James Gedeon immediately began honing his craft in New York City's Greenwich Village music scene back in the 1990's in storied venues like The Village Gate, The Back Fence and The Red Lion. It wasn't long before James had developed a reputation as a singer and songwriter able to make even individuals in the farthest reaches of a venue feel as though they were right up front.
He has since performed at New York's famed LeCirque; The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center and The Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom where he was part of the opening band for Dan Aykroyd and the Blues Brothers at The Alzheimer's Foundation annual fundraiser. He has also been able to take his music to areas outside of New York, having performed in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian; in West Virginia at the renowned Greenbrier Resort; the Rocky Mountain resort of Flathead Lake in Kalispell, Montana; Mauna Kea Resort in Kailua Kona, Hawaii; The Ocean Club (twice) on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and at the Royal Palace in Morocco.
James has also taken the stage at Pebble Beach Golf Club in California with New York's acclaimed Stingers Band (a gig that had James providing an acoustic opening set for comedian Jerry Seinfeld's performance to an audience that included Clint Eastwood). In addition, as a solo artist he's opened shows for America, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jay Leno, Dana Carvey and Livingston Taylor. He has also performed with guitarists Oz Noy and Bernie Williams, drummers Dave Weckl and Steve Holley, sax man Mark Rivera (Billy Joel, Ringo Starr, Foreigner) and shared the stage at a private event in Vermont with Harry Connick, Jr.
James also performed at the wedding of radio personality Howard Stern. During the ceremony, James accompanied Dixie Chick Natalie Maines on the couple's wedding song, and followed that up by performing 3 duets with music icon Billy Joel. Later that same night, as a member of the house band, James backed up Phoebe Snow in addition to Pat Monahan of Train on the band's hits "Calling All Angels" and "Drops of Jupiter".
In 2016, James appeared as a finalist and was chosen as the winner of "Morristown OnStage" at the Mayo Performing Arts Center for his rendition of James Taylor's "Shower The People" in front of a packed house of 1,300 people. That performance led to Gedeon opening for the iconic band "America" at a sold-out MPAC in Morristown, a show at which James received rave reviews from the audience, and from America.
James released his second album "My Saving Grace" in 2017 and “Might As Well Be Me“ from the album was nominated for Recording of The Year by the Tennessee Songwriters Association International (TSAI). He was also been one of the featured songwriters to perform at the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg, TN. James' third CD, "A Lucky Man" was released in 2019.
When Covid 19 hit in 2020, Gedeon took to sharing his music online in a series of weekly live performances in an effort to connect with listeners and help them to experience Live music from the comfort of their own homes. The time period also provided ample opportunities for James to write more music, which will be relased via streaming platforms in 2024. In addition to his many solo performances, James is also a member of the touring show "Taylor Simon King: A Celebration of Three American Troubadours" celebrating the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King. To date, Gedeon continues to pursue his music with the same passion that drove him during his early performances in Greenwhich Village more than 30 years ago.
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Hi friends...there are now only 20 seats left for Taylor Simon King this coming Saturday, 3/25 at New Brunswick PAC. You can secure your tickets at nbpac.org
The show (featuring a 10-piece band) will pay tribuite to 50 years of the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King. Hope to see you there!
Hi Friends....
I'm happy to share that I've been asked to participate in a tribute show celebrating the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King in 2023. I'll be tasked with taking on the music of JT. The show, known as Taylor/Simon/King will be performing at various venues and I'll be posting information on upcoming shows as I know more.
https://www.mayoarts.org/shows/an-evening-with-james-gedeon?fbclid=IwAR2ncOANhRz3Kh_tTSTny-mrBySMvbzPeAUWUxDk3NGOonYL2dXgmdX1fjo
James’s song Might As Well Be Me was nominated by TSAI for Recording Of The Year. It was the first track released from the CD “My Saving Grace” released in 2017.
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with Lou Gioia on percussion/drums
With Lou Gioia on percussion
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Performing with Taylor Simon King, a tribute to the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon & Carol King.
This is a Matinee Only performance..
For tickets call: (610) 826-9000
Performing with Taylor Simon King
Performing with Lou Gioia
With Taylor Simon King
With Lou Gioia