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From New Orleans street corners to New York City clubs (with innumerable stops in between), Lucky James (a.k.a. J.P. Delanoye) has delighted audiences for over thirty years with a unique blend of traditional and modern acoustic music. He accompanies Piedmont and Delta blues, Appalachian flatpicking, swing and folk guitar styles with a driving harmonica and a voice of many dimensions. Original songs (featured on four independent albums) and a broad repertoire of American "roots" music combine for a high-energy, captivating performance. James has been lucky enough to have opened for such diverse acts as blues wizard John Hammond Jr., R&B legend Delbert McClinton, Doc Watson, Leon Russell, Jefferson Starship, the Cajun supergroup Beausoleil, Warren Zevon, Texas guitar virtuoso Junior Brown, and many others, with strong acclaim from both audiences and headliners. He co-founded the successful regional band Ghost Mountain R&B, which played electric blues and R&B throughout the southeast from 1998-2010, were voted Western North Carolina's best band in 2006, and whose two albums received worldwide airplay and critical accolades. Southeastern appearances include engagements at the Black Mountain Festival, the Greenville, S.C. Riverfest, Asheville, N.C.'s Bele Chere celebration, Freedom Weekend Aloft in Anderson, S.C., the Blue Plum Festival in Johnson City, Tenn., the Alive After Five series at the Knoxville, Tenn. Museum of Art, and the Lake Eden Arts Festival (L.E.A.F.), along with numerous radio, club, and private shows. As a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Lucky James generates an intensity uncommon among solo artists, and is a compelling performer well worth checking out.

J.P. DELANOYE, A.K.A. LUCKY JAMES

has been privileged to open for, or share the stage with,

many national and international acts, including...

 

 

BEAUSOLEIL

 

BIO RITMO

 

JUNIOR BROWN

 

JERRY DOUGLAS

 

GOOSE CREEK SYMPHONY

 

JOHN HAMMOND,  JR.

 

JEFFERSON STARSHIP

(Kantner, Balin, Casady, at. al.)

 

ADRIAN LEGG

 

MAGIC SLIM

 

DELBERT McCLINTON

 

DEL McCOURY BAND

 

JOHN MOONEY & BLUESIANA

 

MARIA MULDAUR

 

NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALL-STARS

 

SONNY RHODES

 

LEON RUSSELL

 

CHRIS SMITHER

 

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS

 

KOKO TAYLOR & HER BLUES MACHINE

 

DOC WATSON

 

REVEREND BILLY C. WIRTZ

 

WARREN ZEVON

                         

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Previous events

Our longtime bassist/vocalist and dear friend Dan Seward passed away peacefully in the early morning of Jan. 30 at 83. While it is with great sadness that we mourn his loss, it's also with deep appreciation that we remember his life, music, humor and friendship. Come share a celebration of Dan this coming Saturday, March 9 at one of his favorite hangouts, the VFW in Black Mountain. Festivities start mid-afternoon and continue into the evening. There will be good food and--surprise!--live music and jammin'. If you know Dan, and have friends who do as well, please share this post, and c'mon down!

Jan26

Back to da Root, mon! East Asheville's favorite dive bar, sometimes featuring the best music within a wide radius, is kind enough to host the High Rollers once again, and we're glad to be back, as always! Mike Esposito on Dobro and vocals, and yours truly Lucky James on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals. No charge (donations gratefully accepted), wonderful folks, dog friendly, full bar, great Mexican food truck...What more could you ask? Hope to see you!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Sep9

Back at the Root! East Asheville's favorite dive bar, sometimes featuring the best music within a wide radius, is kind enough to host the High Rollers once again, and we're glad to be back, as always! Mike Esposito on Dobro and vocals, Dan Seward on upright bass and vocals, and yours truly Lucky James on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals. No charge (donations gratefully accepted), wonderful folks, dog friendly, full bar, great Mexican food truck...What more could you ask? Hope to see you!

Sep1

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Aug25

Back at the Root! East Asheville's favorite dive bar, sometimes featuring the best music within a wide radius, is kind enough to host the High Rollers once again, and we're glad to be back, as always! Mike Esposito on Dobro and vocals, Dan Seward on upright bass and vocals, and yours truly Lucky James on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals. No charge (donations gratefully accepted), wonderful folks, dog friendly, full bar, great Mexican food truck...What more could you ask? Hope to see you!

Aug18

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Aug11

Having played at this legendary venue many times over the years, I'm delighted that our band the High Rollers ("Dawghouse" Dan Seward on upright bass, Mike Esposito on Dobro, and yours truly Lucky James on guitar, harp, and vocals) will be making another semi-regular appearance here. We'd love to see you if you're in the neighborhood, and best wishes to all our Black Mountain friends!

Jul28

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Jul21

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Jul7

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Jun16

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

Jun2

An evening of acoustic music at our hometown's favorite venue! Jimmy's has been going strong for four years through thick and thin...Congratulations and best wishes! We're grateful to be a small part of an excellent community-oriented business. Wonderful pizza and Italian specialties, cold beer, and a comfortable atmosphere. Kids welcome; not so much dogs; no cover. Hope to see you there!

May27

Back at the Root! East Asheville's favorite dive bar, sometimes featuring the best music within a wide radius, is kind enough to host the High Rollers once again, and we're glad to be back, as always! Mike Esposito on Dobro and vocals, Dan Seward on upright bass and vocals, and yours truly Lucky James on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals. No charge (donations gratefully accepted), wonderful folks, dog friendly, full bar, great Mexican food truck...What more could you ask? Hope to see you!