Blues and R & B Artists James has shared the stage with:

For your next event!

Book James to Perform an Electric or Acoustic Concert for your special events.Soul,Jazz ,roots blues and original songs.
E mail for info at jamesanthony@cogeco.ca

James is endorsed by,
Clayton Picks http://www.steveclayton.com/
Musicman -Ernie Ball Guitars and Strings
Thomas J Wray acoustics
Stonebridge Guitars
Godin Guitars
Vintage Brand Guitars
Lace Sensor Pickups
Eminence Speakers
Wyre strings
Meadow Graphite Guitars

A natural musician at age 10, played Ontario Place at 15 and turned pro at 17. James' experience in the music industry is reminiscent of legendary players of the past.
Throughout his career he has been a most sought after sideman.His first Road experience was with "Reggae star" Jay Douglas and then the last version of Edward Bear in 1974.In 1980 his band Mondo Combo (on RCA enginered in part by by Daniel Lanois) played Massey Hall and played back to back with,Howling Wolf,Albert King at the now legendary El Mocambo and the Colonial Tavern in Toronto.
As a Frontman and member of LuLu's house band "Kats" James worked with over 150 Rock & Roll Legends including,
Sam & Dave
Gary US Bonds,
Frankie Ford,
Paul Revere and the Raiders (Mark Lyndsy)
The New Mamas and the Papas with(Denny Doherty).
ShaNaNa,
Gerry and the Pacemakers
Ohio Players,
Gary Lewis and the Playboys,
Jr Walker,
Rare Earth,
Johnny Preston
Ben E King
Chubby Checker
Bobby Cortolla
Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits),
The Drifters,
The Coasters,
The Platters
Brian Hyland,
James has also performed for 2 of Canada's Prime Ministers: the Honorable Pierre Trudeau; and John Turner.

James has shared the stage with R&B stars,
Big Mama Thornton,
Johnnie Johnson (Chuck Berry)
Eddie Kirkland,
Big Moose Walker,
Harrison Kennedy
BB Kings Allstars
Willie Big Eyes Smith
Rick James.
Kris St. Louis,
Sweet Blindness
Lazy Lester,
Eugene Smith
Danny B
Dutch Mason,
Elvin Bishop,
Kelly Jay from Crowbar,
Larry Lee (Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys).)
Chuck Jackson,
Tony Flaim and Hock Walsh from the "Downchild Blues Band".
Jay Douglas,
George Olliver,
Grant Smith,
The Mighty Pope
Sweet Claudette
DC Woods
Grant Smith,
Gene Taylor (The Fabulous Thunderbirds),
Mel Brown,
Roy Young (from the early 1962 Beatles,70s David Bowie)
Kenny Neal,
Ricky Day from the Inkspots
and Members of Room Full of Blues.

James has also been the opening act for a who's who of R&B legends over the years...
Bobby Bland,
Koko Taylor,
Levon Helm
The Cate Brothers
BB King,
Canned Heat,
Eric Burdon,
Ten Years After,
James Cotton,
Jimmie Vaughn,
Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones)
Dr. John,
Dave Mason ,
Sonny Rhodes,
Pat Travers
and John Mayall .
Plus Canadians
The Partland Brothers,
Blue Rodeo
Randy Bachman ,
Valdy and Colin James.

Country Artists performed with or opened for,
CFGM's Opry North Houseband
Ricky Scaggs
Alabama
Shotgun
Lynn Anderson
The Allen Sisters
Steve Pettico
Gordie Tapp
Tommy Hunter
Ronnie Prophet
Ron Coleman(Everly Brothers-Albert Lee)
Sundown
The Budweiser Band
Charlie Walker
Dan Seals
Sawyer Brown
Darlene Austin
Noel Cash
Mac Davis
Curly Walker
Gary Buck
Graham Townsend
JD Crowe
The Good Brothers

Live Radio and Television concerts over his career have found him with Juno winners ,Denny Doherty,Patricia Daulquist(John Williams)& Murray McLaughlin.
James has also played Casino's in Sarnia,Niagara Falls,Ottawa and Seneca NY.
From 1972 till now, James has played on countless records as a session man including jingles, films, documentaries such as Friday the 13th Biker Bash, Common Grounds and lately writing the jingle for "Fantasy Island "in New York ,
the "Blue Note Jeans" Bad to the Bone Commercial and the Tre Stelle Cheese shown world wide. James has paid his dues, working years of house band gigs including the CFGM Radio band, the Budweiser Band, the Chicken Deli in Toronto,
Old Chicago's in London, the Corral in Oshawa, the Cafe Cajun in Markham, Hootch's in Cambridge and Mattsons in Burlington. In 1999 James was the musical director for the Gordon McLean TV Show .
The turn of the century found James with a new audience playing outside Canada in the Azores, Buffalo and Upstate New York, New Orleans and in Hungary at Blues festivals. James played on the same club tour as Robben Ford and Al Demeola in Budapest.

Now in 2011 he owns Sound Investments Recording Studio in Burlington and is enjoying the success of his recent CD On The Edge CD &'Room For Me" a follow up to "All Spruced Up","The Blue Side of" ,"Soul Shoes ","Play Something You Know" and "Nite School."

