Jonathan Brain
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Jonathan Brain

Band Folk Singer/Songwriter

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"Billy the Kid ep review"

"an excursion into sweet alt.country that puts the voice centre stage". - Grok: Curtin University


"Billy the Kid launch concert review"

Jayde Ferguson noted “ Red Shoes was the first song played, and was already enough to showcase his talent and incredible voice to a room packed full of his supporters.” - www.popstarrecords.com


"Live at Kulcha 29/9/06"

"(Jonathan) led his band through a set primarily from his recent EP... The guitar lines in the songs...captured the intended mood flawlessley, providing a base for his pristine soaring vocals..."
- Jason Kenny - X-Press Magazine


"Billy the Kid ep review"

"Brain knows his way around a melody and a guitar..."
- Sarah Tout - Pelican


"Skadada review"

Aureo is arguably (Skadada's) most cohesive and best work yet, with a seamless synthesis of elements such as on-stage singer Jonathan Brain's hauntingly pretty voice.... - The Australian


Discography

2006 Billy the Kid (ep)
2007 After the Blind (ep)

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An engaging live performer, Jonathan blends a striking voice, unique songwriting and inspiring guitar playing with ambient electronica to create contemporary folk music.

With influences as varied as Emmylou Harris, Iron and Wine, Daniel Lanois, the Carter family and David Gray, and extensive training in the music of the old masters, Jonathan’s songs display a breadth of scope and depth of emotion.

The Perth, Australia-based singer / songwriter / has been performing across a wide range of music stages over the last ten years. With the WAMI-award winning Schvendes and roots- rockers Closer, Jonathan has played countless gigs and released five critically-acclaimed recordings.

2006 sees Jonathan launch a solo career, with the recording of his debut solo EP Billy the Kid, a five-track alt.country / new-folk feast, where rich instrumental textures provide a backdrop for Jonathan’s unique voice and striking songwriting.

Released April 2006 the EP was described by Grok Magazine as "an excursion into sweet alt.country that puts the voice centre stage".

A striking live performer, Jonathan launched the EP in April 2006 in an intimate concert which Jason Kenny (writing for Groove Magazine) recalled as “certainly a performance those present will not forget easily with the intimacy of songs like ‘Railcar’ and ‘Beggar’ woven between standards like ‘My Funny Valentine’ and ‘Satisfied Mind’… (A) transcendental performance…”

Writing for www.popstarrecords.com Jayde Ferguson noted “ Red Shoes was the first song played, and was already enough to showcase his talent and incredible voice to a room packed full of his supporters.”

Jonathan is a finalist in the 2006 WAM Song of the Year competition.