Central Virginia Community College
Blues Musician K.J. James to Perform at CVCC
Lynchburg, VA /Media Release/ -- Central Virginia Community Colleges African-American History Month is celebrated through the acoustic blues tradition of the popular K.J. James. James will appear on stage in the Student Center of CVCC from noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 26.
James has become a college standard appearing in more than 200 shows per annum on college campuses, clubs, coffee houses, and festivals. He is a five-time nominee for the National Association for Campus Activities Entertainer-of-the-Year. He was a main stage performer in the opening act of Woodstock 99 and was given high regards for his contributions to the Salt City Blues project on Blue Wave Recordings.
James is noted for his deep baritone voice and fluid finger-picking that place him among the modern greats of classical country blues. As an entertainer, James combines mastery of the guitar with a dynamic vocal performance offset by a genuine sense of humor that all together make him a campus favorite.
James visit to CVCC is sponsored by the Colleges Office of Student Activities.
Release Date: 10:40 PM (EST) 02/22/07
Release Number: 070222.kjjames
Media Contact:
Kennan J. Meyer
Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Central Virginia Community College
(434) 832-7609
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