More than just another East Coast Rocker? Well, he IS an East Coast Rocker, definitely. But he’s a special one. He’s been not only influenced by Bruce Springsteen as you can hear on his new release "El Corazon Negro" ( The Black Heart). He’s as well influenced by Elvis Presley and the sound from Nashville.

Back in the 80’s, James Deely moved from Virginia to Asbury Park just to be a part of the New Jersey Music Scene. That’s maybe the biggest influence in his music. While playing all these bars at the Jersey Shore, he became a real East Coast Rocker. Some songs on "El Corazon Negro" represent this feeling from blood, sweat and beers. After spending some years on the Shore, he moved to Nashville which was very positive for his music. Without Nashville, he’d never ever had written a song like "Running Back ‘56". And without Elvis Presley, he’d never ever sang a song like he sings "Running Back ‘56". It seems like that this is his personal tribute to the King! By the way, he also pays tribute to Bruce Springsteen: The first song on the album, "Travel Light", ends with a phrase from Bruce’ Born To Run....In the day we sweat it out in the streets....