A new weekly TV show on Cogeco 'James Anthtony Presents LIVE" Thursday nights at 730 on Cogeco TV 23

Playing, singing, song writing with heart and honesty is what he does best and he will leave his audience with a feeling of complete musical satisfaction that is sure to propel James Anthony into the hearts of listeners and fans of the guitar everywhere.

James Anthony Pecchia

Soul,Blues and Roots Guitarist,Singer,Songster

James is endorsed by,
Clayton Picks http://www.steveclayton.com/
Musicman -Ernie Ball Guitars and Strings
Thomas J Wray acoustics
Stonebridge Guitars
Godin Guitars
Vintage Brand Guitars
Eminence Speakers
Wyre strings
Meadow Graphite Guitars

http://www.guitar-list.com/allplayers

James Plays Tom Wray Guitars live on U Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N7Nhq36i0I

To quote a few,

The best! Do you folks have any idea what you have here?
Sam Moore (Sam and Dave)

Inside James there's a fair helping of what made Danny Gatton so great. I was delighted by every note.An astounding player....-Paul McGrath (Toronto Star,CBC)

I like his jazzy licks,he can share my stage anytime-!-Johnnie Johnson (Piano legend with Chuck Berry,Stones and Clapton.)

James is world class -Denny Doherty (Mamas and Papas)

As usual even with just a few solo's and one or two vocals...he blew the place away... Donnie Meeker (Sweet Blindness)


Hey James,Listened to two of your cds on the way down to Texas; both really really good James and the acoustic one I thought was phenomenal, both in picking and singing. James I believe you would have been a star a long time ago in the USA.-Danny Brooks


Great Playing!-Dominic Troiano (Canadian guitar legend)

My fav player other than me.-Neil Lewis

Best guitarist I ever saw !Whats he doing in a bar?-Windsor University Reporter

A drummers dream-Sonny Milne (Little Ceasar and the Councils and Ronnie Hawkins )

This guy smokes! James Burton after seeing James at Lulus Roadhouse.(Elvis's Guitarist))

I Love this Guys music and guitar playing ! He is the best!Chris Shultz -TSN TV Host

New Years Eve 2011 Reviews-
Hi James,
Just a note to say thanks for providing the great time we had bringing in the New Year. Good food, good company and great music! We look forward to some more of that stuff you do so well.
Joe & Carol Jamieson

Good Morning
Just thought I would send off an email to you James letting you know how much we enjoyed your New Years Eve bash.I’d heard about the tickets through a friend and had no idea what was in store. Within the first minute of you starting to play I knew it was going to be a fabulous night. What a surprise!
Room For Me was simply beautiful.Bruno did a very nice job on the food ,great bartending,excellent all round.
I’d like to come see you and the gang some time soon....but hope you are having another New Years party for 2012. If yes,please let me know,I’ll be there,Regards
Gail K. Allen

BRAVO !!! to you both. What a well organized beautiful evening. The hall looked fantastic, the food was delicious and of course the Music as always THE BEST .
We love you guys and thank you for a great New Years Eve.
Happy New Years to you and your families.
Love Bill and Sue xxoo

James heeft een geweldige nieuwe CD uit en hij heeft zijn shot gehad voor een poster om bekentenis te brengen aan de CD. James zit daar op een houten stoel voor een oud raam vol met gaten, met zijn handen voor zijn ogen, zijn gitaar op schoot en de CD heet "on the edge". Holland

Hey James,
Just a quick note to thank you for all the work you and Kim put into last night. I thought it was a great success and you can definately count me in for next year too. Plus, given some time I'll be able to promote it as well to help sell some more tickets for you.
All the best in the new year,
Cheers
Rob

Just wanted to thank you once again for such a lovely evening at my home this past Saturday night. Greg was so surprised when you arrived and said that I couldn't have given him a better birthday gift! You played so well and everyone enjoyed themselves so much.The Cd's you gave us for Greg's birthday were excellent and we especially enjoyed your acoustic solo one..thank you. I look forward to seeing you again.
Linda

Festivals and Concerts,
Toronto Coca Cola-Fender Guitar warz 87 (Winner)
Toronto Beaches Jazz fest
Grape and Wine Niagara
Markham Ribfest
Kitchener BluesFest-Founder
London Bluesfest
Windsor Bluesfest
Burlington Ribfest
Thunder Bay Bluesfest
Can-Am Bluesfest-Buffalo
Bluesfest Lewiston NY
Milton Escarpment Bluesfest
Harbourfront Toronto
Massey Hall Toronto
Budapest Guitar Fest Hungary
Azores Augosto Mare Music Fest -Santa Maria
Canal Bank Shuffle-Thorold
Grape and Wine Niagara Falls
Niagara Bluesfest
Southside Shuffle -Port Credit
Lincoln Bluesfest

Hamilton Yaht Club
Oakville Yaht Club
Captain Johns Boat Toronto
Peninsula Ridge Winery
Kurts Orchids-Niagra

TV Shows
City Tv
CFTO Morning Show
TV Hungary
Kitchener AM
Rogers cable "Midnight Hour 1997 award for best Music Show.James hosted
James Anthony Presents "Live" on Cogeco coming soon in Sept 2011