You notice the stage set-up before you notice anything else. James sings and plays guitar while working drums with his feet and switching between didgeridoo and harmonica with his mouth, which turns one performer into something closer to a band. Fifteen years in the Australian music industry sit behind it, first in Melbourne across original and covers acts, including work alongside Jimi Hocking of the Screaming Jets and Toby Rand and Dale Winters of Juke Kartel. Now based in Perth, he takes popular songs from any era and reshapes them into his own thing. With more than 300 songs to draw on, he's a solid fit for wine bars, hotels, corporate functions and private events.
Song list
314 songs
3am – Matchbox 20500 Miles - The ProclaimersA Pub With No Beer – Slim DustyAbout a Girl - NirvanaAdams Song – Blink 182Again – Lenny KravitzAlive - Pearl JamAll for You - Sister HazelAll I Want Is You – U2All Out Of Love – Air SupplyAll Star - Smash MouthAll The Small Things – Blink 182Already Gone - PowderfingerAmazing – Alex LloydAmerican Pie - Don McLeanAnemia – ToolAngels, Come Undone – Robbie WilliamsAnnie’s Song – John DenverAnother Lonely Day –Ben HarperAre You Still Having Fun - Eagle Eye CherryArms Wide Open - CreedBaby I Got You On My Mind -PowderfingerBad Moon Rising – Credence Clearwater RevivalBeautiful World – ColdplayBehind Blue Eyes – The WhoBeloved One – Ben HarperBetter Be Home Soon - Crowded HouseBetter than me, Lips of an Angel - HinderBetterman - Pearl JamBetterman, Zebra – John Butler TrioBig Empty – Stone Temple PilotsBizarre Love Triangle – New OrderBlack - Pearl JamBlister In the Sun - Violent FemmesBlow Up The Pokies – The WhitlamsBohemian Like You – Dandy WarholsBorn To Be Wild - SteppenwolfBoulevard Of Broken Dreams – GreendayThe Boys Light Up – Australian CrawlBreakfast At Tiffany’s - Deep Blue SomethingBrick In The Wall - Pink FloydBright Lights - Matchbox 20Brown Eye Girl – Van MorrisonBurn One Down – Ben HarperBurn To Shine – Ben HarperCalifornication – Red Hot Chili PeppersCalling All Angels - TrainCarry On - Motor AceCatch My Disease – Ben LeeCelebrity Skin, Malibu - HoleChampagne Supernova - OasisChasing Cars – Snow PatrolChemical Heart – GrinspoonCherry Cherry – Neil DiamondClocks – ColdplayCoat of Many Colours – Dolly PartonCome As You Are - NirvanaCome Down - BushCool World, Come Said the Boy – Mondo RockCounting Blue Cars – DishwallaCoward Of The County – Kenny RogersCreep -RadioheadDammit - Blink 182Dancing Queen – ABBADaniel – Elton JohnDare – GorillazDaughter - Pearl JamDistant Sun - Crowded HouseDock of the Bay – Otis ReddingDon’t Change, Never Tear Us Apart – INXSDown Under – Men at WorkDrift Away – Otis ReddingDrive – IncubusDrops Of Jupiter – TrainDrugs Don’t Work – The VerveDumb Things – Paul KellyEasy – Lionel RichieEight Days a Week - BeatlesElderly Woman - Pearl JamEvery Rose Has its Thorn – PoisonFaith - George MichaelFake Plastic Trees - RadioheadFall At Your Feet - Crowded HouseFather & Son – Cat StevensFathers Day - Weddings Parties AnythingFigured You Out – NickelbackFire and Rain – James TaylorFirst Cut Is The Deepest – Cat StevensFlagpole Sitta – Harvey DangerFlame Trees – Cold ChiselFollow Through – Gavin DeGrawForever Now - Cold ChiselFortunate Son - Credence Clearwater RevivalFour Seasons in One Day - Crowded HouseFour To The Floor – Star SailorFree Fallin - Tom PettyFreedom – George MichaelFriday On My Mind - EasybeatsFrom The Sea, Black Fingernails Red Wine – Eskimo JoeGamble Everything For Love – Ben LeeThe Gambler – Kenny RogersGet Set - TaxirideGloria – Van MorrisonGlycerin – BushThe Good Life – Dear EnemyGood Riddance – Green DayGreen Spandex – Xavier RuddGrow Old With You – Adam SandlerHad A Bad Day – Daniel PowterHallelujah – Leonard Cohen/Jeff BuckleyHanging By a Moment – LifeHouseHeart of Gold – Neil YoungHeaven – Bryan AdamsHeavy Heart – You Am IHelp From My Friends - BeatlesHelping Hand – The Screaming JetsHere Without You – 3 Doors DownHeroes – David BowieHey Joe – Jimi HendrixHide Your Love Away - BeatlesHigh & Dry - RadioheadHigher - CreedHighway Man – Johnny CashHighway To Hell – AC/DCHoly Grail – Hunters & CollectorsHotel California – The EaglesHow To Make Gravy - Paul KellyHow to Take A Life – The FreyHow You Remind Me - NickelbackHungry Like The Wolf – Duran DuranHurts So Good - John Cougar MellencampI Alone - LiveI am a Highway – AudioSlaveI Can See Clearly Now - Hothouse FlowersI Don’t Remember - PowderfingerI Got Something To Say – ReefI Only Wanna Be With You – Dusty SpringfieldI Started A Joke – Bee GeesI Wanna Rock n roll - KissI Want It That Way - The Backstreet BoysI Will Survive – Gloria GaynorIf You Could Only See - TonicIn My Fathers House – Eric BibbIs She Really Goin' Out With Him - Joe JacksonIt’s Just Porn Mum – TrucksI’ll Be The One – PowderfingerJack & Dianne – John Cougar MellencampJackie Wilson Said - Van MorrisonKarma Police - RadioheadKhe Sahn – Cold ChiselKryptonite – 3 Doors DownLast Kiss - Pearl JamLast Night – The StrokesLean On Me – Bill WithersLeaps & Bounds – Paul KellyLeaving on a Jet Plane – John DenverLet Her Cry - Hootie & BlowfishLet It Be – BeatlesLife By The Drop – Stevie Ray VaughanLight My Fire - The DoorsLightning Crashes - LiveLike A Stone – AudioSlaveLittle Wing – Jimi HendrixLivin On A Prayer – Bon JoviLonely No More – Rob ThomasLong December – Counting CrowsLong Way To The Top - AC/DCLongday – Matchbox 20Lucky - RadioheadLucky Man – The VerveMama Said - MetallicaMichelle Post - Hootie & BlowfishThe Middle – Jimmy Eat WorldMiles From Nowhere – Cat StevensMmm Mmmm Mmmm – Crash Test DummiesMonkey – Counting CrowsMoon Shadow – Cat StevensMorning Glory - OasisMr. Jones – Counting CrowsMr’s Robinson - Simon & GarfunkelMustang Sally - The CommitmentsMy Friends – Red Hot Chili PeppersMy Happiness -PowderfingerMy Sharona - The KnackMy Way Home – Alex LloydNeeded Time – Eric BibbNever Meant to Fail – Alex LloydNew Years Day – U2No Rain – Blind MelonNo Woman No Cry – Bob MarleyNothing Compares To You – Sinead O’ConnorNothing Else Matters – MetallicaOctober Grey –The Screaming JetsOn The Radio, Fidelity – Regina SpektorThe One I Love - REMOne Love – Bob MarleyOne Of Us – Joan OsborneOne Perfect Day – Little HeroesOne – U2Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie & BlowfishOpen Your Eyes – Snow PatrolOtherside – Red Hot Chili PeppersOutside – StaindOvercome - LiveParadise City – Guns n RosesPassenger -PowderfingerPatience – Guns n RosesPlace Your Hands - ReefPlease Bleed – Ben HarperPlush - Stone Temple PilotsThe Power Of Love – Frankie Goes To HollywoodPower Of The Gospel – Ben HarperPride – U2Prisoner of Society -The Living EndPrivate Universe - Crowded HousePush – Matchbox 20Rain King – Counting CrowsThe Reason – HoobastankReckless – Australian CrawlRed Red Wine - Neil DiamondRelease - Pearl JamRight Here Waiting – Richard MarxRocket Man – Elton JohnRomeo & Juliet – Dire StraitsRun To Paradise – ChoirboysSad Song - The Screaming JetsSail Away – David GraySave Tonight – Eagle Eye CherrySay Hello Wave Goodbye – David GrayThe Scientist - ColdplaySee You, Times Like These – Foo FightersSelling the Drama - LiveShimmer, Bad Day - FuelThe Ship Song – Nick CaveShivers – The Screaming JetsSing – TravisSitting, Waiting, Wishing – Jack JohnsonSlide - Goo Goo DollsSmells Like Teen Spirit, Polly – NirvanaSmokers Outside the Hospital Doors – The EditorsSo Beautiful – Pete MurraySolid Rock – GoannaSolitary Man – Neil DiamondSomeday – Thirsty MercSomething So Strong - Crowded HouseSong 2 - BlurSong Formerly Known As – RegurgitatorSoul To Squeeze – Red Hot Chili PeppersStand By Me –Stayin Alive – Bee GeesSteal My Kisses - Ben