Electronic Press Kit
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
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
Collide
SoloHowie Day
Into the Mystic
SoloVan Morrison
Valerie
DuoThe Zutons
Harvest Moon
DuoNeil Young
Mustang Sally
TrioWilson Pickett
Brown Eyed Girl
TrioVan Morrison
Repertoire
Sample song list
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.
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.
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.
Jean-François T.
Corporate Event Planner · Duo
“A warm, soulful voice and an instinct for exactly the right song at the right moment.”
“One of the region's most reliable and versatile live acts.”
“Equal parts listening-room craft and dance-floor fun.”
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
- paul@netcomp.ca
- Phone
- 514-451-1951
- Lead time
- Typically 4–8 weeks; last-minute dates considered
- Pricing
- On request