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
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...
The Dogmatics “Drop That Needle” EP now on major streaming services
The full five song EP "Drop That Needle" by the Dogmatics is now available on all popular streaming services. Rum Bar Records is also selling a CD and sticker bundles alongside a limited edition Flexi disc for the track "Automat Kalashnikov" paired with the classic...
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...
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...
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
Art Direction for The Dogmatics Single Automat Kalashnikov
I collaborated with the band The Dogmatics on the creative direction and design for a single release titled Automat Kalashnikov. The creative direction focused on repurposing classic B&W concert poster art created by Barry Hall for the band in the '80s. It's a...
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....
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
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
Header photo credit: Matt Lambert aka Trebmal