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James Montgomery (singer)

James Montgomery (born May 12, 1949) is an American blues musician, best known as the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman, and bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band (a.k.a. The James Montgomery Band). Montgomery collaborates with many star performers and recording artists.[1] He is also the past President of The New England Blues Society.[2]

James Montgomery
James Montgomery singing at The Reel Blues Fest on May 12, 2012
Background information
Born (1949-05-12) May 12, 1949 (age 74)
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)musician, bandleader, composer, arranger
Instrument(s)Vocalist, blues harp
Years active1970–present
Websitewww.reverbnation.com/jamesmontgomeryblues
www.myspace.com/jamesmontgomeryblues
www.jamesmontgomery.com
www.twitter.com/jm_blues

Personal life edit

James Montgomery was born on May 12, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Detroit where his father, John Montgomery, worked for Chrysler as a public relations executive. One of his brothers, John Montgomery, also worked in the music industry before becoming an entrepreneur in the Metro Detroit area. His younger brother, Jeffrey Montgomery, was an LGBT activist primarily known for being the founding executive director of Triangle Foundation (today Equality Michigan).

Music career edit

"While attending Boston University, where he earned a degree in English literature, Mr. Montgomery started the James Montgomery Band. His freshman roommate was Jeff Baxter.[3] During his junior year, he was hired by the Colwell-Winfield Blues Band to play harmonica and tour with Janis Joplin. By the time he graduated from college his band was on the cover of the Boston Phoenix, heralded along with J. Geils and Aerosmith as the city's great contributions to the music world. Though he said he loved the academic life when offered a $15,000 job at BU, Mr. Montgomery took a $250,000 offer to record records and tour with the Allman Brothers instead, and never looked back." by Pamela Marean, Standard-Times correspondent, September 6, 2007[4]

In 1970 Montgomery formed The James Montgomery Band. His harmonica playing, singing and energetic stage show led to his band gaining a reputation as one of the hottest bands on the New England music scene. James Montgomery was signed by Capricorn Records to a multi-album deal and released his first vinyl LP album titled The James Montgomery Band – First Time Out in 1973. The original LP recordings were remastered and released as a CD in October 20, 1998 by Capricorn / Umgd. Track 9 off his first album titled "Train" was a fan favorite and became the Number 1 song on WBCN, The Rock of Boston. They played it every day at noon-time for over a year. In 2011, Montgomery brought "Train" back as a surprise encore at shows.

Montgomery has toured with many artists, including Aerosmith, The J. Geils Band, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, The Allman Brothers, The Steve Miller Band, The Johnny Winter Band, The Blues Brothers with (Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) and others.

James Montgomery has performed on stage with a long list of musicians including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Bonnie Raitt, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith Frontman and American Idol TV Show Judge), Brad Whitford (Aerosmith guitarist), Charlie Daniels, Gregg Allman, LaVern Baker, Patti LaBelle, Jonathan Edwards, Jerome Geils (The J. Geils Band), Peter Wolf (The J. Geils Band), Magic Dick (The J. Geils Band), Danny Klein (The J. Geils Band), Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and the News), Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Rick Derringer, Ricky Byrd (formerly with Joan Jett and the Black Hearts), Barry Goudreau (former guitarist for Boston), Fran Sheehan (former bassist for Boston), Sib Hashian (former drummer for Boston), Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), Billy Squier, Michael Carabello (percussionist in Santana), Jon Butcher (Johanna Wild, The Jon Butcher Axis and today Farren Butcher Inc), Bruce Marshall (lead singer/guitarist for The Toy Caldwell Band and The Bruce Marshall Group), Dennis "Fly" Amero (Orleans), Duke Robillard, Jon Pousette-Dart (The Pousette-Dart Band), Jonathan Edwards, Kate Taylor, Christine Ohlman "The Beehive Queen", Mike Finnigan, Grace Kelly, The Uptown Horns, the famous Manhattan, New York-based horn section for B.B. King, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, The J. Geils Band and more). The Uptown Horns is composed of Larry Etkin (trumpet), Crispin Cioe(sax), Arno Hecht (sax), and Bob Funk (trombone). Their signature horn riffs can be heard on American chart busting songs including Grammy-award winning James Brown, the Godfather of Soul's "Living in America", The B-52's Love Shack LP, Buster Poindexter's (a.k.a. David Johansen) "Hot Hot Hot", Joe Cocker's Unchain My Heart LP, Tom Waits' Rain Dogs LP, and Billy Joel's River of Dreams LP, and the upcoming LP by James Montgomery titled From Detroit to the Delta.

