Pre-Order “PLAYING THE CHANGES: A Musician’s Memoir” by Colin JamesApril 23, 2026A poignant, humourous and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir from one of Canada’s most beloved musicians. In Playing the Changes, Colin James invites […]
Colin James Trio tours BC this May & JuneDecember 12, 2025Colin James Trio will be on tour in British Columbia from May 19 through June 2, 2025. Check out Colin’s Live dates page for shows and ticket […]
Just announced! Cross-country US tour, April 17th to May 10thDecember 12, 2025From April 17th to May 10th, Colin James will be touring the USA with Matt Andersen and Terra Lightfoot. For all ticket links and more information, visit […]
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I’m thrilled to announce my memoir ‘Playing the Changes’. It’s been such a pleasure and an amazing learning experience working on this book over the past few years. I’m really looking forward to you all being able to finally read it. It will be released early this fall, but in the meantime it’s available for pre-order now wherever books are sold! Cheers. -CJ![]()
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In 'Playing the Changes', Colin James invites readers to look back at the formative years that would see him emerge as a full-formed musical talent at such a young age. We see the young Colin James Munn growing up in Saskatchewan, the son of social worker parents, always surrounded by music—from the records played at home, to the folk clubs in Regina and the Quaker gatherings his family attends throughout the province. Finally, Colin brings readers up to 1988, just before the release of his debut album, Colin James. By turns entertaining and open-hearted, Playing the Changes is a celebration of music and the joy of playing it, and of one of the most remarkable childhoods in Canadian music history.
I might take a plane, I might take a train… I’m off to Kansas City from Salt Lake City today! Our next stop on this tour is @knuckleheadskc in Kansas City, MO this Friday April 24th! Tickets are still available. Check out www.colinjames.com/tour for tour and ticket info! 🎸
Really enjoyed my day getting to know Bellingham, Washington today. Interesting and unique shops with great record stores and an unbelievable book store called Henderson Books. Also a Rescue Dog Lounge! Lots of good biking and a farmers market. I am charmed indeed. Good on ya Bellingham, we’re looking forward to seeing you tonight at the show!
