“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…
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The Backroads Project: How I Got Here | Pat James
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…
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Nostalgia: The Living Room Window | Pat James
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…
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Questions and Answers | Pat James
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…
Victoria Day Weekend 2007: Musical Turning Point | Pat James
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…
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Mile To Go: A Story of My Brain | Pat James
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…
Movies That Made Me | Pat James
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…
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Post Show Wrap Up | Pat James
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…
Chasing After Something Real| Pat James
From The Archive: Originally Posted April 2023
This is my first attempt at a solo project in a very long time and it's proving to be a difficult but rewarding undertaking.
Up until this point in my career I have…
First Show Jitters: The Whiskey & Strings Writers Round
From The Archive: Originally posted April 2023
It's been almost three years (I just checked) since I last played a solo acoustic show and I am pretty excited and nervous.
Over the last three years I have been writing and…