James Stonehouse
Hi I'm James, a home studio-dwelling musician & song writer from Wellington in New Zealand. Welcome to my Soundclick page!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I started learning to play the recorder when I was six. I started on the guitar and bass at age 17. When I was 21 I got a 4-track porta-studio... lots of grungey recordings later I'm really beginning to hone my techniques and turn out some pretty decent stuff.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I honestly haven't played live for years, barring the odd party-piece. I did play bass in a band for a theatrical production in 1993. We did nine shows of Sleeping Beauty.
Your musical influences
I have a great admiration for Syd Barrett's work with Pink Floyd and as a solo artist. I'm also a big fan of Black Sabbath.
