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July 28, 2010 - Fall In Love With America - Again  EVIEVISION AND RAMP IT UP ENTERTAINMENT ASK US TO 'FALL IN LOVE WITH AMERICA - AGAIN!' 'Fall In Love With America - Again' (created by Evie Evangelou, Amber Roniger and Dennis Gelbaum) is an innovative, timely and important new documentary style web and mobile based multimedia series highlighting stories from across America - stories from big cities, small towns, communities, neighborhoods, streets, homes, rooms… It's all about what we think America is, who American's are, how we see ourselves, and how we welcome the world to our home. "The 'Fall In Love With America - Again' project is an expression of freedom, of creativity, inspiration and love of country. It is a declaration of the best of America by the people and for the people. I am certain that this campaign and project with its positive message and novel point of view, will create a halo effect around everyone involved." Evie Evangelou, Co-Executive Producer.   Natasha James Falls In Love With America Again "It is not often you get asked to participate in a project that immediately strikes you as exciting, valuable, timely and interesting. In short, one that has all the elements that can bring wide interest and reception, the elements that ring that doorbell called, SUCCESS. In addition, it is even more rare, to be able to contribute and participate in all the very areas that are the most exciting to you. In my capacity as Judge, and writer, and performer, among other areas I am involved in with this project, I look forward to being able to uncover some gems of songs and work with the songwriters to be able to bring them to the spotlight. Dennis Gelbaum, the show's Co- Executive Producer, has brought such a project to me: 'FALL IN LOVE WITH AMERICA -AGAIN!' This is the story of all of us, for all of us, by all of us." Natasha James   Dennis Gelbaum adds: "Having Natasha James join us as a contributor and judge is incredible! She knows how important it is to connect - up close and personal - with her audience, and that is exactly what our project is all about - connecting, engaging, motivating and inspiring everyone to fall in love with America again!" Click here to read more > Click here to view promotional video >

June, 2010 - Music Connection  -  Music Connection, June, 2010 Click here to read the magazine >

May, 2010 - Songwriters Monthly      Natasha James     Tequila Time     Highway One Records Natasha James can certainly kick up the dust with jukebox-worthy saloon song about drinking or life on the edge. She can also paint poignant lyrical portrait of life in America, complete with all its blemishes. However, she is at her finest when she is doing a little bit of both while adding a touch of the blues. Musically, "Boy Do We Drink" comes across as a fun, tongue-in-cheek romp, but the honesty within the lyrics is impressively bold. In "Modern Life," James doesn’t hide behind vague lives one hour away/Mamma’s got a new boyfriend once again/vacuum's broke; cell phone's misplaced/Let's go out to dinner 'cuz it's gettin' late." "My son’s eyes welled up when he heard that song saying, 'This is your life,' and I said, 'This is a lot of people's lives.'" In tracks like "Ain’t Nothin Wrong" and "Somebody Just Blew It" Natasha's wickedly husky vocals strut through the music like a cocky outlaw. Tequila Time is a brazenly confident album packed with edge and honesty. -  Songwriters Monthly, May 2010, #124 Click here to read the entire review >

January 29, 2010 - Marin Sonoma here  Natasha James: "Tequila Time" The sophomore album from this remarkably talented Sonoma County singer-songwriter was voted Country Album of the Year at the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. But the 15-song CD is much more than a straight country album. James does indeed cover that genre on tunes such as the cryin'-in-your-beer lament “Straight to Hell” and the country rocking title track, but she's versatile enough to be comfortable in acoustic Americana styles, minor key blues, story songs, straight-ahead rockers and, surprisingly enough, even Latin jazz on a tune called “Cheetah on the Run.” On this CD, recorded at Cotati's Prairie Sun studios, James surrounds her rough but relaxed vocals and resonator guitar with expert playing by some of the North Bay's finest musicians — pedal steel legend Bobby Black, fiddle ace Woody Vermiere, Ed Roth on accordion and piano, guitarists Ian Lamson and David Aguilar, drummer Ronnie Rivera, percussionists Rafael Padilla and Danilo Paiz and Marin's Steve Evans on bass. Kerry Daly adds background vocals. “Tequila Time” is the follow to her acclaimed debut album, “Bad Judgments.” She had an Americana hit with the single “The Restless Kind” on that album, and follows it with the new single “If You Think This is Love,” a mid-tempo blues rocker with a stick-in-your head guitar lick. On “Boy Do We Drink,” “Somebody Just Blew It,” “Fillin' Station” and “Stuck in Atlanta,” James shows that she's been around the block, still has a sense of humor about it all and can write about universal themes of love and loss without resorting to tired tropes and country cliches. This is a mature singer-songwriter at the peak of her powers who reminds me of Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi, but has a style all her own. With “Tequila Time,” James just might break into the pop music mainstream. Buy it: “Tequila Time,” Natasha James, Highway One Records, iTunes; $9.99 See her: Natasha James performs at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio; 662-2219 or www.ranchonicasio.com; $10 to $12. -  Paul Liberatore, Marin Sonoma here, January 29, 2010 Click here to read the entire review >

