Turn on Tune in and Freak out
<p>Over the last 20 years, James’ projects have included visual effects, designing and publishing music trade periodicals, advertising, gallery exhibitions, art installations, branding, writing and directing feature film and music videos. His work for clients such as Honda and XM Satellite has established him as a corporate designer while his work with numerous concert promoters and grassroots enterprises has garnered him a reputation as a cutting edge contemporary designer. James is a true multi discipline artist and designer, with hands on experience from the pre-computer age of graphic design using wax paste up methods to today’s adobe standards and has auxiliary skills in binding from saddle stitch to glue methods, and silk screening. His film interests began in elementary school when given an old Bell and Howel super 8 camera and he quickly began shooting his own films. After cutting his teeth in guerrilla film making in High School, using his family’s vhs camera, he started making skateboard videos; videos that were both cutting edge and on the fringe. An early highlight included shooting a daring skateboard sequence in a local bank. True to his renegade roots, James began throwing underground rave parties in the 1990’s where he established himself as a well known DJ, and as one of the pioneers of the traveling rave culture, solidifying himself a permanent spot in history when he was included in Dr. John St. Clair’s book, Technomads. James currently resides in Oklahoma City with his wife of 18 years and Son. In his spare time he records for multiple dance music labels, travels as a celebrated DJ at various parties and festivals around the globe, and still likes to kick it on his skate board.</p>