produced by ARIA winner Matt Fell, featuring guests Charlie Musselwhite and Hussy Hicks
Award-winning Melbourne musician Julian James has taken the classic Muddy Waters tune, Catfish Blues and dialled up the arrangement to offer a fresh, upbeat Americana twist on the 1950 Delta blues track.
Re-naming his rendition simply as Catfish, the single will be released across all digital platforms on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Produced by the ARIA Award-winning Matt Fell, this track features the legendary Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica and backing vocals from the Hussy Hicks, with Fell on bass. With its dynamic new energy and innovative take on a blues classic, Catfish promises to breathe new life into a beloved favourite.
Says Julian “Catfish has always been one of my favourite Muddy Waters songs. I wanted to give it my own spin and infuse it with my own energy.
“Having Charlie Musselwhite play on the track is a dream come true for me, especially since he’s played with Muddy Waters himself.”
Julian James has been around Melbourne’s live music scene since before he was allowed to drink in bars and has released four well-received albums to date, receiving a Chain Award for Emerging Blues Artist of the Year at the Australian Blues Festival in 2020.
Whether it’s with his band, The Moonshine State or as a solo artist, Julian’s shows have been known to embody a fusion of high-energy, whiskey -drenched Americana Hill country blues.
And now, he hits the road in duo mode, with his vibrantly talented wife, Beck Kate on percussion and backing vocals.
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/julianjamesartist
JULIAN JAMES TOUR DATES (duo):
Date: Thursday, 10th – Sunday, 13th October
Festival: Savannah in the Rounds
Venue and address : 614 Mareeba Dimbulah Rd, Mareeba QLD 4880
All ages
Ticket prices : Various
Booking link : https://tickets.savannahintheround.com.au/events/
Date: Saturday, 19th October
Venue and address : Barrier Reef Tavern – 35/37 Reef St, Port Douglas QLD 4877
All ages
Start time : 4:00 – 7:00pm
Ticket prices : Free Event
Date: Sunday, 20th October
Venue and address : Copperlode Brewery – 1 Hargreaves St, Edmonton QLD 4869,
All ages
Start time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Ticket prices: Free Event
Date: 25th – 27th October
Festival: Tablelands Folk Festival
Venue and address : Yungaburra, QLD, Au
All ages
Ticket prices : Various
Booking link : https://www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org.au/
Date: Thursday, 31st October
Venue and address : The Wallaby Tavern – 43 Railway St, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
All ages
Start time: 7:00pm
Ticket prices: Free Event
Date: Thursday, 7th November
Venue and address : Little Alberts – 3 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795
All ages
Start time: 7:30pm
Doors open : 6:00pm
Ticket prices: $25
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/julian-james-live-bathurst-7-nov
Date: Saturday, 9th November
Venue and address : Crossroads Blues Bar – 80 Macquarie St, Dubbo NSW 2830
All ages
Start time: 8:00pm
Doors open : NA
Ticket prices: Free Event
Date: Sunday, 10th November
Venue and address : Curious Rabbit – 44 Johnston St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
All ages
Start time: 2:00pm
Doors open : 1:30pm
Ticket prices: $25
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/julian-james-live
Date: Friday, 15th November
Venue and address : Falcon Hotel – Murray Valley Hwy, Kanyapella VIC 3564
All ages
Start time: 7:00pm
Doors open : NA
Ticket prices: Free Event
Date: Saturday, 16th November
Venue and address : The Setts Feat. 1920 – 110/114 Eighth St, Mildura VIC 3500
All ages
Start time: 6:00pm
Doors open : 6:00
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/19-twenty-the-setts-mildura
Date: Sunday, 17th November
Venue and address : Woolshed Brewery – 65 Wilkinson Rd, Murtho SA 5340
All ages
Start time: 1:00pm
Ticket prices: Free Event
Date: Friday, 29th November – Sunday, 1st December
Venue and address : Saltfleet St, Port Noarlunga SA 5167
All ages
Ticket prices : Various
Booking link : http://portnoarlungabluesfestival.com.au/
Date: Saturday, 6th December
Venue and address : Longley International – Huon Rd, Longley TAS 7150
All ages
Start time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ticket prices: Free Event
Date: Sunday, 15th December
Venue and address : Georges Lane – 1 George Ln, St Kilda VIC 3182
All ages
Start time: 2:30pm
Doors open : 2:30
Ticket prices: Various From $25 –
Booking Link : https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1299398
Date: Sunday, 22nd December
Venue and address :Star Hotel Yackandandah – 30 high st Yackandandah 3079 Vic
All ages
Start time: 3:00pm
Doors open : 2:30
Ticket prices: $25
Booking Link: https://events.humanitix.com/julian-james-and-beci-kate-the-star-hotel-yackandandah