January 20, 2010 - Music News Nashville  “Crossover Queen” Natasha James Nominated For Female Artist Of The Year By Rockwired Magazine Maintaining the momentum that carried her to “Country Album of the Year” honors as well as other year-end music accolades, multi-talented Northern California-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Natasha James is nominated for “2010 Female Artist of the Year” by online music magazine, ROCKWIRED. Log onto www.rockwired.com to vote for Natasha now through February 28 (winners announced on March 1). James is interviewed by Ladies In Music on Tuesday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. (www.beckyalter.com to listen live); and XRadio on Saturday, January 23 at 8 a.m. (www.xradio.biz to listen live). Natasha is a Featured Artist this week on www.localmusicvibe.com. Locally Natasha James performs at the Sausalito Yacht Club, Foot of El Portal (Travis Marina), Sausalito, Saturday, January 23; 8:30 p.m. $10. Info: (415) 332-2319 or log onto www.sausalitoyachtclub.org; and Rancho Nicasio, #1 Old Rancheria Rd. , Nicasio, Friday, January 29. 8:30 p.m. $10 w/dinner; $12 w/out dinner. Info: (415) 662-2219 or log onto www.ranchonicasio.com. James has just released a new single, “If You Think This Is Love” on Highway One Records. MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE called “If You Think This Is Love” a “downright Bonnie Raitt blues-y performance…one of (James’) best.” The song is “a twangy hip shaker guaranteed to grab you by your feet and throw you in a dancing mood. Her vocals are like the lost sister of Bonnie Raitt and Loretta Lynn,” according to one fan. James is as hot as any performer going at the moment. She won “Country Album Of The Year” for her ’09 release TEQUILA TIME at the recent 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards (view Natasha being interviewed on the Red Carpet at the LAMA’s at http://www.dailymotion.com/related/xbn4k8/channel/music/2). James was nominated in five categories by NEW MUSIC WEEKLY for their 2009 Awards; chosen a “Hot 100 Artist For 2009” by longtime respected trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION; and saw TEQUILA TIME selected as a “Best Of the 2000’s/End Of Decade” choice by Live 365/WOMENS RADIO, where it is presently being featured. James’ TEQUILA TIME continues its successful ascension of the National Radio Charts, this week coming in at #4 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart; #6 (Top 40 Main Chart);#6 on the AC/Hot AC Main Chart; in addition to the Main Charts of Country, AAA, and College. Indeed, TEQUILA TIME is one of the few releases in recent memory to perform so strongly in all the various musical formats! Source: Spins Tracking System. “In a radio climate full of loud, heavily-produced songs filled with guitar riffs straight out of the 80's, it's very refreshing to come across a country album that sounds a little bit country,” writes NASHVILLE GAB. “Fine playing and very original writing grace this album…based out of California, Ms. James makes it clear that there is still a little bit of Gram Parsons and the Byrds alive out along the West Coast, as well as some Fleetwood Mac. "Tequila Time" is a country rock album to make Laurel Canyon proud.” -  Music News Nashville News, January 20, 2010 Click here to read the entire review >

January, 2010 - Music Connection - NAMM issue  -  Music Connection, NAMM issue, January, 2010 Click here to read the magazine >

