James Johann was born in the Midwest during the 70s era of bell-bottom jeans, wood-paneled station wagons and disco music. His childhood upbringing was significantly influenced by country music, countless bad hair cuts and Catholic school. In 1991, James began his stand-up career in Kansas City. Today, James is a long-time veteran of the stand up comedy circuit, performing at clubs across the country.His self-deprecating sense of humor and high energy style come together to create an unique onstage persona. James relies more on his brain than the profane and his comedy is a truthful and hilarious reflection of life as he sees it.