Jonny Berliner’s Front Room

Following the success of our first session last season, the JCC Front Room returns – this time hosted by rising singer songwriter Jonny Berliner at the Roundhouse. Jonny Berliner has been gigging since 2000 and has notched up many hundreds of performances across the UK and the world. He released ‘Friend for All Seasons’, his debut album in February 06. In 2007 Jonny released ‘Please Do Not Bend’, a collection of eight songs that range from quiet folk to big band swing. Jonny has appeared live on BBC2, LBC and BBC Radio Leeds, and has performed ‘Friend for all Seasons’ live – to great acclaim – accompanied by the Royal Academy of Music Session Orchestra and conducted by Douglas Whyte. He has been the resident Troubadour for the Guardian Science Podcast, writing topical science-themed songs to order. Alternative by nature, Gideon Conn’s shows are breath-taking from start to finish. With a cheeky smile he makes the audience jump for joy, sigh with delight then leave asking what they have just seen and when can I hear it again? He was wowed at major festivals and toured with Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, 6 Day Riot and Jason Mraz. Their hip hop/indie crossover single called ‘I Want You Around’ was well received by radio - playlisted on XFM and awarded breakfast single of the week on BBC 6 music as well being championed by Huw Stevens and Rob da Bank on Radio 1. Gideon’s Debut album entitled ‘New Bop Sounds’ is due for release in March 2010. “The people of Britain may not know it yet, but Gideon Conn is one of their national treasures” - Scroobius Pip Andy McKay is a pioneer of the banjo. Moulding different styles and genres you would never expect to hear played on a banjo into a dynamic, all-rounded, all-entertaining experience, Andy’s only aim is to make a room full of people smile and nod with joy. And, my goodness, that’s exactly what he does. TO BOOK: http://www.jcclondon.org.uk/Nightlife_Jonny_Berliner.html