James Derrickson Entertainment

 I have recorded 3 CD's to date, consisting of all original material. Two are of an R&B flavor, with my most recent being all Blues.

 Currently, along with my solo show, I am the bassist & co-lead vocalist for the 3 piece blues'n soul band, "The Shakes".

James Derrickson

Vocals ~ Guitar ~ Bass

Born : Danville, Illinois

Current Home : Salt Lake City, Utah

Soul, blues, jazz, gospel, country, rock, classical.

At some point within my 45+ year musical career, I have touched on, and gained an appreciation for all of these different styles. And that tends to bring on one of my biggest compliments. My audiences always enjoy the fact that I am able to perform such a diverse song list, with an honest enjoyment for each and every song, no matter what the style. Throughout all the different styles I play, I consciously try to add my own "personal touch" to each and every song, bringing a certain continuity to a playlist of many different feelings.

Born in Danville, Illinois, I began playing music at the age of eight, playing violin in school and bass with neighborhood musician friends. After graduating high school, I would spend the next twelve years performing with numerous local cover bands, all over the central United States. But, needing to take another step forward, I decided to take some time off of the stage and concentrate on writing some of my own material. After moving to Salt Lake City in 1990, the urge to perform again was too strong. So I did some duo work, and joined a six piece dance band. But, not feeling totally satisfied, I decided that adding a solo show to the mix would be the way to do all the things I wanted, musically. And with today’s technology (drum machines, sequencers, etc.) I knew that I could cover most of the missing elements of a full band. The results; a sound that is enjoyable to listen to, very danceable, and appealing to those with a wide variety of musical taste.