Performer and songwriter 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. With  influences such as John Martyn, Dave  Matthews & Pearl Jam 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. Simon has  classed this album as Acoustic/Rock. 
His Single  ‘Sailboat’ & Debut album ‘Wild Life’ was released under  his own  label in 2010 (SJH Music Ltd). originally inspired by Mentor and Uncle, the late James Martin Rex for whom was  known and respected as an accomplished record producer and engineer.

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