Bring together 6 of Newcastle's finest musicians.
Give them instruments, a stage and a list of great songs and you have...
The Jolyon Briggs Band, an energetic pop/funk hybrid with tight grooves, snappy horn lines, ripping solos and catchy tunes.
Jolyon is a 21yr old singer/songwriter, he and his funky 5 piece band have assembled a unique collection of songs. A cruisy blend of funk/pop with a touch of jazz and soulful vocals.

The Jolyon Briggs Band has been gaining momentum and receiving rave reviews for their live shows.

The Jolyon Briggs Band Bio

Music is in Jolyon's genes; He draws great inspiration from some of the best 'Piano Men' of modern times, Billy Joel, Harry Connick Jr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Stevie Wonder, and others. His style remains uniquely 'Jolyon': a gifted tunesmith who writes strong, punchy lyrics that touch on a range of political, social and personal issues. His hooks, melodies and catch cries get you singing along and his passionate delivery draws you in and takes you for an exciting and provocative ride.

"This guy has the potential to give Ben Folds a run for his money"
Grant Walmsley of the Screaming Jets

Jolyon grew up listening to music of all kinds. His opportunistic nature meant he relished exploring different ideas and trying new experiences so during the years at Hunter School of Performing Arts (Newcastle, NSW) his musical dexterity grew. He sang and played guitar, saxophone, drums and keyboard in countless ensembles such as stage bands, marching bands, choirs, covers bands and contemporary heavy metal groups. He also accompanied other vocalists and began to experiment with songwriting.
After leaving his alma mater, he continued to discover new genres: Jazz singing and improvising- Vocals and keyboard with 'The Briggs Trio', playing saxophone with 'Afro Moses', on guitar with 'The Ultra Swing Lounge', drumming with 'Aroldytes Revenge' and dropping in for session work with various blues outfits and 'Big Bands'. However creating his own music was always a dream, so that is what occupies centre stage at the moment.
The style on his debut EP Short of the Line... has a very commercial and accessible jazz/funk/pop sound. A five-piece band knocks out some standout solos and funky horn lines while he plays classy piano and powers through the storylines with energetic vocals.
The Jolyon Briggs Band has been receiving rave reviews for their live show they are looking to take their music to wider audience in 2008 and promise to leave no stage un-funked.
Contact him at
jolyon_briggs@hotmail.com
Ph: 0401739189
www.myspace.com/jolyonbriggsband