James Pasqua

You may know James from the podcast he co-hosts, A Conversation In Dub, from his band Steppadelic, or perhaps you’ve seen him at a local reggae show or perusing the reggae section at Zia Records. James is always creating, forever immersing himself in the world of music. Some of his biggest influences include Sublime, Scientist, and John Brown’s Body - revolutionary artists who all put a very unique spin on their brand of reggae. James’ vast music knowledge and artful, inventive mind come together to create similarly unique auditory treasures, at once honoring classic styles while also exploring new frontiers of sound.


Though drumming came first after receiving a drum set for his tenth birthday, James’ musical career is as varied as it is prolific. He studied audio engineering at Full Sail University before spending time interning at various recording studios in New York City. Since then, James has been a member of many bands, performed all over the United States, recorded, mixed, played guitar, bass, and percussion, and always brought his own distinctive style with him. In every piece of music he touches, James’ refined approach is apparent, sometimes announcing itself proudly, and sometimes pulsating in the background, elevating the instruments around it.