Released on: September 4, 2008, 5:18 pm

Press Release Author: Jordyn K. Borczon / MLC PR

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Singer/Songwriter Michael James is set to perform at the NACA
Central and Northeast October 16th and November 6th showcases.

Press Release Body: Denver, CO (September 3, 2008) – Solo artist Michael James
recently released his new EP “To Raise an Army for Love” and now unlike most
independent artists, and among many heavy hitters in entertainment, he is showcasing
at NACA Central: October 16th, in Tulsa, OK and at NACA Northeast: November 6th,
in Hartford, CT.

While most independent singer/songwriters choose to perform at local bars and clubs
every night, Michael James is onto something novel. He has chosen to get his music
out into the world unlike the typical independent artist. As a member of the
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) for over three years, he has now
been selected for two upcoming showcases. NACA is an organization that brings
universities and colleges together with various entertainers in diverse genres for
the purpose of bringing entertainment to college campuses. These showcases can be
hard to come by and they are very competitive. As a musician, he is not only up
against other musicians for a showcase slot, but also up against comedians,
magicians, speakers, etc. Many of the performers are well established in their
careers-- they have been on Leno and Letterman, Last Comic Standing, and Saturday
Night Live. Rarely are there any amateur entertainers as most are professionals
represented by legitimate agencies. This certainly is a feat for an independent
singer/songwriter like James.

To further, there almost 700 applications for the Northeast region this year, and
the majority of those applications come from large agencies that represent
nationally known talent and entertainers. Since Michael is a self-represented artist
and only about 60 showcasing slots were awarded (less than 10%), it is quite an
accomplishment just to get a showcase at NACA--especially when the odds are stacked
against you like they were for him. Now, James is using his weight as a NACA
showcase performer to reach the masses with his music. Taking a new route for
sharing independent music, James is setting the mold for musicians everywhere.

For more information, visit Michael James’ MySpace at:
www.myspace.com/michaeljamessolo and his official website at:
www.michaeljamesmusic.com.

For all media requests and film/television licensing inquiries, etc., please contact
Mona Loring at contact@monaloring.com or 818-706-8080.

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About Michael James

At a time when popular music leans toward the bland and impersonal, a musical
architect of Michael James\' quality and candor is both unheard of – and a must-hear.
With his new EP, “To Raise an Army for Love,” James escapes the notion of a typical
“love song” without abandoning the single most important element in his music: his
undeniable gift for pouring his heart into every song and allowing the listener to
momentarily become the characters he sings about. Rising above a range of influences
such as U2, Death Cab For Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, and Damien Rice, Michael James’
music embodies heartfelt songwriting that is rich with hook-driven melodies, a
slice-of-life story telling, and atmospheric guitars.

About NACA

NACA is the nation’s largest collegiate organization for campus activities, with
programs and services designed to reflect the field’s increased responsibilities for
student leadership development as well as entertainment programming. NACA’s
activities and services link the higher education and entertainment communities,
providing a unique forum for business and professional development, information
exchange and networking.


Web Site: http://www.michaeljamesmusic.com

Contact Details: COMPANY: MLC PR
ADDRESS: 30423 Canwood Street Suite 240 / Agoura Hills, CA 91301
WEBSITE: www.monaloring.com
PHONE: 818-706-8080
PRESS CONTACT: Jordyn K. Borczon
EMAIL: jordyn@monaloring.com