Jim James Or Sometimes Yim Yames Actual Name James Edward Olliges Jr. Is An American Vocalist Guitarist Producer And Primary Songwriter Of The Rock Band My Morning Jacket. James Is Also A Member Of The Indie Super Group Monsters Of Folk. James Occasionally Plays Solo Shows Often With Carl Broemel On Guitar & Pedal Steel Showcasing "bare-Bones" Versions Of My Morning Jacket Songs Along With Various Covers. Notably James With Broemel Supported John Prine For Several Shows In Late Summer 2006.