Montgomery recalls the night he played with Muddy Waters at Paul's Mall in Boston, Massachusetts. "I couldn't believe it. Here I was on stage with Muddy Waters," Montgomery recalls with a smile. "It was such a great feeling.".[5]

James had his own syndicated radio show for five years called "Backstage With the Blues" on these stations:

  • WJZS Swing 99.3 FM Block Island, Rhode Island
  • WADK 1540 AM Newport, Rhode Island and Fall River, Massachusetts
  • WFNX 92.1 FM Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • KUSH 1600, Cushing, Oklahoma

The show combined great Blues songs along with the stories behind the music, told by the musicians themselves, it provided a bridge between the listeners and the artists as they reminisced about the history of their music. Some of his special guests were John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, Ruth Brown, Otis Clay, Son Seals, Duke Robillard, Rod Piazza, and many more.

James Montgomery Blues Band (a.k.a. James Montgomery Band) edit

During the past 45 years Montgomery's band has been a springboard for many musicians careers. His band members have included Billy Squier, Wayne Kramer (MC-5), Jeff Golub (Rod Stewart), Jim McCarty (Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels), Nunzio Signore (Bo Diddley), Steve Strout Nashville sideman Jeff Pevar (Ray Charles, Crosby, Stills & Nash), Bobby Chouinard (drummer with Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Billy Squier and Robert Gordon), Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker), Tom Gambel (Aerosmith), David Hull (substitute bassist for Aerosmith on their 2006, 2008 and 2014 tours, David Hull was the bassist for The Joe Perry Project, the band Farrenheit (with Charlie Farren and John "Muzz" Muzzy) and The Buddy Miles Band. In 2010 while still a member of Montgomery's band, David Hull released his first CD called Soul in Motion (David was the singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist and producer of his own album). Plus many, many, more exceptional musicians have been members of Montgomery's band.

Discography edit

List of albums, with tracks, and select notes
Title Group / Performer Release Record label Tracks with Montgomery Notes
From Detroit to the Delta James Montgomery Band 2013 February 19 Audio CD Vizztone / Universal Records
  1. Intoxicated
  2. Same Thing
  3. Little Johnny (featuring Johnny Winter)
  4. Motor City Is Burning
  5. I Don't Want To Have A Heart
  6. Delta Storm
  7. Who Do You Love? (featuring DMC)
  8. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
  9. Hit The Road Jack
  10. River's Edge
  11. Changing of the Guard
  12. Black Cadillac (featuring James Cotton)
  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica
  • Brad Whitford ~ Guitarist for Aerosmith
  • Joey Kramer ~ Drummer for Aerosmith
  • Johnny Winter ~ Slide Guitar
  • James Cotton ~ Harmonica
  • David Hull ~ Bass, Backup Vocals, producer
  • George McCann ~ Guitar, Backup Vocals
  • Seth Pappas ~ Drums, Percussion, Backup Vocals
  • Darryl "DMC" McDaniels ~ Rapper for the band "Run DMC"
  • The Uptown Horns ~ famous 4-man horn section from Manhattan, New York
In Style James Montgomery Band 2010 April 1 Album On the K-Tel Record Label
  1. Hang On To Love
  2. Teasin' You
  3. Steppin' (Out In Style)
  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Misspent Youth Bruce Marshall Group 2010 Audio CD ATM Records
3. 3 Chords and the Truth
  • Bruce Marshall ~ Lead Vocals, Electric, Acoustic and Dobro Guitars
  • James Montgomery ~ Harmonica
  • Ed Grenga ~ Hammond Organ, Piano
  • Dave Cournoyer ~ Guitars, Bass, Production
  • John Donahoe ~ Fiddle, Saxophone
  • Jeff Majeau ~ Bass
  • Neil Taylor ~ Bass
  • Steve Wolpe ~ Drums
  • Pete Premo ~ Drums
  • Sally Marshall ~ Backup Vocals
  • Britt Sawdon ~ Vocals
Bring It On Home James Montgomery Blues Band 2001 July 31 Audio CD Conqueroot Records
  1. Sweet Sixteen
  2. The Sleeper
  3. Dimples
  4. Back on My Knees Again
  5. Lovin' Cup
  6. Bring It On Home
  7. Mona
  8. Ramblin' Man
  9. Junior's Jump
  10. Wedding Ring
  11. Sinkin' Blues
  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica
  • James Cotton ~ Harmonica
  • Marc Copely ~ Guitar
  • Tom West ~ Keyboards
  • Marty Richards ~ Drums, Percussion
Live at the Capitol Theater James Montgomery and Bruce Marshall Duo 2000 Audio CD ~ Opening for BB King ATM Records
  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica
  • Bruce Marshall ~ Lead Vocals, Electric, Acoustic and Dubro Guitars
Double Wide Uncle Kracker 2000 June 13 Audio CD Lava Records
2. Better Days

