Colin James

Fredag. 3. okt. 18:45 – 20:00

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Legendarisk Canadisk bluesrock!

Med 21 studiealbums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards og adskillige platinplader er Colin James fortsat en af de mest markante skikkelser i moderne bluesrock.

Blues Heaven Festival 2025 får publikum en sjælden og eksklusiv mulighed for at opleve denne canadiske superstjerne live i Danmark – en koncert, der uden tvivl vil skrive sig ind i festivalens historie.

I over 35 år har Colin James været indbegrebet af professionalisme – en exceptionel guitarist og sanger, som selv branchens største navne ser op til. Den selvtillid, der følger med erfaring og succes, mærkes i hver eneste tone og ses i hans elektrificerende liveoptrædener.

🔥 Fra rekorddebut til verdensklassekarriere

Colin James’ karriere begyndte med et brag: hans debutalbum fra 1988 med hits som “Voodoo Thing” og “Five Long Years” blev det hurtigst sælgende album i Canadas historie og indbragte ham hans første Juno Award – samt en åbningsplads på turné med Keith Richards.

Hans musikalske spændvidde har ført ham fra traditionel blues til swing-revival med Little Big Band, og med albummet Blue Highways (2016) cementerede han sin position som bluesgigant med hele 10 uger som #1 på blueshitlisterne.

🎶 Delt scener med de største navne

Colin James har i løbet af sin karriere delt både scener og studier med et hav af legendariske musikere – herunder Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Pops Staples, Santana, Jeff Healey, Albert King, Luther Allison og Keith Richards.

I 2013 blev han hædret med optagelse i Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, som en anerkendelse af hans enorme bidrag til både blues, rock og canadisk musikliv.

Med sin stærke stemme, sin uovertrufne guitarteknik og sit dybe kendskab til bluestraditionen er Colin James garant for en liveoplevelse i absolut topklasse. Publikum kan se frem til et sæt fyldt med rå nerve, musikalsk overskud og ikoniske sange som “Just Came Back”, “Man’s Gotta Be a Stone”, “Into the Mystic” og mange flere. –

Colin James’ optræden er et af de mange eftertragtede højdepunkter på Blues Heaven 2025. Det bliver intens, levende og fyldt med kærlighed til bluesen.

Du vil ikke gå glip af denne aften, hvor bluesens magi for alvor folder sig ud og vær en del af en historisk aften med en af verdens bedste bluesrockartister.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Legendary Canadian bluesrock!

With 21 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards, and multiple platinum records, Colin James remains one of the most iconic figures in modern blues rock. At Blues Heaven Festival 2025, audiences will be treated to a rare and exclusive opportunity to experience this Canadian superstar live in Denmark – a performance destined to become part of the festival’s legacy.

For over 35 years, Colin James has embodied true musical professionalism – an exceptional guitarist and vocalist admired by even the most respected names in the industry. His confidence, honed by decades of experience and success, resonates through every note and ignites the stage in his electrifying live shows.

🔥 From Record-Breaking Debut to World-Class Career

Colin James’ journey began with a bang: his self-titled 1988 debut album, featuring hits like “Voodoo Thing” and “Five Long Years”, became the fastest-selling album in Canadian history and earned him his first Juno Award – along with an opening spot on tour with Keith Richards.

His musical versatility has taken him from traditional blues to the swing-revival sound of his Little Big Band projects, and with the release of Blue Highways in 2016, he firmly cemented his status as a modern blues powerhouse – topping the blues charts for 10 consecutive weeks.

🎶 Sharing the Stage with Legends

Throughout his career, Colin James has shared both stage and studio with a long list of legendary artists – including Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Pops Staples, Santana, Jeff Healey, Albert King, Luther Allison, and Keith Richards.

In 2013, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, a well-deserved recognition of his immense contributions to blues, rock, and Canadian music heritage.

Armed with a powerful voice, unmatched guitar technique, and a deep-rooted love for the blues tradition, Colin James delivers live shows of the highest caliber. Audiences can look forward to a set brimming with raw emotion, musical brilliance, and unforgettable classics like “Just Came Back”, “Man’s Gotta Be a Stone”, “Into the Mystic”, and many more.

Colin James’ performance will be one of the most anticipated highlights at Blues Heaven 2025. Expect intensity, soul, and a heartfelt celebration of the blues.

Don’t miss this magical night where the spirit of the blues comes alive – and be part of a historic performance by one of the world’s finest blues rock artists.

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