Pat James

"There is a slight change happening, a sadness that makes you feel better, and a weight that never goes down. "On The Edge" is the quiet release that comes after a long time of holding back feelings" 
- Zillions Magazine

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"Other album favorites are “Old Roads,” “A Life worth Talking About,” and “In The Dark,” but the entire album is a must-listen from beginning to end, and perfect for fans of roots-rock, Americana, and good old fashioned rock and roll."…

“What I find amazing about this album is that it feels cohesive even though some of the songs were completed over 10 years ago…”
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Looking back, it's interesting to revisit the thoughts, goals, and experiences I was…

Over the past little while, I’ve been working on something called The Backroads Project.

At first, it started pretty simply.

I wanted to revisit the songs from I’d Like To Leave in the most honest way possible — just me…

From the archives: Originally posted June 2023

There are many points in my life that evoke nostalgia, but none as strong as the feeling I get when I reminisce about my childhood home, specifically my living room window.

It was…

From the archives: Originally posted June 2023

Where are you from?
I was actually born In Barrie, ON. but my parents moved to Aurora, ON. when I was about 8 months old. 

Where did you grow up?
I grew up…

From the archives: Originally posted May 2017

It was Victoria Day 10 years ago that changed my life forever. 

I have always loved writing and performing music and I always believed it was what I wanted to do with my…

From the archives: Originally posted May 2023

If your brain is anything like mine you might find yourself thinking about 12 different ideas all at once. 
They're all somehow tied together and the importance of one affects the others. 

It…

From the archives: Originally posted May 2023

My family ran a pizza restaurant in Aurora when I was growing up. It was a lot of work so there wasn't always someone around to keep an eye on me. This would…

From The Archives: Originally posted May 2023

What a great night at the Whiskey & Strings Writers Round this past Saturday.
So much talent on stage performing with me I sometimes forgot I wasn't just an audience member while I…