HarperStreets Have No Name – U2Strong Enough – Sheryl CrowStuck In The Middle With You - Stealers WheelSullivan St – Counting CrowsSummer of 69 – Bryan AdamsSunday Bloody Sunday - U2Sunsets -PowderfingerSunshine on my Shoulder – John DenverSweet Caroline – Neil DiamondSweet Child of Mine – Guns n RosesSweet Home Alabama – Lynard SkynardSweetest Thing – U2Tainted Love - Soft CellTake A Picture – FilterTake it Easy - The EaglesTake Me Back - NoiseworksTears Of Joy - Hunters & CollectorsTeenage Dirtbag – WheatusThese Days - PowderfingerThese Days – BardotThis Years Love – David GrayThrow Your Arms – Hunters & CollectorsTimes They Are A Changin – Bob DylanTo Be With You – Mr. BigTo Her Door – Paul KellyTomorrow Wendy – Concrete BlondTorn – Natalie ImbrugliaTribute, F*#k Her Gently – Tenacious DTwenty Years, You Only Hide – Something For KateTwo Beds & A Coffee Machine – Savage GardenTwo Princes – Spin DoctorsUnwell – Matchbox 20Waiting To Reach You - TravisWalking In Memphis – Mark CohnWatchtower – Jimi HendrixWeather With You - Crowded HouseThe Weight – The BandWeir - Killing HeidiWelcome to my life – Simple PlanWe’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted SisterWhat About Me – Little HeroesWhat It’s Like - EverlastWhatever Makes You Happy -PowderfingerWhat’s My Scene - Hoodoo GurusWhat’s Up - 4 Non BlondesWhen I come Around - Green DayWhen I First Met Your Ma – Paul KellyWherever You Go – The CallingWho Can It Be Now – Men at WorkWhy Does It Always Rain On Me - TravisWild Thing - No IdeaWish List - Pearl JamWish You Well – Bernard FanningWish You Were Here – Pink FloydWonderful Tonight – Eric ClaptonWonderwall – OasisWorking Class Man – Jimmy BarnesYellow - ColdplayYellow Taxi - Counting CrowsYour Song – Elton JohnYou’re Beautiful – James BluntYou’re the Voice -John FarnhamYou’ve Lost that Lovin Feelin’ – The Righteous Brothers
Reviews
5.0from 21 reviews
5.0Cheryle · May 2026
I wanted to say thank you very much for organising the entertainment for our Perth Office Launch held last week. Everyone had a great time, and we received a lot of good feedback about the music and the Welcome to Country. James was absolutely lovely to work with.
5.0Shannon · Dec 2015
I’ve had nothing but great feedback from James's performance!!
Thanks for all your hlp with organising him and I’ve included a couple of pictures our photographer took.
5.0Lindsey · Dec 2015
James was fantastic and I have had a lot of comments on how good he was. He is a lovely guy and his music amazing – please pass on to him our thanks. I now just need to find another event I can book him for.
The following is part of an e-mail I have received today thanking me and her comments on James:-
Everyone at our table commented on how much they were enjoying the music. He did a great job. I have never been to the equivalent events in the past but those that have said Friday night was a much nicer way of presenting the awards.
Please pass on my compliments to the caterer, musician and everyone involved from the City of Kwinana.
Thanks again
Lindsey
5.0Tara Gindein · Nov 2015
All went very well at last Friday’s event. Everyone has been raving about James and how great he was so I have no doubt we’ll try secure him for our Christmas functions later this year!
Thanks for your help and I look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Kind regards,
Tara Gindein
5.0Tara Gindein · Oct 2015
James was fantastic, we were extremely happy with him in every aspect. He was professional, presented/dressed perfectly for the event, his music was impressive both in terms of talent/skills and his selection of music (through reading the crowd and ambience). He even had people up and dancing at the end of the night which, for us, was an added bonus as we hadn’t really planned for that but had hoped it would happen.
