Natasha James will be playing at the San Felipe Tequila Festival 2010 all three days, March 5, 6 & 7.

NATASHA JAMES

HOLA TEQUILA TIME: NATASHA JAMES BAND HEADLINES THREE-DAY GALA “2010 TEQUILA FESTIVAL”IN SAN FELIPE, MEXICO, MARCH 5 THRU MARCH 7

PROCEEDS GO TO “A CHILD’S GARDEN” SPECIAL NEEDS CHARITY FOR KIDS

“Tequila Time, the latest release from Highway One Records recording artist, Natasha James, is a triple shot of Triple AAA/Americana already making waves at radio with roots rock hits from country rock, to Tex-Mex, to swampy country blues. From the Stonesy vibe of “Straight to Hell,” to the Latin vibe of the title track, “Tequila Time,” to the Allman Bros.-like slide on “Get Out Of My Way,” Natasha James delivers.”
COUNTRY LINE MAGAZINE

(SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA) - Maintaining the momentum that carried her to “Country Album of the Year” honors as well as other year-end music accolades, multi-talented Northern California-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Natasha James is nominated for “2010 Female Artist of the Year” by online music magazine, ROCKWIRED. Log onto www.rockwired.com to vote for Natasha now through February 28 (winners announced on March 1).

The Natasha James Band headlines the 2010 3rd Annual Tequila Festival, in front of the Baja Mar Restaurant on the Malecon, 101B Calzada Chetumal, San Felipe, Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7. 3-5 p.m. each day. $10. (includes all the tequila you can taste!). Mariachi band, folkloric dancers, and food available. Most of the proceeds benefit A Child’s Garden, which help with medical and other needs of special-needs children. Info: www.sanfelipetequilafestival.com.

James produced and performed a “Songwriters in the Round” event this past Valentine’s Day at Deerfield Ranch Winery and has just released a new single, “If You Think This Is Love” on the Highway One Records label. MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE called “If You Think This Is Love” a “downright Bonnie Raitt blues-y performance…one of (James’) best.” The song is “a twangy hip shaker guaranteed to grab you by your feet and throw you in a dancing mood. Her vocals are like the lost sister of Bonnie Raitt and Loretta Lynn,” according to one fan.

As hot as any performer going at the moment, Natasha won “Country Album Of The Year” for her ’09 release TEQUILA TIME at the recent 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards (view Natasha being interviewed on the Red Carpet at the LAMA’s at http://www.dailymotion.com/related/xbn4k8/channel/music/2). James was nominated in five categories by NEW MUSIC WEEKLY for their 2009 Awards; chosen a “Hot 100 Artist For 2009” by longtime respected trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION; and saw TEQUILA TIME selected as a “Best Of the 2000’s/End Of Decade” choice by Live 365/WOMENS RADIO, where it is presently being featured.

“In a radio climate full of loud, heavily-produced songs filled with guitar riffs straight out of the 80's, it's very refreshing to come across a country album that sounds a little bit country,” writes NASHVILLE GAB. “Fine playing and very original writing grace this album…based out of California, Ms. James makes it clear that there is still a little bit of Gram Parsons and the Byrds alive out along the West Coast, as well as some Fleetwood Mac. "Tequila Time" is a country rock album to make Laurel Canyon proud.”

NATASHA JAMES – UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARY

Mar. 5-7(Fri/Sat/Sun) TEQUILA FESTIVAL - San Felipe, Baja, MX

March 18 (Thurs.) CHROME LOTUS - Santa Rosa, CA

April 30 (Fri.) PRESIDIO YACHT CLUB - Sausalito, CA

May 14 (Fri.) HIGHLAND DELL LODGE - Monte Rio, CA

TEQUILA TIME REVIEW COPIES AND NATASHA JAMES INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE.

www.natashajames.com
www.myspace.com/natashajamesmusic

NATASHA JAMES is known for taking Roots music styles, turning them on their head, combining them, and coming out with tunes that are completely unique but totally familiar (Music Connection, Aug 2008) at the same time.

Listen to Natasha's Podcast on katskorner.com.mx!!

This band gets people up on their feet from rock, country, bluegrass and blues persuasions, all knocked out by the originality of the tunes and the quality of James' voice; at times like Bonnie Raitt, at times like Janis Joplin and Emmy Lou Harris (Music Connection). We saw kids as young as 15 outside a club stop and stare in at the windows, swaying to a James' original! While the record is great, the live performance is where this band REALLY shines...these guys are players, and it shows.

More Natasha James videos and song clips Here

TEQUILA TIME, the latest release from this prolific troubadour from Northern California, finds her once again pushing the edges of the Roots Americana movement, and upping the rock ante. NATASHA JAMES once again has some stellar musicians in her line-up.

Band Members:
Natasha James – vocals & rhythm guitars
Ian Lamson – lead guitars (Elvin Bishop)
Herman Eberitzsch – keys (Lee Oskar)
Woody Vermeire – violin (Commander Cody)
Marius Pelsma – bass
Ronnie Rivera – drums (eng. Lisa Marie Presley)
Kerry Daly – backup vocals

Natasha James Links:
MySpace: www.myspace.com/natashajamesmusic

Website: http://www.natashajames.com
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/natashajames
EPK: http://www.airplaydirect.com/highwayone
EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/natashajames
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/natashajamesmusic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/natasha_james

Awards:
2009 LA Music Awards – Country Album of the Year
2009 Music Connection – Hot 100 Artists of 2009
2009 Live365/Women’s Radio – Best of the 2000’s –
End of Decade Albums
2009 New Music Weekly – Nominations for 5 Awards
2010 ROCKWiRED – Female Artist of the Year 2010 Nominee

Featured:
April 2009, The Alternate Root
November 2009, Rockwired Featured Video with national play
October 2009, Indie104/IRadio LA Featured Artist
December 2009, MUEN Magazine

Kenny Loggins & Natasha James at the private after-show
party hosted by Mike Campbell (Heartbreakers) NAMM 2010

Reviews:
"Thanks for a great show!"
Sooz Sykes, Goddess Grove stage, HARMONY FESTIVAL

"It's hard to top Natasha's live show."
James Berry, SONOMA VINTAGE FESTIVAL

"Natasha James kicked a**” Chris Loh, IRON DOOR SALOON

"Great songs, great singing, great stage presence,
great musicians!" Charlie Cowles, TALL TOAD MUSIC

“hotter than the blazing California wildfires” – LA Rock Music Examiner

“country steeped in blues and tex-mex with a nod to Janis Joplin and Emmy Lou Harris" – Music Connection

In addition to strong radio numbers, Tequila Time is receiving airplay internationally and the Video is currently on 30+ shows nationally.