James Gedda (NEW ALBUM OUT!)
@jamesgedda.bsky.social
A vagabond dreamer, a rhymer and singer of songs. Playing anywhere between Chicago & Indy and always looking to reach out further.
NEW ALBUM: South of Mars is out now!
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NEW ALBUM: South of Mars is out now!
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I'm ready for turkey, gravy, & dressing tomorrow. But today I still got some work to do! Join me at The Red Door in LaPorte for good cocktails, good food, and good tunes!
Thanks to everybody that's listened to South of Mars so far! Give it a spin today if you haven't yet!
Thanks to everybody that's listened to South of Mars so far! Give it a spin today if you haven't yet!
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm ready for turkey, gravy, & dressing tomorrow. But today I still got some work to do! Join me at The Red Door in LaPorte for good cocktails, good food, and good tunes!
Thanks to everybody that's listened to South of Mars so far! Give it a spin today if you haven't yet!
Thanks to everybody that's listened to South of Mars so far! Give it a spin today if you haven't yet!
This week's music!
WEDNESDAY: The Red Door in LaPorte, IN 6-8
FRIDAY: Aloft in South Bend, IN 8-10 Eastern
SUNDAY: Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles, IL 1-4
Have you heard the new album yet? Let me know what your favorite song on it is!
WEDNESDAY: The Red Door in LaPorte, IN 6-8
FRIDAY: Aloft in South Bend, IN 8-10 Eastern
SUNDAY: Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles, IL 1-4
Have you heard the new album yet? Let me know what your favorite song on it is!
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This week's music!
WEDNESDAY: The Red Door in LaPorte, IN 6-8
FRIDAY: Aloft in South Bend, IN 8-10 Eastern
SUNDAY: Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles, IL 1-4
Have you heard the new album yet? Let me know what your favorite song on it is!
WEDNESDAY: The Red Door in LaPorte, IN 6-8
FRIDAY: Aloft in South Bend, IN 8-10 Eastern
SUNDAY: Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles, IL 1-4
Have you heard the new album yet? Let me know what your favorite song on it is!
For a sad bastard, I'm pretty damn happy right now. Thanks to everyone who's listened to the album so far!
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For a sad bastard, I'm pretty damn happy right now. Thanks to everyone who's listened to the album so far!
Last night was special. One of the best nights of my life. It's gonna take me a couple days to really process it. I love y'all.
But the road goes on forever and the party never ends! Today I'll be at Mackey's Hideout in McHenry, IL from 3-6! Come out and join me if you can!
📸 Brandon Shrader
But the road goes on forever and the party never ends! Today I'll be at Mackey's Hideout in McHenry, IL from 3-6! Come out and join me if you can!
📸 Brandon Shrader
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Last night was special. One of the best nights of my life. It's gonna take me a couple days to really process it. I love y'all.
But the road goes on forever and the party never ends! Today I'll be at Mackey's Hideout in McHenry, IL from 3-6! Come out and join me if you can!
📸 Brandon Shrader
But the road goes on forever and the party never ends! Today I'll be at Mackey's Hideout in McHenry, IL from 3-6! Come out and join me if you can!
📸 Brandon Shrader
If you're in the Chicagoland area, come out to EAT in Hammond for our South of Mars album release show! Doors at 6, music at 7, $15 to get in!
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you're in the Chicagoland area, come out to EAT in Hammond for our South of Mars album release show! Doors at 6, music at 7, $15 to get in!
It's here, it's out, and I couldn't be more proud of the work my friends and I put in. Listen to South of Mars today!
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's here, it's out, and I couldn't be more proud of the work my friends and I put in. Listen to South of Mars today!
Thanks for the kind words, Americana Highways! Check out the full review here: americanahighways.org/2025/11/18/r...
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Americana Highways! Check out the full review here: americanahighways.org/2025/11/18/r...
The first review is in! Thanks to @vanwinkle.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for the kind words in his glowing review of South of Mars. Can't wait for y'all to hear it tomorrow!
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The first review is in! Thanks to @vanwinkle.bsky.social and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social for the kind words in his glowing review of South of Mars. Can't wait for y'all to hear it tomorrow!
If you helped fund South of Mars on Indiegogo earlier this year, rewards will start shipping next week! If one of your rewards was entry into the release show, your name will be on a comp list at the door this Saturday at EAT in Hammond, IN! Doors at 6, music starts at 7.
November 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If you helped fund South of Mars on Indiegogo earlier this year, rewards will start shipping next week! If one of your rewards was entry into the release show, your name will be on a comp list at the door this Saturday at EAT in Hammond, IN! Doors at 6, music starts at 7.
Gonna be talking about the new record on Tiki Man Radio tonight! Tune in at 5pm at tikimanradio.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Gonna be talking about the new record on Tiki Man Radio tonight! Tune in at 5pm at tikimanradio.com
Today's office! Anderson's Winery in Valparaiso IN from 2-5
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Today's office! Anderson's Winery in Valparaiso IN from 2-5
First attempt at coq au vin to celebrate my better half's new job. A $6 bottle of wine imparts a lot of flavor, it turns out. Also, these pearl onions fuck.
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
First attempt at coq au vin to celebrate my better half's new job. A $6 bottle of wine imparts a lot of flavor, it turns out. Also, these pearl onions fuck.
FRIDAY! Making music with my brother Jack Whittle at Shipwreck in Griffith, IN from 7-10. Come join us if you can!
