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Blending influences from Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, David Gray and Jack Johnson, James Davies brings a warm and passionate style with songs like the aftertaste of a good red wine. Moving from England in 2001, James was inspired by the Australian climate and attitude to start writing his own material between busking in Sydney’s CBD and railway stations as well as covers for the after-work pub crowds, of course played in his own style. As soon as there were sufficient songs in his repertoire, James got about impressing a lot of people with his heartfelt and engaging live shows. The reminiscence of ‘Here’, the tenderness of ‘Hello Mama’ or ‘Watching Over You’ and the romp of ‘New year only begin to explore James’ journey on this planet thus far. Being asked to play at Surry Hills’ Excelsior Hotel, a corner stone of the Sydney live music scene, soon led to supports with Mark Seymour, Sarah McLeod and Mental As Anything to name a few. James has played in most of Sydney’s most sought after

"James Davies is rumoured to be the love child of Kim Churchill and Ed Sheeran." James Davies is a 27 year old acoustic singer songwriter from Brisbane Australia. His songwriting covers all aspects of love, life, happiness and loss. With a steady flow of releases and thousands of streams. James Davies music streams internationally with his single 'Under The Arbour' featuring in a Netflix film. James performs live across Brisbane, covering many of his favourite artists as well as an abundance of original songs.