ABOUT
Erica James started as a father/daughter duo out of a small town in Texas, south of San Antonio. Erica, born in Lake Charles, LA, has been playing violin since the age of 10, learning from such artists as Bobby Flores, a 2002 Grammy Award-winning musician and composer. Her dad, James, born and raised in San Antonio, TX, has been playing the guitar since the age of 14. (Don't ask his age). After Erica, at age 13, teamed up with her dad, James, and became known as Erica James, the duo has had the opportunity to play with greats such as Michael Martin Murphey, who has written and performed hits such as "Wildfire," "Carolina in the Pines," and "What's Forever For," to opening for groups like The Platters, who have earned 25 number 1 hits since the '50s. Erica's undying passion to master the violin and to play outside the traditional realm of the classical violin/fiddle has gained her a large national following in various genres of music. Erica James has been playing together for about 12 years, 5 of which they toured regionally and nationally. Erica says, "Playing music professionally and touring has given me a great opportunity to spend time with my dad. Playing the violin has allowed me to express myself in ways that words cannot. Having the ability to play with groups and musicians that I have admired from a young age has been a dream come true." James says, "As a father touring and playing music with his daughter, I can't put into words how proud I am to watch Erica grow and become the masterful talent that she is. It has been and continues to be something I will forever cherish as a parent, a father, a co-worker, and as a friend." Erica James continues to play locally and regionally. They are now joined by Rick Wescott on bass, Justin Combs on drums, and Craven Harris on guitar.
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