James Leclaire Ottawa, Ontario
From fist pumping, stomp your feet working-man anthems to soulful ballads of love, heartache and loss, James' intensely thought-out lyrics grind through raspy vocal chords with powerful emotion to produce rich, dark imagery, that can really punch you in the heart. The experience escalates when backed by his band, The Cable 22's, consisting of bassist Chris McLean and drummer Michael Hunter. ... more
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