James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to textured guitars earned the group the designation of "the next Smiths," a connection strengthened by Morrissey's endorsement of the band. By the dawn of the '90s, James shook off these comparisons by embracing acid house, the first of many adventurous left turns the band took over the decades.
These are photos from concerts where James played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The London African Gospel Choir perform Graceland
Black Deer Festival Jun 17 - 19, 2022 Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
The Orange Circus Band, Jackson Social Stage
Jack Broadbent, The Ridge Stage
Wilco, Main Stage
Irish Mythen, Haley's Bar
Noble Jacks, Main Stage
CAM, The Ridge Stage
Willi Carlisle, Jackson Social Stage
Alexander McKay, Supajam Stage
The Waterboys, Main Stage
Declan O'Rourke, The Ridge Stage
Supajam Stage
Willi Carlisle, Arkansas Porch Sessions Stage
James, Main Stage
Jake Bugg, Main Stage
