Over the years Colin has worked with some of the world’s most revered artists including, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Pops Staples, Robert Cray, Albert King, Keith Richards, Lenny Kravitz, ZZ Top, Mavis Staples, Luther Allison, Roomful of Blues, Bobby King and Terry Evans, John Hammond Jr., The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, Little Feat, Johnny Hallyday, Jeff Healey, and Buddy Guy. It also landed him one of his biggest hits: “Riding in the Moonlight,” a Willie Dixon song that garnered millions of streams on Spotify. 1 on the Roots Music Report’s Blues Chart. However, it wasn’t until 2016’s Blue Highwaysthat James found himself on a blues chart: the album spent 10 weeks at No. radio charts and earned him the Juno Award for “Single of the Year.” Colin was next credited with launching the swing revival, thanks to his wildly popular Little Big Band, which has released four successful albums to date. His second album, Sudden Stop, featured his hit “Just Came Back,” which reached #3 on the U.S.

It won him his first Juno and an opening spot on tour with Keith Richards. His 1988 self-titled debut, featuring his two self-penned hits “Voodoo Thing” and “Five Long Years,” was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history. Looking back over Colin’s career, it’s a timeline rich in highlights. Colin was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2013. He continues to sell out shows across Canada with over 80,000 tickets sold on tours over the past 3 years. His 2018 album Miles To Go garnered worldwide attention, debuting on the Billboard Blues Charts and holding a position on the RMR Blues Chart for 24 weeks, 14 weeks in the top 10.

It includes original tunes written with long-time collaborators Colin Linden, Craig Northey and Tom Wilson and reinterpretations of covers by a diverse group of songwriters including Bob Dylan, Albert King, Tony Joe White and others. His latest 2021 release, Open Road, is a celebration of personal connections. Cost: Tickets from $49.00 (Plus applicable fees)Ĭolin James‘ career has spanned over 30 years, with a track record that includes 20 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 29 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales.

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