October 27, 200816 yr Author James Burton on Elvis A TV interview with James Burton, dated from the 90s, popped up on YouTube. James tells unique stories about his life on the road with Elvis and other celebrities. At the end of the news item, we'll see James in his natural environment, cruising in his speedboat at the lake behind his house in Shreveport, Louisiana. DpEG_K9lwQM Published: october 27th 2008 05:28 PM. Source: YouTube / Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal . Love his car reg :dance: and what a beautiful place James was playing his guitar in at the end :wub:
November 7, 200816 yr Author James Burton was just back in the USA after a busy European Tour schedule, but now he's flown back to the UK once again. James will be a headliner on the International Guitar Festival in Wirral. James was performing earlier tonight The festival is being held this month and will be for all genres of guitar music, going from classic to flamenco to rock and roll. Wish I’d known sooner. Would love to have been there to watch James perform :dance: Here are the details of the festival B) http://www.bestguitarfest.com/html/index.asp
November 10, 200816 yr James Burton - nice shirt http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/173_200811060928521.jpg Lonesome Cowboy - ditto http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/sidmouth2.jpg Edited November 10, 200816 yr by lonesome cowboy
November 10, 200816 yr James Burton - nice shirt http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/173_200811060928521.jpg Lonesome Cowboy - ditto http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/sidmouth2.jpg Wahay, nice one Martin.... I see you have nicked his shirt. :lol: Looking cool!
November 11, 200816 yr Author James Burton - nice shirt http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/173_200811060928521.jpg Lonesome Cowboy - ditto http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/sidmouth2.jpg Looking good, Martin :yahoo: You and James have obviously got great taste in shirts :dance:
November 13, 200816 yr Thanks guys - Won't be about for a week or so - off to Jockoland to see family and to support Airdrie Utd in the cup final on Sunday - come on you Diamonds.
November 13, 200816 yr Hey Martin, a loooong while back you said you would post a link to some of your music, did you do it? I could very easily have missed it because I have large abscences from the site. Still very interested to hear your stuff if you would like me to :)
November 13, 200816 yr Burton Foundation Donates Guitars http://www.elvisnews.com/images/various/people_burton_donateguitar_200811.jpg Rock 'n' roll legend James Burton donated 15 acoustic guitars Wednesday during what was called one of the greatest assemblies the Rutherford House has ever had. The guitars will help start a music program at the nonprofit residential treatment center for youth, continuing its arts programming. "About four or five months ago we opened our arts lab," said Eliot Knowles, executive director of the Rutherford House. "Now we have a music program." Arts teacher Micheal Snider approached the James Burton Foundation for the instruments. The donation makes Rutherford House the first group home to receive the guitars. "Day in and day out, I see the creativity out of these (young) men," he said. "Here's hoping that in the future, one of these men come back to present to us more instruments." The James Burton Foundation is funded by the James Burton International Guitar Festival. The money from the event goes toward purchasing guitars and providing music lessons for young musicians. Since the foundation was formed in late 2005, about 1,800 guitars have been given to schools in Caddo and Bossier parishes, said Janie Landry, foundation and festival chairwoman. Burton, who has played with musical icons such as Elvis Presley, said music programs in schools are important. "What I want to do is give back, work with kids and keep music in the schools," Burton said. "It's great for your discipline. It's wonderful. I couldn't deal without it in my life." On Wednesday, Knowles introduced Burton to a crowd that hadn't heard of him until that moment. "Some of you might not have heard of James Burton but to me he's a legend," he said. "How many of you have heard of Elvis Presley?" A majority of hands were raised. "And Jerry Lee Lewis? " More hands were raised. "Well, James Burton has played with them and others," Knowles said. The students were then treated to an impromptu jam session with Burton; Oration Criner, a former employee who plays guitar; and David Dooley a local musician who plays the violin. "I can kinda end my career now," Criner said. "I know James Burton. He's a legend. I've got to have a tape of that." Dooley also enjoyed the jam session for the students. "Playing with someone like that makes the music make sense," he said.
