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Hope And A Hand Grenade

Shayfer James

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Hope And A Hand Grenade comes as Shayfer James' seventh studio release, and showcases his ongoing growth as a singer-songwriter. His music provides a unique blend of catchy unconventionality; bright pop melodies are interwoven with gothic-tinged lyrics and emotive vocals, all delivered with a splash of whiskey humor, smart quip, and air of dark charm.
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Song Featured in "The Ranger" Film 

My song "Two Dollars And A Dime" which was originally written for the film Psychopaths is featured in Jenn Wexler's amazing new slasher flick "The Ranger"  which premiered at SXSW this year. Read the Variety Review.   The song is a bit different than what I typically release, but I've since written three other songs in the style and might go ahead and release an EP of  the songs together next year as a special lo-fi treat.  But before then, you'll be able to get it as part of The Ranger soundtrack coming soon.
 

Happy New Year To All 

I'm wishing you much mischief in the New Year, I'll be making plenty of my own.  Releasing tracks from a collection I'm calling "Bare Bones", stripped down versions of songs I've already released.  And a new EP coming sometime this year.  Standby.  Love to you and yours.  -Sj

Hidden Hymns: And Evening Of Dance Set To My Music 

I'm excited to invite you to "Hidden Hymns" this coming Saturday (6/17) night.  It is an evening of dance choreographed exclusively to my music by the incredible Meagan Woods, some of which I will perform live in tandem with Meagan and her company. Tickets are selling rapidly, so it is wise to buy tickets in advance. 

 

Saturday June 17th 
7pm 
407 Theater-County Prep HS 
525 Montgomery Ave, Jersey City 

Tickets: $15 general/ $6 students* 
http://hiddenhymns.bpt.me/ 
*cash only at the door, advance online ticket purchase recommended

March Of Crows: Jersey City 2017 

One year after the first March Of Crows, I am building upon this local collaborative arts project by writing songs based on murals and other forms of street art, then passing them on to artists of other mediums to further create art inspired by the process. It'll all come together on March 10 during a free event Grace Church Van Vorst in Jersey City, New Jersey on Friday, March 10th. This year will feature jewelry and textile designs based on the songs/murals as well as dance.