Shameless Records Canada

James Murdoch Band

Roots-rock, singer-songwriter, James Murdoch was born in Whitehorse, Yukon; a city nestled on the icy banks of the Yukon River. James now calls Edmonton, Alberta his home, though he is usually found on the road, touring coast-to-coast. He has performed all over North America, from New York to L.A., Newfoundland to his home town of Whitehorse. From festival to small club, Murdoch is equally at home on stage either solo, duo or with his full band. He writes beautifully crafted songs, a spectacular blend of roots wrapped in pop sensibility, highlighting his powerful vocal talent.

Murdoch has released 4 multi-award-nominated solo records, and has performed on many other recordings. In 2003 James signed with Montreal based, Indica/Aquarius Records, releasing 2 recordings. In 2007, Murdoch released “In Transit”, which was co-produced with Canadian superstar, Hawksley Workman. The record received high praise from press and public alike. Exclaim Magazine called it, “An 18 Carat Wonder”. In Transit was nominated for 3 Western Canadian Music Awards in 2008.

Following closely on the heels of “In Transit”, James and his band have released their new album, “Wondering Where the Rush Has Gone”, released in June 2009 on Shameless Records Canada.

Although an accomplished producer, having co-produced his previous records to date, Murdoch makes his self-producing debut on this newest album. The record is an organic, “live off the floor” capture of James’ songs; “rootsy”, not overly produced, in the vein of Crowded House, Amos Lee and Blue Rodeo.

As well as being a performer, James is an accomplished producer/engineer and multi-instrumentalist, working out of his studio, The Norwood, with co-owner, Captain Tractor’s Chris Wynters.