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Alan James came to Canada in 1976 from Dublin, Ireland and hasn't looked back since. A product of Ireland's showband era, Alan had played with several major acts in Ireland, before striking out on his own and emigrating.

Starting out at the School of Music in his home town of Dublin, Alan was soon travelling the length and breadth of Ireland with bands like The Sahara Showband, The Victors, and Stage Two. Known at the time as Alan Carr, the turning point came when the lead singer of Stage Two, Brendan O'Brien, was electrocuted on stage and had to give up performing for an extended period. The band turned to Alan, who put down his trumpet and stepped out front to take the mic.

In 1976, concerned about the struggling live music scene in Ireland, Alan decided it was time for a change. Other musicians told him about the opportunities for entertainers in Canada and Alan took the plunge. That was almost 30 years ago and ever since, Alan has been knocking them dead in the casinos, theatres, ballrooms, and lounges of Canada and the United States.

Not one to be labeled, Alan takes pride in presenting a wide range of musical styles, from Irish folk and traditional tunes to the American standards of yesterday and the International pop tunes of today. If you have attended one of Alan's performances, you already know his main goal is that all his audiences enjoy themselves, whatever the occasion.

If you're looking for an entertainer that can provide a variety of styles for your special occasion, or an authentic night of Irish folk tunes and ballads, we invite you to contact Alan's management. Please take a few minutes to explore the website where you can see photos of Alan's performances, listen to samples of his music, or read about the Irish Showband era.

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