Stinson Beach Music Party featuring James Hurley at Drew Pearce's Cottage in Stinson

Come on over the mountain to the lovely town of Stinson Beach where I'll be gathering our tribe for more-or-less WEEKLY gatherings at my cottage by the sea.

Our first official Sunday night music party features acclaimed singer/songwriter James Hurley!

http://jameshurleymusic.com/

7:00 Doors open for mingling and imbibing
7:30 Opening set by Drew Pearce
8:00 Featured set by James Hurley
9:00 Open Mic

Refreshing drinks and tasty snacks will be served. Feel free to bring whatever you like to drink. The BYOB is not required--it's just a part of the party. $10 donation requested.

RSVP to pearcecreative@gmail.com if you'd like to attend.

ABOUT JAMES HURLEY
Recently named by Folkworks magazine as "One of the Top Ten Live Acoustic Male Singer-Songwriters in L.A." James Hurley's eloquent guitar, smooth voice, and masterful writing combine to create a seductive blend of jazzy, blues-pop-folk that has been called "Sting meets the Beatles...Clapton makes the introductions". His third solo release “Tempest in a teacup” reinforces his well-deserved reputation as a consistently compelling artist whose music is a reflection of the life he lives.

Here's a review of James' most recent records, Tempest In A Teacup, that appeared in American Songwriter magazine:

"He’s a songwriter of consequence. There’s a gentle urgency in his work, a sense that this is a man who wants to be heard and should be. There is swing, swagger, and soul. There’s both brain and brawn, a nimble confidence of physicality and spirit. His music is distinctively rhythmic, often syncopated, with grooves that shift-shape into little suites. A warmth and tenderness permeates, as does a sense of joy, even when decrying the madness of modern times, a prevalent theme. “Mountain” cunningly surveys the ways modern man bulldozes through the earth when it’s in the way. “Mushroom” resounds with the fun of creativity itself, the joy of making connections, of indulging in the ecstasy of unbound imagination. He’s an inspired guitarist, with a fluid flair that is never flashy, but always in the service of the song. His songwriting voice is such that even when his conceit is a poetic, abstract one, you follow his lead. Sometimes his songs are visceral and anthemic, sometimes comic. sometimes philosophical, but always distinct. “Jealous of the Moon” is a jewel – a lyrical romp with a delightfully chromatic melody that brings McCartney to mind. And “Long Way Down,” with a great gospel choir interplay, is pure passion and heart. This is strong, soul-sustaining music. - P.Z. Paul Zollo - American Songwriter