Similar Artists
Train, Fuel, Creed, Live
Influences
Matchbox Twenty, Train, Fuel, Creed, G-N-R, Metallica, Social Distortion, Live
Bio
Calamity James is a modern rock band based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They reflect a cohesive union of diverse musical roots and influences from classical and blues to punk and hard rock. The band, which was formed in the late nineties, strives to fill a void in the Pittsburgh music scene with emotional and lyrically-driven songs, which are often overlooked by modern day bands. Consisting of five members from a variety of backgrounds, Calamity James is a synergistic entity that is a testament to the old cliché: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
From their soul-reaching ballads, to the melodically swaying riffs and to the contagious refrains in all of their songs, Calamity James runs the gamut of sounds and emotions while proving to be one of the better song-writing bands in the business today. Constantly adding to their catalog of originals and giving their audience something new at each show they are destined to make a name for themselves. Combining catchy hooks with meaningful, emotionally-driven lyrics, Calamity James brings truly original music to the stage.
Over the past two years, Calamity James has established itself as one of the top original rock bands on the Pittsburgh music scene. Performing at Station Square Street Jam, Hard Rock Cafe, Sports Rock, the Boardwalk, Nick’s Fat City and countless other great Pittsburgh venues. Calamity James looks to become a rapidly evolving and advancing force in the American music scene. For contact information, tour schedule and song samples, check out www.calamityjames.com.
