James headline several Portuguese festivals, an MTV Five Night Stand concert in London (supported by Coldplay) and become one of the first Western bands to play China.
Category Archives: Timeline
April 2000
James sketch about 20 demos during a two-week studio session.
December 1999
We’re Going To Miss You single released. James, supported by Cast, play an seven-date arena tour of the UK.
November 1999
James play the last ever session at the old GLR basement in London. James play two nights at Dublin’s Olympia, their first headline Irish dates for eight years.
October 1999
Millionaires album and Just Like Fred Astaire single released. James play two secret shows at Norwich UEA and London’s Embassy Rooms to coincide with the release of the Millionaires album.
September 1999
James headline BBC Radio 1’s live festival in Manchester’s Heaton Park. James perform an exclusive invitation only acoustic show at Glasgow’s Lighthouse.
July 1999
I Know What I’m Here For single released. James play a warm-up show at Liverpool L2 and then steal the show at the second day of T In The Park. James play a spectacular one-off show at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool with Mark entering from the floor playing the Wurlitzer and the band backed with PVC-clad dancing girls. James headline the Guildford Festival.
February 1999
James undertakes the final mixing sessions for the Millionaires album at three London studios.
December 1998
James embark on an arena tour of nine dates including sold out dates at Wembley Arena and Manchester Nynex, supported by Stereophonics and Gene. Eight new songs are unveiled during the tour.
November 1998
Sit Down Apollo 440 Remix single released.
August 1998
James play a warm-up show in Carlisle ahead of two performances at the V98 festival in Leeds and Chelmsford.
July 1998
James cancel T In The Park appearance due to Tim’s throat problem.
