Erik James

Guitar, harmonica & vocals
Erik James

About

Erik James

Erik James is a Southern California musician known for his unique acoustic interpretations of traditional and pop songs both old and new. Combining guitar and harmonica with smooth vocals, Erik draws from a wide range of styles including soul, R&B, blues, country, and folk music, creating an authentic sound that is both soulful and rootsy.

As a solo act and as an accompanist, Erik has developed a solid reputation for providing the perfect ambiance for a wide variety of venues, including private parties, wineries, restaurants, and special events. Venues include Miramonte Winery, Lorimar Winery, Cougar Winery, Crush & Brew, Peltzer Winery, Mountain Grove Center, Palm Springs Plaza Theater, Southcoast Winery, Carter Estate Winery, Tantalum, Sebastianis, Solitas, Captain Jacks, Schooner at Sunset, The Deck, and We Olive Wine Bar.

In addition to his public performances, Erik is a seasoned songwriter with five self-produced albums currently available on all streaming platforms.

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Erik James: Solo

Erik James plays guitar, harmonica, and sings at the same time with a myriad of covers. See his song list below.

Live calendar

Upcoming shows

Song list

Songs may vary due to booking options. A full song list can always be provided when asked during consultation. Where available, ~30s previews come from the Apple Music catalog (not live recordings).

Top 40

  • LatchDisclosure
  • Mr. JonesCounting Crows
  • 3AMMatchbox Twenty
  • SomethingThe Beatles
  • It's Too LateCarole King
  • Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison
  • Stand By MeBen E. King
  • Gimme Some Kind of SignBrenton Wood
  • BabylonDavid Gray
  • Fire and RainJames Taylor
  • Your Mama Don't DanceLoggins and Messina
  • Bad, Bad Leroy BrownJim Croce
  • ApologizeOneRepublic
  • Me and Julio Down by the SchoolyardPaul Simon
  • (Sittin' On) The Dock of the BayOtis Redding
  • Magic Carpet RideSteppenwolf
  • Stuck in the Middle With YouStealers Wheel
  • The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson
  • Mind Your Own BusinessHank Williams
  • Until You Come Back to MeAretha Franklin
  • Let's Stay TogetherAl Green
  • Love and HappinessAl Green
  • Have You Ever Seen the RainCreedence Clearwater Revival
  • Slip Slidin' AwayPaul Simon
  • Miss YouThe Rolling Stones
  • RespectAretha Franklin
  • Use MeBill Withers
  • Shop AroundThe Miracles
  • JammingBob Marley
  • Come and Get Your LoveRedbone
  • No Woman No CryBob Marley
  • Just the Two of UsBill Withers
  • I Gotta Get DrunkWillie Nelson
  • What You Won't Do for LoveBobby Caldwell
  • If I Ain't Got YouAlicia Keys
  • Come TogetherThe Beatles
  • Pure ImaginationGene Wilder
  • Folsom Prison BluesJohnny Cash
  • 50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul Simon
  • Don't Think Twice It's All RightBob Dylan
  • How Sweet It IsMarvin Gaye
  • Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael Jackson
  • Long Train Runnin'The Doobie Brothers
  • Wild NightVan Morrison
  • Billie JeanMichael Jackson
  • Get Down on ItKool & the Gang
  • Ooo Baby BabyThe Miracles
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  • Ain't Too Proud to BegThe Temptations
  • Feelin' AlrightJoe Cocker
  • Let's Get It OnMarvin Gaye
  • What's Going OnMarvin Gaye
  • SpookyDusty Springfield
  • Hit the Road JackRay Charles
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  • Georgia on My MindRay Charles
  • Shower the PeopleJames Taylor
  • Brick HouseCommodores
  • I'll Be AroundThe Spinners
  • Water Runs DryBoyz II Men
  • Nothing Compares 2 USinéad O'Connor
  • Champagne SupernovaOasis
  • WonderwallOasis
  • Human NatureMichael Jackson
  • Last NiteThe Strokes
  • No ScrubsTLC
  • CreepRadiohead
  • OMGUsher
  • Give Me One ReasonTracy Chapman
  • HallelujahLeonard Cohen
  • You Were Meant for MeJewel
  • SuperstitionStevie Wonder
  • Ain't No SunshineBill Withers
  • Crash Into MeDave Matthews Band
  • You Can Call Me AlPaul Simon
  • I Like ItDeBarge
  • Tennessee WhiskeyChris Stapleton
  • What I GotSublime
  • Get BackThe Beatles
  • I Wanna Be Your LoverPrince
  • TreasureBruno Mars

Blues / Country / Jazz

  • Got My Mojo WorkingMuddy Waters
  • Love in VainRobert Johnson
  • On the Sunny Side of the StreetElla Fitzgerald
  • Hey HeyEric Clapton
  • Deep River BluesDoc Watson
  • Church Bell BluesLuke Jordan
  • 32-20 BluesRobert Johnson
  • Kind Hearted Woman BluesRobert Johnson
  • From Four Till LateRobert Johnson
  • Malted MilkRobert Johnson
  • My Little Old Home Down in New OrleansJimmie Rodgers
  • Jailhouse BluesJimmie Rodgers
  • T for TexasJimmie Rodgers
  • Sitting on Top of the WorldDoc Watson
  • Nobody Knows You When You're Down and OutBessie Smith
  • Ain't It Funny How Time Slips AwayWillie Nelson
  • Are You Sure This Is Where You Want to Be?Willie Nelson
  • Ain't Misbehavin'Louis Armstrong
  • I'm Beginning to See the LightElla Fitzgerald
  • Fly Me to the MoonFrank Sinatra
  • Why Try to Change Me NowFrank Sinatra
  • Before You Accuse MeEric Clapton
  • I Cover the WaterfrontBillie Holiday