The Cafe Near The Edge of Town
This Original song is A Tribute to those impacted by hurricane helene
The devastation caused by hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024 remains a great challenge for many western NC people. This video is a tribute to the people who came together to help one another. Please donate to assist those impacted.
Call My Name
Call My Name is written, arranged and produced by James Hammel. It's a love story confirming a commitment to a love one that all you need to do is Call My Name when you need me. Musicians include James Hammel (vocals, all guitars, synths, keyboards), Matt Kinne (bass), James Kylen (drums), and Paula Hanke (background vocals). Recorded and mixed at Seclusion Hill Studios, Asheville, NC.
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A Perfect Chance
A Perfect Chance is a sultry, Latin Samba song (interesting 5/4 tempo too!) celebrating people in love. Musicians: Justin Ray (Trumpet), Alex Taub (piano), Zack Page (bass), Rick Dilling (drums), Paula Hanke (back vocals), James Hammel (guitar, vocals). Production: Written, arranged and produced by James Hammel. Engineered by Phil Ludwig, Seclusion Hills Studios Asheville, NC.
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Do It All Over Again
Do It All Over Again is about fighting back when life’s challenges knock us down. Here’s to refocusing, getting our mojo back, and standing strong to "Do It All Over Again”. Recorded at nGen Studios, NYC and produced by Gennaro Tedesco.
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Come Together remix
Come Together is about awakening and realizing where our world is. It's also dedicated to help open our minds and taking action toward making the world a better place for living--for everyone. Performers include background singers Ada Dyer, Lily Henley, Primativa and Gennaro Tedesco as well as a cast of 11-year olds from the Mandell School in New York City. Matt Wigton plays upright bass, Jonathan Mover plays drums. Gennaro Tedesco percussion. James Hammel wrote the music, lyrics, plays guitar and sings lead vocals. The song is produced by Gennaro Tedesco.
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Baby, It's You
Baby, It's You is a song written, recorded and produced by James Hammel. The story is about a guy who's over-the-top in love and he has a kind of zany side to him. James sings and plays guitar and is joined by Alex Taub (piano), Zack Page (bass), Rick Dilling (drums). It was produced at Seclusion Hill Studios in Asheville, NC.
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