James Reams
James Calvin Reams[1] (born January 10, 1956)[2] is an American guitarist and member of the musical group James Reams & The Barnstormers. He has performed for over 20 years and is widely known as an "Ambassador of Bluegrass" for his dedication to bluegrass and oldtime music.[3][4]
Biography[edit]
Originally from Kentucky and moved to Brooklyn, he continued to perform and record blue grass and old time music and created a festival in New York City, a one of a kind event that offers workshops and performances in bluegrass and old time music. During his music career, he has earned nicknames because of his efforts, Reams has been called the "Father of Brooklyn Bluegrass" and "Kentucky Songbird". Being from Kentucky, he was surrounded by music enthusiasts and musicians that have influenced his music.[5] He currently resides in Litchfield Park, Arizona.[6]
Bluegrass Oldtime Music Jamboree[edit]
In 1998, James Reams organized the Park Slope Bluegrass Oldtime Music Jamboree, an annual festival in Brooklyn, New York, at the Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture Meeting House.[7]
Discography[edit]
- 1994: Kentucky Songbird (Leghorn Music)
- 2000: The Blackest Crow (Mountain Redbird Music)
- 2000: The Mysterious Redbirds (Mountain Redbird Music)
- 2001: Barnstormin' (Copper Creek Records)
- 2002: James Reams, Walter Hensley & The Barons of Bluegrass (Copper Creek Records)
- 2005: Troubled Times (Mountain Redbird Music) with the Barnstormers
- 2006: Wild Card (Mountain Redbird Music)
- 2011: One Foot In The Honky Tonk (Mountain Redbird Music) with the Barnstormers
- 2016: Rhyme & Season (Mountain Redbird Music)
- 2022: Like A Flowing River & Soundtrack Album (Mountain Redbird Music)
References[edit]
- ^ "KENTUCKY RIVER". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Wayne. "Author". Radio disc jockey. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Dewees, Gayle. New York Dailey News http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/boroughs/prospect-park-bluegrass-bash-article-1.493303. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Taylor, Pat. "As it turns out cosmically…". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Seida, Linda. "Allmusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Teplyske, Donald. "James Reams: The next phase". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Aridas, Tina. "Park Slope Old-Time / Bluegrass Jamboree". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
External links[edit]
- 1956 births
- American bluegrass guitarists
- American male guitarists
- Bluegrass musicians from Kentucky
- Musicians from Brooklyn
- Guitarists from Arizona
- Living people
- People from Litchfield Park, Arizona
- Guitarists from Kentucky
- Guitarists from New York (state)
- 20th-century American guitarists
- Country musicians from New York (state)
- Country musicians from Kentucky
- Country musicians from Arizona
- 20th-century American male musicians