Did you dream about being a rock star when you were a kid?

I did. 

June 2014

 

    I know you all know me as a mild mannered folk singer, but I'm also a rocker at heart.  I think it's about time I shed some light on another project I'm involved in.  As most of you know I work part time at Founders Brewing Co where I also host the Open Mic Night.  Founders is an awesome place to work.  One of many, many cool things about Founders is the FBC All-Stars.  The FBC All-Stars are a band made up of all Founders employees.  It includes the Head Brewer, Brew Captain, Head Cellarman, Deli Manager, Taproom Manager, Warehouse Manager, a Deli employee and a few Taproom staffers including myself.  I'm one of the vocalists.  We all share taking lead vocals and singing background vocals.  I also sometimes play auxiliary percussion.  This is our fifth year as a band and over they years we've worked up a ton of popular songs.  Last weekend we took the show on the road for the second time to Philly Beer Week where we played at the famed World Cafe Live in Philadephia, PA.  In this band I get to yell, scream, sing like a woman and occasionally play bongos and tambourine.  It fulfills a side of my musical hunger that can't be satiated by solo or duo shows, or even Bandwagon gigs.  In the FBC All-Stars I get to play a rock star.  I let my hair down and wear shiny clothes.  I pump my fist.  I do a little dance or two.  It's a blast!  It's a role I wholeheartedly threw myself into.  I've sang songs from Tom Petty, Dire Straights, Rick James and even Faith No More.  Like I said, this band allows me - no, no, encourages me to do things I simply cannot do otherwise.  And I love it!  If you'd like to see what the FBC All-Stars looks like come and see us at Founders Fest on June 21st!  There are also a ton of photos from years past, our recent trip to Philly, and a lot more comng on the FBC All-Stars Facebook page.  Check it out and give us a "Like" us by clicking here.

 

 

Here are all the performances for this month:

 

6.06 - UICA - 3pm -Regional Arts Exhibit for Festival of the Arts - 4th Floor - performing solo

6.07 - Fulton Street Farmers Market - 10:30am performing with Clouds

6.07 - Festival of the Arts - 12:15 - Clock Tower Stage - with Nicholas James and the Bandwagon

6.21 - Founders Fest - performing with the FBC All-Stars

6.27 - Northern Naturals Winery - Traverse City - performing with Clouds

6.28 - Oddside Ales - Grand Haven - performing with Clouds

 

Nicholas James and the Bandwagon LIVE at Frederik Meijer Gardens DVD is available NOW!  Just reply to this email and I'll be happy to mail you a copy.  Or come and pick one up at any show or live appearance.  Want a preview?  Watch She's Gone from the new DVD by clicking here.

 

I'm working on a video for my new song Bus Life which I've entered into ArtPrize.  If I win any money, I'm gonna buy a VW Bus.  That's pretty much all I have to say about that.  If you'd like to help, email me photos or videos of VW Buses that you see on the road.  The more the merrier!  Just reply to this email.  :)

 

Don't forget Founders Open Mic is every Tuesday at 9.  Hosted by yours truly.

 

If you ever want or need to get a hold of me, simply reply to one of these newsletters.  I'm right here.  :)

 

Keep Rockin',

 

nik james