tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78593265351351339362024-02-02T14:13:29.889-08:00OutcastArmy News!!james durbin's loyal, dedicated and slightly obsessed fanbaseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-24391711258799104512017-03-02T16:36:00.000-08:002017-03-02T16:36:18.266-08:00James Durbin takes over the mic as lead singer for Quiet Riot !!!<div style="background-color: black; box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, "sans serif"; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px;">
<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">From Metal Sludge: On April 21, the new Quiet Riot album Road Rage appears – but the singer Seann Nichols (Adler’s Appetite), who was to be heard, was already sent back to the desert. After only five concerts, the drums have been separated, as drummer Frankie Banali tells ROCKS: “Seann has done a great job on the record, but a band is not just talented – you have to get together.”</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">According to Banali, the customary artistic and personal differences have led to the unanimous decision that an amicable separation is in the interest of the band. “We had to make the best decision for Quiet Riot. If there are problems so early in the co-operation, it’s better to pull the emergency brake. “Over the last six years, the group has worn four singers – including Love / Hate frontman Jizzy Pearl.</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">As a successor to Seann Nichols, Quiet Riot have already committed James Durbin. The 28-year-old has been known in the US since his final participation in the American Idol talent show, where he joined Judas Priest in 2011. According to Banali, Durbin had long been his first choice for the singer post: “When I wrote the material for Road Rage with my songwriting partner Neil Citron, James was my favorite. Because he had other commitments, I had to look for a replacement, and Seann Nichols was the third on my candidate list. Of course, I would prefer James to be heard on Road Rage – but you can only work with the people who are currently available.”</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The plans for a video clip have been rejected by Quiet Riot as a result of these recent developments: “The dilemma is that I should ask James to move his lips to the vocals of another. I do not want to put him in an unpleasant situation, which could give the fans a wrong impression. But I’ve already started writing new songs for an album with James, which will be released next year.”</em></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-60915809493535187442016-06-10T09:21:00.001-07:002016-06-10T09:21:59.720-07:00James Durbin claims video countdown top spotWell done everyone who's out there voting and supporting! <br />
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And there are dozens of incredible options for all budgets! Please get in there and show James how much you want to hear more music from him! We're Right Behind You, James!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-19440184746503154862015-04-10T16:11:00.000-07:002015-04-10T16:11:00.608-07:00Canyon Club 1/11/15An exceptional video of the entire show at the Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA has been posted and we'd like to share it with all of you. Thanks very much to Joe Dolan for shooting and posting this great video! Enjoy!!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-8119832744401800932015-01-16T15:11:00.001-08:002015-01-16T15:11:14.927-08:00Cali tour done and done! What did you miss?James and his new band have just wrapped up a quick tour of the California coast with stops in Santa Cruz, Agoura Hills, Hermosa Beach and back up to Oakland. Stay tuned for more in-depth reporting on the two I was fortunate enough to catch, but in a nutshell, all four were DA BOMB! <br />
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James has three new bandmates, and we hope they stick around for a long time to come! The talent on that stage is over the top! Robert Tovar takes over on lead guitar and is blindingly articulate on those strings. His practiced and precise technique combined with his musicality makes for a very well-rounded and exciting performance and his chemistry with James is spot-on. Dj Patton picks up the bass and gives the band a rock-solid foundation with a lot of style. "Style" however is an understatement when we get to Eric James Patterson on drums. Eric is hilarious, unbelievably creative, and a downright freakin amazingly skilled drummer. Together with James' maturing vocals, the band is better than I've ever heard it sound. It was a excellently cohesive unit. <br />
