JoAnna and James

With music that has been described as a blend of swing-grass and  folkloric soul infused with a contemporary mountain feel, few are more  aware of their journey through the Appalachia and Kentucky music  landscape than JOANNA~JAMES.  Peculiar, noteworthy pickin’, Appalachian  flavored vocals, and new fashioned, heartfelt lyrics create an adept  arrangement of songs that are quickly gaining this duo traction in the  Kentucky music scene.  The collaboration of JoAnna Lewis-Oldfield and James Moore, who grew up  in the same state, yet between two worlds; has resulted in a well versed  sound. With deep ties to Bluegrass & Mountain Music, JoAnna grew up  in East Kentucky listening to Bill Monroe, Patty Loveless, and Dolly  Parton. While James, a local Central Kentuckian, has spent the last 30  years studying the various styles of greats such as Tony Rice, Mark  Knopfker, and Jimmy Vaughn. Rooted by their cultural influences this duo  is forging a musical path all their own.