Handyman for the local area and keen enthusiasts for folk music from the U.K, Europe and the America's.

Jai J Brierley is an English contemporary folk-rock singer songwriter and interpreter of traditional folk tunes. He has previously performed and recorded as Jai James and j j brierley. His ‘Butterfly Song’ (released as Jai James) was featured on ‘What the Folk Vol.1’ released on, award-winning record producer, Youth's Folk label Butterfly Recordings, and his first e.p. 'You and Amy's Lover' (as j  j brierley) was released on Midlands' based elementary records and is  available on Amazon and itunes.

" ... this compilation of acoustic homemade recordings is a quiet gem..." (from the 4 star review of 'What the Folk' in MOJO Feb '07)

"...a mouthwatering showcase of what is to come..." (NME '07)

"I was most impressed with his imaginative songwriting. 'Tied To The Ebb And Flow' [a 'love song tied up in a metaphor'] and 'The Whale Song' [ a similar theme to 'Lord Franklin' about sailors lost at sea] both demonstrate that he is a writer of considerable talent. " (FATEA MAGAZINE August 2015)

Jai is also an accomplished guitarist and mandolin player and currently plays in folk duo The Coram Boys with Southport-based folk musician David Hirst.


Former drum and bass producer who might get back to it one day.

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Searching for sounds and words that resonate with heart and mind. Playing acoustic folk rock with some adventures in ambient & alt-classical.  Some tracks on Spotify, free downloads on Bandcamp

Influences John Martyn, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Archie Fisher and many more.  

Open to collaboration with musicians & vocalists.

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