From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with arguably the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, Colin James embodies the essence of Canadian blues-rock. Inspired by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan's advice “I’m opening doors for you … walk through them.”
James has crafted a remarkable career spanning over three decades. With an impressive track record including 20 studio albums, eight Juno Awards, 30 Maple Blues Awards, Colin James continues to captivate audiences worldwide. His latest release, Open Road, earned him a 2022 Juno Award for Best Blues Album and a nomination for the Blues Foundation’s 2023 Best Blues Rock Album.