Beginning his solo recordings just 2 years ago, James Olin Oden is a singer/songwriter of Celtic Music local to Raleigh, North Carolina. Having played in several Celtic bands over the years he has developed a compelling rhythmic style and delivery that pulls you into the music taking you to the views and vistas of Ireland and Scotland.
Throughout a performance, James goes from drinking songs to heart rending ballads to foot stomping jigs and reels giving audiences a full experience of what Celtic music can offer.
Says James, “It’s always been about what moves the heart. The songs I sing are compelling stories whose telling must be told over and over again. The stories range from dark acts that should not be forgotten to the silly revelries that we should never forsake. My hope is that as my heart is moved by the music so too may yours be moved.”
Check out his Album released in 2010:
Purchase his CD at Amazon.com:
Samhain’s March: A Winter Journey
James performs live all over North Carolina, especially in the Raleigh/Durham area. He can be found at the following venues:
TIR NA NOG, Raleigh, NC
http://www.tnnirishpub.com/
General Store Cafe, Pittsboro, NC
http://www.thegeneralstorecafe.com/
Broad Street Cafe, Durham, NC
http://www.thebroadstreetcafe.com/
His album has been played on local music show Back Porch Music, accepted to Pandora, and is playing on several Irish internet radio stations.
Listen to a couple of his interviews:
Licks and Lyrics Radio Show on WCOM 103.5 Carborro:
http://tinyurl.com/joolickandlyricsinterview
Juniors Cave Interview
http://www.juniorscave.com/Irish-Wolfhounds.html
He has recently got into his first big music festival, Shakori Hills Festival of Music and Dance.
James Olin Oden can be heard on Episode 8 of The AdPhantom Show, Got Milk? Where’s the Beef? Original Air Date: Wednesday, Oct 5th 2011
