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Promised Land

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Daryl James releases new single ‘Promised Land’, a heavy blues healing anthem!

Hailing from the dramatic North Wales coast, Psych/Blues Roots/Future musician Daryl James is releasing the first single ‘Promised Land’ from his upcoming new album. He had his biggest international tour to date booked to promote the song, which has unfortunately been cancelled due to the COVID 19 situation. However this will not quash the excitement of dropping this brand new healing anthem of a tune, which hopefully can help people through these tough times. He will be back for an even bigger tour to promote it when the world is back to normal..
Rooted in a solid foundation of the Weissenborn Lapteel Guitar as used by the likes of Ben Harper and John Butler, this heavy blues, gospel tinged offering is both cathartic and haunting.

Daryl says - It came to me as I was driving away from one of my favourite places on earth, the Promised Land swimming holes. I was in the middle of a tour and at the time dealing with some heavy personal issues. I went to swim and clear my mind, and as always it was absolutely magical at this sacred spot. I pulled away and 10 minutes up the road the song came to me all at once.. I had to pull over immediately and quickly write it all down. It all felt very guided, and it was incredibly healing for me.

I feel like this song is a kind of blessing for me, which helped me through these hard times. Hopefully it can do the same for the listener. It’s also a strong reminder that under duress, never underestimate the healing power of Mother Nature.

Following a few years of travelling, Daryl ended up on the East Coast of Australia with a backpack and a guitar, where he began honing his craft as a busker. 2 EP's and a critically acclaimed album later, he now has 2 international tours under his belt, and has become a festival favourite performing at Blues on Broadbeach, Nimbin Roots Fest, Airlie Beach Festival of Music to name a few, alongside many top acts such as the John Butler Trio, The Superjesus and the Beautiful Girls.

"Daryl James delivers something urgent and alive with liquid guitar lines threading their way in and out of some delicious footstompery. Hard not to image a sweaty, writhing mass totally losing themselves to this kind of thing under a festival big top before too long." Matt Webber - ABC Gold Coast

Celtic blood runs through Daryl’s heartfelt tunes and his nomadic adventures traveling the world leave his music bursting at the seams with tales of adventure, conscious messages and truly enchanting musicianship.

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Bare feet kiss the earth, underneath the trees
Wade in wash me clean, baptise me now
This body of water, holds my body
Suspends my spirit, frees me from my thoughts
Bless away the curse

Going, going, going to the Promised Land

Weightless I lie, soak in your wisdom
Reverence immeasurable, lightning strikes the tree
Revelation is not a moment, epiphany not a point
Imaginary identity release me, body and earth

Going, going, going to the Promised Land

Deep clear water lets me see deep
Deconstructs, and rebuilds me

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released April 21, 2020
Featuring Dawn Lysons, Kris Field and Byron Short

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Daryl James Brisbane, Australia

Multi-instrumentalist and award-nominated (QMA 2022) singer/songwriter, Daryl James fuses heavy blues with the raw Celtic roots of his North Wales homeland. Wielding a wild array of stringed instruments and custom foot percussion, many-a-tall-tale is sparked to life through his captivating live performances. ... more

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