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The Jahm Band

About Me

The Jahm Band are a collection of musicians who play the kind of music you’ve always wanted to hear…
Based in a studio in the foothills of Knocklade, Ballycastle (a fairly unique place in itself – something to do with the gravity), in the middle of the beautiful Glens of Antrim, The Jahm Band just play great music.
No gimmicks here, boyo.
Originally set up by Will Hawkins and Ciaran Laverty a few years ago, the Jahm Band is now made up of five fantastic musicians from around Northern Ireland.
They play a funk/jazz/rock fusion that explodes from the stage with incredible energy, taking their audience on a journey… and pretty much sucking them up onto the dancefloor :)
It only works because these lads know how to play - they use the energy of the crowd, and each other, to take you on that trip…
Over the years they’ve had loads of talented people join them onstage, and they’ve played everywhere (stages, fields, cliffs, barns, clubs…), recorded lots of strange noises and generally had a brilliant time.
But there’s only so much you can say - you really need to hear them play live… Keep checking back for gig dates… and we’ll see you there!
Great gigs:

Billy Cobham Support - June 2008
Electric Picnic 2007 (The Jahm Band had their own stage in the Body and Soul area)
OxJam at the Empire
Jam Carnival (all day gig at the Menagerie)
Trench Farm Ethenogen Festival
Four Swans festival (Ballycastle)
Jigs and Rigs 2005/2007

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/09/2006
Band Members: CURRENT LINEUP

Will Hawkins - Guitar
Ciaran Laverty - Drums
Nicholas Todd - Bass
Kris Malinski - Sax and Flute
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CONTRIBUTORS

Chris Blackwell - Keys
Ganesh - Percussion
Dave Hoy - Congas
Ross Dunlop - Bass (On Spring Picnic)
John Hunter - Voodoo Vibes :)
Dave Olatunji - Vox/Bass (Vox on The Black Sheep)
Mike Olatunji - Alto Sax, Flute (on The Black Sheep & Spring Picnic)
DJ Switch - Vinyl & Devices
Aaron - Didj
Susan Willis - Vox
Martin McGuile - Various instruments
Russ - Bass

Influences: Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, King Crimson and Rathlin Island
Sounds Like: The creation of the universe... And we're humble too :)

Here's a word from our friends:

“I like the sound, very original”
Rob da Bank, Radio 1

“The Jahm band are more than just a ‘jam’ band. There’s more than meets the eye, with a creative process derived from rehearsal on a theme.

They try to free themselves from structure during the creation of their music and it certainly yields interesting results.

As they develop as a band and grow as individual musicians, I expect this band to set the trend for those discovering the threads of the fusion of jazz with other musical forms in this part of the world!”
Linley Hamilton, Radio Ulster

“The Jahm Band were the perfect support act for fusion pioneer Billy Cobham.

Their infectious rhythms and unique melodies got the crowd grinning and grooving in equal measure.

Deviating between jazz-fusion, classical indian and straight funk, the Jahm Band convey the kind of innovation and versatility that most bands dream of.

Here's a group of young musicians at the top of their game.”
Michael O’Connor, Bare Feet International (Billy Cobham promoters)

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Jahm Band on the radio

Hi everyone,After the success of the Billy Cobham gig last week, things are moving on for the Jahm Band :)Will Hawkins, guitarist with the band, will be on Linley Hamilton's Jazz show tonight.Linley w...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Billy Cobham Gig

What a weekend! After a mad rush and change of plans, we ended up at Andrew's Lane Theatre, Dublin - supporting Billy Cobham! And what a night it was. Surreal, exciting, inspirational. We ...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:22:00 GMT

WERE SUPPORTING BILLY COBHAM!

Wooohoooo arggghhhh!It's all a bit last minute, but yes, the Jahm Band will be supporting Billy Cobham (Drumming legend, of the Mahavishnu Orchestra), when he plays in Dublin's Andrew's Lane Theatre ...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:29:00 GMT

Review...

Hello...A friend of ours reviewed the Jahm Band, and it pretty much sums up alot of who we are. Thought you'd like to read it :)Hope to see you on June 15Will       'The Jahm Band' (Are...
Posted by on Sun, 18 May 2008 15:59:00 GMT

Subliminal Zombie Control

So we are jamming. We sometimes stick a mic in the room so we can pick out melodies ideas etc later.We are jamming around these two pieces. Usually its musical jargon to describe structure etc. I just...
Posted by on Fri, 16 May 2008 07:18:00 GMT

Kelly’s Cellars

Hi there everyone, This is Will, the guitarist from the Jahm Band. I don't normally write blogs, but I just wanted to write to say thank you to everyone who came down to our gig on Saturday night.It...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 07:31:00 GMT

Gigs.

So, its been awhile, been a few changes and lots of Jahming. A jahm Band original, Dave H on percussion has gone, not forgotten and reduced us down to a 5 piece. We have been working on new songs and...
Posted by on Fri, 09 May 2008 02:41:00 GMT

Demo is done.

We went in on Friday night to get the recording room set up. (Thanks Martin) Hung blankets from the ceiling, covered hard surfaces soft furnishings and did a few recording checks. The plan was to re...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:31:00 GMT

Times are a changing................

Times are a changing for the Jahm Band. Usually we get a gig, we go on stage and completly make the whole set up. This formula has worked well for us for the past 4 years with 90% of our live sho...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:24:00 GMT