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Three new songs are debuted and carried through all four sets from various stages of James' career. "Lost Boys" opens each show at a hard-driving and almost frantic pace. "Riot on Sunset" quickly claimed a spot in my favorites, from James' days with his old band, the Hollywood Scars. But the real gem is "In the Shadows," an almost painfully tender ballad in which James manages to whisper AND wail. This song could easily hit #1 on the Billboard charts - we really hope it gets a chance to be heard. <br />
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Check out YouTube for a few videos of these latest shows, you won't be disappointed!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-52892501805285488512015-01-01T12:37:00.001-08:002015-01-01T12:37:22.209-08:00Happy 2015 Durbinators!!!The Durbinators of James' Outcast Army would like to wish James, Heidi, Hunter and Kinzee a marvelous 2015 that is richly blessed, boundlessly happy and completely fulfilling! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-54218608973715790262014-12-06T13:54:00.000-08:002014-12-06T13:54:19.739-08:00Lots of News!!!Lots of great news since we last updated you! James and Heidi welcomed their second child, precious little Kinzee Cruz Durbin to their family on November 21st. Congratulations to mom, dad and new big brother, Hunter! <br />
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And.... James is starting off 2015 with four west-coast shows!!! He kicks it off on Friday, January 9th in none other than the Catalyst, Santa Cruz! The James Durbin Street Team jumped on this opportunity to properly shout out the event to the citizens of Santa Cruz with a campaign of more than 100 print posters set to hit SC streets this week! Watch for them, they rock! :)<br />
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The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills is next on the bill on Jan 11th, followed by Hermosa Beach on the 14th and wrapping up at Yoshi's in Oakland on Jan 15th. We're hoping this is just the beginning of more shows to light up 2015 for Durbinators everywhere! <br />
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James has three new band-mates to bring full-on electric rock 'n roll back to DurbiNation; the amazing Robert Tovar is featured on lead guitar, with DJ Patton of San Carlos, CA on bass and Eric James Peterson of Sunnyvale, CA kicking it on drums. James promises we'll hear new tracks never performed before at these shows - and we can't wait to hear and feel the chemistry of the new band! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-52257755920735240612014-11-24T10:39:00.000-08:002014-11-24T10:39:08.835-08:00Welcome to the newest Durbin!James and Heidi welcomed their daughter <strong>Kinzee Cruz Durbin</strong>, who weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz., and measured 21¾ inches long on Nov 21st at 6:14 pm. DurbiNation and all the Outcast Army join you in greeting your beautiful little girl! Congratulations, James, Heidi and Hunter!<br />
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So to bring you up to date.... We last saw James at Destroy The Night in Santa Cruz this July with Dale Ockerman and a host of uber-talented musicians who brought Morrison and the Doors back from the dead and slayed a set of Led Zeppelin the likes of which Robert Plant has never seen or heard. Trust me when I tell you, it was EPIC. There were whispers (and screams) to replay that show at some point and I hope they do - it was tremendous. <br />
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There's lots going on in James' world lately. He has new management, first of all, signing with Streetlight several months ago who all concerned hope will recognize the greatness within James and promote him accordingly. Because that sure hadn't happened despite thousands of Durbinators screaming about it.<br />
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And as James puts it, he is now "unwound" - IOW no longer with WindUp Records. We haven't heard any details on how that came about but as he always does, James has an awesome, positive attitude and will shine on regardless. So we assume, then, that Celebrate, despite being an absolutely excellent album, did not contain the rock attitude it might otherwise have had. So be it - Celebrate is, to quote one of the many glowing reviews it received, "ear candy" just the same and will only broaden the scope of James' repertoire in the years to come. <br />
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And speaking of broadening one's scope, James was proud to announce recently that a song he wrote was recorded by another artist, a first (and we're totally positive, not a last) for him! Congratulations on penning "Lying To Yourself" which appears on the Charm City Devils' new record, Battles. <br />
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In a few days, James is holding in-person auditions for band members, too. We Durb-a-holics smell TOUR on the heels of these auditions and seriously can't wait to ruin our hearing with that patented Durbin SCREAM once again. DurbinROCK is back and ready to bring it. Stay tuned for concert dates! <br />
