James Gedda (NEW ALBUM OUT!)
@jamesgedda.bsky.social
A vagabond dreamer, a rhymer and singer of songs. Playing anywhere between Chicago & Indy and always looking to reach out further.
NEW ALBUM: South of Mars is out now!
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NEW ALBUM: South of Mars is out now!
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It was a good year of gigs! Hopefully 2026 is even better! I'll be welcoming the new year picking and singing tomorrow night at the VFW in Dyer IN, so come join me if you can.
December 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It was a good year of gigs! Hopefully 2026 is even better! I'll be welcoming the new year picking and singing tomorrow night at the VFW in Dyer IN, so come join me if you can.
Got a new Dutch oven for Christmas. Breaking it in with chicken and dumplings.
December 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Got a new Dutch oven for Christmas. Breaking it in with chicken and dumplings.
This timeline is pretty rough obviously, but at least we don't live in a world where they made a feature film out of the Key & Peele substitute teacher sketch and I think we all need to be thankful for that.
December 28, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This timeline is pretty rough obviously, but at least we don't live in a world where they made a feature film out of the Key & Peele substitute teacher sketch and I think we all need to be thankful for that.
TONIGHT! Headed to Social 45 in Frankfort, IL to do some picking alongside my buddy @jasonbenefield.com from 7:30-10:30. See y'all there!
December 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
TONIGHT! Headed to Social 45 in Frankfort, IL to do some picking alongside my buddy @jasonbenefield.com from 7:30-10:30. See y'all there!
I hope you and yours had a happy holiday! I know me and mine did. But it's back to work tonight at Broken Hearts in Chicago w/ The Big Breakfast! Doors at 8, $5 to get in! Come dance that Christmas dinner off!
December 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I hope you and yours had a happy holiday! I know me and mine did. But it's back to work tonight at Broken Hearts in Chicago w/ The Big Breakfast! Doors at 8, $5 to get in! Come dance that Christmas dinner off!
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Coming back downstairs to eat more after having to sleep for an hour in my childhood bed due to being a fat bastard:
a man wearing a black shirt that says austin 3:16 walks on a stage
ALT: a man wearing a black shirt that says austin 3:16 walks on a stage
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December 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Coming back downstairs to eat more after having to sleep for an hour in my childhood bed due to being a fat bastard:
TODAY! Headed into Chicago to pick and holler at Fuller's Pub from 5-7. See y'all there!
December 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
TODAY! Headed into Chicago to pick and holler at Fuller's Pub from 5-7. See y'all there!
The best holiday song is "Holly, Carol, Candy & Joy" by JD McPherson and frankly no one talks about it enough.
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The best holiday song is "Holly, Carol, Candy & Joy" by JD McPherson and frankly no one talks about it enough.
CHICAGO FRIENDS! Bringing The Big Breakfast back to Broken Hearts Bar a week from tonight. Make plans to come join us and dance off that Christmas dinner.
December 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
CHICAGO FRIENDS! Bringing The Big Breakfast back to Broken Hearts Bar a week from tonight. Make plans to come join us and dance off that Christmas dinner.
Missing warm weather, a busy schedule, and full band gigs! Going solo this weekend, though.
SATURDAY: Bennetts Pub & Play Lowell, IN 7-10
SUNDAY: Fuller's Pub Chicago, IL 5-7
See y'all out there!
SATURDAY: Bennetts Pub & Play Lowell, IN 7-10
SUNDAY: Fuller's Pub Chicago, IL 5-7
See y'all out there!
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Missing warm weather, a busy schedule, and full band gigs! Going solo this weekend, though.
SATURDAY: Bennetts Pub & Play Lowell, IN 7-10
SUNDAY: Fuller's Pub Chicago, IL 5-7
See y'all out there!
SATURDAY: Bennetts Pub & Play Lowell, IN 7-10
SUNDAY: Fuller's Pub Chicago, IL 5-7
See y'all out there!
South of Mars has been out 3 weeks! Thanks to everyone who's listened so far! Purchased CD copies will be in the mail soon. What's your favorite song on the album?
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
South of Mars has been out 3 weeks! Thanks to everyone who's listened so far! Purchased CD copies will be in the mail soon. What's your favorite song on the album?
"How come you're not in Nashville, man?"
Oh, friend, it's because I like getting paid when I play a show.
Oh, friend, it's because I like getting paid when I play a show.
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"How come you're not in Nashville, man?"
Oh, friend, it's because I like getting paid when I play a show.
Oh, friend, it's because I like getting paid when I play a show.
