Troubador, traveler, poet, rocker- all of these could be used to describe singer-songwriter James Oliver.

Having lived in Puerto Rico, New York City, Denmark, Australia, Texas, and now Philadelphia, James brings a wealth of musical influences to the table. Whether its a gentle country twang, a bluesy lament, or full-on rock bombast, James' songs will touch you - and stay in your head long after you've heard them.

But its not just his music that will make you a fan - listen to his words. They evoke dreamlike images, places, feelings that you've haven't had in a while. As a listener you find yourself becoming part of the music- creating your own journey while you listen. And thats exactly the way he likes it.

With help from FairWell Records partner and producer extraordinaire Donal McCarthy, James offers you his latest gem, "Why Not Mr. Everybody?"- a brilliant collection of poetic balladry and barroom rockers.

Here's what critics are saying about the album:

"...Oliver serves up ruminative balladry spiced with steel guitar ("Zone"), a helping of gently jaunty acoustic rock, and a nourishing side of garage-roasted psychadelia ("You Rip Up Your Postcard")..."

"...Oliver has assembled an album that places him somewhere between heart-on-sleeve sensitive pop tunesmith and blues-infused barroom-ready rocker with a vast collection of Stones and Dylan bootlegs..."

"Power-pop poet..."

So pick up "Why Not Mr. Everybody?" today and check out James and his band The Ashtrays tearing up a venue near you. Check the gig guide for details.

Little-known fact: James also did a stint as the honorary fifth member of former Zoo Entertainment (BMG) artists "Flowerhead", touring extensively with them in 1995.