Witney Guitar Club 'January Jam’ #6 - Meet James

We asked the Guitarists from the Tuesday Group of Witney Guitar Club some questions about themselves. Here's their response

‘January Jam’ #6

Meet Witney Guitar Club Member - James - who has been with the club since it began in 2024.

What Instruments Do You Play?

Acoustic Guitar

What’s the best concert you’ve ever attended?

Radiohead (secret gig) at Jericho Tavern 1994. The audience sang all of 'Creep' while Thom Yorke held the mic out for the crowd. I went to many gigs at the Jericho. It was good time to be into music and bands.

Have you ever played a live gig?

As part of the MuzoAkademy that used to be in Witney I have sung and played, everyone was encouraged to write and play their own songs, we all wrote Christmas songs and showcased them at the Langdale Hall. They also made it to a Christmas Cd.

Have you ever played a bad gig?

Probably the above but everyone was encouraging and polite!

Which artist/band/genre(s) do you like to listen to?

I like loads of different music. I do like songs with meaningful lyrics. If you asked me today what I’m listening to, it’s a song on Richard Ashcroft's new album "Lovin’ you"  track 2 'Out of These Blues' (have a listen)

What music styles do you like to play?

Anything that suits Acoustic Guitar

What’s your favourite Witney Guitar Club song that we have played?

'Bonfire Heart'    (James Blunt)

What do you like most about Witney Guitar Club?

It’s an hour and a half spent playing in good company with Brian’s enthusiasm leading the group, it definitely has improved my playing.

What tips would you tell your younger self, just starting out to play?

Get some lessons

Tell us something about yourself that people may not know. 

I’ve never seen a James Bond Film

What are your plans for 2026?

Keep on keeping on

Want to join us?

Make a New Year's resolution to start playing your guitar again and start 2026 with some FUN!