Uncle Kracker's 1st CD, earned a Gold Record, went Platinum (August 2001) and later Double-Platinum.

  • Uncle Kracker ~ Rap Vocals
  • Kid Rock ~ Guitar, Programming, Turntables, Background Vocals
  • James Montgomery ~ Harmonica
  • Kenny Olson ~ Guitar
  • Jason Krause ~ Guitar
  • Lynn Owsely ~ Pedal Steel Guitar
  • Jimmie Bones ~ Keyboards, Background Vocals
  • Michael Bradford ~ Bass, Programming, Background Vocals
  • Stefanie Eulinberg ~ Drums
The Oven Is On James Montgomery Band 1991 Audio CD Tone-Cool Records, Newton, MA – CD 1145
  1. Back From The Dead
  2. The Oven Is On
  3. Mystery
  4. Little Black Dress
  5. Danger Zone
  6. Nobody Could Love You
  7. Down in Florida
  8. Rock & Roll VJ
  9. Miss You
  10. Yonders Wall
  11. Dance
  12. Smokey's Barbecue
  • James Montgomery ~ Vocals, Harmonica
  • Steve Barbuto ~ Drums, Background Vocals
  • Lenny Bradford ~ Bass, Background Vocals
  • Paul Murphy ~ Guitars

Special guests:

  • Crispin Cloe ~ Sax (7,8)
  • Ron Levy ~ Pinao, organ (1,3,4,5,6,7,11)
  • Sherryl Marshall ~ Background Vocals (3,6,7,12)
  • Buck Taylor ~ Background Vocals (3,6,7,12)
  • Bird Taylor ~ Background Vocals (3,6,7,12)

Heavy metal horns:

  • Garret Savluk ~ Trumpet (1,4,7,9,11)
  • John Ferry ~ Trombone (1,4,7,9,11)
  • John Vanderpool ~ Tenor Sax (1,4,7,9,11)
  • Henley Douglas, JR. ~ Baritone Sax (1,4,7,9,11)

Credits:

  • Produced by Ron Levy for Levtron Productions
  • Executive Producer / Engineer Richard Rosenblatt
  • Art Direction: Boo Topeka
  • Digitally Mastered by Dr. Toby Mountain
  • Northeastern Digital Recording, Southborough, MA
Live Trax James Montgomery 1983 Vinyl LP MSI Records (Canadian)

Side 1

  • Schoolin' The Dice
  • Tuff
  • Urban Cats
  • Pain
  • New England Sunshine

Side 2

  • (I'M Counting on The) Rock & Roll
  • Marlelous Marvin
  • You Got to Love Me
  • Train
Duck Fever James Montgomery 1978 Vinyl LP (US Release) Waterhouse Records

Side 1

  1. Working on a Love Affair
  2. Who'll Be The Next in Line?
  3. For Your Love
  4. Crazy About My Baby

Side 2

  1. Heaven Help Me
  2. New England Sunshine
  3. Not Your Clown
  4. Fire on the Bayou
  5. Living for the Weekend

James Montgomery with members of the David Letterman Band:

