James Tobias is a singer/songwriter based in the Austin area. He is currently writing and performing nationally with the blues-rock-reggae band, Audic Empire, as their bassist and vocalist. They have played with bands such as 311, Aer, and The Supervillains just to name a few. He also was the writer, face, and front man of the ska/hip-hop/reggae project, Red Cup Music. In their time together, they played with bands such as Pepper, Less than Jake, and The Misfits. James’ style is original and refreshingly broad, ranging from elements of hip-hop, reggae, rock, and blues, all with a homegrown Texas undertone. His acoustic performance proves to be an intimate and satisfying look into his work that is both uplifting and downright addicting.