A California native, James Armstrong has been a blues man to watch since the early 1990's. The son of a blues singer and Jazz guitarist, Armstrong has always kept his sound firmly rooted in the classic blues tradition. With the complete knowledge of seasoned bluesman, Armstrong manages to, "[redefine] the range of contemporary blues." (Blues Access) From magnetic story telling to engaging grooves, a live show with Mr. Armstrong always gives the audience exactly what they want. It's no wonder this artist has been dubbed "the ambassador of blues" on "on his way to the upper echelon of contemporary blues artists. " (Living Blues)