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Brian James

Rock band from Hammersmith · formed 1955

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Brian James photo
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Shows on record
33
Rooms played
28
Cities
17
Releases
12
Last show
Sep 18, 2026J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio Woodinville

About

Brian James is a band from Hammersmith, formed in 1955, tagged classic pop and rock, minimal, minimal techno by its sources. Shows on record run from 1979 to 2026, across 28 rooms in 17 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

33 on record · event platform:bandsintown city, Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 19792 shows
  2. 19991 show
  3. 20091 show
  4. 20112 shows
  5. 201217 shows
  6. 20131 show
  7. 20151 show
  8. 20162 shows
  9. 20171 show
  10. 20181 show
  11. 20191 show
  12. 20201 show
  13. 20221 show
  14. 20261 show
Show history
DateVenue
Sep 18, 2026J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio Woodinville · ArlingtonHeadliner
Jun 2, 2022Ta' Qali National Park · Ħ'AttardHeadliner
Mar 22, 2020Crocodile Back Bar - Old Location · SeattleHeadliner
Aug 23, 2019The 100 Club · LondonHeadliner
Jun 28, 2018The Lexington · LondonHeadliner
Jul 6, 2017The 100 Club · LondonHeadlinerwith Department S
Jul 6, 2016The 100 Club · LondonHeadliner
Feb 14, 2016The Experiment Comedy Gallery · BrooklynHeadliner
May 27, 2015The High Watt · NashvilleHeadlinerwith The Revival, Anthony Adams & The Nite Owls
Nov 22, 2013Lewes Con Club · LewesSupportwith Brian James Gang, Prinzhorn Dance School
Nov 30, 2012KAOS NETWORK (Project Blowed) · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith THE (SIS)TEM CREW, Goodlife Bullyz, J-natural, +4
Oct 12, 2012The Peel · Kingston Upon ThamesSupportwith Rat Scabies, Brian James of the Damned, Gasoline Queens, +2
Sep 21, 2012The Drink · PomonaSupportwith Goodlife Bullyz, Jizzm High Definition, Weapon of the Masses, +3
Aug 19, 2012Centennial Park · NashvilleHeadliner
Jun 7, 2012The 100 Club · LondonHeadlinerwith Rat Scabies
May 17, 2012Lee's Palace · TorontoSupportwith Rat Scabies, Bryan James
May 16, 2012Brighton Bar · Long BranchSupportwith Rat Scabies, Scabies & James
May 13, 2012Grog Shop · Cleveland HeightsSupportwith Rat Scabies, Brian James of the Damned, Good Luck, +3
May 11, 2012Reggie's Rock Club · ChicagoSupportwith Rat Scabies, Scabies & James, The Cathy Santonies, +1
May 6, 2012Echoplex · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Rat Scabies, Damned Damned Damned
May 2, 2012El Corazon · SeattleSupportwith Rat Scabies, Damned Damned Damned, Scabies & James
Mar 31, 2012Antique Archeology · NashvilleHeadliner
Mar 3, 2012Antique Archeology · NashvilleHeadliner
Feb 12, 2012Antique Archaeology · NashvilleHeadliner
Feb 9, 2012Twin Kegs · NashvilleSupportwith Adam Burrows
Jan 29, 2012St. Andrew's United Church · HalifaxSupportwith Robert Uchida
Jan 14, 2012Antique Archaeology · NashvilleHeadliner
May 20, 2011Aladdin Jr. II · PomonaSupportwith Black Karma, Selfmade, Faxx, +1
Jan 7, 2011The Blue Cafe · Long BeachSupportwith Mdmf, L.a. Soul Project, Avion
Nov 29, 2009229 · LondonSupportwith Hawklords, Inner City Unit, Quintesence, +1
Apr 8, 1999The Underworld · CamdenSupportwith Wayne Kramer, Dawn
May 28, 1979Marquee Club - Wardour Street · LondonSupportwith Brian James and The Brains, Vermillion, The Aces
May 3, 1979Music Machine · LondonSupportwith Brian James and The Brains, Angletrax

Where they play

28 rooms in 17 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • London8 shows
  • Nashville7 shows
  • Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
  • Pomona2 shows
  • Seattle2 shows

and 12 other cities

Releases

12 releases, 1979–2026

  • Kicks And Diabolik Licks

    2026

  • Too Hot To Pop

    2017

  • Anniversary Waltz E.P.

    2016

  • Walkin' Round Naked

    2015

  • The Guitar That Dripped Blood

    2015

  • Damned If I Do

    2013

  • Chateau Brian

    2012

  • The Racketeers

    2004

  • Ready To Crack / Brian James

    2002

  • New Rose 2001

    2001 · Single

  • Brian James

    1990 · Album

  • Ain’t That a Shame

    1979 · Ep

Lineup

No current lineup on record.

Former

  • Mad for the Racket
  • The Damned
  • Tanz der Youth
  • The Lords of the New Church
  • The Dripping Lips
  • The Brian James Gang

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 2 plays, 2016-05-26–2026-07-25 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Sonic Reducer' (Brian Foss) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Sean) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Brian James — Photo
Photo — Wikidata
Brian James — J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio Woodinville, 2026-09-18
Poster · J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio Woodinville, 2026-09-18 — event platform:bandsintown city
Brian James — Aladdin Jr. II, 2011-05-20
Poster · Aladdin Jr. II, 2011-05-20 — Songkick
Brian James — 229, 2009-11-29
Poster · 229, 2009-11-29 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
Brian James on Last.fmArtist facts
Brian James on DiscogsArtist facts
WikidataArtist facts, Photos
KEXPAirplay
event platform:bandsintown cityShow history, Show posters
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.

Brian James — Hammersmith | BandSlate