Simon (Guitars, Vocals)
Alex Meadows (Bass)
Adam Drake (Guitars)
Richard Bundy (Keys)
Pat Illingworth (Drums)
Influences
John Martyn, Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam, Dave Mathews,
Counting Crows, Alanis Morissette,
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Billy Joel,
Cyndi Lauper, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton,
Fleetwood Mac, Gomez, Green Day,
Guns ’n’ Roses,
James Taylor, Sting, The Police,
Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, The Knife,
Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Massive attack,
Moby, Nick Drake, Paul Simon, Queen, REM,
Radiohead, Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow,
Stevie Wonder, The Stone Roses,
Tom Waits, Van Morrison, Barry Gangberg
and many many more.
Sounds Like
Simon Jaymes is a Highly Original and unique artist with a fresh fusion of rock, pop, acoustic blues, and it has been said that he has similar playing styles of Dave Matthews and John Martyn, and the voice liken to Peter Gabriel, REM's Michael Stipe and Sting.
‘Indy Award Finalist of 2008 as Best Male Solo Act’ Crouch End’s London based Simon Jaymes is a creative entity and a charismatic performer, captivating his audience with his unique blend of lyrical and melodic honesty. His thought provoking lyrics come straight from the heart and leaves you feeling inspired.
“Simon Jaymes is an exceptionally talented songwriter”. Sharon Dean (Head of MCPS for 10 years)
"Simon is a highly original and passionate performer " Tony Moore (The Bedford, Balham)
"Simon Jaymes is a rounded and experienced performer and has written some really moving songs and developed his individual guitar skills throughout his varied career. He has become an exceptional addition to the live world and was a finalist for the Indy Awards 2008. We are big fans and welcome him again gladly" (Amity Hill – The Big Secret)
A little about Simon Jaymes
SIMON JAYMES was born in Pembury, Kent, and raised in East Sussex, UK, on martial arts, singing in the choir and asthma pumps. He moved to London when 14 years old to attend The Sylvia Young Theatre School after garnering interest from playing the juvenile leads in both 'Conversations with my father' directed by Alan Ayckbourne, (The Old Vic) and The New Shakespeare Company's 'The Music Man'. At the age of 16 he trained with 'Rambert' in Ballet & Contemporary dance, where he also first took an interest in playing the guitar and song writing his crooked little heart out for peace and peanuts.
Simons career to date has mostly consisted of traveling the world dancing and acting with various companies including Matthew Bourne's New Adventure Motion Pictures and Tetsuya Kumakawa's K-Ballet Company (Japan). He also appeared in: 'The Beautiful Game by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton and in Cameron Mackintosh's Production of 'OLIVER!' at the London Palladium, plus appearing as both a featured and supporting artist in various TV programs and films.
The latest news is that Simon will be recording his debut album in Richard Bundy's 'Chicken shed' and at the 'Monkey Puzzle House' in January 2009.
Whilst continuing to gig around London and the UK he has also tampered with Sweden, Thailand and Japan's clubs, bars, hotel rooms and toilets and is becoming a very well respected songwriter on the songwriting circuit.
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Simon Jaymes was a Finalist for The Indy Awards
as Best Male Solo Act 2008!
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This is our last gig of the year (we're out of money and have had to retreat to native homelands for home cooking and arguments) so its gonna be a gooden.
It is with great sadness that i announce the closure of REBEL H.Q. our studio in west london .The building is now being re-developed. REBEL H.Q was a very special place - if only the whole world could run as sweet !
No money ever changed hands(except contributions for the electrcity ), musicians/ photographers etc all traded their time for help on each others projects..... what a great body of work got done ... and what fun was had ! !