January 4, 2010 - Music News Nashville  Crossover Queen Natasha James Releases New Single "If You Think This Is Love" Maintaining the momentum that carried her to "Country Album of the Year" honors as well as other year-end music accolades, multi-talented NorCal singer/songwriter/guitarist Natasha James releases a new single, "If You Think This Is Love," January 4, 2010 on the Highway One Records indie label imprint. MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE called "If You Think This Is Love" a "downright Bonnie Raitt blues-y performance. One of (James') best." The song is "a twangy hip shaker guaranteed to grab you by your feet and throw you in a dancing mood. Her vocals are like the lost sister of Bonnie Raitt and Loretta Lynn," according to one fan. The sultry songstress is as hot as any performer going at the moment; in addition to winning "Country Album Of The Year" for her '09 release TEQUILA TIME at the recent 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, James is nominated in five categories for the 2009 New Music Weekly Awards:; was chosen a "Hot 100 Artist For 2009" by longtime respected trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION; is nominated for "2010 Female Artist of the Year" by online music magazine, ROCKWIRED; and saw TEQUILA TIME selected as a "Best Of the 2000's/End Of Decade" choice by Live 365/WOMENS RADIO, where it is presently being featured. James' TEQUILA TIME continues her successful ascension of the National Radio Charts, this week coming in at #4 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart; #6 on the Top 40 Main Chart; and #6 on the AC/Hot AC Main Chart; in addition to the Main Charts of Country, AA, and College. Indeed, TEQUILA TIME is one of the few releases in recent memory to perform so strongly in all the various musical formats! Source: Spins Track System. -  Music News Nashville News, January 4, 2010 Click here to read the entire review >

December 17, 2009 - All Access Magazine  Natasha James :: Tequila Time "Winner of Country Album Of The Year for the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, Tequila Time sticks to traditional fiddle-heavy alcohol lovin’ and technology hatin’ anthems like Boy Do We Drink and Modern Life. ...the album is distinguished by a deviation into the Americana genre, and this is where the sounds should definitely be explored more. The not purely traditional pop country sound is where this album excels and exceeds expectations. The stronger songs on the album emphasize the production and appreciation for a variety of musical instruments including lap steel, a Dobro, accordion and violin. This would be a great band to see live. My favorite tracks on the album include Fillin’ Station and Cheetah On The Run, both sharing an almost samba rhythm joined by accordion, Spanish guitar and hand percussion. I also enjoyed Ain’t Done Nothin’ Wrong with an old lap steel thrum and Dixieland bounce. Vocally Natasha’s voice has been compared to Janis Joplin and Kim Carnes, but I thought she sounded more like the contralto of Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie." -  Brooke Mason, All Access Magazine, December 17, 2009 Click here to read the entire review >

December, 2009 - Music Connection  -  Music Connection, December, 2009 Click here to read the magazine >

December 10 , 2009 - Nashville Gab  Jacob reviews Natasha James - Tequila Time "In a radio climate full of loud, heavily produced songs filled with guitar riffs straight out of the 80's, it's very refreshing to come across a country album that sounds a little bit country. Natasha James delivers a throw back album that makes me long for the days when they played fiddle and steel on country radio, and not in the "See, look, we're country, we have fiddle!" kind of way. Sadly, it seems as though we have to look somewhere besides the Nashville city limits to find it. Based out of California, Ms. James makes it clear that there is still a little bit of Gram Parsons and the Byrds alive out along the West Coast, as well as some Fleetwood Mac. "Tequila Time" is a country rock album to make Laurel Canyon proud. At 15 songs, this record runs the gamut of topics, from the all knowing regret of a foolhearted decision in "Straight To Hell", to the frustration we all know of staring at an airport runway for hours on end in "Stuck In Atlanta". Fine playing and very original writing graces this album... Most of the songs here are written solely with her own pen, allowing for a lot of consistency in the personality throughout... All in all, a pretty good album... It's a shame Ms. James is all the way out West, she'd fit right in here in Nashville." -  Jacob, Nashville Gab, December 10, 2009 Click here to read the entire review >

October 22, 2009 - Music News Nashville  Natasha James - Tequila Time "For northern California Americana artist Natasha James, it’s all about the groove; be it a blues rocker, a Tex-Mex toe tapper or a country tune, she comes through with a production that captures the right feel for the song on her latest CD “Tequila Time” on Highway One Records. James does have a knack for conjuring up some of music’s most celebrated singers, and these are her coolest vocals moments. Flashes of Kim Carnes (Bette Davis Eyes) phrasing slithers in like the slide guitar in “Get Out of My Way”: “I was thinkin’ about you/I was thinkin’ about me, too/You got a ways to go before I’m gonna/ Walk my road with you/Hey baby won’t you get out of my way”. In “Straight to Hell”, James tells the story of the darker side of drinking and other bad choices, with a Loretta Lynn straight-shooter approach: “The moment that I saw you I knew/I was along for the ride/It was the worst possible choice/But that’s something I do very well/I got an uncanny ability with amazing accuracy gone/Straight to hell on the wings of a bottle/Straight to hell with my angels by my side/Straight to hell in fifth gear at full throttle/Straight to hell with my eyes open wide”. A downright Bonnie Raitt bluesy performance is given in “If You Think This is Love”, one of her best on “Tequila Time”." -  Janet Goodman, Music News Nashville, October 22, 2009 Click here to read the entire review >