  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Backing Vocals
  • Hugh McCracken – Jeff Mironou – John Cavari – Richie Zito – Steve Satter ~ Guitar
  • Jeff Levine – Paul Griffen ~ Keyboards
  • Bill Lee ~ Bob Babbit – Francisco Centino ~ Bass
  • Chris Parker – Luther Rix – Rich Dishman – Richard Crooks ~ Drums
  • Rubens Bassini ~ Percussion
  • Barbara Holliday – Diva Gray – Gordon Grody – Josh Shaw – Rudy Gray – Tony Rodriguez ~ Backing Vocals
  • Don Oriolo ~ Producer, Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Ed Stasium ~ Engineer, Backing Vocals
  • Milt Levy ~ Executive Producer
  • Jeff Levine (Track A4), Paul Griffin (A1, A2, A3, B1 to B5) ~ Arrangements
  • John McIntosh ~ Artwork Cover Illustrations
  • Becca Martinson ~ Cover Layout Design
  • Jeff Albertson ~ Photography
Fire on the Bayou James Montgomery 1978 Vinyl 45 rpm Record Waterhouse Records (15001)
  • Side A ~ Fire on the Bayou
  • Side B ~ New England Sunshine
James Montgomery Band James Montgomery Band 1976 Vinyl LP Island Records

Side A

  1. City Music
  2. Foot Floppin'
  3. Don't You Just Know It
  4. Hotcha Mama

Side B

  1. Stoop Down
  2. Steppin' (Out in Style)
  3. Hang on To Love
  4. Teasin' You
  • James Montgomery ~ Harmonica, Vocals
  • Billy Mather ~ Bass
  • Chuck Purro ~ Drums, Percussion, Vocals
  • Peter Bell ~ Guitar
  • David Woodford ~ Saxophone
  • David Case ~ Keyboards
  • Paul Lenart ~ Lead Guitar
  • Allen Toussaint, Marshall Sehorn ~ Producer
The Gooba Gooba Song James Montgomery Band 1976 Original 12" Mix Island Records (IS1003)
  • Side A ~ The Gooba Gooba Song
  • Side B ~ Foot Floppin
Producer: Allen Toussaint
I Can't Stop (No, No, No) James Montgomery Band 1976 Vinyl 45 rpm Record Capricorn Records (CPS 0217)
  • I Can't Stop (No, No, No)
  • Schoolin' Them Dice
Baby I Love You Barbara Holliday with James Montgomery & Radio King and His Court of Rhythm 1975 Vinyl 45 rpm Record Jelly Records (JR 002)
  • Side A ~ Baby I Love You
  • Side B ~ Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do (with James Montgomery)
Brickyard Blues & As love Is The Thing James Montgomery Band 1974 Vinyl 45 RPM Record Capricorn Records (CPS 0204)
  • Side A ~ Brickyard Blues
  • Side B ~ As 'love Is The Thing'
Brickyard Blues The James Montgomery Band 1974 Vinyl 45 RPM Promo Record Capricorn Records, Inc. Manufactured by Warner Bros. Records, Inc. (MONO CPS 0204) (SNY0931)
  • Side A ~ Brickyard Blues (Mono)
  • Side B ~ Brickyard Blues (Stereo)
  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica
  • Allen Toussaint ~ Composer
  • Tom Dowd ~ Producer for Capricorn Records Inc. by special arrangement with Phil Walden & Assoc., Inc.
  • NOTE: There is a misspelling of artist's last name on both of the record's labels. ("Montomery" instead of the correct "Montgomery").
High Roller James Montgomery Band 1974 Vinyl LP Capricorn Records, Manufactured By Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Side 1

  1. Shot Down Love
  2. Hobo
  3. Love Is A Thing
  4. Schoolin' Them Dice
  5. I Can't Stop (No, No, No)

Side 2

  1. Any Number Can Play
  2. Try It
  3. Brickyard Blues
  4. Sing You A Love Song
  5. Ten Page Letter
  • James Montgomery ~ Harmonica, Vocals
  • Peter Bell ~ Guitar, Vocals
  • David Case ~ Piano, Clavinet, Organ, Vocals
  • Peter Malick ~ Lead Guitar, Steel Guitar, Vocals
  • Billy Mather ~ Bass, Vocals
  • Chuck Purro ~ Drums, Percussion, Vocals
  • Albhy Galuten, Tom Dowd ~ Producer
First Time Out James Montgomery Band 1973 Vinyl LP & 1998 October 20 Digitally Remastered Audio CD Capricorn Records

CD TRACKS

  1. Don't Do That
  2. I'm Funky But I'm Clean
  3. Ready Teddy
  4. If You Want Me
  5. Drive Myself Crazy
  6. Going Down
  7. Son of Jump
  8. Everybody Knows the Answer
  9. Train
  • James Montgomery ~ Lead Vocals, Harmonica
  • Peter Malick ~ Electric & Steel Guitars, Vocals
  • Peter Bell ~ Guitar, Vocals
  • David Case ~ Piano, Clavinet, Organ, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Billy Mather ~ Bass, Vocals
  • Chuck Purro ~ Drums, Percussion, Vocals
  • Larry Washington ~ Congas, Bongos
  • Carl Paruolo, Jay Mark, Dirk Devlin, Don Murray ~ Engineers
  • Bruce Steinberg ~ Photographer
  • Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios A & B, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from July–August 1973.
  • Digitally Remastered by Suha Gur (PolyGram Studios).

