James is a young aspiring guitar playing specialising in roots folk, acoustic and traditional music. He plays in numerous bands across essex ranging across different styles and instruments. 

James fell in love with country music at a young age finding artists like Luke Combs, Willie Nelson, John Denver and more, and over the years discovered more artists into the folk genre like Nick Drake, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Frank Turner, all of these influences shape his distinct style sound and live tone, making him a unique addition to The Cockney Cowboy band.