The Paul James Band featuring Laura Adams & Guitarist Phil Hudson, 30th March at Jesmond Dene House

Since being awarded 'European Young Soloist of the Year' Phil has gone on to tour and record with a host of names including Tina Turner, Beverley Craven, Mica Paris, Geri Halliwell, Omar and Blue.  After a busy year working with The Lighthouse Family and Heaven 17, Phil returns to reunite with his friends once again as guest soloist in The Paul James Band with a programme of Latin & Jazz standards.

We are delighted to announce that Phil will be performing with us on an increasing number of engagements throughout 2012.

Valentine Celebrations in The Great Hall at Jesmond Dene House

"On Saturday 11th February enjoy a romantic 5-course Tasting Menu created by Head Chef Michael Penaluna for Valentine's diners.  The wonderful Paul James Trio entertain with a sophisticated set of romantic classics for this special day.  Dim the lights and unwind..."

Call 0191 2123000 or book online at www.jesmonddenehouse.co.uk

Latin Jazz Night at Jesmond Dene House

Friday 25th November - An Evening of Latin Jazz with The Paul James Band.  We're really looking forward to performing once again with our friends Carlos 'El Tipo' and Marco Solano.  These amazing percussionists from Cuba and Peru are experts in Salsa and Latin Music and regularly perform with us in Nobby Solano's Salsa Band 'The Geordie Latinos'.

The evening kicks off at 7.30pm with live music from 8.00pm until 11.00pm.  Dress as casually as you like.  To book the Jazz Supper call 0191 2123000 or email info@jesmonddenehouse.co.uk     £39.50

Music from Ceremony to The Small Hours for Heather & Steven

When Heather and Steven booked their wedding at Wynyard Hall last year they contacted us immediately to organise a full range of live music for the day and night.  We worked closely with Heather to provide the right music for her ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening do:

"You were amazing and your pianist was excellent playing for our ceremony!  We've had an absolutely fantastic day and night, thank you so much.  We will be sure to recommend you."  Heather, Wynyard Hall 1st August 2011

Guests filled the dancefloor to our selection of classic and modern dance hits including Jessie J, Rihanna, Cee Lo Green and Florence and The Machine.

iPad's expand our repertoire to over three hundred 'live' songs

Most bands offer a maximum of around 30 songs.  With over 300 vocal numbers and over 10,000 instrumentals we now offer far more than any band we know of.  We are able to perform hundreds of these pieces from memory and now have the written music for others, such as special requests, stored on our iPads further improving the service we offer to our clients.

'KEEP MUSIC LIVE'   All of our music is performed 100% 'live' - no Karaoke backing tracks.  This is not the case with several of the bands working in the region.

For more information on how we can provide the right 'live' music for your event please get in touch through our contact page.

New Video - 'Live at Jesmond Dene House'

Most of the time we're booked to get people on the dancefloor and perform Cee Lo Green, Rihanna, Classic Soul, Funk etc

Once a month we get the chance to play something a little different at the Jesmond Dene House 'Jazz Supper', where we recently filmed the band performing live.  See our Upcoming Public Performances list below for information on future events.  Enjoy!

The Paul James Band - 'Live at Jesmond Dene House'

Party On The Dancefloor!

All the very best to Erin & Ally who invited us to perform for their wedding reception last week at Jesmond Dene House.  The Happy Couple had requested that we play a mix of Modern Dance and Classic Motown and their friends and family filled the dance floor all night! 

"Thanks for an absolutely brilliant night, the band were terrific!"  Erin & Ally, Jesmond Dene House, May 2011

Picture courteousy of award winning, local photographer Claire Dalgarno www.clairedalgarno.com

The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall

A relaxing evening of Jazz with The Paul James Trio in the setting of one of the top restaurants in the North of England.
From Sunday 13th March 2011 The Paul James Trio will be performing once a month at the highly acclaimed Orangery Restaurant at Rockliffe Hall. Contact the venue for reservations: 01325 722221

To see a full list of our public engagements please visit:
http://www.fixagig.co.uk/pauljamesband

A Summer Evening in The Pavilion at Alnwick Garden

Thanks and very best wishes to Julie and Simon who invited us to perform for them in the unique setting of The Pavilion in Alnwick Garden.  The evening's festivities started as the sun set over the lavish gardens and Grand Cascade; the incredible views providing the perfect backdrop for the evening.  "Thank you, we've had a great night - the music was perfect!"  Julie and Simon, May 2011

Pic courteousy of Andrew Davies 

North East and Yorkshire Wedding Photographer - Providing a first class service across the region

Videos - 'Live at Jesmond Dene House'

A few of the full length videos recently filmed of the band performing 'Live' at Jesmond Dene House:

Filmed by John Atkinson, director of 'Outback Studios'

Metro Radio's Anna Foster Joins The Paul James Band

We were delighted to welcome our friend Anna Foster as a guest on stage with the band at our residency at Jesmond Dene House in June.  Anna chose a few Gershwin favourites to perform and 'wowed' the audience with her superb vocal talents.

"Thanks for a great night - the band was brilliant and I've really enjoyed singing with you!"  Anna Foster, June 2011

After such an enjoyable and successful evening we are now looking at Anna joining us again later in the year for another performance.  'Watch this space'!

Aristocrat's Wedding at Alnwick Castle

Paul James Music was delighted to provide a small group of our top musicians to perform at the wedding of Katie Percy, the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland's eldest daughter, and Patrick Valentine.  The wedding took place at a Church in Alnwick and the reception was held in a large marquee in the castle grounds.  The happy couple are close friends with  Princes William and Harry and many VIP's were in attendance for one of the top social events of the year.