Born and raised in by-God Arkansas and a direct descendant of Jesse James, this alt-country/folk singer-songwriter has steady aim with songs as gritty as Steve Earle and deft storytelling as poignant as John Prine. There are no vague poetic mumblings, just great straight-ahead lyrics about mama, church and politics; his influences ranging from the Indigo Girls to Johnny Cash, y’all. He’s got four CDs under his gun belt, including his latest, Landlocked. It’s a polished studio album that features popular touring singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet and local Albany, NY, favorites Almost Awake and the Bookdrop Bees. 

Landlocked was released in June of 2007 to acclaim from critics, radio shows, and fans alike.  It was an editor's pick at Indie-Music.com and appeared in the OutVoice Top 40 Chart for over a year, peaking at number 4 in August 2007.  OutVoice voters ranked Landlocked as number 9 for 2007.

He’s a Yankee now but his southern roots show in songs like “Home:”

I made plans to move up north and that’s where I found my life
So what if it didn’t happen to include a dog, a fence, or a wife
But it is home to me
But I still think of honeysuckle when it’s blooming bright in the spring
and you can take the boy out of the country but you cannot take my country from me
‘cause it is home to me

And say amen to “Good Christians,” a song his cousins are still mad about:

They sing hallelujah at the top of their lungs
They're waiting for a salvation that never seems to come

“Mr. Rochester” is a tune filled with quirky characters, based on the books Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea. There’s a soft side to James, too, in the wistful “Postcards From the UK.”

Don’t ask him his favorite places to perform. While he’s played in venues ranging from Fagapalooza to festivals to coffeehouses, his favorites are the places where the audience really listens. Whether it’s a big festival or a tiny bar, it’s those folks with attentive faces who make it a good gig.

In 2006 Jeremy was a winner of the Shine Songwriters Contest, a benefit for the arts in schools. He also received an honorable mention in the 2006 PeaceDriven Songwriting Contest for the songs "Christmas in September," "Allegiance," and "The Back Row."

His first album, Wasted Youth, a studio album released in May 2005, was well received. His second release, Grey Gardens, came out in December of that same year. It’s less produced, the simplicity of his guitar, voice and songs shining through. 

He’s shared the stage with Chris Pureka, Adrianne, Namoli Brennet, Mara Levi, Nathan Duprey, and Kris Landherr. His songs have been featured on regional radio as well as internet stations.

Hailing from the same county as Johnny Cash, this is one singer-songwriter outlaw who won’t go down in a blaze of glory. You’ll be hearing from him for a long time.

“ … a hallmark of songwriting talent.” – CE Skidmore, Glenns Falls PostStar