With her raspy voice and catchy tunes, Teresa James has been compared to the venerable Bonnie Raitt. With the release of Teresa’s latest album working with her band, The Rhythm Tramps, Teresa has solidified her standing as a woman who sings as a healthy Janis Joplin and plays piano like Dr. John’s little sister.

Born in Houston, Texas, Teresa has spent the past few years living in Los Angeles, creating and performing with her band, The Rhythm Tramps. Teresa has performed live with such legendary artists as Levon Helm of The Band, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Raitt, Lee Roy Parnell, Delbert McClinton, Kirk Whalum, Paul DeLay, Jeffrey Osborne and Asleep At The Wheel among others. Her voice is featured on albums by Kirk Whalum, Stephen Bruton, Glen Clark, Randy Newman and blues artists Corey Stevens and Walter Trout. She even did a duet with Mickey Mouse on the Disney album, "Mickey's Comedy for Kids".

Teresa’s passionate, blues drenched vocals alongside the boundless talent of The Rhythm Tramps lend themselves to inspiring live performances, one of which was recorded in 2000’s Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps Live. Though this was only the band’s second album, their teeth were cut on the road performing with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Delbert McClinton, Paul DeLay, and Lee Roy Parnell.

The band’s latest release, The Rhythm Method, continues the tradition and ensures the band will be around for a long time to come.

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