Bio

If you blend together Elliot Smith’s lyrical style and Nick Drake’s melodic arrangements, you get an idea of the Jonny Corker sound. His music has been described as low-fi, vulnerable, Nick Drake-esk, and is melodic, alternative folk. His music is inspired by heartbreak, joy, conflict and contentment, and Jonny plays with a sensitivity and sincerity that is unique and refreshing. Jonny Corker has been in the New Zealand music industry for ten years. After playing with the highly successful pop/rock band Rubicon, Jonny joined Auckland band Duchess, who were very lovely girls, and they had a great time gigging around Auckland, released a self-titled EP, made 2 really neat music videos and toured LA and London. Jonny also played in perhaps the classiest covers band ever to hit Match Bar with brothers Gareth (Goodshirt) and Matt (The Feelers) Thomas, and worked as a session musician on various projects. Jonny usually performs with his partner Julie Thompson, who helps out with backing vocals and plays the cello. They are based at Bethells Beach on the west coast of Auckland, New Zealand, and enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners etc. etc. Jonny also currently plays drums in Sarah Brown’s band, bass in rock band Udo, and is a part time guitar teacher. Jonny's debut album will be out in late July 2007.

Band Members:
Jonny Corker (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, percussion)
Julie Thompson (vocals, cello, percussion)