Codey Lee James Band

Top Performer

Norfolk, VA

$450 - $800

Travels up to 120 miles

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Fallin' (Alicia Keys Cover)

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Overview

Experienced keyboard player and singer. Performs solo or with backing band. Mix of original music and covers. RnB, Neo-Soul, Soul Pop. I bring all my own sound equipment: PA, Mics, Instruments, Mixer.


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1 review

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Brian P.

June 11, 2025

Professional, Friendly, Talented

Codey and his crew showed up early, had all the gear necessary for the event, and played very tastefully. They definitely created a perfect ambience for our party and they even did some friendly back and forth with the guests during their performance. Overall we had a good time and would hire this band again.

Hired as: R&B Group

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Booking information

Price range: $450 - $800

Languages: English, German

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

An event planner can expect 3 hours-worth of original music as well as covers that span the genre list from RnB, Jazz standards, Pop, Soft Rock and Neo-Soul. We perform several well-known songs and encourage audience participation and sing-alongs. We arrive early, put on a good show, and display the utmost professionalism at all times.

About

Codey Lee James – Gentle Grooves, Soulful Reflections

Codey Lee James blends alternative R&B and neo soul with poetic depth and vintage textures, creating a sound that lives between introspection and groove. Perfect for chill R&B and indie soul playlists, his music evokes late-night calm and quiet emotional clarity. Fans of D'Angelo, Mac Ayres, Alicia Keys, and Lauryn Hill will resonate with Codey’s velvet harmonies, jazz-infused chords, and thoughtful lyricism.

His songs move between smoky grooves and soulful falsettos, drawing from gospel roots, jazz education, and a deep love for emotional storytelling. From piano lessons at age five to directing choirs and arranging harmonies in college, Codey’s journey has always centered around translating real life into resonant, metaphoric sound.

With over 200k streams across platforms and features in V13 Magazine, his concept album, Ithaca reimagines Homer’s Odyssey through a modern, musically diverse lens. He recently signed with Rexius Records and is preparing a string of new singles and a follow-up album in 2025.

Whether reflecting on power, selfhood, or simply lighting up a smoky evening with friends, Codey Lee James invites listeners into a space where sound breathes, stories matter, and soul meets thought.

Additional booking notes

We're not picky - if you have a sound system then great! Otherwise we can bring our own.

Upcoming booked events

August 2026

16

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Norfolk, VA

Past booked events

December 2025

07

Sunday

Worship Service

9:30am - 10:30am

Newport News, VA

Set list

We perform several originals and covers.

Our covers include (but are not limited to):
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Feel Like Making Love - D'Angelo
Bring it on Home - Sam Cooke
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Moving On and Getting Over - John Mayer
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
Gidget - Free Nationals
Easy - Mac Ayres
Consider Me - Allen Stone
Probably Up - Lawrence

Influences and inspiration

D'Angelo, Mac Ayres, Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Allen Stone, Robert Glasper

Setup requirements

None, we can provide everything.

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