Chris James engages audiences with heartfelt original songs and reimagined classic rock covers. Performing regularly throughout the Bay Area and beyond as solo artist, as well as with his acclaimed band: The Showdowns, Chris James captures an authentic roots-rock-country sound that keeps ears happy, and dance floors busy, meshing the stylings of Southern Rock, Americana, Country, and Blues, often channeling the influences of such heroes as: Tom Petty, The Eagles, Marshal Tucker, The Rolling Stones, and Creedence.