November 13, 200816 yr Author Burton Foundation Donates Guitars http://www.elvisnews.com/images/various/people_burton_donateguitar_200811.jpg Rock 'n' roll legend James Burton donated 15 acoustic guitars Wednesday during what was called one of the greatest assemblies the Rutherford House has ever had. The guitars will help start a music program at the nonprofit residential treatment center for youth, continuing its arts programming. "About four or five months ago we opened our arts lab," said Eliot Knowles, executive director of the Rutherford House. "Now we have a music program." Arts teacher Micheal Snider approached the James Burton Foundation for the instruments. The donation makes Rutherford House the first group home to receive the guitars. "Day in and day out, I see the creativity out of these (young) men," he said. "Here's hoping that in the future, one of these men come back to present to us more instruments." The James Burton Foundation is funded by the James Burton International Guitar Festival. The money from the event goes toward purchasing guitars and providing music lessons for young musicians. Since the foundation was formed in late 2005, about 1,800 guitars have been given to schools in Caddo and Bossier parishes, said Janie Landry, foundation and festival chairwoman. Burton, who has played with musical icons such as Elvis Presley, said music programs in schools are important. "What I want to do is give back, work with kids and keep music in the schools," Burton said. "It's great for your discipline. It's wonderful. I couldn't deal without it in my life." On Wednesday, Knowles introduced Burton to a crowd that hadn't heard of him until that moment. "Some of you might not have heard of James Burton but to me he's a legend," he said. "How many of you have heard of Elvis Presley?" A majority of hands were raised. "And Jerry Lee Lewis? " More hands were raised. "Well, James Burton has played with them and others," Knowles said. The students were then treated to an impromptu jam session with Burton; Oration Criner, a former employee who plays guitar; and David Dooley a local musician who plays the violin. "I can kinda end my career now," Criner said. "I know James Burton. He's a legend. I've got to have a tape of that." Dooley also enjoyed the jam session for the students. "Playing with someone like that makes the music make sense," he said. James is so lovely giving back to the people. He really encourages young people to take up the guitar. Elvis would be so proud of him :wub:
November 13, 200816 yr Author Thanks guys - Won't be about for a week or so - off to Jockoland to see family and to support Airdrie Utd in the cup final on Sunday - come on you Diamonds. Have a fantastic time, Martin and Come on you Diamonds :yahoo: And just in case Paul's message gets lost cos it's a few posts back now.... Hey Martin, a loooong while back you said you would post a link to some of your music, did you do it? I could very easily have missed it because I have large abscences from the site. Still very interested to hear your stuff if you would like me to
November 20, 200816 yr Hi guys I am back - Airdrie won hurrah :yahoo: I am getting around to digitally recording spomething soon. Probably after Xmas now. Nioce to be back have missed y'all
November 20, 200816 yr Hi guys I am back - Airdrie won hurrah :yahoo: I am getting around to digitally recording spomething soon. Probably after Xmas now. Nioce to be back have missed y'all Yaaaaaay, glad they won for you Martin And it's brill to have you back, you are always missed :cheer:
November 20, 200816 yr Author Hi guys I am back - Airdrie won hurrah :yahoo: I am getting around to digitally recording spomething soon. Probably after Xmas now. Nioce to be back have missed y'all Good result for you, Martin and it's great to have you back :dance: Lesley's right, we always miss you Can't wait to hear your recordings, you're our fave Elvis guitarist :yahoo:
December 6, 200816 yr Author James Burton Nominated For Grammy Award James Burton is nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards in the category 'Best Country Instrumental Performance'. James Burton is credited for his part in the song 'Cluster Pluck' from Brad Paisley where Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert & Steve Wariner are having a 'guitar fight'. The award ceremony is on February 8 in Los Angeles. The song can be heard on the link below. A6BJ2E8eKww Published: December 5th 2008 04:14 PM. Source: james-burton.net / Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal
December 26, 200816 yr Author Elvis sings Elvis :yahoo: Since a few weeks, Elvis Costello is the host of his own music show on American TV. Each week, he welcomes a main guest, like Lou Reed or Bill Clinton. The show will run during 11 weeks. The one and only James Burton plays lead guitar in the house band of the show. With the combination of Elvis (Costello) and James, it's logic that they perform songs of Elvis (Presley). On the link below, you can see two clips from the show. Mystery Train LSaKzHlyKKA Baby Let's Play House M_gmGZe9RNM Published: December 26th 2008 11:44 AM. Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal Nice one Elvis and James :yahoo:
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