SONNYJAMES
BIO
Sonny James is a powerhouse slide guitarist and soulful singer – songwriter. He delivers a raw, rootsy and electrifying blend of delta slide, Mississippi grooves and finely crafted original songs, drawn from the rich heritage of blues and infused with his own unmistakable sound.
Sonny’s sound draws inspiration from Son House, Ry Cooder and Hound Dog Taylor and is heavily influenced by Australian legends Chain, Backsliders and Billy Thorpe.
Sonny James has had the privilege of playing alongside Fiona Boyes on multiple occasions and has been the support act for the Black Sorrows, Angry Anderson, Claire Ann Taylor and Troy Cassar-Daley. He has also regularly tours with fellow Blues men Jesse Redwing and Zed Charles as the Blues Brigade.