James has been playing the guitar and singing since a young age and has always had an interest in music. He started his career by going to Music College, where he met and auditioned for a successful Irish rock band. After getting the job, he moved to Ireland where he performed regularly in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

His music tastes began to change as he started to appreciate jazz and blues. While in Ireland, he became involved with traditional Irish and Celtic music, forming a second band which travelled Ireland performing at festivals and clubs.

After a summer tour, he received an offer from an old friend called Dan Cassidy, the brother of the late Eva Cassidy, to go to Iceland and perform in his jazz swing trio. As rhythm guitar player and singer, James performed for a twelve month period in top venues all over Iceland.

James then returned to England, where he met friend and musician Chris Quinn, also a singer and guitar player. They subsequently formed their very own musical duo which is gaining in success and momentum.