"This CD will transport you to the wilds of the Forest of Dean, England, beyond the borders of modern civilisation - it's a trip, I tell you!" Alive in 2005 is the culmination of the hundreds of live gigs that James has played since releasing his last live album, 40 Minutes of Peace. Recorded one Saturday night in June 2005 far from the electricity grid in a marquee erected in the middle of the Forest of Dean, England, it features both old and new material as well as some stunning guitar improvisations. The CD reflects the special atmosphere of the charmed night and the spontaneity that has come to characterise James' live performance. "This album shows James for the accomplished acoustic artist that he is." - www.bristolrock.co.uk "He's an excellent and frenetic fingerpicker" - www.acousticmusic.com