Colin has released a new single for the holiday season: “By December”. Get it now on iTunes!
And if you’re in the mood for a bluesy Christmas, check out the Colin James and the Little Big Band album Christmas, available here in the store and also on iTunes.
Colin James will release his 16th studio album, Hearts On Fire, on 03 February 2015 via Universal Music Canada. The album will be made available for pre-order 09 December 2014.
Hearts On Fire was co-produced by Colin James and long-time collaborator Colin Linden (ABC’s Nashville). The album was recorded at House of Blues in Nashville, TN and Magic Ten Studios in Vancouver, BC.
The lead single, “Just a Little Love” features a stellar line-up of musicians that includes; George Receli (drums and percussion), Willie Weeks (bass), Reese Wynan (keyboards), Colin Linden (guitar) and Ann & Regina McCrary (backup vocals).
“Making this record with my good friend Colin Linden with such a fantastic veteran rhythm section was an amazing experience,” Colin recounts. “The majority of the recording was done in Nashville during a stretch of warm spring weather so every time I hear the songs I feel like I’m right back in The South. I hope my fans enjoy listening to this record as much as we all enjoyed making it.”
In conjunction with the release of the album, Colin will also embark on his first cross-Canada tour since 2012. Many shows will go on sale this Friday November 21. Check the official tour page for a full list of dates.
Colin will be performing at the Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival this August, and you can get fan presale tickets NOW before tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow! The password is COLINFAN. Go to http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004CAFAA1207DF for day pass for August 16th, or http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004CAFA45FF1EF for a two-day pass.
Looking for the perfect present for your Colin James fan? Colin’s official store has special holiday gift bundles and much more! Have a look.
Tickets are on sale now for Colin’s tour of the Arts & Culture Centres of Newfoundland and Labrador, March 20-28, 2014 with shows in St. John’s, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, Clarenville, Labrador, Corner Brook, and Stephenville. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Arts & Culture Centre website.
Colin presents his new blues stream on CBC Music, featuring his favourite blues from the Delta to Chicago, New York and L.A. – with plenty of quick sojourns to Canada.
Find out more about the new station and Colin’s love of the blues at CBC Music.
Colin will be performing as part of the Alberta Flood Aid benefit concert in Calgary on August 15. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
The concert also features Jann Arden, Johnny Reid, The Sheepdogs, Corb Lund, Tom Cochrane, Ian Tyson, Matthew Good, Randy Bachman, The Sadies, and more.
The last video from our Saturday series this April is “Saviour”, from Colin’s new live album TWENTY FIVE LIVE. It was filmed and recorded live at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. TWENTY FIVE LIVE is in stores now, and you can order it at Colin’s online store as well.