TONIGHT! Back at The Red Door in LaPorte from 6-8! Great food and killer cocktails here, so come join me if you can.
December 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
TONIGHT! Back at The Red Door in LaPorte from 6-8! Great food and killer cocktails here, so come join me if you can.
In case ya didn't know, I've been running a Patreon for a few years now. Every week I put up a new performance video, and every month I put up a new song. It might be a demo of a new original, a live recording, or occassionally an early listen to a new track. $5 gets you in!
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In case ya didn't know, I've been running a Patreon for a few years now. Every week I put up a new performance video, and every month I put up a new song. It might be a demo of a new original, a live recording, or occassionally an early listen to a new track. $5 gets you in!
A problem I routinely run into in this line of work is keeping a steady pace with booking. I'll be busy as hell in summer/fall and so I won't send out as many booking inquiries, which leads to slow, broke winters like this one. Wish I could afford to have someone do it for me.
December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A problem I routinely run into in this line of work is keeping a steady pace with booking. I'll be busy as hell in summer/fall and so I won't send out as many booking inquiries, which leads to slow, broke winters like this one. Wish I could afford to have someone do it for me.
I doubled my lifetime sales on Bandcamp just from yesterday alone. Got some real kind donations, too. Thank you, friends. It means a lot to have such a big support system.
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I doubled my lifetime sales on Bandcamp just from yesterday alone. Got some real kind donations, too. Thank you, friends. It means a lot to have such a big support system.
Please consider buying some music or merch on this Bandcamp Friday. Or sign up for the Patreon. Thanks, friends.
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Please consider buying some music or merch on this Bandcamp Friday. Or sign up for the Patreon. Thanks, friends.
@giantbomb.bsky.social Been a GB fan since 2011, and this year ended up as one of my favorites in the history of the site. Here's to bigger and better in 2026, duders!
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
@giantbomb.bsky.social Been a GB fan since 2011, and this year ended up as one of my favorites in the history of the site. Here's to bigger and better in 2026, duders!
At a certain point, using Spotify at all feels like feeding the beast that's killing the music industry. But in terms of measuring my growth as an artist and how many folks are hearing my silly little sad songs, this makes me happy.
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
At a certain point, using Spotify at all feels like feeding the beast that's killing the music industry. But in terms of measuring my growth as an artist and how many folks are hearing my silly little sad songs, this makes me happy.
I've never really understood the idea of "people should have to work for a living!"
None of us asked to be here, and none of us know when we're leaving. And yet we're supposed to sell away half of our time to... generate revenue? Fuck off.
None of us asked to be here, and none of us know when we're leaving. And yet we're supposed to sell away half of our time to... generate revenue? Fuck off.
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I've never really understood the idea of "people should have to work for a living!"
None of us asked to be here, and none of us know when we're leaving. And yet we're supposed to sell away half of our time to... generate revenue? Fuck off.
None of us asked to be here, and none of us know when we're leaving. And yet we're supposed to sell away half of our time to... generate revenue? Fuck off.
Here's where to find me in December! Things are slowing down, but there's still a few more chances to catch me before the year is out. If you're looking for music on any of the days not listed here, please send me a message!
December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here's where to find me in December! Things are slowing down, but there's still a few more chances to catch me before the year is out. If you're looking for music on any of the days not listed here, please send me a message!
Just found out I had a big rip right under the butt of my one good pair of gig pants. I found this out after hearing several people laugh behind me as I was packing up from my gig. Hell of a feeling to have as a self conscious fat guy.
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Just found out I had a big rip right under the butt of my one good pair of gig pants. I found this out after hearing several people laugh behind me as I was packing up from my gig. Hell of a feeling to have as a self conscious fat guy.
I understand sports betting has always been a thing. But advertising sports betting & how you can do it from your phone should absolutely be illegal. I detest sports as a whole & I still get those fucking ads all the time everywhere. It's predatory, ever-present, & disgusting.
November 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I understand sports betting has always been a thing. But advertising sports betting & how you can do it from your phone should absolutely be illegal. I detest sports as a whole & I still get those fucking ads all the time everywhere. It's predatory, ever-present, & disgusting.
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It's got to be Sleeping Around, I put it on loop for a bit after i listened to the full album a few days ago.
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It's got to be Sleeping Around, I put it on loop for a bit after i listened to the full album a few days ago.
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I think “Townes” is the best song but “Thick as Thieves” is my favorite. I’m a sucker for a song about sex that has a drive to it.
November 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I think “Townes” is the best song but “Thick as Thieves” is my favorite. I’m a sucker for a song about sex that has a drive to it.