Over the years Colin James has worked with some of the world’s most revered artists including, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Albert King, Keith Richards, Lenny Kravitz, ZZ Top, Mavis Staples, Luther Allison, Roomful of Blues, Carlos Santana, Little Feat, and Buddy Guy, among others. Colin supported Buddy Guy on his 2022 Sold Out Tour. “James is a master musician…” states AMERICANA HIGHWAYS. “Colin James has made the record of his career with ‘Open Road’…Do yourself a favor and listen closely…Highly recommended,” states ROCK & BLUES MUSE (2021 Album Review of ‘Open Road’).
Multi-Platinum Selling Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter COLIN JAMES' career has spanned over 30 years, 20 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 30 Maple Blues Awards and Multi-Platinum record sales. His 1988 self-titled debut album, featuring his two self-penned hits "Voodoo Thing" and "Five Long Years," was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history. James' latest album, 2021's 'Open Road', won a 2022 Juno Award for "Best Blues Album" and was Nominated for the 2023 "Blues Rock Album of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards. The album debuted at #2 on iTunes Blues Chart and peaked at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart. His 2018 album, 'Miles To Go', garnered worldwide attention, holding a position on the RMR Blues Chart for 24 weeks, with 14 weeks in the Top 10. James' 2016 song "Riding in the Moonlight" has garnered millions of streams on Spotify! "Open Road is definitely one on the best releases of Colin James' brilliant career," raves BLUES ROCK REVIEW (2021 Album Review of 'Open Road').