James Houlahan is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Born and raised in New England, Houlahan began writing songs on the piano at the age of nine. His first compositions included an ode to Halloween entitled "Scarey Halloween" [sic]. Quitting piano at the ripe age of 11, he ventured into the universe of saxophones in an attempt to stand out in the school band (which included some dozen or so other saxophone players.