English Soul singer James Hunter brings bravado, superb pipes, and an explosion of classic soul. Hunter has been on the scene since the early nineties, hitting the club circuit in the UK before catching the ear of Van Morrison. Soon He joined Morrison both on tour and on record. In the mid 2000’s, a chance encounter while busking led Hunter to a deal with Go Records, and the release of his first American issued record, People Gonna Talk. The album was praised for its echoes of Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson, and made many of 2006’s top ten lists. The release of his latest album, The Hard Way, has brought even more critical acclaim, and sound James Hunter a home touring with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Chris Isaak, Boz Scaggs, and more.