James & Wood was formed five years ago. Prior to getting together Steve James had been playing Country music since the early 90s. After fronting his own Steve James Band for 19 years he then played with Arizona Flame for three years and Smoking Guns for another two years.
Martin Wood moved to Scotland from South Africa six years ago. He had been a producer for 20 years before playing in various bands and working as a solo artist playing all genres of music for another 15 years.
Having arrived in Glasgow, Martin was introduced to Steve James by a mutual friend who told them that they sounded great together and should start their own band. As well as being introduced to Steve James this was also Martin Wood’s introduction to Country music – luckily he loved it. James & Wood duo was formed and they soon proved very popular on the Country circuit.
James & Wood made their first visit to Hickory Lake on 15th August and judging by the loud applause for this fun loving and often cheeky Glaswegian pair it won’t be too long before they are back at Feering.
Steve and Martin are both good singers and harmonise well together with good instrumentation and their humour ensures good fun.
Research by Nick Catford.