Solo Musician For Hire in Richmond, VA

Codey Lee James blends alternative R&B and neo soul with poetic depth and vintage textures, creating a sound that lives between introspection and groove. Perfect for chill R&B and indie soul lounges, his music evokes late-night calm and quiet emotional clarity. The Codey Lee James trio performs both covers and original songs. Fans of Mac Ayres, Alicia Keys, Robert Glasper, and D'Angelo will resonate with Codey’s velvet harmonies, jazz-infused chords, and thoughtful lyricism. His songs move between smoky grooves and soulful falsettos, drawing from gospel roots, jazz education, and a deep love for emotional storytelling. From piano lessons at age five to directing choirs and arranging harmonies in college, Codey’s journey has always centered around translating real life into resonant, metaphoric sound. With over 200k streams across platforms and features in V13 Magazine, his concept album Ithaca reimagines Homer’s Odyssey through a modern, musically diverse lens. He recently signed with Rexius Records and is preparing a string of new singles and a follow-up album in 2025. Whether reflecting on power, selfhood, or simply lighting up a smoky evening with friends, Codey Lee James invites listeners into a space where sound breathes, stories matter, and soul meets thought.

Acoustic trio specializing in 3-part vocal harmonies, ukuleles and guitar! Young, fresh, creative, and full of life, we're confident in our ability to enhance any gathering with our colorful and charming sounds and personalities. As well as a broad range of covers-both oldies and modern-we also have experience as songwriters and would love to share our original songs and stories with you, which are a mix of quirky and heartfelt. We have plenty of videos you can watch on YouTube and Instagram to get familiar with our feel and style (look up The Birdwatchers band). Note: Planning on moving to VA into 2025. Can also add on optional percussionist.

Whether it's a private lesson, live music or music production, you can expect timeliness, quality, skill and great value. I've been playing music for twelve years and I graduated from the VCU music school where I gained an extensive knowledge of music theory and technique. I perform around Richmond as a solo artist and as a multi-instrumentalist for my alternative rock band, Wkndr. As a music teacher with three years of experience, I'm able to communicate the things I've learned in a way that is fun & engaging. And as a producer & engineer, there are a myriad of ways I can help you realize your vision for your artistry. I know from experience that if you believe in the music and work hard, the possibilities are endless. I'd love to talk with you about your music-related ventures and discuss any ways I can assist!

I have been playing music professionally for over 14 years. I have played acoustic shows all over the country in Colorado, Chicago, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Charlotte, and now I reside in Richmond, VA. I've also been onstage as a part of theater productions such as Spring Awakening, Urinetown and PostSecret. My repertoire includes music from The Beatles all the way to The White Stripes. I also have a collection of over 75 original songs to choose from. Music has been my lifelong passion and I love bringing joy to people through my craft. I strive to be the best musician that I can possibly be, and also reach others with my music in a positive and healing way.