James Tristan Redding

The countdown has begun. Friday, April 7, 2023, 6pm Who's brave enough? @underoverxox …. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLXMSGMB-2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"Twenty four hours ago, in a Springwater not far away...." So much gratitude and respect for everyone who made yesterday possible. A packed house, fourteen incredible artists, twenty eight songs, three hours of magic. Unbelievably, I managed to keep it a secret that Rodney Crowell would be there. We were treated also to a guest performance by John Lomax III, very welcome. Rick and Janis Carnes were another highlight, but frankly, everyone was a highlight! Big thanks to the Springwater: Terry, Cordie, Nick, Paula, Lola, Kon, you're the best. If Townes had been there, I think he would have enjoyed the levity and camaraderie. Finally, big thanks to Ann Marie Westercamp and Jo Maxhimer for all the lovely pictures. Here's to the next adventure, stay tuned! #townesvanzandt #rodneycrowell #rickandjanis #rickcarnes #johnlomaxiii #guyclark #springwater #nashville #livemusic #tribute #jamestristanredding #musichistory #centennialpark #panchoandlefty #ifineededyou #toliveistofly (at Springwater Supper Club and Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbRKO6OHk-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who will be #300 to pre-save? 6 weeks 'til album release day and 299 pre-saves so far. Maybe you will be magic number 300! (Link in bio, also below.) www.tinyurl.com/presavejames So fun to see all the locations: Croatia, Philippines, Taiwain, Malaysia, India, Spain, Austria, Korea, Russia, France, Argentina, Australia, Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, UK and US. The email list collected by this campaign will sit unused, I have no desire to harass anybody about the album once it's released. If Spotify emails you after the album is released, shame on them. I gave no such permission. (Finally, one quick secret: tell nobody, but actually the vinyl is ALREADY available. I also got a test run of CDs back, and they're looking great too. If you're a creative Googler, you could actually buy this on vinyl now.) Love and gratitude for everyone who's encouraging my work on this, it means a lot to feel that good energy from you! #lookoutworld #newalbum #presave #vinyl #cd #creative #googler (at Look Out World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHcwGRumxi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Ever feel like you do everything kinda' backwards? Instead of doing a release show in February when my new album is available, to get everyone all hyped up about the music... I did a pre-release show 3 months prior to the release, haha. My new album will be released on February 17, because it's Michael Jordan's birthday. The pre-save Spotify link is in my bio, if you go pre-save it today you will get access to one song early. Here are ten one minute clips, one from each song, of the incredibly skilled musicians I call friends (@pppartymarty, @jeffshed_here, @tungrodt, @allen__russell) bringing this album to life. These are from our annual Thanksgiving concert at Conway's, in Milwaukee where I grew up, first bar to give me a chance as a performer when I was underage but desperate for places to get heard. Such big thanks to everyone who came to listen, we had an absolutely packed house and a full dynamic range from total silence during some songs to cozy, happy, warm conversation during others. A couple more weeks and my title track music video will go live, featuring a baker's dozen intrepid friends who have all faced and overcome some real life challenges and lived to tell the stories. 75 pre-saves and counting, t-minus 2 months.... #lookoutworld #newalbum #prerelease #backwards #february17 #michaeljordan #conways #packedhouse #intrepidfriends #overcome https://www.instagram.com/p/CmHCnlDOnbS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today is a great day: Sarah Harralson, a regular collaborator and musical co-conspirator of mine, has recorded and releaased a song we worked on together. It's called "Snow Globe", and if you relate to the lyrics, then we might have a few things in common. Here's a link to the song on Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/sarah-james Maybe you noticed I had also posted a video preview for "Look Out World", title track from my upcoming album. I'm psyched about that, but today is Release Day for Sarah. That's important, and I'm grateful we write together. Please join me, get excited for her, and go cheer on her efforts: @sarahharralson www.sarahharralson.com www.linktr.ee/sarahharralson www.facebook.com/SarahHarralsonMusic (at Snow Globe) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrAq39O7Rp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"You remember the ones who take a chance on you."  