October 21, 2009 - Vacaville Reporter  Crossing over to acclaim "Natasha James's latest album was named Country Album of the Year by the Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. (Courtesy photo) It may be an enthusiastic publicist's cliche, calling singer-songwriter-guitarist Natasha James the "Crossover Music Queen," but like any hyperbole, mild or otherwise, there is a kernel of truth in it. Her latest album, "Tequila Time," a 15-song opus on Sonoma County's Highway One Records, does indeed touch on myriad styles. They range from three-chord rock 'n' roll ("Straight to Hell") and Tex-Mex ("Cheetah On The Run") to barroom shuffle ("Stuck in Atlanta") and blues ("Ain't Done Nothin' Wrong"). Others, like "Fillin' Station," a tune about a young, nameless shooting victim lying on a city street, offer an intriguing amalgam of Latin and rock rhythms, while "Let Me Cry" is a simple, heartfelt break-up ballad that showcases a gift for incisive lyrics. Just don't call her a country singer -- the San Francisco native prefers "roots rock" or "Americana" musician -- even though the newly released disc has been named Country Album of the Year, a honor from the Annual Los Angeles Music Awards that she will pick up Nov. 12." -  Richard Bammer, Vacaville Reporter, October 21, 2009 Click here to read the entire review >

September, 2009 - LA Rock Music Examiner  "Being considered hotter than the blazing California wild fires, comes songstress, Natasha James – her album "Tequila Time," being a rapid aggression within the mainstream music scene. ..."Tequila Time," is nominated in the "Country Album of the Year," category and Jame's catchy tune "Get Out Of My Way," has been nominated for "Country Single of the Year" to top it all off, at this year’s 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. Natasha has ... earned her rightful taste of the musician’s spotlight. Allowing her musical abilities to soar ever so higher that it shall glide right up in and on through the clouds off into the stars." -  Natalie Perez, LA Rock Music Examiner, September, 2009 Click here to read the entire review >

May 20, 2009 - Roots, Rock 'n Blues  "... Natasha James is a fine singer and songwriter. Her style is laid-back and easygoing. It’s obvious she’s very comfortable in her own skin, as the saying goes. Most important, in my opinion, it sounds like she’s having a good time. James’ simple, dead-on lyrics paint vivid mental and emotional images. The band is tight and the musicianship is up to the standard you expect from country musicians while covering a broad range of styles. There’s a lot to like on this collection. I suggest you check it out." -  Chon, Roots, Rock 'n Blues, May 20, 2009 Click here to read the entire review >

May, 2009 - Music Connection Review

April 29, 2009 - Pass the Patrón  Pass the Patrón After some bad judgments, it's 'Tequila Time' for Natasha James "... Playful, upbeat ease is indeed what colors Tequila Time, as James' confident band nails roots styles ranging from the old-time barroom shuffle of "Stuck in Atlanta" to the salsa/Tex-Mex mix of "Cheetah on the Run" to the country blues groove of "Ain't Done Nothin' Wrong." Gone are the horns that gave Bad Judgements a jazzy flavor, but Tequila Time ups the rock ante. "Straight to Hell" is a big, righteous ballad worthy of early '70s Rolling Stones, while "Get Out of My Way" is sassy Southern rock reminiscent of the Allman Brothers." -  Karl Byrn, North Bay Bohemian, April 29, 2009 Click here to read the entire article and review >

