Dustin James — A Cowboy with a Cause

A self-proclaimed ‘cowboy with a cause,’ Dustin James’ latest creative
milestone is the new single Give Peace a Chance. The single is the first
of thirteen new songs to be released on his upcoming album It's About Your Soul.
Other featured covers include Stevie Nick's Landslide and Bob Dylan's All Along
the Watchtower.

Indeed, with uncompromising delicacy— as writer, producer, and
recording artist— James' strives to capture the issues of our times; war,
immigration, gay marriage and more. "I'm not protesting, I'm informing with
hopes that we can all find a greater consciousness," says James.

It's About Your Soul is being recorded, mixed and mastered in-house by James at
The Artist's Den Recording. The audio recording suite located in Scottsdale,
Arizona specializes in capturing acoustic performances of singer/songwriters.
James' musical spark drove him to build it after the release of his debut album
BEING. Released in 2003, BEING received nationwide attention.

“This is the stuff,” says famed WMUB DJ Mama Jazz.

James summoned the moments from his own transformation with BEING.
The album bridges the age-old rite of passage from boyhood innocence
to manhood. James’ resonant vocal combined with dark melodies and
vibrant strings created eight classically unique pieces that forged his music
into a category of its own.

Born in Phoenix, James received his creative imprint early as
the son of a professional guitarist and well-respected talent agent.
After the guitar at age five, he picked up drums at seven, acting
by 12, and dancing throughout adolescence. At 17, he launched
his professional creative career by studying acting at the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Arts. James has lived and worked as an
actor in both New York and Los Angeles with a determined
resolve to the creative arts. Along the way, he acted in episodes
of Law and Order and One Life To Live and performed in the
20-year revival of Torch Song Trilogy. In 2006 he starred in the
feature film Redemption and in 2007 landed a supporting role
in the new Universal Feature Film Kids in America starring
Topher Grace. Dustin kicked off 2008 filming the new SPIKE TV movie
S.I.S. playing the role of Bowen, and edgy hood who
initiates the diamond heist.

Currently James is focused on spreading the prevalent
message Give Peace a Chance by offering listeners a chance
to vote for the movement on his website. Dustin James is
without a doubt a ‘cowboy with a cause.’