Rainy

Rainy is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist. He writes, records and performs all the music on his albums excluding the odd special guest appearance from friends. Rainy's songwriting draws from a deep well of musical influences. African, Cuban and Latin grooves meet Folk, Blues and Reggae with the warm hearted positivity of his lyrics. This laid back musical infusion makes Rainy one of the most watchable, listenable and dynamic songwriters you could hope to come across. His music has been described by many as G-Love meets Dave Matthews meets Paul Simon meets Crosby Stills & Nash - in truth it is essences of the all above... and something else entirely!

Rainy has performed with his band at the likes of Glastonbury, supporting Reef at Lakefest alongside Toploader, Martin Taylor at Darvel, Sea Sick Steve, Ed Sheeran and Ash Grunwald at Oceanfest and playing many other stages across the UK. A regular on radio Cardiff they became favourites on BBC Radio Bristol. In 2011, amongst thousands of applicants; Rainy won the song writing competition for studio time in London, through PRS magazine. Indie Music Reviewers gave him an honourable mention in their '50 acoustic artists not to miss'. His music has been played on several BBC Shows including The Mark Forest show and Tom Robinsons BBC 6 music along side being selected for Tom Robinsons Fresh on the net mixtape.

As resident engineer at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire Rainy worked with a wide variety of well known bands and producers. A move to Wales saw the release of 'What It All Boils Down To' from his home studio where he continued to perform and develop these songs with his band Little Gaia. He engineered and featured on Nayfe sj's 'All About The Lessons' in 2001. After traveling and performing in Australia he returned in 2006 with 'Hold On To The Rhythm' recorded at his new home near Bath U.K. and a new band line up. In 2012 he produced Caroline Harrison’s EP ‘A Simple Wish’ and sang backing vocals on Marcelo Andrade’s track Coco-Pera from the album African Tree on Ourland Records. Rainy spent a couple of years performing his songs as a duo with Jazz guitarist Rob York. He is currently performing solo whilst promoting his new album ‘Fell For The World’. After an intimate album launch show at The New Bristol Brewery in St. Pauls Bristol and a follow up celebration show at The Underbelly in Hoxton Square, London. 'Not Lead To The Light' was the first single released from ‘Fell For The World’ in June 2019. 'Still Here' is the second single release in November 2019. All proceeds will be donated to raise funds for The Ocean CleanUp. ‘Wishing Well’ was released on world happiness day in March 2020 with the following video released in honour and celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 85th birthday on 7th July 2020. The forth single ‘Home‘ followed with a video release on 26th May 2021. The fifth single 'Get Your Fire' was released on 4th March 2022. ‘Riverway’ on 25th March 2022 with ‘Freedom Be Bound’ following on 21st April 2022. The latest single ‘Slow Down’ was released on 29th August. His latest album 'Fell For The World' was released on streaming platforms on 12th June 2023.

PRESS

5th Aug 2023

A wonderful and warm record from an artist that truly stands out from the crowd, check this record out when you can….

Recording Artists Guild online magazine

4th June 2023

There's something about this that feels like a hug from a loved one that you haven't seen in a while….

Buzzslayers Blog

25th March 2020

Rainy’s Fell for the World offers encouragement in troubled times… “Fell for the World” defines Rainy the man and the artist’s vision, one instrument at a time.” …

Lisa Whealy - Independent clauses music blog

15th November 2019

 "An inviting call for emotional solidarity across all lines of division." …

Krister Axel - Chillfiltr music blog

7th June 2019

“Rainy’s soulful and groove driven songs bring to mind legends from Crosby to Bill Withers but have a laid-back 21st century conscious vibe that makes for a warm and personal style.”

Justin Adams - Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters - BBC award winning producer

June 6th 2019

“loved it!”

Eric Alper - SiriusXM host

March 2019

“Sounds killer my man!”

- Garrett Dutton - Grammy Nominee 2021 - G-Love and Special Sauce

5th November 2018

“From start to finish his story sweeps you away……When a songwriter puts this much of their soul in their work like this, it is difficult to resist.” …

James Wilson - Indie Band Guru

30th October 2018

"Warm, intimate and intelligent"

Graham Semark - Cyclone music