Jaywalkers

As those who have been fortunate enough to catch them in full flight will testify, a Jaywalkers show is an exhilirating experience. UK-based they may be but many from the other side of the Atlantic have complimented them on their particularly stylish delivery of this virtuosic brand of Americana. These three outstanding musicians have developed a tight bond, demonstrated throug their well-crafted, tasteful arrangements and ability to bounce ideas around the stage. The combination of powerhouse bass, flame-fingered mandolin, blistering fiddle and three-part harmony pack a punch as fiery as Jay's lead vocals and make a fuller sound than expected from an acoustic trio.

Since reaching the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards back in 2008, Jaywalkers have toured reguarly across the UK and Europe, honing their craft and releasing four albums and one EP to date with a new album in the works. Mandolin maestro Mike Giverin is also the chief soungwriter, and the band's originals cover themes including the travails of the travelling musician, saving the planet and even tales of being stranded halfway up a mountain. All of which stand proudly alongside their clever covers, foot-stomping bluegrass tunes and superb interpretations of old country classics. in Jay Bradbury, the band has a truly sensational lead singer and fiddle player, and double bassist Lucille Williams is one of the best around, breaking out impressive slap bass alongside rock solid timing, taste and tone. 

Jaywalkers are a real melting pot of their collective inspirations and the influences of their musical upbringings. This is evident in their live sets, which come to life in their use of Country heartbreak and Bluegrass dynamism applied to issues of the modern day and life as a touring band ... mostly stuck on the M6.

"Stunning three-part harmonies, soarin fiddles and fearless mandolins ... a powerhouse of Americana who can cook up a storm without the need to plug themselves into any cumbersome amplification" - Country Music Magazine

"Jaywalkers' musicianship is truly tasty: both deft and impeccable but never soulless, while the players' togetherness and interplay is mesmerising and attention-grabbing" - Folk Radio UK

"An effortless blend of British and American folk traditions to create something arguably greater than either of those genres" - Acoustic Magazine