New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Skye Media & Rock Ridge Music) Singer-songwriter Brendan
James was in the midst of moving cross-country (from California to South Carolina) when he learned that the U.S. Women's
National Soccer Team was playing his song, "The Lucky Ones," in the locker room before games at the London Olympics. Team member Heather O'Reilly introduced her teammates to the song and started the pre-match ritual. To cheer the team on while en route,
James stopped in Amarillo, TX, at Tarpley
Music and recorded a live performance of the song and his best wishes for the soccer team (video clip here: https://youtu.be/osj1nsoFTzU) and sent the video via Twitter to the players. A number of team players responded and retweeted his video:
Abby Wambach @AbbyWambach: Hey, @bjamesmusic thank you so much for that surprise video!! It was really cool of you to help us in our journey... You've made a fan in me
Abby Wambach @AbbyWambach : Check out his song that we listen to in the locker room preface. Lucky Ones by @bjamesmusic #goldorbust
Heather Mitts @heathermitts: Loved the extra inspiration from @bjamesmusic pre-game. Huge fan! Safe trip to Charleston. #USWNT
Shannon Boxx @ShannonBoxx7: Thank u so much @bjamesmusic for good luck wish. What a great surprise! Love the games where everything is on the line
Lori Lindsey @LoriLindsey6: Thank you for the song and support @bjamesmusic! We loved it! https://youtu.be/osj1nsoFTzU #USWNT #London2012 #USAvNZL
Heather O'Reilly @HeatherOReilly: Thanks @bjamesmusic for the pregame song yesterday! So good. So talented.
James plans to cheer on the Women's
National Soccer Team on Thursday, August 9, 2012, in their gold medal bid against the team from Japan.
James released his third album, Hope In Transition, on July 10, 2012 via Rock Ridge Music. He blurs the genre lines between shimmering soul, confessional folk, and goose-bump inducing pop-rock, and keenly balances a timeless sense of organic instrumentation with a playfully experimental penchant for slinky R&B-flavored beats and tasteful electro ambience. Prior to signing with Rock Ridge Music, he released an independent EP as well as two albums on the Decca label.
The Derry, New Hampshire-native started his professional career in New York City. During this formative time he played over 300 shows, building a robust fanbase touring with such diverse artists as John Mayer, Paula Cole, Keb Mo, Parachute, and Matt White.
James garnered widespread exposure through his songs being featured on television shows such as "Private Practice," "American Idol," "Bones," "So You Think You Can Dance," "Army Wives," and "One Tree Hill." He also made TV appearances on "Rachael Ray" and "CBS Sunday Morning." Both of Brendan James' Decca albums climbed the iTunes Top 10 pop charts—James' sophomore album, Brendan James, climbed to #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts.
BRENDAN JAMES TOUR SCHEDULE:
8/22/2012 - Northampton, MA / Iron Horse
Music Hall
8/24/2012 -
Boston , MA / The Red Room @ Cafe 939
8/25/2012 - South Burlington, VT / Higher Ground @ Showcase Lounge
8/26/2012 - New York, NY / Highline Ballroom
8/28/2012 - Columbus, OH / The Basement
8/29/2012 - Akron, OH / Musica
8/30/2012 - Ann Arbor, MI / The Ark
9/1/2012 - Evanston, IL / SPACE
9/7/2012 - Durham, NC / The Casbah
9/8/2012 - North Augusta, SC / Downstairs Live
9/19/2012 - Atlanta, GA / Vinyl
9/20/2012 - Nashville, TN / 12th and Porter
9/21/2012 - Knoxville, TN / Relix Variety Theater
9/22/2012 - Isle of Palms , SC / Hotel Carolina @ The Windjammer
9/29/2012 - Vienna , VA / Jammin' Java
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