From the seminal sonic grunge pop of Brokenhead to his current new country sounds, Waz has been recording and releasing music, both independently and through established record labels, for over 10 years and has consistently toured Australia playing major cities as well as the renowned country festival at Tamworth.
The new CD, WATERMELON, is out now on Gravel Road Records and available through WJO Distribution - click here.
Download press releases for Waz and Gravel Road Records, high resolution images of Waz and the band and EPS files of band and label logos.
New live clips of the Waz e James band are up on YouTube now, as well as The Plainsman film clip directed by Victor Holder, as seen on Rage and the Country Music Channel. Click here
Tuesday Residency at
CLAYPOTS BAR
213 Barkly Street, St.Kilda VIC
Waz, Dave Moll and Alan Brooker
Friday 02 July
7.30pm - 10.30pm
The LOMOND HOTEL
225 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick VIC
Sunday 04 July
7.30pm - 10.30pm
The STANDARD HOTEL
203 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy VIC
Thursday 08 July
8.30pm - 12.00pm
The GOULBURN CLUB
19 Market Street, Goulburn NSW
Friday 09 July
7.30pm - 11.00pm
'Tamworth Hats Off Festival'
The COURTHOUSE HOTEL
240 Peel Street, Tamworth NSW
Saturday 10 July
7.30pm - 11.00pm
'Tamworth Hats Off Festival'
The COURTHOUSE HOTEL
240 Peel Street, Tamworth NSW
Sunday 11 July
RIVERSIDE PARK
Forster Tuncurry NSW
Friday 23 July
BAR 362
362 Brighton Road, St.Kilda VIC
Sunday 25 July
The DRUNKEN POET
65 Peel Street, West Melbourne VIC
Sunday 01 August
7.30pm - 9.30pm
The GEM HOTEL
289 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC
Saturday 28 August
8.30pm - 12.00pm
The RETRONOME LOUNGE
2203 Nepean Highway, Rye VIC
Waz and his band, bassist Scooter Owen and percussionist Dave Major plus guitar regulars Peter Fidler and Dave Moll, have established themselves as one of Melbourne's more popular pub bands, rocking venues with their own blend of country rock. The bands popularity has been growing steadily over the last two years and their high energy acoustic driven country blues has been catching the attention of punters throughout Australia.
The new CD, Watermelon, has Waz and the now renowned rhythm section that forms the main band joined in the studio by lap steel virtuoso, Peter Fidler. Completing the all star line up, is one of Melbourne's best country guitarists and pianists, Dave Mole.
Waz's own skillfull blending of the edgy and raw style honed in the grunge scene with his traditional knowledge of acoustic instrumentation showcases the guitar playing savvy of a seasoned performer.
The songs on this album have raised the bar yet again and stand out tracks, The Plainsman, Back Again and Long Time Coming, show the maturity and understanding of a true country rock balladeer. With a strong desire to emulate the songwriting prowess of artists such as Delbert McClinton, Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale, this recording sees a maturation in his songwriting style.
L - R: Scooter, Peter Fidler, Dave Moll, Dave Major and Waz E James