References edit

  1. ^ Dean Johnson. "James Montgomery". Music Museum of New England, Inc. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  2. ^ STAFF, Chris Bergeron, DAILY NEWS. "James Montgomery to play show at Amazing Things". Wicked Local. Retrieved April 28, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Jeff "Skunk" Baxter-This Week's Podcast". May 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Pamela Marean. "Blues master: Montgomery anchors Middleboro festival Sunday". Standard-Times. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  5. ^ Jim, Taricani (November 2008). . Rhode Island Monthly. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Profile at MySpace
  • Profile at ReverbNation
  • jm blues at Twitter
  • James Montgomery Discography at The Reel Blues Fest
  • James Montgomery at AllMusic

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This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia s quality standards The specific problem is Various referencing formats excessive wikilinking layout fancruft Please help improve this article if you can March 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message James Montgomery born May 12 1949 is an American blues musician best known as the lead singer blues harp player frontman and bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band a k a The James Montgomery Band Montgomery collaborates with many star performers and recording artists 1 He is also the past President of The New England Blues Society 2 James MontgomeryJames Montgomery singing at The Reel Blues Fest on May 12 2012Background informationBorn 1949 05 12 May 12 1949 age 74 OriginDetroit Michigan United StatesGenresBluesOccupation s musician bandleader composer arrangerInstrument s Vocalist blues harpYears active1970 presentWebsitewww wbr reverbnation wbr com wbr jamesmontgomeryblues www wbr myspace wbr com wbr jamesmontgomeryblues www wbr jamesmontgomery wbr com www wbr twitter wbr com wbr jm wbr blues Contents 1 Personal life 2 Music career 3 James Montgomery Blues Band a k a James Montgomery Band 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksPersonal life editJames Montgomery was born on May 12 1949 in Detroit Michigan He grew up in Detroit where his father John Montgomery worked for Chrysler as a public relations executive One of his brothers John Montgomery also worked in the music industry before becoming an entrepreneur in the Metro Detroit area His younger brother Jeffrey Montgomery was an LGBT activist primarily known for being the founding executive director of Triangle Foundation today Equality Michigan Music career edit While attending Boston University where he earned a degree in English literature Mr Montgomery started the James Montgomery Band His freshman roommate was Jeff Baxter 3 During his junior year he was hired by the Colwell Winfield Blues Band to play harmonica and tour with Janis Joplin By the time he graduated from college his band was on the cover of the Boston Phoenix heralded along with J Geils and Aerosmith as the city s great contributions to the music world Though he said he loved the academic life when offered a 15 000 job at BU Mr Montgomery took a 250 000 offer to record records and tour with the Allman Brothers instead and never looked back by Pamela Marean Standard Times correspondent September 6 2007 4 In 1970 Montgomery formed The James Montgomery Band His harmonica playing singing and energetic stage show led to his band gaining a reputation as one of the hottest bands on the New England music scene James Montgomery was signed by Capricorn Records to a multi album deal and released his first vinyl LP album titled The James Montgomery Band First Time Out in 1973 The original LP recordings were remastered and released as a CD in October 20 1998 by Capricorn Umgd Track 9 off his first album titled Train was a fan favorite and became the Number 1 song on WBCN The Rock of Boston They played it every day at noon time for over a year In 2011 