A rock tune about an encounter with Bigfoot.

Bigfoot

In the Fall of 2017 James Patrick Carey was ready to record a new album. Enlisting the help of Joe Carey to coproduce, the brothers set forth into the studio to lay down the tracks of James’ third solo effort, Picasso’s Brush. With a band consisting of Jim and Joe’s sister Jessica Carey (backing vocals), Nick Salisbury (bass), Jordan Carlson (drums), Greg Schutte (the man behind the glass), and of course Joe (backing vocals and all guitars), and James (lead vocals and keys) everything was set! Some surprises also showed up in the form of the Great Highland Bagpipes (Jimmy Sherman), and a 40 piece Hungarian string orchestra. What happens when all of these factors come together? An eclectic rock n roll album filled with driving guitars, tickled ivories, rich vocal harmonies, and ear candy galore. Picasso’s Brush says “Hello, hello…” with it’s opening track Tell Your Lover. James’ textured, longing vocals ride a wave that start with this song and don’t end till long after the album has finished. Weekend has a groove that’s hard to miss while the album’s title track, Picasso’s Brush, has imagery and depth that will have you clicking repeat. It would be almost wrong not to talk about One Son’s Lullaby, a tribute to James’ parents. The delicate delivery that he puts into these sincere lyrics will touch just about anybody who has parents. And bagpipes! Who doesn’t love bagpipes?! The siblings come together again in perfect 3 part harmony throughout the record and especially so on So Beautiful, China Doll, and Without A Memory. All You Want brings the album to a close with the aforementioned Hungarian string orchestra that will tantalize the ear buds of anyone wearing them. From start to finish Picasso’s Brush is an album that will take you on a ride through the many peaks and valleys of what a music listening experience should be.

Picasso's Brush

China Doll MP3

So Beautiful MP3

Without A Memory MP3

Collection Of You MP3

One Son s Lullaby MP3

Picasso s Brush MP3

Out Of My Mind MP3

Weekend MP3

Tell Your Lover MP3

James Patrick Carey started life in St. Paul, Minnesota where he began taking piano lessons at 8 years old. By age 14 he found he had a talent for singing and writing songs, and by age 20 he found himself in rock n roll bands touring the region. He has played regularly throughout the USA, Mexico, and England; sang on countless radio jingles; and has released 3 solo records: Juliet Avenue (2002), Scoundrels & Saints (2014), and Picasso’s Brush (2018). James was also nominated for a Minnesota Music Award in 2007 (best keyboard player). In 2008 he moved to Nashville and appeared on many records and demos as a vocalist. Over the years he’s shared stage and studio with the likes of Neal Schon and Ross Vallory of Journey fame, Doobie Brothers producer Marty Cohen, REM producer Don Dixon, world renown drummer Kenny Aronoff, film score composer Douglas Pipes, Time drummer Jellybean Johnson, and Country music star Brad Paisley to name a few. Since 2011 sunny Southern California is where James calls home and he’s always excited to see what the next chapter will bring!

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