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Robert KinslerBefore I began writing for Desert Local News and Desert Star Weekly, I was a long-time contributing music writer for The Orange County Register in Orange County, Calif.
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British soul powerhouse The James Hunter Six have announced the Off The Fence Tour, bringing their unmistakable blend of rhythm & blues, soul and timeless songwriting to stages across the United States this fall. Among the troupe's scheduled concerts are shows at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown on Nov 29, at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Dec. 2, and at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ on Dec. 5.
The tour kicks off November 9 in Pittsburgh, PA and travels through the Northeast before heading west for a run of California and Arizona dates, including stops in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, West Hollywood, Oakland, Menlo Park, Santa Cruz, and more.
The tour follows the release of Off the Fence, James Hunter’s first album for Easy Eye Sound, the label founded by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. The record marks a new chapter for the GRAMMY®-nominated British singer and songwriter while bringing together the unmistakable voice, sharp songwriting, and deeply rooted soul sound that have defined his career for more than three decades.
Featuring a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison on “Ain’t That A Trip,” Off the Fence connects Hunter’s past, present, and future while showcasing the effortless mix of up-tempo R&B and intimate soul balladry that has earned him acclaim around the world.
Hailed by MOJO as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer,” Hunter has spent decades touring internationally with his six-piece band, performing everywhere from intimate clubs to major festivals. Along the way, he has shared stages with an extraordinary list of artists including Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt and Van Morrison.
On stage, The James Hunter Six channel the warmth, spontaneity, and immediacy of classic rhythm & blues without ever sounding like a museum piece. Driven by Hunter’s gritty, expressive vocals and sharp songwriting, their live performances move seamlessly between dance-floor-ready R&B and candlelit ballads, delivering a sound rooted in tradition while remaining distinctly their own.
The Off the Fence Tour gives audiences across the country the opportunity to experience one of modern soul music’s most accomplished performers alongside a band that has spent decades honing its craft on stages around the world.
Visit Hunter's official Website HERE for more details on his tour.
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