James ‘Jay’ Lewis

“Brilliantly innovative, and quite different to a lot of music currently around. The songs are all diverse and infused with different flavours such as blues, garage rock and psychedelia, recalling a retro flavour of the late ’60s and early ’70s” ~ Waiting For The World album review.

Self-taught multi-instrumentalist, James ‘Jay’ Lewis has graced some of the biggest stages across the globe as part of three of the biggest bands to come out of Liverpool (apart from you know who!), performing in 1990’s legends The La’s, before moving on to his current roles as bass player for long time friend, fellow LA’s band member, and musical cohort John Power’s band CAST, and lead guitarist in The Zutons.

James picked up his first guitar at the age of 8 and embarked on a lifelong journey in music. Self- taught he honed his craft through countless hours of listening to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, and many more.

James’ two solo albums both written and produced by himself, ‘Back to the Fountain’ and ‘Waiting for the World’ are a testament to his diverse musical talent.

‘Back to the Fountain’ is an acoustic odyssey where every note and sound tells the story of a beautiful masterpiece.

His more recent ‘Waiting for the World’ on the other hand is a unique low-fi experience. It has a captivating charm as James plays all the instruments on the record. A rough and ready garage blues masterpiece.

His split 45 minute sets showcase both aspects of his back catalogue.

As James continues to forge a journey in music, he has had the privilege of working with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios, and integral involvement in the latest Zutons album. Later this year he will perform with CAST as support on the Oasis reunion stadium gigs.