Friday 11-25-22 @ 7pm  www.tinyurl.com/conways22 Photo 6: Ed Ross (1997) Age 19, I called through the phonebook asking every bar to book my Milwaukee-based band Union Pulse. I unknown, inexperienced, and underage. Ed Ross, at Conway's, said to bring him a CD. When I did, he gave me a gig on the spot (August 31, 2002). Photo 4: Gary Johnson/Debbie Thatcher (2012) When I got sober (2015, New York) I reconnected with the Milwaukee-based musicians I toured with for so long. We agreed it would be great to get together, sing those old songs, and give Conway's a memorable night of music. This began an annual tradition we keep alive each Thanksgiving week, no matter where in the world I live. Video 2: Jed Hanson, Marty Morgan, Allen Russell, Tim Ungrodt (2019) This Thanksgiving we'll be playing my entire new solo album ("Look Out World") from start to finish, so this is a chance to hear the songs before their February release. Pre-save it here if you like: https://show.co/A1jO246 We also have artists flying in from Minnesota, Missouri, and Canada to make it a big combined event: 1. Our Annual Thanksgiving Show 2. My Record Pre-Release Show 3. And Song A Week Showcase Other artists on the bill: Evan McDoniels (WI) Kent Aitken (Canada) Erin Wolf (WI) Anoki (Minnesota) Kyle Walz (Missouri) Brandon Payton-Carrillo (WI) Look forward to seeing everyone who joins us! Photo 1: Conway's old sign Photo 3: Remodeled interior Photo 5: Conway's new sign Photo 7: Party Marty (2016) Photo 8: Jenn Clark (2016) Photo 9: Last call (2011) Photo 10: James, sequin dress, black wig (2009) #Nashville #Milwaukee #Roots #Homecoming #Conways #EdRoss #DebbieThatcher #GaryJohnson #UnionPulse #Thanksgiving #BlackFriday #JedHanson #AllenRussell #TimUngrodt #PartyMarty #EvanMcDoniels #KentAitken #ErinWolf #Anoki #KyleWalz #BrandonPaytonCarrillo #TheLoveIsLoud #Marquette #UWMilwaukee #BrewCity #Miltown #Wisconsin #JamesTristanRedding (at Conway's Smokin' Bar & Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_CR6uuEKP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I vote. I also laugh, cry, love, worry, make mischief, clean up after myself, fail better, ask questions, sit in uncertainty, and sometimes hug people who have different beliefs from my own. I wish you a peaceful experience as our national siblings make their voices heard, just like our own. And a little bit of irreverence. (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckr_LM7urV4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Talk about an all-star lineup!... LIVE @ Springwater Supper Club, Nashville TN: Every Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm, a vibrant assortment of songwriters meet at the oldest bar in the state of Tennessee and sing to each other (and to anyone else lucky enough to know about it). We close each night the same way, by inviting everybody on stage to sing one song together. It's always the same one -- Buenas Noches, written by the late great Ann Tiley. Ann's legacy carries the history of "Old Nashville" into the modern era, kept alive by this eclectic group ranging from hit songwriters to train hoppers and everything in between. On a particularly lively Wednesday night, October 26th of 2022, Sunny Zebe was kind enough to record the mysterious melting pot of energy and harmony (thank you Sunny!). Left to right: James Tristan Redding, Isaiah Fabrizius, Claudia Nygaard, Eric Radoux, Eli Alger, Tim Jones, Kyle Hamlett, Stone Jack Jones, John Allingham, Vinny Benyshek, Cristhopper Armenta, Joe First, and George Murtie. Hard to believe this magic is available, for FREE, every Wednesday. Stop by and join us, won't you? https://www.thespringwater.com https://www.tinyurl.com/writernight #thespringwater #nashville #songwriters #community #history #oldschool #newschool #anntiley #buenasnoches #keepnashvillegnarly (at Springwater Supper Club and Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkM3UBYOSKC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Two clicks, por favor: 1. www.instagram.com/mypresave 2. Link in that bio: [ https://show.co/A1jO246 ] You know what they say, pre-save early and often. Album comes out February 17, 2023 — got the “early” part down! #americana #indie #altcountry #roots #pop #rock #songwriter #newalbum #newmusic #newsongs #presave #prelove #preamble #voteearly #voteoften #voteforme (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci2n_rgO6k0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you seen this man? 