James Young

Mandolin, Vocals & Songwriting

James Young

By day, I work as a professional designer. I also make music as a Boston-area Mandolin player, vocalist, and songwriter (and I’m a lifelong art nerd).

Since 2008, I’ve been playing in Peter O’Halloran & The Hired Men. In 2019, I joined the legendary Boston garage rock band The Dogmatics playing mandolin and providing backup vocals. Occasionally, I help various Rum Bar Records recording artists with design & creative direction.

Recent Stuff

Magic Room Concert for Ukraine – June 24, 2022

Magic Room Concert for Ukraine – June 24, 2022

On Friday, June 24, 2022, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The Magic Room Theatre in Norwood, MA. The event is being billed as "Concert for Ukraine - Women and Children Relief Fund" Magic Room in Norwood will host a two-night concert for Ukrainian relief this...

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The Porch – May 28, 2022

The Porch – May 28, 2022

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint in Medford, MA from 12-6pm. Bands include: Jittery Jack, Diablogato, The Dogmatics, Duck & Cover. This all ages event should be fun, as it is being...

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Magic Room – April 30, 2022

Magic Room – April 30, 2022

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at Magic Room in Norwood, MA and it's another excellent lineup. The event is being billed as “The Dogmatics Record Release party with Muck and the Mires, Justine and the Unclean, and Earthlings?”. Get...

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Drop That Needle by The Dogmatics EP Pre-release

Drop That Needle by The Dogmatics EP Pre-release

"Drop That Needle" with The Dogmatics brand new SINGLE of Boston Garage Punk 101 out today!! Brand New EP, CD & Automat Kalashnikov (translucent orange) Flexi Record, Pre-orders, Bundles, Stickers & more!! Check it out on Rum Bar Records

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Rock n’ Soul Benefit Concert

Rock n’ Soul Benefit Concert

Come to the Red on Red Records' Rock n Soul Benefit Concert in support of New Beginnings Reentry Services. Friday, December 17, 2021 – Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre. It's quite a lineup of performers. I'll be joining in on The Dogmatics and Berk/Lehane sets....

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The Porch – November 13, 2021

The Porch – November 13, 2021

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The Porch in Medford, MA. The event is being billed as “Muck & the Mires w/ The Dogmatics and Stop Calling Me Frank”. Get Tickets and Directions  

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The Magic Room Theatre – Oct 15, 2021

The Magic Room Theatre – Oct 15, 2021

On Friday, October 21, 2021, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The Magic Room Theatre in Norwood, MA. The event is being billed as "Legends of Rock: Dogmatics, Gypsy Moths, Conor Henry and Kevin Michael". Get Tickets and Directions

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Header photo credit: Matt Lambert aka Trebmal