
September 2017
Deal James
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Deal James picked up the guitar at age 11 and was hooked after the first taste. He began with a nylon string classic style guitar, playing mostly short Spanish riffs he picked up from elder family members. Until he met his first instructor, Drew Weber. A blind, blues enthusiast from the same suburb Deal James spent most of his upbringing. Weber was a very religious young man and an outstanding teacher. Although they ripped a…
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