Montgomery brought Train back as a surprise encore at shows Montgomery has toured with many artists including Aerosmith The J Geils Band Bonnie Raitt Bruce Springsteen The Allman Brothers The Steve Miller Band The Johnny Winter Band The Blues Brothers with Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd and others James Montgomery has performed on stage with a long list of musicians including B B King Muddy Waters Buddy Guy John Lee Hooker Junior Wells James Cotton Bonnie Raitt Steven Tyler Aerosmith Frontman and American Idol TV Show Judge Brad Whitford Aerosmith guitarist Charlie Daniels Gregg Allman LaVern Baker Patti LaBelle Jonathan Edwards Jerome Geils The J Geils Band Peter Wolf The J Geils Band Magic Dick The J Geils Band Danny Klein The J Geils Band Huey Lewis Huey Lewis and the News Kim Wilson The Fabulous Thunderbirds Elliot Easton The Cars Rick Derringer Ricky Byrd formerly with Joan Jett and the Black Hearts Barry Goudreau former guitarist for Boston Fran Sheehan former bassist for Boston Sib Hashian former drummer for Boston Chad Smith The Red Hot Chili Peppers Billy Squier Michael Carabello percussionist in Santana Jon Butcher Johanna Wild The Jon Butcher Axis and today Farren Butcher Inc Bruce Marshall lead singer guitarist for The Toy Caldwell Band and The Bruce Marshall Group Dennis Fly Amero Orleans Duke Robillard Jon Pousette Dart The Pousette Dart Band Jonathan Edwards Kate Taylor Christine Ohlman The Beehive Queen Mike Finnigan Grace Kelly The Uptown Horns the famous Manhattan New York based horn section for B B King James Brown The Rolling Stones Joe Cocker The J Geils Band and more The Uptown Horns is composed of Larry Etkin trumpet Crispin Cioe sax Arno Hecht sax and Bob Funk trombone Their signature horn riffs can be heard on American chart busting songs including Grammy award winning James Brown the Godfather of Soul s Living in America The B 52 s Love Shack LP Buster Poindexter s a k a David Johansen Hot Hot Hot Joe Cocker s Unchain My Heart LP Tom Waits Rain Dogs LP and Billy Joel s River of Dreams LP and the upcoming LP by James Montgomery titled From Detroit to the Delta Montgomery recalls the night he played with Muddy Waters at Paul s Mall in Boston Massachusetts I couldn t believe it Here I was on stage with Muddy Waters Montgomery recalls with a smile It was such a great feeling 5 James had his own syndicated radio show for five years called Backstage With the Blues on these stations WJZS Swing 99 3 FM Block Island Rhode Island WADK 1540 AM Newport Rhode Island and Fall River Massachusetts WFNX 92 1 FM Portland Maine and Portsmouth New Hampshire KUSH 1600 Cushing OklahomaThe show combined great Blues songs along with the stories behind the music told by the musicians themselves it provided a bridge between the listeners and the artists as they reminisced about the history of their music Some of his special guests were John Lee Hooker James Cotton Dr John Bonnie Raitt Koko Taylor Ruth Brown Otis Clay Son Seals Duke Robillard Rod Piazza and many more James Montgomery Blues Band a k a James Montgomery Band editDuring the past 45 years Montgomery s band has been a springboard for many musicians careers His band members have included Billy Squier Wayne Kramer MC 5 Jeff Golub Rod Stewart Jim McCarty Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels Nunzio Signore Bo Diddley Steve Strout Nashville sideman Jeff Pevar Ray Charles Crosby Stills amp Nash Bobby Chouinard drummer with Alice Cooper Ted Nugent Billy Squier and Robert Gordon Jeff Levine Joe Cocker Tom Gambel Aerosmith David Hull substitute bassist for Aerosmith on their 2006 2008 and 2014 tours David Hull was the bassist for The Joe Perry Project the band Farrenheit with Charlie Farren and John Muzz Muzzy and The Buddy Miles Band In 2010 while still a member of Montgomery s band David Hull released his first CD called Soul in Motion David was the singer songwriter guitarist bassist and producer of his own album Plus many many more exceptional