The McKinley James Interview: The Advice His Dad Gave Him, "Working Class Blues" Album, and Motown, Stax, & Chicago Blues

Opening for ZZ Top throughout multiple dates on their tour to opening up for the Mavericks at The Ryman Auditorium their’s something universal that connects McKinley James‘s music to playing for these two diverse audiences. That universality is blues meets old school rock meets a straight forward songwriting style. His latest album, Working Class Blues, highlights catchy songs with only him and his Dad,(see drummer in below photo) a touring musician, playing live in their recording studio. The sound is so full, that you’ll never notice it. Listen to McKinley James's music on the AmericanaMusic.com Playlist of Artists You Should KnowSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music