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And by no means last in this list is that James, Heidi and Hunter expect an addition to the family in just a few weeks now - a baby girl for mommy and daddy to spoil and for big brother to protect! :) Congratulations to the Durbins and the little princess-to-be!! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-17743752756411543712014-04-11T15:44:00.003-07:002014-04-11T15:44:35.049-07:00Album signing at Streetlight Records, Santa Cruz 4/12/14James will be at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz tomorrow, Saturday 4/12/14 signing autographs and performing at 2 pm! Come by and say "hi!" and score an exclusive poster if you buy your copy of Celebrate at Streetlight! (pick up a few extra for gifts too!!) See you in Santa Cruz!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-72961387565829751202014-04-07T11:00:00.001-07:002014-04-07T11:00:40.893-07:00And then there were four...Four Durbins that is! James and Heidi are expecting their second child in November!! The announcement was made through <a href="http://celebritybabies.people.com/2014/04/07/american-idol-james-durbin-wife-pregnant-expecting-second-child/" target="_blank">People Magazine</a> just moments ago. Congratulations to James, Heidi, and soon-to-be big brother Hunter!! <br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-45897014227210330022014-04-01T09:49:00.000-07:002014-04-01T09:49:17.761-07:00Celebrate tracks previewing on Vevo !!!Production tracks now previewing on Vevo for #Celebrate! Here they are! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-8781938669081817892014-03-05T08:04:00.001-08:002014-03-05T08:04:19.455-08:00James Durbin - Parachute (Official Video)<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's here at last !!! The Official Parachute Video!!! <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gmrlqh3Pt8o" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />Well done, James and crew! OutcastArmyFans.com LOVES IT! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-81345911118120536342014-03-04T08:08:00.001-08:002014-03-04T08:08:54.335-08:00James Durbin performs "Parachute" on Conan !!! 03/03/14<div style="text-align: left;">James does a stellar performance of his new single Parachute on Conan last night along with trusty bass man Justin Kastner, Adrian Roberson of Beta State and Blake Bunzel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SRrNJPy5svM" width="480"></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-3222947466179230762014-02-25T15:01:00.001-08:002014-02-25T15:44:42.167-08:00Join James for a StageIt concert Saturday 3/8/14!James presents an intimate my-home-to-yours performance on Saturday, March 8th at 5 pm PST via the premier web-venue, StageIt! Get your tickets - link below!!!<br />
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Don't miss it! Blake Bunzel will return to play guitar along with Justin Kastner on bass and Jeremy Cross on drums. March 3rd also marks the first day you can pre-order #Celebrate on iTunes so get in there and get your order in! <br />
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Mission accomplished! Welcome home, James!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-53783330703226942482014-02-12T11:30:00.002-08:002014-02-12T11:30:49.437-08:00Salt Lake City performance added!! James has added a performance in Salt Lake City on Feb 13th at The Royal! Tix at the door! More info:<br />
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Don't miss James at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz, Saturday 2/15 !!! Make Valentines Day last all weekend!!! <br />
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Taking a bus to the boardwalk<br />
And I'm flying higher than the north star<br />
Liftin the veil above my eyes<br />
Drawing spirals in the sky<br />
Along the way I stopped at the ocean<br />
To swim with the dragons in the concrete waters<br />
Surrounding myself with"No One"<br />
In beautiful masks they came in numbers<br />
Wasted<br />
We fade into the sun<br />
<br />
We are one<br />
Let the rollercoaster take us over the edge<br />
On the run<br />
We're children under the sun<br />
Raise your hands<br />
Let the rollercoaster take you over the edge<br />
While we're young<br />
We're children under the sun<br />
<br />
Looking at life through a keyhole<br />
It's hitting me harder than sledgehammers on a kickdrum<br />
Surrounded by millions of people<br />
Silhouetted dancers in the freak show<br />
Wasted<br />
We fade into the sun<br />
<br />
We are one<br />
Let the rollercoaster take us over the edge<br />
On the run<br />
We're children under the sun<br />
Raise your hands<br />
Let the rollercoaster take you over the edge<br />
While we're young<br />
We're children under the sun<br />
<br />
Wasted<br />
We fade into the sun<br />
