James grew up in East Madison and Deerfield, WI. And has always had a passion for music. Early influences were wide-ranging and inlcudes the likes of Elvis, James Taylor, Frank Sinatra, KISS, The Outlaws, Elton John, The Stones, The Beatles, Springsteen and John Denver. Today he is currently doing what he’s always dreamed of doing; performing tunes by artists he’s been inspired by and doing tunes that people know and love.