Horatio James formed in London when singer-songwriter and guitarist, James Gable, was joined by fiddle-player, Paul Smith; bassist, Edd Kirby; mandolin and banjo-player, Iven Stead; and percussionist Aaron Fegan (later Mark Gilyead). With a range of musical backgrounds and interests, their songs of malevolence, estrangement and heartache are delivered with an authentic folky twang and warm, soulful melodies. They have performed all around the capital and recently released their first album, Sirens and Sunwheels.