JoAnna and James
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With music that has been described as a blend of swing-grass and folkloric soul infused with a contemporary mountain feel, few are more aware of their journey through the Appalachia and Kentucky music landscape than JOANNA~JAMES. Peculiar, noteworthy pickin\\u2019, Appalachian flavored vocals, and new fashioned, heartfelt lyrics create an adept arrangement of songs that are quickly gaining this duo traction in the Kentucky music scene. The collaboration of JoAnna Lewis-Oldfield and James Moore, who grew up in the same state, yet between two worlds; has resulted in a well versed sound. With deep ties to Bluegrass & Mountain Music, JoAnna grew up in East Kentucky listening to Bill Monroe, Patty Loveless, and Dolly Parton. While James, a local Central Kentuckian, has spent the last 30 years studying the various styles of greats such as Tony Rice, Mark Knopfker, and Jimmy Vaughn. Rooted by their cultural influences this duo is forging a musical path all their own.
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