J&theD is a fiddler's rock and roll dream. Breaking all the rules of traditional fiddling, playing heavy syncopated riffs with a shredding lead guitar, and bringing epicity levels to new heights with eclectic original mash-ups, joined with the diverse vocal stylings, they take music new places in the areas of funk, rock & soul.

"James and the Devil is currently in a transformative state. I was suddenly diagnosed with a glioblastoma back in June, and had to have emergency brain surgery taking me out of the circuit, but not for long. I started playing shows again as soon as July. I remember it vividly, opening for Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green at the Mishawaka. I'm still putting the pieces back together again and this time around I am doing it right." - James Campbell

J&theD has been growing recognition and achieving success in the Colorado music scene since 2009. They recently released a recorded set at Red Rocks Amphitheater, and a live CD/EP titled "Sample This". In 2013 they we're named Best "Avante-Pop" Band by the Denver Westword, and also Herman's Hideaway's Best of the West IV contest winners. They have proven time and again to be the victors of the Road to Summer Camp and Wakarusa Winter Classic battles, earning them performance slots at Wakarusa in 2011 & 2014; and at Summer Camp in 2012 and 2013. J&theD also won the title of Best Band in Denver by the CO Music Buzz in 2011.

Formed in Denver, Colorado, James and The Devil perform their own brand of music, best described as rocky mountain fiddle rock. Rhythm guitarist & lyricist, James Campbell, brings a unique element, providing a clever assortment of song writing, rapidly delivering intense vocal performances. Leading the band on the violin, David Ross, takes a progressive approach to his fiddle-style, drawing from years of traditional experience, and sawing on the strings to whatever genre is thrown his way. J & the D, Bassist, Adam Carpenter, holds down the low-end, with an extensive background in music theory, punching in, and pushing out sound- A slapping, singing, and dancing, machine. J&theD, drummer, Matt Stoner, keeps the thunder thumping, metal crashing, and the people moving. A former producer, writer, and composer of the rock style. On lead guitar, Brian Knapp, who brings a multiple skill sets to the table too, joined the lineup to complete the 5-piece! Their songs are for every demographic, old and young. Their fans are made up of dreamers, drinkers, thinkers, smokers, and rebel-rousers.

James and The Devil is...
James Campbell - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Adam Carpenter - Bass
David Ross - Fiddle
Matt Stoner - Drums
Brian Knapp - Lead Guitar

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