musicians have been members of Montgomery s band Discography editList of albums with tracks and select notes Title Group Performer Release Record label Tracks with Montgomery NotesFrom Detroit to the Delta James Montgomery Band 2013 February 19 Audio CD Vizztone Universal Records Intoxicated Same Thing Little Johnny featuring Johnny Winter Motor City Is Burning I Don t Want To Have A Heart Delta Storm Who Do You Love featuring DMC Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Hit The Road Jack River s Edge Changing of the Guard Black Cadillac featuring James Cotton James Montgomery Lead Vocals Harmonica Brad Whitford Guitarist for Aerosmith Joey Kramer Drummer for Aerosmith Johnny Winter Slide Guitar James Cotton Harmonica David Hull Bass Backup Vocals producer George McCann Guitar Backup Vocals Seth Pappas Drums Percussion Backup Vocals Darryl DMC McDaniels Rapper for the band Run DMC The Uptown Horns famous 4 man horn section from Manhattan New YorkIn Style James Montgomery Band 2010 April 1 Album On the K Tel Record Label Hang On To Love Teasin You Steppin Out In Style James Montgomery Lead Vocals HarmonicaMisspent Youth Bruce Marshall Group 2010 Audio CD ATM Records 3 3 Chords and the Truth Bruce Marshall Lead Vocals Electric Acoustic and Dobro Guitars James Montgomery Harmonica Ed Grenga Hammond Organ Piano Dave Cournoyer Guitars Bass Production John Donahoe Fiddle Saxophone Jeff Majeau Bass Neil Taylor Bass Steve Wolpe Drums Pete Premo Drums Sally Marshall Backup Vocals Britt Sawdon VocalsBring It On Home James Montgomery Blues Band 2001 July 31 Audio CD Conqueroot Records Sweet Sixteen The Sleeper Dimples Back on My Knees Again Lovin Cup Bring It On Home Mona Ramblin Man Junior s Jump Wedding Ring Sinkin Blues James Montgomery Lead Vocals Harmonica James Cotton Harmonica Marc Copely Guitar Tom West Keyboards Marty Richards Drums PercussionLive at the Capitol Theater James Montgomery and Bruce Marshall Duo 2000 Audio CD Opening for BB King ATM Records James Montgomery Lead Vocals Harmonica Bruce Marshall Lead Vocals Electric Acoustic and Dubro GuitarsDouble Wide Uncle Kracker 2000 June 13 Audio CD Lava Records 2 Better Days Uncle Kracker s 1st CD earned a Gold Record went Platinum August 2001 and later Double Platinum Uncle Kracker Rap Vocals Kid Rock Guitar Programming Turntables Background Vocals James Montgomery Harmonica Kenny Olson Guitar Jason Krause Guitar Lynn Owsely Pedal Steel Guitar Jimmie Bones Keyboards Background Vocals Michael Bradford Bass Programming Background Vocals Stefanie Eulinberg DrumsThe Oven Is On James Montgomery Band 1991 Audio CD Tone Cool Records Newton MA CD 1145 Back From The Dead The Oven Is On Mystery Little Black Dress Danger Zone Nobody Could Love You Down in Florida Rock amp Roll VJ Miss You Yonders Wall Dance Smokey s Barbecue James Montgomery Vocals Harmonica Steve Barbuto Drums Background Vocals Lenny Bradford Bass Background Vocals Paul Murphy GuitarsSpecial guests Crispin Cloe Sax 7 8 Ron Levy Pinao organ 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 Sherryl Marshall Background Vocals 3 6 7 12 Buck Taylor Background Vocals 3 6 7 12 Bird Taylor Background Vocals 3 6 7 12 Heavy metal horns Garret Savluk Trumpet 1 4 7 9 11 John Ferry Trombone 1 4 7 9 11 John Vanderpool Tenor Sax 1 4 7 9 11 Henley Douglas JR Baritone Sax 1 4 7 9 11 Credits Produced by Ron Levy for Levtron Productions Executive Producer Engineer Richard Rosenblatt Art Direction Boo Topeka Digitally Mastered by Dr Toby Mountain Northeastern Digital Recording Southborough MALive Trax James Montgomery 1983 Vinyl LP MSI Records Canadian Side 1 Schoolin The Dice Tuff Urban Cats Pain New England SunshineSide 2 I M Counting on The Rock amp Roll Marlelous Marvin You Got to Love Me TrainDuck Fever James Montgomery 1978 Vinyl LP US Release Waterhouse Records Side 1 Working on a Love Affair Who ll Be The Next in Line For Your Love Crazy About My BabySide 2 Heaven Help Me New England Sunshine Not Your Clown Fire on the Bayou Living for the