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James McOmber
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I'm a one-man funky-hot-folk-jazz band currently based in Salt Lake City. I sing and I play electro-acoustic ukulele, guitar, drums/percussion, melodica, cello-bass, piano/keys, bass guitar, banjo, accordion, dulcimer, trumpet, alto sax, singing saw, and whatever else I can get my paws on. As for the demos I've done, I do all the recording, engineering, producing, mixing, etc. at home, all by my lonesome.
Why this name?
I decided I didn't want a "moniker" for now. However, a few friends have suggested I adopt a flashy name. We'll see.
Do you play live?
I'm a recent addition to the Salt Lake City circuit. I hope to move back home to the Bay Area eventually and play there.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It gives and takes.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Assuming they would be helpful rather than try to rape my creative control, I could dig it.
Band History:
As a kid, I played piano, recorder, trumpet, and various percussion. I wrote poems but rarely put them to music. I picked up the ukulele at 13, took a class called SWARM (Students Writing And Recording Music) at 14, and my songwriting exploded. I wasn't very good for a long, long time, but I never gave up. I never plan to, either.
Your influences?
Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan, Jimbo Mathus & Squirrel Nut Zippers, Mark Sandman & Morphine, Carla Kihlstedt & all her groups, Imani Coppola, John Zorn, Emily King...
Favorite spot?
San Francisco.
Equipment used:
I record my demos on a Yamaha AW16G. As for instruments, I just like what sounds and feels good.
Anything else...?
Indie rock sucks.
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