SAINT JAMES Cover Band from San Clemente, CA

Norah Jones meets David Grohl. Saint James is an acoustic cover band located in Southern CA, showcasing the talents of Gwendolyn Edwards Karkenny and Aubrey Dana.  Bringing their improvisational sensibilities to a diverse range of covers, Gwen and Aubrey enjoy surprising audiences with quirky song choices and unique arrangements of well-known songs. Described as Norah Jones meets Dave Grohl, Gwen & Aubrey have a heavenly gift for haunting harmonies and unique arrangements that achieve a big sound with sharp simplicity.  They each have earned reputations as great live performers, and together they light up a room with their chemistry and combined talent.  Gwendolyn's sensual, soaring vocals & original works are featured in a number of movies and commercials, contributing to the catalogs of Crucial Music, Warner Chappel Music, Figure & Groove, and winning an LA Music Award. She has fronted a band performing her originals across LA for over a decade. Aubrey has been performing as a pro guitarist since the age of 14, playing with various touring acts, cover bands, and recently fronting a Foo Fighters tribute band. Songs range from Michael Jackson to Sinatra, Prince to Britney Spears. The instrumentation blanketing their buttery vocal harmonies includes Aubrey on guitar, Gwendolyn on piano, drums and cello depending on the situation.  Whether tasteful background music or fun, audience-engaging crowd pleasers, Saint James brings a unique appeal and sophistication.