James 'jay' Lewis in Malton

James 'jay' Lewis
Milton Rooms, Malton
Friday 21st March 2025

A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, James Jay Lewis has graced some of the biggest stages across the globe performing in The La’s, playing bass for the band Cast and currently as the lead guitarist in The Zutons.

At eight, James picked up his first guitar and embarked on a lifelong journey in music, honing his craft through countless hours of listening to the likes of Hendrix, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and many more. He formed the band Cractilla and they toured up and down the UK in the early 2000s. He has been a professional musician ever since.

James’s two solo albums,, both written and produced by himself, Back to the Fountain and Waiting for the World, are a testament to his diverse musical talent. Back to the Fountain is an acoustic odyssey where every note and sound tells the story of a beautiful masterpiece.

His newly released album, Waiting for the World, on the other hand is a unique lo-fi experience. It has a captivating charm as James plays all the instruments on the record. A rough and ready garage blues masterpiece. Fans agree, describing it as innovative, diverse and a truly pleasing aural experience, an album well worth owning.

As James continues to forge a journey in music, he has had the privilege of working with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios, is also involved in the new Zutons album due for release and is venturing into the domain of recording, producing and composing for television and film.

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