April 24, 2009 - Singing from her Roots  "With the country twang of Bonnie Raitt and the rocker style of Stevie Nicks, Sonoma resident Natasha James has been singing and writing music for as long as she can remember. But the release of her latest album, “Tequila Time,” has brought James to the national spotlight as a force in the roots music scene. “Tequila Time” is currently at number 19 on the California Roots Music Report and number 20 on the American Roots Music Report, which tracks the number of radio plays an album receives. Her style of music speaks to the heartland and she’s become a favorite on Midwestern radio stations but can also be heard on NPR." -  Story by Emily Charrier-Botts, Sonoma News, April 24, 2009 “It may be Tequila Time for Natasha, but her latest CD, Tequila Time, may just take her to the big time... The disc is one of those you can put into the player and just let roll, as the songs have a familiar ring to them but are also uniquely Natasha’s... Natasha’s lyrics tell stories, stories that most of us can relate to, as many of us have lived the words. It’s tough to top Natasha’s live show, but this disc is certainly her best recorded work to date and is well deserving of the accolades it’s getting in advance airplay around the country. It’s a solid disc, and should open doors for her and the band.” -  Review by JM Berry, Sonoma News, April 24, 2009 Click here to read the entire article and review >

April, 2009 - The Alternate Root  “…I am a fan of the technique of assembling a group of outstanding musicians, a top shelf producer…Ronnie Rivera… with some old school sensibilities and grinding out a good quality record with a classic sound. Natasha James newest effort Tequila Time is just that… It’s an amalgam of blues, rock, alt-country and a dash of Tex-Mex for flavor, the essence of what roots music is supposed to be…add the rough edge of James’ vocal timber, reminiscent of Janis Joplin or Alannah Myles, and you have a winning formula ripe for today’s roots Americana movement…” -  Reb Landers, The Alternate Root, April 2009 Click here to read the entire article >

March 5, 2009 - Billboard Publicity Wire  Tequila Time, the New Release from Natasha James, A Triple Shot of Triple AAA/Americana Already Making Waves at Radio Tequila Time, by Natasha James, engineered by Ronnie Rivera (Lisa Marie Presley), and mastered by Gavin Lurssen ("Raising Sand," Allison Krauss/Robert Plant), is her latest release on Highway One Records. 15 stellar tunes with soulful driving vocals... Nashville, TN (Billboard Publicity Wire) March 5, 2009 -- Tequila Time, the latest release from Highway One Records recording artist, Natasha James, is a triple shot of Triple AAA/Americana already making waves at radio with roots rock hits from country rock, to Tex-Mex, to swampy country blues. Her vocals have been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Joan Baez; her music to Van Morrison, Los Lobos, Allman Bros, Neil Young, Johnny Cash…see for yourself…you might just wanna join her "south of the border, livin' on Tequila Time." The production is superb, with Ronnie Rivera engineering (Lisa Marie Presley) and 6x GRAMMY winner, Gavin Lurssen, mastering (Allison Krauss/Robert Plant, "Raising Sand"; Oh Brother, Where Art Thou). With Tequila Time, an impeccable collection of songs with soulful driving vocals, Natasha shows us that she's here to stay. Natasha says, "...don't we all wanna be south of the border, livin' on Tequila Time?" Read the complete review >

Thursday July 17th - The Artist Development Co-Op  Natasha James - Sweet, sultry, sassy, sexy... "All words that could easily describe the bay Area singer/songwriter Natasha James. On the album 'Bad Judgements' she teams up with a band of seasoned players to weave through a mix of jazz tinged, roots country reminiscent of the early 90's Van Morrison sound. Her voice is powerful and the songwriting is top shelf. It's AAA / Americana with a musical maturity that's rare in the format. There's twang for those who prefer their Americana a little 'rootsier' but all of it is radio ready. For a copy to play or review give us a call at 610.967.5948 or click here."

Thursday Sept. 4th - Music Connection Review  Natasha James has done some living!

February 14, 2008 - Billboard Publicity Wire  Natasha James May Have Made One or Two "Bad Judgements" Throughout Her Life; Recently Releasing Her Debut Album Featuring the Hit Single, The Restless Kind Is Certainly Not One of Them. Nashville, TN (Billboard Publicity Wire) February 14, 2008 -- Natasha James may have made one or two "bad judgements" throughout her life. However, recently releasing her debut album featuring the hit single, The Restless Kind, is certainly not one of them. As the song goes, "Country after country, it's a landscape of the mind. So many lifetimes up ahead, so many left behind. Well, I guess, I always wanted them all, but only some of the time, I guess I was born, The Restless Kind." -- Natasha James She's the consummate singer-songwriter and the kind of unique artist who can craft visuals merely through her songwriting. Natasha pens works that cross many musical genres and pull at the heartstrings all music lovers... especially country music enthusiasts. Read the complete review >