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As a multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter and sideman, James’ name seems to crop up everywhere. He’s in high demand for his skills as a player; as adept at the slap bass, slide, steel, and drums as on guitar. He’s done everything from playing bass with Dwight Yoakam to lead guitar with the Blasters. James has the uncanny ability to take you to church as he joins forces with the legendary Jordanaires on the gospel tinged ” Walk With Me” yet he’s just as adept at getting to the core of love and loss with his reflective ballad “A Woman’s Touch” then quickly gets your foot tappin’ with his upbeat shuffle openly admitting ” If you’re gonna break my heart and tear my world apart “Let’s Get Started.” With the help of Country Music Hall Of Fame steel master Lloyd Green, James revives the Johnny Paycheck standard ” Motel Time” and pays tribute to Bakersfield pioneer Wynn Steward by revamping his 60’s hit ” It’s Such A Pretty World Today”. James enlisted Nashville’s A team studio musicians to give it a modern state of the art sound and with James’ strong smooth vocal style turned this into another classic country favorite. Continuously cast in movies, TV, and videos, James was the singing voice of Johnny Depp’s character in the John Waters film Cry Baby. Other credits include Sean Penn’s directorial debut, “Indian Runner,” “Thing Called Love,” with River Phoenix, Billy Crystal’s HBO production, “61,” and his most recent role staring beside Billy Bob Thorton in the motion picture, “Chrystal.” James still spends part time in Los Angeles where he got his start. James recently finished filming his directorial debut, “Miracle at Sage Creek” with David Carradine.

– last.fm