Dear world,

My debut album, Prison Font, is out now. Please take a spin through the tracks. This album is available in CD and Digital format. Rock on. 

- James

Gather your people, help us send Summer off right.

SAYONARA SUMMER Concert & Afterparty
August 25th @ Berlin NYC

w/ sets by James A.M. Downes, Leslie Mendelson, and Brook Pridemore

This just in! I'll be playing the early show at Mercury Lounge on Monday, August 7th. It'll be an intimate set of guitar and vocals. Doors at 6:30. Kwesi will be headlining. Let's start the week of right. Get your tickets here:

Thanks for all the love. I was voted "Favorite Emerging Artist in NYC" by The Deli Magazine this month. Woot woot. 

The next rager is in the books! Join me and the full band on July 9th at Bowery Electric in Manhattan. My friends Thrills (from Philadelphia) and Brook Pridemore will be joining. It'll be a great hang. 

Grab your tickets here. They're cheaper online.

BreakThruRadio.com has a video series called "Hear & There". The show's crew travels to various parts of NYC and films artists doing their thing in vibey spots. I was fortunate enough to spend a rainy afternoon with these folks in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. We filmed a live performance of "Bait My Soul". Check it out!

I'm playing 4/27 in NYC at Enjoy House (lovely Mnhttn Loft in SoHo).

No admission, free dranks, good people. Quintessential NYC evening. Don't miss it.

Follow RSVP button below for free entry. 

WPKN 89.5fm's will be broadcasting Prison Font from beginning to end starting at 11pm. I'll be doing a call-in interview as well. I might be fuzzy at that hour, but at least it'll be entertaining. Ha.

Tune in here: Live Internet Stream

Friends, the song "Prison Font" is featured on an ACLU benefit comp. On March 31, 2017, Know Hope Records released “Solidarity in Sound: A Compilation to Benefit the ACLU.” The album features songs from 21 different artists/bands. It'll be released exclusively on the Know Hope Records Bandcamp page for “Pay-What-You-Want,” and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the ACLU. 

The Prison Font Album Release Show is just a few days away. Come celebrate with us. Here is your video flyer.

Prison Font Album Release Show
3.25 | 6:30p Doors | 7p Music | $10
Berlin - 25 Ave. A, NY, NY
With guests: Brooms

I'm honored to be playing with Kasey Chambers on March 21st at City Winery in NYC. The show is now SOLD OUT. 

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You might not have a ticket to 3.21 at CW ---> :(

But you have another chance!

You can get a ticket to 3.25 album release --->   :)

Much thanks to the people at The Deli Magazine for the front page love. They premiered the track "Not Thinking it Over" from my upcoming debut release, Prison Font. Full album comes out on March 17th. Till then, enjoy the preview. Much more to come. 

Listen to "Not Thinking it Over" by checking out The Deli Magazine article. 

Hottt damnnn! My debut EP will drop on March 17th. I'm so excited to share "Prison Font" with you all. It'll be available on all digital platforms as well as CD. That's all I gotta say about that. 

I'm very excited to announce the "Prison Font" NYC Album Release Show. We'll be welcoming this new collection of music in style at Berlin in Manhattan. My very good friends Brooms will also join us that night. See you there?

"Prison Font" NYC Album Release Show

March 25. 6:30pm. $10.

Berlin. 25 Ave. A

w/ Brooms

I'm giving away a pair of tickets for my SOLD OUT SoFar Sounds concert in NYC on March 3rd.

For those of you who aren't familiar with SoFar, it's a great organization that holds intimate shows in inspiring spaces around the world. The capacity of these shows is usually limited to about 75 people. It's an incredible way to hear new music, meet people, and relax in an atmosphere that's perfect for appreciating the art of song writing and performing. 

I'll be offering a pair of free tickets to the folks on my mailing list. Join the mailing list to be considered for the drawing. 

The final concert of my Facebook LIVE "February Residency" is near. Join me at facebook.com/jamesAMdownes this Thursday 2.23 at 8pm. 

It was a great run of shows. Thanks to everyone who participated! More to come. 

Watch the video flyer!

Join me for my Facebook LIVE concert broadcast this Thursday Feb. 16th at 8pm at facebook.com/jamesAMdownes. This week's performance will be show 3 of 4 of my "February Residency". 

I'll be bringing my friend Brett Crudgington on to play some keys. You may remember Brett from my internet smashing, chart topping rendition of Bon Iver's "22 (over s∞∞n)". Expect greatness. 

You can now listen/purchase "22 (over s∞∞n)" on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Bumber Slop, Tumble Turd, (insert new internet platform here). Enjoy!

Stoked. This Thursday (2.2) Relix Magazine will be premiering my new track, a cover of Bon Iver's "22 (over s∞∞n)". Head to Relix.com to check it out. Please share!

Friends, I'll be performing a 25 minute solo set via Facebook LIVE on Dec. 1st at 8pm. Tune in from the comfort of your own home and join me for some new music and conversation.

I'll be performing from my apartment in Bklyn, NY (Pants, pants, pants. I gotta remember to wear some goddamn pants). Shoot me some messages and let me know what you think. 

To participate, simply go to my FB page at 8pm on Dec. 1st: www.facebook.com/jamesAMdownes 

I got the inspiration to record a cover video of one of my favorite tunes. “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty caught my attention when I was 12. It didn’t sound like punk or metal but more like the music my folks listened to. But despite the missing angst, I was magnetized by the simplicity and vulnerability employed. It’s such a beautiful and delicate tune. I’ll love it always. Enjoy.