James Blackshaw (born 1981) is an English, Hastings-based folk fingerstyle guitarist and pianist.[1] Blackshaw primarily plays an acoustic 12 string guitar and has been compared to Bert Jansch, Robbie Basho, John Fahey, Jack Rose, and Leo Kottke.[1] He has released albums on the labels Celebrate Psi Phenomenon, Barl Fire Recordings, Static Caravan, Digitalis Industries, Important Records, Tompkins Square, and Young God Records.
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Background information | |
Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Folk |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano |
Website | jamesblackshaw.tumblr.com |
In April 2016, he announced an indefinite hiatus from recording and performing music.[2] His show in Hastings in August 2016 is his last one prior to hiatus.[3] In July 2019, he announced his return to recording and performing.[4]
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