Thank you for your assistance in booking him. I’m looking forward to hearing his music again this Friday night.
Kind regards
Tara Gindein
5.0Samantha Perry · Sep 2015
We had wonderful feedback for James, as the same as last year. I have forwarded on your details to our Social Club for further functions.
Samantha Perry
5.0Lauren Beattie · Aug 2015
The reception was great and James created a great atmosphere on the day. He
was polite and very easy going, I knew I could rely on him to set up and
pack down unsupervised.
Thanks for arranging the booking for me.
Kind regards,
Lauren Beattie
5.0Melissa · Jul 2015
James was great. We’d seen him play before at some pubs so knew he was good. Everyone at the wedding loved him and we thought he did an outstanding job.
Kind regards,
Melissa
5.0Jess · Jun 2015
James was amazing! His performances were great and a perfect fit to open the event :)
He showed extreme professionalism as well.
We look forward to using him again!
Thanks,
Jess
5.0Anna · Nov 2014
James made our night!
Thank you
Anna
5.0Melissa and Andrew · Nov 2013
He was absolutely brilliant! We were very happy and our guests loved him. We will definitely be recommending him to everyone we can. Kind regards, Melissa and Andrew
5.0Jaimie Loffley · Nov 2013
What can I say, James was absolutely amazing! He was friendly and helpful. We had a really vast age group and he catered for all. His sets were unbelievable and we are so thankful that he performed at our engagement party. I have had none stop praise about him. I was well intoxicated by the end of the night and I didn’t even say thank you so please please could you pass on mine and Jesse thanks and appreciation to him, he really made our night all the more perfect.
Kind regards,
Jaimie Loffley
5.0Celeste Ruyter · Nov 2012
Thank you, James Wilson was great!
He is a great performer and his skill and performance was appreciated by all our staff and guests.
Thank you again for your assistance.
Celeste Ruyter
5.0ROGER HUGHES · Jun 2012
UNBELIVABLE SO MANY PEOPLE COMMENTED ON HIM ,HE MADE THE NIGHT AND A GREAT GUY AS WELL I WILL HAVE HIM BACK ANYDAY
KIND REGARDS
ROGER HUGHES
5.0Sam · May 2012
Sorry for the late reply. We had excellent feedback. I have provided details to a few people that have requested J
Thanks,
Sam
5.0Bec · Nov 2011
James certainly did not disappoint. It would be fair to say I recieve more positive comments about James than about how stunning I looked ;-) Perhaps he's a little toooo good.
But seriously, James came in without any fuss and completely worked the room like a natural. He made the night. I just wish he played in the northern suburbs a bit more.... hint hint.
Bec
5.0Thomas · Jul 2011
The weekend was great. James was a big contributing factor and i will get him back again.a very varied crowd and i think we got the mix of james and the other acts about right.
although i'm still a bit shell-shocked i'm already thinking about next year.i will let you know.
Thomas
5.0Matt Armstrong · Mar 2011
Please pass my thanks onto James for a very good performance on the 6th, he was entertaining and professional.
All our guests were very impressed with him.
Also thanks to you for organising it, it was very easy.
Regards,
Matt Armstrong
5.0Danielle & Clint · Mar 2011
Clint and I have been meaning to email all week - unfortunately our wedding present to each other was the flu so we've been bit out of it!James - you did an amazing job at the wedding both the ceremony and reception. I know we said it on the night but you really helped make the wedding that much more special with both your talent and professionalism. I know of at least one more wedding coming your way (don't worry it's in Fremantle this time!).Our "big moment" songs were flawlessly placed amongst your playilist we did not have to worry for a second that the song would not start up at the appropriate moment, and speaking of your playlist it was perfect!! So many of our friends and family commented how great the music was and that was something that was really important to us so thank you :)We would recommend James in a heartbeat!Cheers again - hope to see you performing again soon,Danielle & Clint
5.0Lisa · Mar 2010
We were very happy with James and I did have alot of comments from my guests about what a good job he did.
Thanks
Lisa
5.0Elizabeth Byrne · Dec 2008
James was enjoyed by all. He had a lovely nature was interesting to watch and had a great tone to his voice.
His choice of songs although good were less up beat especially towards the end of the night than we would have hoped for.
There are several in our group that are keen dancers and he did not manage to get them going.
Happy all round but would have liked the last hour to be louder and more dance songs.
Regards
Elizabeth Byrne
