James/Jim/Zeke:

~Born: In 1978 making me the seniour citizen of the group.

~Favourite (non)Colour: Black/white.

~Favorite Food: Perogies.

~Musical Influences: You ready for this? Arrogant Worms, Audio Adrenaline, Beatles, Beach Boys, Bach, Beethoven, DCTalk, DeGarmo and Key, Donovan, Dylan, Jeremy Quiring, John Coltrane, Michael W. Smith, Mohammed Masmoudi, Mozart, Mr. Denne, Mrs. Steeves, NewsBoys, Oscar Peterson, Petra, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Guess Who, The Who, The Ventures, and probably many more, but these are the ones that came to mind first.

~Beginnings: I Took piano lessons at the age of ten for a year and then in grade seven, began playing the saxophone. I had lessons for the saxophone and was able to make something resembling music thanks to the patience of Mr. Denne, and Mrs. Steeves. In university, I was provided with the opportunity to learn to play bass. Thanks to the very hardwork and patience of Jeremy Quiring and Mohammed Masmoudi, I learned to make something vaguely resembling music with a bass. The Quest continues ...

~Spiritual Life: Became a Christian at a VERY young age thanks to God's grace. Since then, it's been up and down and I've been heavily involved in the church since a rededication of my life in 1995. The spot is now the magazine rack at the local Chapters, near the video game magazines. The irony is astounding ...

~Note from Jim: I'm at ABU where I'm training to be of some use to God as a minister. I enjoy teaching about the Gospel of Christ and my heart has always been focused on worshipping God through music and taking EVERY opportunity to "always be joyful and giving thanks in all situations." ( I Thessalonians 5:16+18) I hope that we get to worship together soon.