Recent releases include - Rebel Control- Jammin at Rebel H.Q Rebel Control - Sirens Toy Toy - Fuck My Boyfriend Andy Baron + Concrete Johnson- Ordinary People Chocolate Fudge- You can fly Cougar Lugar - Heidi
And countless recording/ writting sessions for artists including - N'dea Davenport ,Baby Bumps,Dawn Joseph , Eugene Machine, Oblong , Blues Sans Frontier, Bootyslapperz , Tracey Jane sullivan,Swallow , Simon Jaymes, Dubversive,General V , Natasha Springer .
+ photo/video shoots for Fred Hunter , Terry Mynott and Spiracle Management..
A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO INVOLVED ! You were part of something very special. We have already started to set up H.Q.2 ... stay tuned for the next episode !
01 (01) Matt Stevens - Dolls House 02 (04) Giulia Millanta - Bodyless 03 (11) Simon Jaymes - Sailboat 04 (--) Phil Ashmore - Song About Love 05 (02) Lizzie B - Living on the edge of my dreams 06 (13) Anders Rofstad - The Novel Within 07 (--) Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive - November Rain (Edited) 08 (09) The Messerschmitt Twins - I Know A Toad 09 (03) Jon Woode - Country Roads 10 (08) Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive - Who Are You 11 (18) Steve Furlong - Close 12 (--) Phil Ashmore - Don't Bother Me Now 13 (10) The Clockwork Droids - The Ballad of Suzi Brown 14 (--) Phil Ashmore - Beautiful Losers 15 (--) Alexandre de Guise - Wait 16 (06) Giulia Millanta- Little Girl 17 (05) Steven Jackson - Please Tell Me Why 18 (--) Strobegirl - Do You (acoustic live version) 19 (--) Giulia Millanta - Hotel 20 (--) Butch Berry - It's Like You're Here
01 (01) Matt Stevens - Dolls House 02 (02) Lizzie B - Living on the edge of my dreams 03 (--) Jon Woode - Country Roads 04 (03) Giulia Millanta - Bodyless 05 (04) Steven Jackson - Please Tell Me Why 06 (15) Giulia Millanta - Little Girl 07 (--) Giulia Millanta - Fountain of Rage 08 (--) Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive - Who Are You 09 (13) The Messerschmitt Twins - I Know A Toad 10 (20) The Clockwork Droids - The Ballard of Suzi Brown 11 (--) Simon Jaymes - Sailboat 12 (16) Phil Ashmore - Mould 13 (--) Anders Rofstad - The Novel Within 14 (12) Steven Jackson - She Walks 15 (14) Soki2u - Night Shift (accoustic mix, Soki2u) 16 (--) Kayley Weller - The Broken Road 17 (--) Giulia Millanta - Silent and Proud 18 (--) Steve Furlong - Close 19 (--) Steve Furlong - Nothing 20 (11) Steven Jackson - Upon The Sea
Somojo Akoustika chart 01 (--) Shake Hands Eric - Never Get Close To You 02 (--) Shake Hands Eric - I Will Be There 03 (--) Shake Hands Eric - Love Had Never Come Until This Night 04 (--) Shake Hands Eric - Meant To Do 05 (--) Steven Jackson - Please Tell Me Why 06 (--) Phil Ashmore - Wind Up 07 (--) Giulia Millanta - Fountain of Rage 08 (--) Steven Jackson - A Good MAn 09 (--) Giulia Millanta - Little Girl 10 (--) Paddy Crunden - Love Bites Twice 11 (--) Giulia Millanta - Bodyless 12 (--) Steve Furlong - To Fall With You 13 (--) Giulia Millanta - Hotel 14 (--) Giulia Millanta - Silent and Proud 15 (--) Simon Jaymes - Sailboat 16 (--) Stefano Sugamele - In The Heat Of The Night 17 (--) Philippe Moncho - Ballade 18 (--) Steven Jackson - My Best Friend 19 (--) Steven Jackson - Upon The Sea 20 (--) Steven Jackson - She Walks
Hi Simon, thanks for a wonderful set on Tuesday night - really enjoyed it as did all at Mighty Craic, pass on my thanks to Adam and hope to have you back soon.
