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Sons of the Widow James

Sons of the Widow James are an eclectic, original, and dynamic work featuring the raw talent of some of the finest American musicians working today. Each song expresses the emotion so few can convey in today’s troubled and stifled artistic landscape. The Sons of the Widow James have played to audiences far and wide, from Blaine to Seattle and back again. Dozens of frenzied fans can attest to this fact. If you like music you will love this record. You will come to appreciate Ivan the Gorilla who now lives in Atlanta, but was kept in a concrete viewing cage in Tacoma, WA until the age of 33. You think you got it tough? Forget it mate. It’s just a cart with a lime.

Band Personnel & Duties

  • Jay Irwin (Jay Irwin Band, Legendary Clambake, Pulltab Playboys), guitar/ vocals, harmonica
  • John Belafonte Newmon (LA scene, Clambake), bass, vocals, piano
  • Ronnie Bek (Midway Boulevard, BAMF), guitar, band head ware fashion
  • Dave Vaughns (Deadly Sinclair, Xaolin All*Stars, Mojo Fusion Funk Band), drums, percussion

2 Comments

  1. Fabio
    March 12, 2010 • 1:01 am

    Their sexual prowess does nothing but enhance the music.

  2. Moonmj
    March 12, 2010 • 8:04 am

    I have seen this amazing band play many times, and they ROCK!!! If you have a chance to go see them, you really, really should. You won’t be disappionted.

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