Multi-instrumentalist performer and songwriter James Cramer has been co-writing with some of Ireland’s chart toppers for many years, including Hermitage Green, Luan Parle and Eleanor McEvoy. James also fronts the alt-folk band Tupelo. With three albums of original music written entirely by James, Tupelo have played sold out tours in Denmark and Holland, played festivals and shows in Ireland, UK, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia and the USA. Equally at home on stage in front of thousands or more intimate environs, James’ charisma and stage presence ensures a memorable show.
As diverse a musician as he is talented, his solo music has already captured attention with the song ‘My World Again’. it's impacting honest recital and piano led refrain, featured in Canadian reality TV series ‘Hello Goodbye’, as was another of James’ songs, ‘The Shriven Dust’ in the following season. ‘The Road to Kinawley’ from James first solo project, ‘The Lights of Lisnaskay’, featured in the BBC television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’, and has gone on to be streamed more than 200,000 times on Spotify playlists.
After teaming up with Norwegian producer Eirik Molnes Husabø, James flew to his studio in Norway to record tracks including singles ‘Simple Man’, a big, bold, soulful pop song and ‘My Darkest Hour’ a contemplative soulful ballad.
james is currently writing and recording for a forthcoming album.