The Message is Within The Music
Nestled between the bright lights of New York City and Philadelphia is the small town of Easton, Pennsylvania. The home of former heavy weight champion Larry Holmes, Crayola Crayons and songwriter James Wood.
Jim's been a musician almost his entire life but seriously began writing and performing while in high school. There, he honed his chops in creative writing, music theory, choir and local bands. All the while he kept to one thing: Writing songs that cross barriers and mean something.
Influenced by life, love and the pursuit of the perfect song, Jim's been able to share his music with audiences from small clubs and fairs to major concert venues. The message in his music transcends all genres.
As a member of the band Led Foot, Jim and the group received sixteen nominations the past two years at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards. Among them, the group's first all original CD, "The Long Road" won the award for Best Overall CD In All Genres for 2007. Jim wrote six songs on the CD.
The band also had the opportunity to perform as the opening act for artists as diverse as Clay Aiken and country music stars Jamie O'Neal and Julie Roberts.
Jim believes totally in the meaning of the songs and not himself. That's why you'll find that most of his songs have been sung by others. But he sums it up best by saying, "The message is within the music and is so much more than me."
Milestones:
* WINNER - Best Overall CD of the Year - Led Foot: The Long Road: LVMA 2007
* Best Lyricist Nominee - Lehigh Valley Music Awards 8 - 2007.
* Opening act for Capitol Nashville recording artist Jamie O'Neal (2006)
* Classic Hits Showcase - May 20, 2006
* Winner - Best Country CD - Led Foot: DINER: LVMA 2006
* Overall CD of the Year Nominee - Led Foot: DINER: LVMA 2006
* Song of The Year Nominee - Always Be There: LVMA 2006
* Opening Act for Mercury Nashville recording artist Julie Roberts (2005)
* Opening Act for RCA recording artist Clay Aiken - Led Foot: Musikfest 2004
* Headliner - Led Foot: AmericaPlatz: Musikfest 2004
Personal Website: www.jameswoodmusic.com
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