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Colin James Munn (born August 17, 1964 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter who plays in the blues, rock, and swing genres. Colin James may refer to Colin James Hay, known as Colin Hay from rock band Men at Work. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Regina (rɨˈdʒaɪnə is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African The Swing Revival was a late 1990s and early 2000s period of renewed popular interest in swing and Jump blues music and dance from the 1930s and 1940s as

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Early years

At a young age, Little Colin, as he was called, was a fixture on the Regina folk music scene, sitting in with various local and touring musicians, playing a preternaturally fast and delightful mandolin. He would often jump up on stage between sets to play his own sets, which were always entertaining. Summers, he would tour with local music revue, Sod Hut and The Buffalo Chips. Colin taught guitar lessons on a local Aboriginal reserve, and he was introduced to the Texas Blues of various artists by his stepfather. One of his strongest early influences in the Blues was Prairie bluesman Big Dave McLean. One notable weekend at the Regina Folk Festival saw Little Colin and Big Dave jamming together in the hallways and backstage all weekend. Then Colin was introduced to James Cotton Band, etc.

James left high school in grade 10 and moved to Saskatoon.

He opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan in Saskatoon, with his band "The Hoodoo Men" as a result of the producer requiring an opening act at the last minute. Vaughan was so impressed with Colin's performance that he came out on stage after two songs and invited James to open for him for several tour dates in the U.S.. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Colin also played guitar on Richard Marx's "B-Side" song called Thunder And Lightning.

Colin James guest-starred in an episode of the television program "Corner Gas", a Canadian sitcom based in rural Saskatchewan, in February 2005. Corner Gas is a Canadian Television sitcom created by Brent Butt and airing on CTV and in the United States on WGN The show's theme song, "Not A Lot Going On," was written and performed by Craig Northey (a member of James's band) and Jesse Valenzuela. Craig Northey is a Canadian musician and one of the founding members of the band Odds. Jesse Valenzuela (born May 22, 1962) was the original Vocalist of the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when it was formed in 1987

Colin James continues to be a popular live performer, touring across Canada each year.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Guest Appearances

Singles

Juno Awards

James has been nominated for 14 Juno Awards, winning six of them. Colin James is the debut album from Canadian rock / Blues musician Colin James, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Sudden Stop is the second studio album by Canadian Blues musician Colin James released in 1990 (see 1990 in music) on Virgin Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Colin James and the Little Big Band is a swing-jive album by Canadian musician Colin James, released in 1993 (see 1993 in music) Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Bad Habits is a Blues album by Canadian musician Colin James, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 National Steel is a Blues album by Canadian musician Colin James, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Colin James and the Little Big Band II is a swing-jive album by Canadian musician Colin James, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Fuse is the seventh studio album by Canadian Blues / rock musician Colin James released in 2000 (see 2000 in music) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Traveler is the eighth studio album by Canadian Blues / rock musician Colin James released in 2003 (see 2003 in music) Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Limelight is the ninth studio album by Canadian Blues / rock musician Colin James released in 2005 (see 2005 in music) Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Colin James & The Little Big Band 3 is the tenth studio album by Canadian Blues / rock musician Colin James and the third Little Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Then Again is a Compilation album of Colin James 's greatest hits from 1995 and earlier released in 1995 (see 1995 in music) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 JW-Jones (born July 15[[ 980]] is a Canadian Blues guitarist singer and leader of the JW-Jones Blues Band "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Virgin Records is a British Record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian Musical Artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music . [1].

Wins

Nominations

See also

References

  1. ^ Juno Awards/Canadian Music Hall of Fame winner and nominations. "Canadian blues" refers to the Blues and blues-related music performed by blues bands and performers in Canada. Canada has been a source of Rock and roll music for decades beginning with Paul Anka who in 1957 went to New York City where he recorded his own composition Canada's music has mirrored the history and culture of the country juno-awards. ca. Retrieved November 26, 2006

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