Simon Jaymes

Simon Jaymes was Indy award Finalist as Best Male Solo Act back in 2008, Runners up for online magazine and radio station Somojo as ‘Male artist of the year’ in 2010, Finalist as ‘Best Male Solo Artist’ and ‘Best Indie/Rock Artist’ with The People’s Music Awards 2011 and Winner of Raven Black Music’s Exposure Music awards 2011. His Debut Album ‘Wild Life’ is uplifting, thought provoking & musically timeless in a highly unique & original way. He lyrically communicates his songs as a storyteller, combining his varied life experiences with fantasy. Simon’s poignant lyrics, vocal hooks & catchy fingerpicker melodies integrate seamlessly with beautiful full-band arrangements. Recorded using only full live takes with minimal overdubs; this eclectic debut album displays his versatility as a singer/songwriter & guitarist covering the genres & sounds of Soul, folk, rock, melodic rock, acoustic, & blues. (SJH Music). Originally inspired by Mentor and Uncle, the late James Martin Rex for whom was known and respected as an accomplished record producer and engineer.


Album Credits:
Band members: Simon Jaymes, Adam Drake, Richard Bundy, Pat Illingworth, Alex Meadows, Matt Ruranski Co-Writers: Tam Ward, Adam Drake, Neil Wiliams, S.Humphrey. Mixed by: Tom Peters, Mastered by Henri Koenig. Thanks to Jon Clements and to Rupert Matthews From Monkey Puzzle House and Mum & Dad.