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James Wallace — EPK

Live music. Great songs. Good times.

Based in

Montreal • West Island • Laurentians

Genre

Classic Rock

Formats

Solo · Duo · Trio · James Wallace Band

Languages

English (primarily) & French (songs being added)

Biography

About James Wallace

James Wallace is a Montreal-area musical project led by Paul Belley, a singer and guitarist with over 25 years of musical experience and more than 20 years performing live. Built around strong vocals, experienced musicianship, and a crowd-friendly repertoire, James Wallace performs classic rock, Canadian rock, soft rock, pop, and country.

James Wallace is a Montreal-area musical project led by Paul Belley, a singer and guitarist with over 25 years of musical experience and more than 20 years performing live.

Built around strong vocals, experienced musicianship, and a crowd-friendly repertoire, James Wallace performs classic rock, Canadian rock, soft rock, pop, and country.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, The Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, and U2, the project offers flexible performance configurations for a wide range of venues and events.

Whether providing relaxed background music or getting an audience dancing, the focus remains the same: great songs, well-rehearsed performances, and a good time.

Key selling points

  • Flexible Performance Formats — Solo, Duo, Trio, or James Wallace Band — flexible options to suit your venue, audience, and budget.
  • Songs People Know — A crowd-friendly repertoire featuring classic rock, Canadian favourites, soft rock, pop, and country.
  • Music That Fits the Occasion — From relaxed background music to energetic, interactive performances that get people dancing.
  • Professional & Self-Sufficient — Over 20 years of live performance experience, well-rehearsed shows, and professional sound equipment available.

Musical style

Classic Rock Canadian Rock Soft Rock Pop Country

Warm, unpretentious and engaging — equally suited to listening and dancing depending on the format.

Line-ups

4 booking formats

Solo

Intimate • Acoustic • Versatile

Featuring Paul on vocals and acoustic guitar, the solo format delivers familiar songs in a relaxed, personal setting.

Vocals · Acoustic guitar · Backing tracks where appropriate

Duo

Fuller Sound • Versatile • Compact

Vocals, acoustic or electric guitar, and bass deliver a fuller sound while keeping the flexibility of a compact setup.

Vocals · Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar

Trio

Dynamic • Full Sound • Crowd-Friendly

Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, and vocals create a dynamic, guitar-driven performance with plenty of musical depth.

Vocals · Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar

James Wallace Band

Full Band • High Energy • Dance-Friendly

Vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, and drums — the complete live-band experience for festivals, larger venues, and celebrations.

Vocals · Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar

Media

Watch & listen

James Wallace — Solo (Live) Solo
Video coming soon 4:05
James Wallace — Duo (Live) Duo

Collide

Solo

Howie Day

2:58

Into the Mystic

Solo

Van Morrison

Sample coming soon
3:30

Valerie

Duo

The Zutons

Sample coming soon
3:40

Harvest Moon

Duo

Neil Young

Sample coming soon
3:12

Mustang Sally

Trio

Wilson Pickett

Sample coming soon
3:20

Brown Eyed Girl

Trio

Van Morrison

Sample coming soon
3:05

Repertoire

Sample song list

Into the Mystic Van Morrison
Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Dreams Fleetwood Mac
Fast Car Tracy Chapman
Get Lucky Daft Punk
Harvest Moon Neil Young
La Bohème Charles Aznavour
Les Champs-Élysées Joe Dassin
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
September Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder

Reputation

Testimonials & press

We booked the trio for our summer patio series and rebooked them twice more the same season. Great energy, great crowd, zero fuss.
MD

Marc D.

Venue Manager, The Mercury Lounge · Trio

The solo set was exactly the warm, understated tone we wanted for our gallery opening. Guests kept asking who the singer was.
PS

Priya S.

Events Coordinator, Ottawa Art Collective · Solo

Bilingual, polished and genuinely easy to work with. Our corporate guests from both Ontario and Québec felt right at home.
JT

Jean-François T.

Corporate Event Planner · Duo

“A warm, soulful voice and an instinct for exactly the right song at the right moment.”

— Capital Beat Magazine

“One of the region's most reliable and versatile live acts.”

— Ottawa Live Music Guide

“Equal parts listening-room craft and dance-floor fun.”

— Gatineau Arts Weekly

Track record

Selected performance history

  • Le Minotaure Bistro 2026 · Solo
  • The Mercury Lounge 2026 · Trio
  • Ottawa Bluesfest — Riverside Stage 2026 · James Wallace Band
  • Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 · James Wallace Band
  • St-Jean Celebrations 2026 · Trio
  • The Rainbow Bistro 2026 · Solo

Production

Technical overview

Sound & production

  • Solo: Professional sound equipment supplied for up to ~80 guests; plug-and-play for larger in-house systems.
  • Duo: Professional sound equipment supplied for up to ~120 guests.
  • Trio: Professional sound equipment supplied for up to ~200 guests.
  • James Wallace Band: Full PA and stage monitoring supplied; can integrate with in-house or festival production.

Stage plot & input list

Stage plot & input list per format on request.

Booking & contact

James Wallace · Montreal, the West Island, western off-island communities & the Laurentians; selected destination engagements, including Caribbean resorts

Lead time
Typically 4–8 weeks; last-minute dates considered
Pricing
On request