James Intveld is currently at the head of L.A's burgeoning rockabilly scene and although there is very little available on record he is building himself a great reputation, not only with his talent but also his attitude.
James began learning the guitar from an early age and used his father's record collection as a reference point. The story goes that at high school James could be found listening to Hank Williams while his fellow students were playing Led Zeppelin. By 1981 James had his own band 'The Rockin' Shadows' and his own label 'Doghouse Records', he'd decided that this was the only sure way he'd have of releasing records with the sound he wanted - something the major labels wouldn't do. The first release was an Intveld original 'My Heart Is Achin' For You' backed by an excellent version of Johnny Cash's 'You're My Baby'. At this point the band had begun to attract a lot of attention. James made his acting debut in the film 'Road house 66' performing his single.
James began learning the guitar from an early age and used his father's record collection as a reference point. The story goes that at high school James could be found listening to Hank Williams while his fellow students were playing Led Zeppelin. By 1981 James had his own band 'The Rockin' Shadows' and his own label 'Doghouse Records', he'd decided that this was the only sure way he'd have of releasing records with the sound he wanted -
Then just as everything appeared to be going smoothly he lost his band to Rick Nelson. Not allowing this to hold him up James went on to perform solo sets at the 'Club Lingerie' and began to build himself a new band. Hopefully there will be more releases and we may even get the chance to see him play.
As the trend for everything fifties continues his popularity will certainly grow. As the old cliche says - A name to watch for.
As the trend for everything fifties continues his popularity will certainly grow. As the old cliche says -
As the trend for everything fifties continues his popularity will certainly grow. As the old cliche says - A name to watch for.
The following interview with James Intveld took place in the car park of the 'One West' club in Los Angeles and is a 'Latch On' EXCLUSIVE.
Where did you first learn to play guitar?
I started playing guitar when I was eight and I took lessons from this place that was half cake shop and half music shop.
Who would you say were your biggest influences?
Probably I'd have to say early Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent. Just the real good guys. Oh yeah and Rick Nelson. I also like country artists like Lefty Frizzell and Hank Williams.
Have you ever considered going to England?
Yeah, I'd really love to go. I guess I haven't had the time. I work a lot out here in L.A. and there just hasn't been the opportunity to get away. Especially now I'm getting in to the acting thing and it's taking up so much of my time that I couldn't just go over there with no gigs set up. I'd still love to go over though.
Can you tell me why you choose to play a Gretsch guitar?
Well to be honest I never started on a Gretsch, I used to play a Silvertone at first. Then I moved on to Gibsons and I stayed with those through my teenage years. I suppose I went for the Gretsch because Eddie Cochran played one and I like the way they sound.
How much did you pay for your Gretsch?
Err. . . I can't remember. I've got a couple of different ones. I've got a 1954 Chet Atkins 6120 model and a '65 Tennessean but I can't remember how much I paid for them. It was such a long time ago. I know it wasn't as much as people are paying now they've got more popular.
Do you play any other instruments?
Yeah, I play bass, drums and I play piano.
What are some of the venues you've played?
There's the 'Roxy' and the 'Whiskey'. A lot of the big clubs around L.A. I played at the 'Country Club' when the L.A. Rockabilly album came out, it was kind of a party where all the artists on the album did a show. I guess the biggest I've played is the 'Beverly Theatre'. That was a benefit for Rick Nelson and all the people on that plane.
What is your favourite venue?
I'd like to be able to say the 'Palace' but I haven't had the chance to play there yet. I'd imagine that would be my favourite.
The following interview with James Intveld took place in the car park of the 'One West' club in Los Angeles and is a 'Latch On' EXCLUSIVE.
Where did you first learn to play guitar?
I started playing guitar when I was eight and I took lessons from this place that was half cake shop and half music shop.
Who would you say were your biggest influences?
Probably I'd have to say early Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent. Just the real good guys. Oh yeah and Rick Nelson. I also like country artists like Lefty Frizzell and Hank Williams.
Have you ever considered going to England?
Yeah, I'd really love to go. I guess I haven't had the time. I work a lot out here in L.A. and there just hasn't been the opportunity to get away. Especially now I'm getting in to the acting thing and it's taking up so much of my time that I couldn't just go over there with no gigs set up. I'd still love to go over though.
Can you tell me why you choose to play a Gretsch guitar?
Well to be honest I never started on a Gretsch, I used to play a Silvertone at first. Then I moved on to Gibsons and I stayed with those through my teenage years. I suppose I went for the Gretsch because Eddie Cochran played one and I like the way they sound.
How much did you pay for your Gretsch?
Err. . . I can't remember. I've got a couple of different ones. I've got a 1954 Chet Atkins 6120 model and a '65 Tennessean but I can't remember how much I paid for them. It was such a long time ago. I know it wasn't as much as people are paying now they've got more popular.
Do you play any other instruments?
Yeah, I play bass, drums and I play piano.
What are some of the venues you've played?
There's the 'Roxy' and the 'Whiskey'. A lot of the big clubs around L.A. I played at the 'Country Club' when the L.A. Rockabilly album came out, it was kind of a party where all the artists on the album did a show. I guess the biggest I've played is the 'Beverly Theatre'. That was a benefit for Rick Nelson and all the people on that plane.
What is your favourite venue?
I'd like to be able to say the 'Palace' but I haven't had the chance to play there yet. I'd imagine that would be my favourite.
