James C. Patterson

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James Patterson, Solo Artist

Supreme Court Decision Dance Band

CrossTronic Christian Techno Project

 

From background dinner music to high-energy dance sets, James Patterson gets the job done. His music is quite versatile, encompassing “baby-boomer” Top 40/classic rock, country-western, and big band standards, with equal effectiveness.  The act includes guitar, bass, and harmonica.  Depending on the event, the music could be strictly acoustic or supplemented with backing tracks.  

 

With many years of musical experience, he knows how to read a crowd and how to match the material and the sound level to the mood of the moment.  Inappropriate volume level is never a problem, as James understands that there are times when musicians should "lay back," as well as occasions when the party is ready for the entertainment to "take charge."

 

James also provides popular music on .mp3 or CD during breaks or before playing hours.  He has always enjoyed excellent professional relationships with club and ballroom managers, hosts, brides (and their mothers), and entertainment directors.  Additional musicians from James' full band, the SUPREME COURT DECISION, are available for when the occasion calls for a larger group.  Discuss pricing and availability with the booking agent that referred you to this site, or contact James directly, if you are not using an agent.

 

James Patterson is a former member of the Cavaliers, the group that had several nation‑wide hits including "Last Kiss."  He has also has performed in Asia with a U.S.O. tour, and has entertained aboard cruise ships, at numerous country clubs, wedding receptions, music festivals, and churches.  During his "techno" period, James wrote and recorded 2 Christian Techno CDs as the CrossTronic ProjectPut on the Armor of God and Eternity.  With the Supreme Court Decision Band, he is featured on the Casebook album.  His solo album is 5 Decades.  Most recently, James contributed a song ("Please Come Home for Christmas") to the Strike the Harp Christmas CD, which features autoharp music from players around the world.  In his “day job,” Dr. Patterson teaches Texas and American History at a Houston-area college and university.





 

Christian Gospel and Praise Music:

 

Gonna Have to Serve Somebody Gospel Ship

Your Love, Oh Lord

Amazing Grace

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Why Don’t You Look into Jesus

Just a Closer Walk with Thee Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

I’ll Fly Away

Are You Washed in the Blood Stand By Me

Mary, Did You Know

Nothing Wrong with You

The Old Rugged Cross

I’m a Believer

I Can Only Imagine

Lay My Burden Down

Sweet Glow of Mercy

I Saw the Light

Nothing but the Blood 



Sample Dance Songlist:


 

 Big Band:  Mack the Knife, Cab Driver, Kansas City, Somewhere Beyond the Sea

 

Country:  Neon Moon, Boot Scoot Boogie, Take These Chains, Stand By Me, Cheatin’ Heart, Born to Lose, Family Tradition, Margaritaville, Hey--Good Looking, Crazy 'bout a Mercury 

 

Oldies Top 40:  Proud Mary, Old Time Rock and Roll, Mustang Sally, Brown-Eyed Girl, The Twist, Rock Around the Clock, Rock Me Baby, Jump, Jive, and Wail, Unchain My Heart, Got You on My Mind,  YMCA, Runaway, My Girl 

   

Slow Dance:  Ain’t It Funny, Since I Fell for You, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, Last Kiss, Then You can Tell Me Goodbye, Wonderful Tonight, After the Lovin’, I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You, Good Time Charley's Got the Blues, It's Summertime 

 

Sample Songs on .mp3

Brown Eyed Girl.mp3

Gotta Serve Somebody.mp3