😮 www.TheNashville24.com #thenashville24 #keepnashvillegnarly (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiT0nxWuF-I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A few spaces still available for this challenging and rewarding retreat. Apply if you dare… www.TheNashville24.com #songwriting #challenge #retreat #24writers #24hours #24songs #keepnashvillegnarly (at The Corner of Grace and Mercy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNpKJjutC_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Incredible week of songwriting, conversation, scenery, food, listening and laughter. XL debt of gratitude to the entirely volunteer crew who curate @TweedMusicFest every year (now 26 years). Thanks also to Chris DeVito from Brooklyn for a few photos and videos of yours truly, first giving a workshop on @SongAWeekOrg, later on singing a co-write with the inimitable #DanRivers (@RiversidePubCo). See y’all in 360 days 🙌 (at Tumbleweed Music Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIS4movjj6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Headed to Washington state for a week of songwriting and networking at the @TweedMusicFest. Ready to sing, and to listen, and to be of service giving a workshop on @SongAWeekOrg. Let there be: dogs, sunshine, shade, prayer, meditation, pretty girls (I am human), and miracles. #songwriter #festival #dogs (at Richland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch4c594u0IK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today’s @nashvillescene features an invitation to @thenashville24 Beat the deadline to apply and make magic with us: www.TheNashville24.com 24 writers, 24 songs, 24 hours. Event runs October 21-23, 2022 #songwriter #retreat #nashville #challenge #networking #dare #keepnashvillegnarly (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg3FYCSuz2H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Country roads take me home….” . Okay, in this instance, @southwestair take me out to West Virginia to visit an old friend and make about a hundred new ones. (at Morgantown, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf4sB0tOs8M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A moment of gratitude: TL;DR: my inner critic tells me not to share my successes, but I'm doing it anyway. [ www . tinyurl . com / nash voyager ] Many thanks @sarahharralson for passing my name along to Stephanie Hernandez (who I would tag if I could find her on Instagram) for an interview with @nashvillevoyager magazine, and thank you Stephanie for holding space for me. Social media is a strange place. This is actually a sort of combination post. Today, I celebrate seven years sober. Our voices give us opportunities, many more than I know. But among the prime options I have daily: to project my ego aloud or become a channel for something bigger. Prior to this seven year sea change, I found social media to create an imbalanced dance within me. Ego would bellow, pain would follow, humility might or might not find me, and somewhere in that mix I would occasionally make a real connection to feed my soul or someone else's. I'm far from "fixed". My ego is still very capable of derailing good things, but it happens less often. I am less prone to boasting, to prideful self promotion. So what the heck should I post on social media now?? (That's a joke. Almost!) Well, an old sober guy once suggested I should share my victories to encourage others. So this here is me -- not sure who needs a little encouragement to share their own successes -- but hoping they see my silly and uncertain fumbling attempt and that it's of service to them. (at East Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfTsQX4ug44/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#TBT #ThrowbackThursday . One month ago, Thursday April 28, 2022: . @Greyhoundlines to @CityMemphis for an #adventure. . Thanks to @Dwight_Choke_Em of @TheWhiskeyWellz, I got to sing at @RIRImemphis (and thanks for these videos too!). . Also visited @ArkwingsFoundation, saw @VintagiaMemphis in action (thank you Jana!), and of course added a few miles onto my @artandlutherieguitars @godin_guitars #Ami. . @DinosGrill and @HueysRestaurant kept me well fed, five stars out of four. . From the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, May of 2020: . “If you want to be happier, it might be wise to shift some of your consumption away from material goods and a bit more toward experiences,” according to Amit Kumar. “That would likely lead to greater well-being.” (at Room In The Inn - Memphis) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBgRGAOx48/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=