Started DJ-ing in 1988 when he fell into, and often out of, the Dj booth at the Boom Boom Room on Queen Street west. The legendary "Boys night out" on Thursdays led to further residencies at the Big Bop, Go-Go, Oz and Limelight and the Guvernment as well as many other lounges and clubs. A long time fan and supporter of Community radio, St. Bass, (as james became known due his dedication to the awesome bins at the Boom Boom and Go Go clubs) James became involved with 89.5 FM CIUT as a fan and eventually james put in years at CIUT hosting the Original Hardrive show on Sunday afternoons--the first local radio show to feature the then new sounds of hardcore techno, jungle and local and underground house.