Steve & Prairie James
James Gang Band Bio
The James Gang Band has been a central Cariboo band for the past 11 years playing for festivals, private parties, and charities, and pubs. Each member of the band brings with them their own specialties, creating a very diverse repertoire of Classic Country, Classic Rock, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, and Blues.
Pete Thorne
Living most of his life in the 100 Mile House area, Peter has travelled extensively in various bands. While in his 20s and 30s, his focus was Classic Rock. Lately, he performed with and arranged the music for The Misty River Band. He is now a valuable member of James Gang Band.
Between teaching guitar and playing solo acts, Peter has found a new passion in designing and building cigar box guitars. Check out his website: www.cigarboxnation.com/ profile/PeterJThorne.
Mr T
Mr T, born in Victoria BC, raised in Alberta, was influenced by Country and Western Music. He subsequently moved to Rock and Roll, and later to Rhythm and Blues. Mr T is a lifelong musician playing percussion and guitar, and of course, singing. In the 80s and 90s he toured with his own band, The Steel Ryders throughout Western Canada. Lately, Mr T has become a very talented impersonator of Hank Williams Jr, and worked with Country Music artist Jess Lee both on the road and in the recording studio.
Steve James
A native of BC, raised on Country Music and self taught through scores of The Beatles to Buck Owens’ music, Steve decided at an early age to pursue music as a career. At thirteen Steve played with The Thompson Valley Boys every rodeo in the Cariboo. That gig culminated with a tour backing the late Wilf Carter. Steve was still in high school. Steve attended UBC and became a high school music teacher, teaching choir, band, and guitar.
Prairie James
Prairie was born into a musical Metis family and raised on Country, Classic Rock, and Blues. In her late teens, playing the drums, Prairie toured with her brothers playing Alberta, The Yukon, and BC. After raising 3 girls, Prairie took up the bass playing in her youngest daughter’s band – The Misty River Band. Prairie met and married Steve James, and their love of music led them to form The James Gang Band.
Prairie manages The James Gang Band  for info/booking contact her at
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