Weekend James Montgomery with members of the David Letterman Band James Montgomery Lead Vocals Harmonica Backing Vocals Hugh McCracken Jeff Mironou John Cavari Richie Zito Steve Satter Guitar Jeff Levine Paul Griffen Keyboards Bill Lee Bob Babbit Francisco Centino Bass Chris Parker Luther Rix Rich Dishman Richard Crooks Drums Rubens Bassini Percussion Barbara Holliday Diva Gray Gordon Grody Josh Shaw Rudy Gray Tony Rodriguez Backing Vocals Don Oriolo Producer Guitar Backing Vocals Ed Stasium Engineer Backing Vocals Milt Levy Executive Producer Jeff Levine Track A4 Paul Griffin A1 A2 A3 B1 to B5 Arrangements John McIntosh Artwork Cover Illustrations Becca Martinson Cover Layout Design Jeff Albertson PhotographyFire on the Bayou James Montgomery 1978 Vinyl 45 rpm Record Waterhouse Records 15001 Side A Fire on the Bayou Side B New England SunshineJames Montgomery Band James Montgomery Band 1976 Vinyl LP Island Records Side A City Music Foot Floppin Don t You Just Know It Hotcha MamaSide B Stoop Down Steppin Out in Style Hang on To Love Teasin You James Montgomery Harmonica Vocals Billy Mather Bass Chuck Purro Drums Percussion Vocals Peter Bell Guitar David Woodford Saxophone David Case Keyboards Paul Lenart Lead Guitar Allen Toussaint Marshall Sehorn ProducerThe Gooba Gooba Song James Montgomery Band 1976 Original 12 Mix Island Records IS1003 Side A The Gooba Gooba Song Side B Foot Floppin Producer Allen ToussaintI Can t Stop No No No James Montgomery Band 1976 Vinyl 45 rpm Record Capricorn Records CPS 0217 I Can t Stop No No No Schoolin Them DiceBaby I Love You Barbara Holliday with James Montgomery amp Radio King and His Court of Rhythm 1975 Vinyl 45 rpm Record Jelly Records JR 002 Side A Baby I Love You Side B Ain t Nobody s Business If I Do with James Montgomery Brickyard Blues amp As love Is The Thing James Montgomery Band 1974 Vinyl 45 RPM Record Capricorn Records CPS 0204 Side A Brickyard Blues Side B As love Is The Thing Brickyard Blues The James Montgomery Band 1974 Vinyl 45 RPM Promo Record Capricorn Records Inc Manufactured by Warner Bros Records Inc MONO CPS 0204 SNY0931 Side A Brickyard Blues Mono Side B Brickyard Blues Stereo James Montgomery Lead Vocals Harmonica Allen Toussaint Composer Tom Dowd Producer for Capricorn Records Inc by special arrangement with Phil Walden amp Assoc Inc NOTE There is a misspelling of artist s last name on both of the record s labels Montomery instead of the correct Montgomery High Roller James Montgomery Band 1974 Vinyl LP Capricorn Records Manufactured By Warner Bros Records Inc Side 1 Shot Down Love Hobo Love Is A Thing Schoolin Them Dice I Can t Stop No No No Side 2 Any Number Can Play Try It Brickyard Blues Sing You A Love Song Ten Page Letter James Montgomery Harmonica Vocals Peter Bell Guitar Vocals David Case Piano Clavinet Organ Vocals Peter Malick Lead Guitar Steel Guitar Vocals Billy Mather Bass Vocals Chuck Purro Drums Percussion Vocals Albhy Galuten Tom Dowd ProducerFirst Time Out James Montgomery Band 1973 Vinyl LP amp 1998 October 20 Digitally Remastered Audio CD Capricorn Records CD TRACKS Don t Do That I m Funky But I m Clean Ready Teddy If You Want Me Drive Myself Crazy Going Down Son of Jump Everybody Knows the Answer Train James Montgomery Lead Vocals Harmonica Peter Malick Electric amp Steel Guitars Vocals Peter Bell Guitar Vocals David Case Piano Clavinet Organ Keyboards Vocals Billy Mather Bass Vocals Chuck Purro Drums Percussion Vocals Larry Washington Congas Bongos Carl Paruolo Jay Mark Dirk Devlin Don Murray Engineers Bruce Steinberg Photographer Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios A amp B Philadelphia Pennsylvania from July August 1973 Digitally Remastered by Suha Gur PolyGram Studios References edit Dean Johnson James Montgomery Music Museum of New England Inc Retrieved December 31 2010 STAFF Chris Bergeron DAILY NEWS James Montgomery to play show at Amazing Things Wicked Local Retrieved April 28 2021 a 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