Live At Whelans - Plak

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Already on his way to becoming one of 2015's international crossover-stories, Gavin James is a 22-year-old artist who grew up in a Dublin suburb. Inspired by local Irish heroes like Damien Rice and classic soul artists such as Sam Cooke, Gavin honed his skill playing marathon three-hour shows at Dublin's pubs during college, often performing seven nights a week. His original material soon began to draw an impassioned following.<br /> James' debut EP Say Hello charted for more than six months, leading to a string of sold-out headline dates and supporting tours with such artists as Lianne La Havas, Beth Orton and Marina & The Diamonds. James is the first artist ever to sell out the historic Olympia Theatre in Dublin before releasing a studio album. He embarked on his first U.S. tour in early 2015 opening for Seinabo Sey, and he will be supporting Kodaline on their spring 2015 U.S. tour.<br /> In 2014, James recorded a rapturously received hometown show at Whelans, a legendary Dublin venue that he used to sneak into when he was underage. The resulting album, Live At Whelans climbed to #1 on iTunes in Ireland. The album includes his cover of The Magnetic Fields' classic "The Book of Love" which charted across Europe and America and became a Top-40 hit in January 2015.<br /> <br /> 180 gram audiophile vinyl <br /> 4-page booklet<br /> Download card<br /> First pressing of 500 numbered copies on transparent vinyl<br />