xBk presents
James Tutson
and Diplomats of Solid Sound
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
All Ages
PART SEATED / PART STANDING ROOM -- Limted seating available on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early if you'd like to grab seats. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com at least 48 hours prior to the show*
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•• JAMES TUTSON ••
Iowa City’s James Tutson and his 5 siblings were the entirety of the church choir growing up. He was raised singing southern gospel every Sunday in a tiny chapel in front of a 10 person congregation. This heritage of soul music permeates his vocal stylings and anchors his songwriting even as he crafts his current work telling stories of the modern world and his life journey. He is known for emotive/”raw” vocal performances, tight musical arrangements, and resonant songwriting, which has been described as a “gift for exploring the intersection between joy and sorrow”.
James’ career has taken him to local backyards, dive bars, theater stages, music festivals, and NBC’s The Voice. James was named one of the 2023 National endowment for the arts, Iowa Fellows and has had the privilege of performing with great artists like Lake Street Dive, The Dip, The War and Treaty, Marc Broussard, Joanna Connor, Jordy Searcy, and more. He has recorded seven studio albums including his most recent “Fool For You”. For more information on James’ music and story visit, www.jamestutson.com and follow on Instagram: @jtutson.
••DIPLOMATS OF SOLID SOUND ••
Diplomats of Solid Sound is an American band and song writing powerhouse. Their mixture of old school funk, soul, and Americana has appeared in dozens of hit TV shows and movies throughout their 25 year career. With more than 50 million streams, the Diplomats have a dedicated following in Europe and North America.
