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Stephie James
Stephie James, (born Stephanie Hamood; is American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Her music is in the Americana genre with heavy influence from indie folk and ‘old school’ country.  Specifically, her influences include Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Leonard Cohen, Billie Holiday, Roy Orbison, Laura Marling, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Amy Winehouse, and Johnny Cash.

She has recorded two Extended Play (EP) CDs—Blue Mtn Belle with her former band, Blue Mountain Belle and previously, No Longer My Own, a solo composition. In 2012, Stephie also served a tour stint opening for Motown legend, Anita Baker.

Early Life
Stephie James was born Stephanie Hamood in {DOB}. Raised in city of Rochester of Oakland County, MI located approximately 30 miles north of the city of Detroit, she attended {High School}. While still high school, Stephanie began gaining a lot performing experience as her family opened a coffee and cheesecake café that features live music every night of the week.

Musical associations
On May 10, 2018, it was announced that Michael Bolton would be featuring Stephie James song, Silent Film, in his film about Detroit. This film, American Dream: Detroit Referenced here on MichealBoltonTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV_9cvKpTi0&feature=youtu.be---premiered on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Redford Theater. Despite Bolton being born in Connecticut, he fell in love with the city of Detroit and wanted to highlight its recent economic comeback. This documentary features interviews with several famous Detroit natives to include business moguls, singers and luminaries, including Chris Ilitch, Jerry Bruckheimer, Francis Ford Coppola, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and Alice Cooper. This "Love-Letter to Detroit" film is reported by the Crain's (a local business publication)in an article titled "Michael Bolton to appear at Redford Theatre for Detroit documentary premiere", written by Annalise Frank.

Anita Baker (MoTown Legend) of Detroit, Stephanie opened for her on several occasions in the past.

Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), working in his recording studio in Nashville, TN. While working in Auerbach’s studio, Stephanie often met musical stars of past and present. CBS Music Studio of Nashville. Nikki Lane, going on tour.

Past gigs and bands
Sat in with The Accidentals at Station Inn in Nashville, TN on May 1, 2018

Blue Mountain Belle—
Blue Mountain Belle was an indie folk band from Detroit, Michigan. The band was formed by Stephanie (Hamood) and guitarist Nick Bourgeau upon meeting during their coincidental return to Michigan – on boxcars, naturally - after pursuing separate projects in other states. With Hamood's affinity for traditional honky tonk, 60's folk, and all-things-Leonard Cohen, combined with Bourgeau's extensive background in jazz and experimental noise music, the band boasts a delightful marriage of modern folk and 60's soul, heavily influenced by the analog sounds of yesteryear.

The band began playing all over the metro Detroit area after Hamood finished touring with the legendary Anita Baker, playing dates as Baker's opening act. When they aren't trying to outdraw Clint Eastwood in front of the TV, and with their days of barroom brawls and Boston subway busking behind them, they released their debut EP (available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon, etc) in the spring of 2014 and are coming soon to a venue near you...

Singer/songwriter Stephanie Hamood (Blue Mtn Belle) has an intoxicatingly gorgeous voice, which is at once sweet and soulful. Tender and smart lyrics combined with a keen sense of melody, timing, and phrasing make this young gal’s tunes irresistible. Ultimately, her songwriting style is a delightful marriage of modern folk and 60’s soul. Rather than being influenced by today’s overproduced, Top 40 gloss, it’s evident that Ms. Hamood subscribes to the warm, analog sounds of yesteryear, such as: Etta James, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and the Shirelles

— Coley Kennedy (MLive Entertainment, April 2014) 

No Longer My Own solo recordings under the name of Stephanie Hamood

 * One More Time
 * You Had to Call Tonight
 * Deeper Into Black
 * Fall For The City
 * Small Spark (poet w/out a name)
 * Tennessee
 * Hallelujah
 * Supermarket
 * Broken Hearts, Shattered Grass
 * Hit Me Hard
 * Nobody Knows
 * Here Without You
 * Comprehension