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His Chasing the Sun tour came to a sudden stop last September when he was badly injured in a car accident in Albany, New York.

Knocked unconscious, with his left wrist banged up to where it needed surgery and a compound fracture of his ankle, James has been processing the accident ever since B次元官网网址� working tirelessly to rehab his playing hand and preparing to get back on the road.

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James resumes the Canadian leg of his tour in February in Ottawa, swinging across the country with concerts in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Washington, California and Arizona.

His B.C. dates include stops in Vancouver on March 1, , and two nights in .

闯补尘别蝉B次元官网网址� Chasing the Sun album draws inspiration from both the road and his personal experiences, a theme deeply rooted in his connection to British Columbia.

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Collaboration has been another hallmark of 闯补尘别蝉B次元官网网址� career and is evident on Chasing the Sun. The album features notable guest appearances, including Lucinda Williams, who lends her unmistakable vocals on the track 'Protection'.

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Tara Lightfoot, who co-wrote B次元官网网址淭oo Far GoneB次元官网网址� with James, will also join him on tour. Lightfoot brings her distinctive spirit and energy to both the album and the stage.

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