BIO
If you’re into artists like George Ezra, Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner, Jason Mraz, or John Mayer, you need to hear Richard James.
Hailing from Devon, UK, Richard delivers a bold alt-pop sound infused with folk, country, and singer-songwriter energy. His music stands out for its authenticity, crafted lyrics, and memorable melodies.
A two-time award-winning songwriter with the Coffee Music Project, Richard has been featured in Acoustic Magazine and spotlighted as Caffè Nero’s Artist of the Month—testament to his growing impact in the industry.
On stage, he’s a one-man powerhouse—seamlessly blending originals and covers with live looping, guitar mastery, and a standout vocal presence. His dynamic performances have earned him a solid reputation as a must-see live act.
Catch him live and experience why Richard James is making serious waves in the UK music scene.
Getting Married?
Looking for live music that adds something personal and memorable to your wedding? Richard James is available for exclusive performances, including weddings, private parties, and corporate events.
With years of experience and a genuine passion for creating the perfect atmosphere, Richard works closely with each couple to tailor a performance that fits their vision—whether it’s a heartfelt ceremony song, relaxed acoustic vibes during the drinks reception, or an upbeat evening party set that gets everyone dancing.
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TESTIMONIALS
“My fiancé returned one evening stating he’d found a brilliant guy to play at our wedding...
I was at first sceptical, particularly when hearing it was a single artist rather than band, and insisted on seeing him perform... I should not have worried... Richard James is a phenomenal performer. Not only is he a talented singer and guitarist but he reads the room. At the wedding he filled a giant tipi and beyond with his music, being fun and lively as well as chilled and romantic. The subsequent night he filled a pub with locals of all ages and people from the wedding who wanted to stay and see him play again - providing a night the area will not soon forget.
He was one of the genuine highlights of our wedding and we cannot recommend him enough”
Tom & Kerry 2019
"Thank you SO much again for the sterling job you did at our wedding last month.
It's no secret that we were a little nervous about booking you, having previously looked at a duo we weren't sure how you'd be able to get the atmosphere we wanted on your own. But boy, were we wrong!
We've had so many comments from our guests about how great you were, and you absolutely nailed the vibe that we wanted. You got everyone up on the dancefloor and importantly, kept them there! The sound that you produce as one person is just amazing (I still can't quite work out how you manage it) and we literally couldn't have asked for anything better. Your interpretation of our requested first dance song was my highlight, it was beautiful, and the sandwich was complete with your mash up at the end! We could've kept dancing to you all night, and we can't thank you enough for helping us to make so many incredible memories with each other and our friends/families on the dancefloor. If there's anyone thinking of booking you who wants to talk to someone who has, absolutely give them our details. The concerns that we had before seeing you play seem so ridiculous now and I'd be very happy to give someone else the benefit of our experience!
In a nutshell - thanks for being awesome!"
The New Mrs Zoë Robbins
"We cannot thank you enough for playing at our wedding.
So many of our guests said how amazing you were and we were all still talking about you at breakfast Sunday morning! It was a perfect end to the day and the dance floor was packed...
I think everybody liked the first dance judging by the fact it looked like a mosh pit when we said for people to join us!
Thank you again!”
Cath and Dan
We heard Richard play at a friends wedding and knew straight away that when we got married we wanted him to play at ours.
When we were planning our song list for our wedding with Richard, he went out of his way to learn songs that had special meaning to us and picked others that he knew we would love. Having Richard play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. His voice is incredible and he puts a real acoustic twist on well known classics and more personal requests that brought back many memories for us and our guests. All day out guests commented on how fantastic Richard was. Good wedding singers can be hard to find and something many decide not to include in their planning but having Richard create a soundtrack to our day was truly priceless.
We couldn't recommend him enough"
Holly & Joe Richardson
"The experience we had with Richard was second to none .
From communication prior to our wedding right the way through to delivering a amazing performance on the day. His flexibility and variety of music genres really showed in his performances. He played chilled background music throughout our wedding reception, our first song was amazing as he put his own spin on the song which made it truly unique. Then to get everyone in the spirit he played a evening set which was outstanding and got everyone up on the dance floor. We would definitely recommend Richard to play at any occasion or wedding. What a great singer!!!”
Vickey & Matt Lester
“My fiancé returned one evening stating he’d found a brilliant guy to play at our wedding...
I was at first sceptical, particularly when hearing it was a single artist rather than band, and insisted on seeing him perform... I should not have worried... Richard James is a phenomenal performer. Not only is he a talented singer and guitarist but he reads the room. At the wedding he filled a giant tipi and beyond with his music, being fun and lively as well as chilled and romantic. The subsequent night he filled a pub with locals of all ages and people from the wedding who wanted to stay and see him play again - providing a night the area will not soon forget.
He was one of the genuine highlights of our wedding and we cannot recommend him enough”
Tom & Kerry 2019
"Thank you SO much again for the sterling job you did at our wedding last month.
It's no secret that we were a little nervous about booking you, having previously looked at a duo we weren't sure how you'd be able to get the atmosphere we wanted on your own. But boy, were we wrong!
We've had so many comments from our guests about how great you were, and you absolutely nailed the vibe that we wanted. You got everyone up on the dancefloor and importantly, kept them there! The sound that you produce as one person is just amazing (I still can't quite work out how you manage it) and we literally couldn't have asked for anything better. Your interpretation of our requested first dance song was my highlight, it was beautiful, and the sandwich was complete with your mash up at the end! We could've kept dancing to you all night, and we can't thank you enough for helping us to make so many incredible memories with each other and our friends/families on the dancefloor. If there's anyone thinking of booking you who wants to talk to someone who has, absolutely give them our details. The concerns that we had before seeing you play seem so ridiculous now and I'd be very happy to give someone else the benefit of our experience!
In a nutshell - thanks for being awesome!"
The New Mrs Zoë Robbins
"We cannot thank you enough for playing at our wedding.
So many of our guests said how amazing you were and we were all still talking about you at breakfast Sunday morning! It was a perfect end to the day and the dance floor was packed...
I think everybody liked the first dance judging by the fact it looked like a mosh pit when we said for people to join us!
Thank you again!”
Cath and Dan
We heard Richard play at a friends wedding and knew straight away that when we got married we wanted him to play at ours.
When we were planning our song list for our wedding with Richard, he went out of his way to learn songs that had special meaning to us and picked others that he knew we would love. Having Richard play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. His voice is incredible and he puts a real acoustic twist on well known classics and more personal requests that brought back many memories for us and our guests. All day out guests commented on how fantastic Richard was. Good wedding singers can be hard to find and something many decide not to include in their planning but having Richard create a soundtrack to our day was truly priceless.
We couldn't recommend him enough"
Holly & Joe Richardson
"The experience we had with Richard was second to none .
From communication prior to our wedding right the way through to delivering a amazing performance on the day. His flexibility and variety of music genres really showed in his performances. He played chilled background music throughout our wedding reception, our first song was amazing as he put his own spin on the song which made it truly unique. Then to get everyone in the spirit he played a evening set which was outstanding and got everyone up on the dance floor. We would definitely recommend Richard to play at any occasion or wedding. What a great singer!!!”
Vickey & Matt Lester