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::::::Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-3370051042070823982014-02-02T11:18:00.000-08:002014-02-02T11:18:02.036-08:00Journey of a FrontmanIf "Journey of a Frontman" isn't a perfect title for a site doing an interview with James, nothing is! Alex Obert has an excellent, in-depth review of James' soon-to-be historically epic Acoustic Parachute Tour and talks with James about wrestling, rock 'n roll, Idol and everything in between in this highly recommended write-up! Don't miss this - hit the link below and enjoy! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-80339412335222362022014-01-20T13:29:00.000-08:002014-01-20T16:05:09.324-08:00AlienThis priceless production track of an unreleased song from the MOABD sessions has surfaced on YouTube and we could not be happier that it has. James performed this song a few times at the start of the "Memories" tour but we hadn't heard it since. Welcome home, Alien, we missed you!<br />
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ALIEN - James Durbin - unreleased track, 2011</h3>
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sometimes I feel like the man who fell to earth<br />
like some kind of alien I swear I'm cursed<br />
humans being humans racing <br />
it's like I'm always losing my place<br />
stranger than some science fiction I've gone missing<br />
raise your hands if you feel lost and no one's listening<br />
like you don't fit in<br />
alien<br />
<br />
some nights I catch myself staring at the stars<br />
wondering how I could have ever drifted so far<br />
and are there others like me here <br />
all hiding in this stratosphere<br />
stranger than some science fiction I've gone missing<br />
raise your hands if you feel lost and no one's listening<br />
like you don't fit in<br />
alien<br />
<br />
I want to stay I want to leave<br />
is there something wrong with me?<br />
a million miles away from home<br />
tell me I'm not alone<br />
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stranger than some science fiction I've gone missing<br />
raise your hands if you feel lost and no one's listening<br />
like you don't fit in<br />
alien<br />
alien<br />
alienUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859326535135133936.post-68914948504673569782014-01-13T08:45:00.000-08:002014-01-19T14:53:53.588-08:00IssuesAt different points along James' acousticParachute tour he's debuting new songs, some of which we've only heard snippets. Hearing Issues for the first time, it punched me in the gut. I gathered what was left of my consciousness back together enough to frantically transcribe the lyrics, which I'm pretty sure will touch a lot of us deeply. So between tears, here are the lyrics to "Issues".<br />
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=== Issues === by James Durbin<br />
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If you were to say to me<br />
If you ask what's wrong with me<br />
I would tell you it's everything<br />
<br />
When I'm tired of feeling sick<br />
When it's nothing you can fix<br />
I want you to know it's not you<br />
<br />
Cuz I will never be okay <br />
But I know that that's okay<br />
Cuz my eyes are never shut<br />
While my heart is wide awake<br />
And it's all that I can do<br />
Tell me what else should I do, cuz<br />
<br />
I've got issues, I've got scars<br />
And their color is just like yours <br />
And I was broken right from the start<br />
I'm no different than you are<br />
I'm not perfect<br />
I'm perfectly flawed <br />
And my scratches don't hurt much at all<br />
Just like you, <br />
I've got issues.<br />
<br />
There are smiles and tears<br />
There are times through the years<br />
Where I cannot remember yesterday<br />
And everything is like a blur<br />
It loses me around the curve<br />
I'm always in a high speed chase<br />
<br />
And I'm trying to gain control<br />
Using everything I know<br />
But nothing seems to work<br />
I'll never catch it, this I'm sure<br />
But I will not forget<br />
You've been with me step by step<br />
<br />
I've got issues, I've got scars<br />
And their color is just like yours <br />
And I was broken right from the start<br />
I'm no different than you are<br />
I'm not perfect<br />
I'm perfectly flawed <br />
And my scratches don't hurt much at all<br />
Just like you, <br />
I've got issues<br />
<br />
Am I unwell <br />
Cuz I don't understand<br />
Is this what they say it is to be human<br />
And these bandages<br />
That were to keep out the cold<br />
They keep me from something<br />
That I'll never know.... know..... <br />
<br />
Cuz I've got issues, I've got scars<br />
But their color is just like yours <br />
And I was broken right from the start<br />
I'm no different than you are<br />
I'm not perfect<br />
I'm perfectly flawed <br />
And my scratches don't hurt much at all<br />
Just like you, <br />
You know I'm just like you<br />
I've got issues<br />
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