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Lance James is a versatile, bilingual
performer who specialises in Corporate functions, Concerts, Dances,
Barndances, Weddings, Shopping Centre promotions, and In-store
promotions. He is considered as one of the top entertainers ever in
South Africa, and has an excellent rapport with his audiences.
Winner of six SABC Sarie Awards, a "Loony's Award for his
contribution to entertainment, plus an Honorary Award from ATKV
Centurion, Beeld and Pretoria Afrikaanse Sakekamer for his
contribution to Afrikaans music. Lance has appeared in many top
Television Shows, is a well established Master of Ceremonies, as
well as a wellknown Radio Broadcaster, currently broadcasting on
Radio Today, "Keep It Country",
Professionally Lance James started singing at the age of 16, and
playing in bands from the age of 18. (Music ranging from Swing to
Rock 'n Roll, Afrikaans and Country) He toured with the U.K.
established vocal group, "Group One" throughout the U.K., Ireland,
Spain, Germany, doing concerts and TV appearances in the early 60"s.
In 1997, Lance appeared on a show in Galveston, Texas, U.S.A. He has
appeared at various Casinos including Carousel, Caesars, Champions,
Sun City, Carnival City, Graceland, Emerald, Thaba Nchu Sun, The
Ridge, The Tusk, and Marula Sun.
Lance started recording in 1962, and to date over 60 Lance James
Albums have been released.
Lance recorded and toured with Min Shaw, during the 70's and hits
included "Dankie", "Ahoy Madagaskar", "Vicki", "Bloedrooi die Rose",
"Aandlied van die Voëls" to name just a few. In 1997 and 1998
readers of "Keur" Magazine voted Lance as one of the Top10 Most
Popular Artists in South Africa, and in 1999 also voted Lance James
and Min Shaw, as the sixth most popular Afrikaans duo of the
Century. “Vicki” and “Dankie” were chosen as two of the most popular
S.A. songs ever.
Wellknown as "Big Daddy" Lance James on the Country Music scene in
South Africa, Lance has recorded and toured with “Queen of Country”,
Barbara Ray, with hits including "After the Fire has Gone", “God
made Love”, and “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine”. Lance and Barbara
released their latest album called "Somewhere Between" in 2000.
Lance has also toured with “Mama Country” Sally Vaughn with hits
including “My Best Friend” and “Country Blues”.
He has also recorded and toured with Clive Bruce, Joanna Field,
Sally Vaughn and Billy Forrest as the group called "Over the
Hillbillies (five albums on the market).
Lance is currently touring with Bobby Angel and Barbara Ray as
"Country Greats". Lance has also recently recorded some songs with
the “King of Country” Bobby Angel, and these two were voted the Most
popular Duo in the Vaal Triangle in 2000.
Lance released "Lance James sing Dankie en ander Treffers” in 1997,
"Vriendskap" in 1998, "20 Gewildste Treffers" in 1999, and "No
Charge" in 2001. In 1998/99 various other Lance James C.D.'s were
re-issued plus "The Heart and Soul" double album. Vrouekeur recorded
the best “Country Performance” on CD for the year 2002 was Lance
James on the album "Sing a Lekker Liedjie". In 2003, he also
released “Till a Tear becomes a Rose” with new singer Joey Lane.
Lance can also be heard on the “Back to Bapsfontein” CD which was
released in September 2003, and “Toeka 2” by Steve Hofmeyr released
early 2004. Lance released "One Day At A Time" Golden Gospel Hits in
October 2004.
Lance James is a top class performer, who can assist you with making
your function a memorable success. He remains one of the
most-in-demand entertainers, working solo and with other popular
artists in South Africa.
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