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James Armstrong Band at The Blue Note Grill

Courtesy of Etix | Posted on March 19, 2019

Where

The Blue Note Grill
4125 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard
Durham, NC
Map
919-401-1979

When

Sat, June 22, 2019
8:00 pm

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Musicians

Tommy Castro
guitar, electric
Roy Brown
organ, Hammond B3
Chaka Khan
vocals
Joe Louis Walker
guitar, electric
Dean
 

About

Guitarist, singer and songwriter <b>James Armstrong</b> was born to play the blues. His mother was a blues singer. His father played jazz guitar. Born in Los Angeles, California, Armstrong formed his first band in the seventh grade and by the age of 17 he was touring the country. Today he travels the world and continues to infuse his voice and guitar playing with his unique personality and seasoned skills.<br><br>

In his twenties James was the youngest guitar player to play in Smokey Wilson's legendary band. James also helped form a band in Southern California called Mama Roo. That collaboration resulted in an album of the same name, and his first recording contract with Crescendo Records.<br><br>...

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