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Paul James (born January 18, 1951 in Toronto (Ontario), Canada is a blues guitarist and vocalist, heading the Paul James Band. Paul James, born Paul Vigna, originally was part of the band Lick'n Stick, but went on to found his own band. He has won a Juno Award in the Best Roots and Traditional Music category.
In the past James has played with Bob Dylan and blues singers like Bo Diddley, Lightning Hopkins, Sunnyland Slim, Downchild Blues Band and rockers Willie DeVille and Robert Gordon
Paul James is a Canadian cultural icon. A veteran entertainer, this player has seen all that this crazy music business has to offer. His talents as a guitarist, vocalist, band leader, stage acrobatic, and songwriter have allowed James to produce the music he loves for over three decades.

Paul James is a real musician's, musician. He is constantly surrounded by the worlds stage as big time players such as Mink De Ville, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, John Hammond, Spencer Davis, Lightnin' Hopkins, Jack Scott and Sunnyland Slim, to mention a few.
One of the most exciting and energetic Toronto-based Canadian musicians ... past, present and future....This year 2012, Paul James received 'The Maple Blues (Lifetime Achievement Award for Blues Music in Canada). Paul James is a Juno winner (Canadian music industry award) in the Best Roots and Traditional Music category... not surprizing! And Paul has received two Toronto Music awards for Best Club Band and Best Blues Artist.