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Cee Cee James, The Vocal Volcano

Ron BeatteayBy Ron BeatteayMarch 28, 2011Updated:April 10, 202015 Comments3 Mins Read
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Cee Cee James in Europe

If you haven’t ever heard Cee Cee James before, once you do, you’re going to wonder why not. Cee Cee is the kind of artist and performer that makes you ponder, “Where have I been?” or possibly, “Where has she been?” at your first encounter… and it certainly won’t be your last!

Often compared to Janis Joplin for her raw style, energy and vocals, Cee Cee James sings the Blues in a way that defines the genre itself. With a dynamic range that matches her energy, Cee Cee will take you from passionate & soulful, to raw & volcanic, and then back home again, all within the same song.  She is also an accomplished songwriter, with originals like “Black Raven” & “Love Makes Change”.

Through the many trials of her life,  from a challenging childhood,  through her loves lost, (and then love found again), Cee Cee feels that her soul has been transformed and deepened. With that soul, she has found new depths to her vocal range. It was these adversities that conspired and compelled her into the Blues genre at this time in her life. Cee Cee’s trials have meant good fortune for those of us who love the Blues. If you need any more of a reason to love your Blues, or if you need another blues ambassador for your tardy friends, then pay a little visit to Cee Cee James.

Cee Cee represented Oregon’s Klamath Blues Society in the 2010 International Blues Challenge, and won the 2010 award for Best Blues Songwriter from the Washington Blues Society, who’s board member Roy Brown dubbed her, “The Vocal Volcano”. Cee Cee has also been a real pleasure to work with and an honor to capture on video before her recent move to Nashville.

Cee Cee James
Cee Cee James

In February, Cee Cee completed her first tour of Europe, where she brought the Blues version of shock & awe to her many new fans there. We’ll be discussing Cee Cee and the European Blues Scene in upcoming articles. If a picture can tell you 1000 words, what can a video tell you? In her appearance at Club Hollywood in Seattle, the vibration of Blues was unmistakably thick in the air. Cee Cee James is destined for great things, and one room, one city, or even one country will not confine her. She will win fans for the Blues where ever she goes.

From Club Hollywood
Seattle, Washington

Ron Beatteay
For The American Blues Scene

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15 Comments

  1. tracey on March 28, 2011 11:08 am

    FANTASTIC!! I can’t say enough about how great these musicians are. They should be in the front line! Everyone will fall in love with her protean artistic gifted voice. She is up and coming. Our next Lady of the Blues.

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    • Jack on July 18, 2011 1:30 am

      Only one time in my long life I heard blues singing by woman like that and this was unforgetable Janis Joplin.You are his his sister ?I dont belive whats hapend.
      God bless You for ever.
      Jack

      Reply
  2. Cee Cee James on March 28, 2011 12:03 pm

    HI Ron.. what a nice thing you have done for me with this article. Thank you so much. I really am very grateful.

    One thing I did want to mention is that my husband, Rob “Slideboy” Andrews was co-writer on 7 of the 11 songs on our first CD Low Down Where the Snakes Crawl, which includes those two originals you mention in the article. I wanted to give him some props since without his chord progressions those songs would not be in existance! So he’s a big part of my creative juice these days.

    We are also busy writing the next cd and he’s helping immensely with that as well. I do write all the lyrics but his part comes in on the chord progressions which inspire many times how I put one of my lyrics or melodies together.

    So hands up for Rob too!!

    Big love to everyone who is a Fan of ours. There is so much good music out there to enjoy so to get a little love for what we do is so wonderful and we appreciate it beyond words. Thank you.

    Cee Cee James

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  3. Paul Sigmon on March 28, 2011 3:13 pm

    Fantastic article that speaks the truth about a super talented blues vocalist on her way to the top. From a super fan, thanks for the article and for spreading the word about Cee Cee James!

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  4. Doug (in Tacoma) Gorman on March 28, 2011 4:23 pm

    If I hadn’t viewed her/their video Id’a bet big money it was Janis herownself, and lost for sure. Sure hope Cee Cee James and band get the attention deserved for the incredible talent displayed! Many, many thanks. Doug

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  5. Melinda on March 28, 2011 6:23 pm

    Cee Cee James — “Vocal Volcano”, no truer words have ever been spoken. I remember hearing Cee Cee for the first time and wondering where the hell has she been hiding! Great article Ron.

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  6. Elliott Knorr on March 29, 2011 1:44 pm

    realy love cee cee james fantastic voice great songs makes me sit up and take notice every time i hear her on B.B. Kings Bluesville. would realy love to see her live,

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  7. MattMarshall on March 29, 2011 2:48 pm

    Cee Cee! I just found out I’ll be vending a blues festival in Springfield, Mo in a couple months, where you’re supposed to play. Can’t wait to meet you. Swing by our tent for some slow smoked pulled pork 😉

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    • Cee Cee James on March 29, 2011 5:45 pm

      Hey Matt.. which fest is it?!

      Reply
      • MattMarshall on April 1, 2011 9:42 am

        It’s a benefit to help my good friend Dr. Bob’s blues club Nathan P. Murphys, in Springfield, Mo. I just got word I’d be vending there. May 20th-21st(ish), I believe?

        e-mail me, let’s try and grab a couple minutes for an ABS interview or something! info (at) bluescentric.com

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        • Cee Cee James on April 1, 2011 9:48 am

          Oh yes! For sure! I’m down with it!!!! Thank you Matt!!!!!!!

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        • Ron Beatteay on July 4, 2011 1:35 am

          Matt,, did you meet up with Cee Cee in May? Hadn’t heard any more than the comments here..

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  8. Bluesletter Kim on March 31, 2011 10:27 am

    Cee Cee has always been a favorite of mine… we sure miss her out here on the West Coast. Love ya Cee Cee!!

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  9. Klamath Blues Society on April 1, 2011 2:18 pm

    We love you, and know your on your way to the top. Remembers us when your there!

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    • Cee Cee James on April 2, 2011 3:36 pm

      Well you were part of that step toward the next Level Klamath Blue Society since you sent me to the International Blues Competition!!! So thank you!!!

      Reply

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