams
I'm Tore Down Eric Clapton
I'm Yours Jason Mraz
I've Been lookin' Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
I've got to Stop Thinkin Bout That James Taylor
If I Had A Boat Lyle Lovette
If I Needed You Townes VanZandt
If Tomorrow Never Comes Garth Brooks
If We Are the Body Casting Crowns
If You Could Read My Mind Gordon Lightfoot
In Case You Didn't Know Brett Young
In my Life Beatles
In the Ghetto Elvis Presley
In This Life Collin Raye
In This Sleepy Town Jeff James
Into the Great Wide Open Tom Petty
Into The Mystic Van Morrison
Is There Anybody Out There Pink Floyd
Is This Love Bob Marley
It's a Great Day to Be Alive Travis Tritt
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Alan Jackson
It's Not That Easy Jeff James
It's Your Love Tim McGraw
Jack and Diane John Mellencamp
Jet Airliner Steve Miller Band
Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry
Joker Steve Miller Band
Just About Right BlackHawk
Just the Way You Are Billy Joel
Just to See You Smile Tim McGraw
King of the Road Roger Miller
Kiss An Angel Good Morning Charlie Pride
Knee Deep Zac Brown Band
Knockin on Heaven's Door Bob Dylan
Kodachrome Paul Simon
Lady Kenny Rogers
Language of the Heart David Wilcox
Layla Eric Clapton
Leader of The Band Dan Folgeberg
Learning to Fly Pink Floyd
Learning to Fly Tom Petty
Leave it Like it Is David Wilcox
Leaving October Sons of the Desert
Leaving on a Jet Plane John Denver
Let Her Cry Hootie & The Blowfish
Let it Be Beatles
Life's Song Jeff James
Like A Rolling Stone Bob Dylan
Listen to the Music Doobie Brothers
Little Rock Collin Raye
Little Wing SRV Version
Livin on a Prayer Bon Jovi
Livin on Love Alan Jackson
Liza Jane Vince Gill
Locomotive Breath Jethro Tull
Lodi CCR
Lonesome Fugitive Merle Haggard
Long As I Can See the Light CCR
Long Hard Road Nitty Gritty DB
Looking Glass Jeff James
Lost Connection Jeff James
Lost in Love Air Supply
Lost in This Moment Big & Rich
Love Jenny Jeff James
Love Me Collin Raye
Love Song For A Savior Jars of Clay
Love Will Turn You Around Kenny Rogers
Love Without End Amen George Strait
Lowrider War
Luchenbach (Back to the Basics) Waylon Jennings
Lucille Kenny Rogers
Lying Eyes Eagles
Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf
Mama Tried Merle Haggard
Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Waylon Jennings
Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett
Marry Me Train
Mary Jane's Last Dance Tom Petty
Me and Bobbie McGee Kris Kristofferson
Me and Julio Simon & Garfunkel
Meet in the Middle Diamond Rio
Mellissa Allman Brothers
Memories of Us Keith Urban
Mercury Blues Alan Jackson
Mercy of The Wheels John Gorka
Mexico James Taylor
Midnight Special CCR
Millworker James Taylor
Mind and Heart Jeff James
Mirror Mirror Diamond Rio
Misery & Gin Merle Haggard
Mississippi Red Jeff James
Money For Nuthin Dire Straits
Mother Pink Floyd
Mountain Music Alabama
Mr. Bojangles Nitty Gritty DB
Mrs. Robinson Simon & Garfunkel
Much too Young Garth Brooks
Mustang Sally Commitments
My Hometown Bruce Springsteen
My Kinda Girl Collin Raye
My Life Billy Joel
My Savior My God Aaron Shust
Needle and the Damage Done Neil Young
Neil Diamond Medley Neil Diamond
Neon Moon Brooks & Dunn
Never Goin Back Again Fleetwood Mac
No Such Thing John Mayer
Nobody Knows You (When You're..) Eric Clapton
Norma Jean Riley Diamond Rio
Oh Susannah James Taylor
Ohio Neil Young
Old Ben Jeff James
Old Habits Like You are Hard to Braek Hank Williams JR
Old Love Eric Clapton
Old Time Rock and Roll Bob Seger
On the Road Again Willie Nelson
One Man Band Old Dominion
One More Day Diamond Rio
One More Last Chance Vince Gill
Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line Waylon Jennings
Out My Back Door CCR
Out of My Mind John Mayer
Pancho and Lefty Townes VanZandt
Papa Loved Mama Garth Brooks
Paradise John Prine
Past the Point of Rescue Hal Ketchum
Peaceful Easy Feeling Eagles
Piano Man Billy Joel
Pink Houses John Mellencamp
Play Something Good Jeff James
Poems Prayers and Promises John Denver
Positively 4th Street Bob Dylan
Power Windows Billy Falcon
Prayin For Daylight Rascal Flatts
Pride & Joy Stevie Ray Vaughan
Private Conversation Lyle Lovette
Proud Mary CCR
Puff the Magic Dragon Peter Paul & Mary
Purple Rain Prince
Race Among The Ruins Gordon Lightfoot
Race is On George Jones
Red House Jimi Hendrix
Red Red Wine Neil Diamond
Return To Pooh Corner Kenny Loggins
Revolution Beatles
Rhinestone Cowboy Glen Campbell
Rhymes and Reasons John Denver
Right Where I Need to Be Gary Allan
Rocket Man Elton John
Rocky Mt High John Denver
Rodeo Garth Brooks
Roly Poly Asleep at the Wheel
Route 66
Ruby Kenny Rogers
Running Down a Dream Tom Petty
Running on Empty Jackson Browne
Rusty Old American Dream David Wilcox
Season Ends Jeff James
Secondhand News Fleetwood Mac
Secret of Life James Taylor
She Believes In Me Kenny Rogers
She Thinks I Still Care George Jones
She's Every Woman Garth Brooks
She's Got the Rhythm Alan Jackson
Should Have Been A Cowboy Toby Keith
Shower the People James Taylor
Shut Up and Dance With Me Walk the Moon
Sing Me Back Home Merle Haggard
Sister Goldenhair America
Sitting Waiting Wishing Jack Johnson
Six Days on the Road Sawyer Brown
Slip Sliding Away Simon & Garfunkel
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room John Mayer
+ 125 more (I ran out of characters!)
James Taylor
Pink Floyd
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Bebo Norman
John Denver
Waylon Jennings
Garth Brooks
Tom Petty
Ed Sheeran
David Wilcox
John Mayer
John Gorka
Gordon Lightfoot...and so many more
These are all people who have inspired and influenced my songwriting, my performances, my acoustic and electric guitar playing, and singing
Standard 110 outlet 20amps or higher within 15' of staging area
I typically ask for a 10x12 space to setup in, I am however, flexible. The best quality sound will come from the requested space
For outdoor shows I have a 12x12 Tent. An alternate space is required for inclement weather.
I have 2 large cartloads of equipment, for venues that require stairs or hills, it would great to have an extra hand for safety sake. :-)
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