Jim "Cap" Stapp
Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals

Originally from the NYC area, Cap's musical influences came right out of the Woodstock Generation of the late Sixties. Cap received his first drum set as a Christmas present in 1968. Cap was truly inspired by a blossoming musical environment and his experiences while sharing a high school music class with Al Di Meola and Van Manakas. Reflective of the Greenwich Village style, Cap started as a percussionist with David Oatfling and various locals bands including Hickory Wind.

The Eighties brought a switch from drums to acoustic guitar and fifteen years of solo projects. The dawn of a new era began in 1995 with the experimental sounds and drum circle sessions of the Buena Vista Budz, an ever-changing line of musicians, poets and pranksters. In 1996-1997 Cap, along with Rodney Swann and Shanell Smith, formed the all-percussion ensemble The Gathering with the occasional guest appearance by flutist André Walton. Cap's ability to easily shift between hand drums and guitar led he and Rodney to join forces with Jay Fail (guitar) on the Abazär project.

With the arrival of the new millennium, Cap teamed up with Lenny Supera to form the acoustic duo Cap n' Soup, which eventually led to teaming with Todd South and forming Burning Peace.

Featured with band Burning Peace in the Reno News & Review.

Member of Burning Peace. Occasionally performs as a solo artist. Has performed with several open mic regulars and added his unique style to various projects as a recording session percussionist. Erstwhile member of London Fog and the Amber Rubarth Band.