Shelley James &Cal Coleman are a husband and wife duo performing all along the west coast since 1993. Currrently based in Los Angeles, the couple has been working and performing with the Escovedo Family, Jonathan Butler, and Andy Fraser in different capacities. Shelley sings and plays electric and acoustic guitars, accompanied by Cal's dynamic bass guitar and background vocals. Shelley sang with the Escovedo Orchestra in December 2006 at the Disney Concert hall. Cal played bass for Andy Fraser of Free in May 2006Their show also includes their unique a capella arrangements which features Shelley's spine-tingling vocals and Cal on bass and drums using only his voice. Shelley & Cal have a loyal following of true music lovers for their repertoire of songs mixing classic pop, rock, soul, and power ballads.
Canadian born, Shelley grew up singing 4-part harmony with her family, touring western Canada. She developed her pop singing through her teens and then studied music seriously in college, touring the club circuit in the Pacific Northwest upon graduation. Cal grew up in a musical family also, performing from a young age as well. He developed his bass chops playing in jazz/blues, reggae, and soul groups before and after college and later met Shelley.
The Duo played together in their jazz/rock band 'Pyramid Breakfast' through the '90s. They also lent their talents to the disco band Satin Love Orchestra from '97-'04, and to the Pink Floyd tribute band the "Floydian Slips" from '98-'04. Their main musical baby was and has always been their own band together-"Shelley James m u s i c b o x".
They opened the MacDonald Theatre, and were given the KRVM radio Community Service Award for their contributions to the Eugene, Oregon arts scene by the president of the station. Currently based in Los Angeles, they have been honored to perform with Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Peter Michael, William Kennedy, Andy Fraser, and Jonathan Butler.
Shelley's voice was described by the program director of KLCC radio as "fine crystal and pure as a summer breeze". Shelley and Cal have written and produced three original "Shelley James" albums. One review wrote "backed by some of Portland's superstar session players, James swings and grooves tunefully and with tasteful restraint." James newest album includes some of L.A.'s top session players including Michael Thompson (Michael Jackson, Anita Baker), and Mike Porcaro (Toto). They are currently working on Shelley's long awaited Christmas album and their a capella Duo album.

-Eugene Weekly

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Shelley and Cal have performed with Sheila E., Jonathan Butler, Peter Michael Escovedo, Andy Fraser

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Shelley and Cal were honored to perform at Pete Escovedo's 70th birthday party, Opened the MacDonald Theatre, and were the first act ever at the historic Wild Duck Music Hall.

For private events, we perform cover songs from the Jazz of the 60s to the Pop of the modern day. We take pride in having something for everyone at weddings, and parties. Master song list available upon request.

At clubs and festivals, we perform a mix of covers and originals, giving the audience just what they came for.