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
FRIDAY! Making music with my brother Jack Whittle at Shipwreck in Griffith, IN from 7-10. Come join us if you can!
NOVEMBER! Here's where to find me this month. Full show details are on my website calendar.
November 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
NOVEMBER! Here's where to find me this month. Full show details are on my website calendar.
The South of Mars album cover was painted by the ceaselessly talented Sergijoe Villani and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out! Make plans to get yourself a CD copy at the album release show on 11/22 at EAT in Hammond, IN!
TONIGHT: Aloft South Bend 8-10 (Eastern)
TONIGHT: Aloft South Bend 8-10 (Eastern)
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The South of Mars album cover was painted by the ceaselessly talented Sergijoe Villani and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out! Make plans to get yourself a CD copy at the album release show on 11/22 at EAT in Hammond, IN!
TONIGHT: Aloft South Bend 8-10 (Eastern)
TONIGHT: Aloft South Bend 8-10 (Eastern)
TONIGHT! Come join me at The Red Door in LaPorte from 6-8! This place has great food and killer cocktails. Perfect date night spot.
See y'all out there! Don't forget to pre-save the South of Mars album, out 11/21! Link in profile.
See y'all out there! Don't forget to pre-save the South of Mars album, out 11/21! Link in profile.
October 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
TONIGHT! Come join me at The Red Door in LaPorte from 6-8! This place has great food and killer cocktails. Perfect date night spot.
See y'all out there! Don't forget to pre-save the South of Mars album, out 11/21! Link in profile.
See y'all out there! Don't forget to pre-save the South of Mars album, out 11/21! Link in profile.
South of Mars, the first record from myself & The Big Breakfast, is out in ONE MONTH! Can't wait for y'all to get your hands on this one. You can pre-save it at the link in my profile. Release show is 11/22 at EAT in Hammond, IN!
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
South of Mars, the first record from myself & The Big Breakfast, is out in ONE MONTH! Can't wait for y'all to get your hands on this one. You can pre-save it at the link in my profile. Release show is 11/22 at EAT in Hammond, IN!
Gonna be a fun weekend!
TONIGHT: August Hill Winery Tasting Room in Utica, IL with The Big Breakfast from 6-9
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN with a trio from 7:30-10:30
See y'all out there!
TONIGHT: August Hill Winery Tasting Room in Utica, IL with The Big Breakfast from 6-9
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN with a trio from 7:30-10:30
See y'all out there!
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Gonna be a fun weekend!
TONIGHT: August Hill Winery Tasting Room in Utica, IL with The Big Breakfast from 6-9
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN with a trio from 7:30-10:30
See y'all out there!
TONIGHT: August Hill Winery Tasting Room in Utica, IL with The Big Breakfast from 6-9
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN with a trio from 7:30-10:30
See y'all out there!
In case you didn't catch the news yesterday, I'M PUTTING A RECORD OUT! South of Mars will be available on 11/21. You can pre-save it at the link in my profile.
FRIDAY: August Hill Winery in Utica, IL w/ The Big Breakfast
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN w/ a trio
FRIDAY: August Hill Winery in Utica, IL w/ The Big Breakfast
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN w/ a trio
October 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In case you didn't catch the news yesterday, I'M PUTTING A RECORD OUT! South of Mars will be available on 11/21. You can pre-save it at the link in my profile.
FRIDAY: August Hill Winery in Utica, IL w/ The Big Breakfast
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN w/ a trio
FRIDAY: August Hill Winery in Utica, IL w/ The Big Breakfast
SATURDAY: Zorn Brew Works in Michigan City, IN w/ a trio
ANNOUNCEMENT:
After 3 years of starts, stops, pauses, and delays, I'm proud to tell y'all that South of Mars, my very first full-band, full-length album, releases on 11/21! It was a labor of love and a community effort by a lot of people, and I can't wait for y'all to hear it!
After 3 years of starts, stops, pauses, and delays, I'm proud to tell y'all that South of Mars, my very first full-band, full-length album, releases on 11/21! It was a labor of love and a community effort by a lot of people, and I can't wait for y'all to hear it!
October 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT:
After 3 years of starts, stops, pauses, and delays, I'm proud to tell y'all that South of Mars, my very first full-band, full-length album, releases on 11/21! It was a labor of love and a community effort by a lot of people, and I can't wait for y'all to hear it!
After 3 years of starts, stops, pauses, and delays, I'm proud to tell y'all that South of Mars, my very first full-band, full-length album, releases on 11/21! It was a labor of love and a community effort by a lot of people, and I can't wait for y'all to hear it!
Got some news coming...
October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Got some news coming...
"Thick As Thieves" has been out for a week, and it's currently sitting at under a hundred plays across all music platforms. Please give the song a listen, add it to your playlist, and let me know what you think!
PS: Got a big announcement coming next week.
PS: Got a big announcement coming next week.
October 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"Thick As Thieves" has been out for a week, and it's currently sitting at under a hundred plays across all music platforms. Please give the song a listen, add it to your playlist, and let me know what you think!
PS: Got a big announcement coming next week.
PS: Got a big announcement coming next week.
Have you listened to the new single "Thick As Thieves" yet? If not, there's no time like the present! Give it a spin and let me know what you think.
October 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Have you listened to the new single "Thick As Thieves" yet? If not, there's no time like the present! Give it a spin and let me know what you think.
"Thick As Thieves" is out now wherever you get your music. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"Thick As Thieves" is out now wherever you get your music. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!