An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Aiden James

Talented singer/songwriter Aiden James released his second CD/album this year. James has been a constant presence on the regional Philadelphia music scene, earning fans locally through constant touring and appearances. He's also worked the national circuit, traveling far and wide to promote his music. Perhaps that's why he's titled his sophomore album, On the Run. Associated Content caught up with the performer for a revealing Q & A.

Dig Philly: Tell me all about your 2nd album....How is it different from your 1st? .

Aiden James: Well, my first record came out 2ish years ago. Since then, I have grown as a musician, written lots of new material and toured around the states. I felt the old CD didn't represent me very accurately now, and it was time for a new record.

AC: What did you learn from doing your first album that you applied to this one?

AJ: I nearly had a heart attack putting out my first album [Laughs]. Looking back now, I was so scared and nervous! But now - this time - it was actually really fun. I took a big chill pill. I enjoyed developing the tracks over a course of 4 months.

AC: What is your favorite song on the new album?

AC: Ahhhhhh! I saw that question coming! [Laughs] I have a soft spot in my heart for "Miffin County". But, I have a feeling everyone is gonna love "You and He."

AC: How much touring will you do to support this album?

AJ: I will be crashing on friends couches all over the country! [Laughs] I have a couple dates in the upper north east set for October, and then in I'll do the New England area in November. I'll be booking as much as I can this year.

AC: Do you mind touring? How much do you enjoy the live experience?

AJ: Touring is tough when you don't have a car. And I don't have a car, so I have to be very clever. I do buses, flights, book tours with a fellow singer and do some dates together. Whatever...I do love playing out live...And meeting people at the shows is the best.

AC: Ever had any weird fan encounters? Do you get a lot of nookie being on stage?

AJ: [Pause} One time, yes! This is funny, I was playing an outdoor festival in Baltimore and someone sent me an email a few days later. They saw me texting and asked for my number...They said if I ever wanted to talk we could text. I didn't give out my number but the next day, I got a text saying "come back to Baltimore so I can touch you". [Laughs] It freaked me out...I changed my number the very next day.

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