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About Me

If you blend together Elliot Smithâ€™s lyrical style and Nick Drakeâ€™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 but are currently travelling and touring the UK.Jonny's debut album was recorded at Bethells Beach and in Mt Eden, and Jonny was helped out by a range of musicians, including Lucid 3's Victoria Girling-Butcher and Marcus Lawson, Natasha Green, Gene Bennett and Neil Watson. The album is released through Blue Moon Records, and you can purchase it at Real Groovy, The CD & DVD Store, amplifier.co.nz and cdbaby.com MySpace Banners!

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Member Since: 10/7/2006
Band Website: jonnycorker.co.nz up now!
Band Members: Jonny Corker - guitar, vocals. Julie Thompson - cello, backing vocals. Francis Hunt - guitar. Andrea Holmes - drums.
Influences: Elliot Smith, Tom Waitts, Gillian Welch, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Nick Cave, Beck, Jolie Holland, Anna Coddington, The Phoenix Foundation, Gareth Thomas, Steve Abel Band
Sounds Like: Elliot Smith, Nick Drake, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, Beck
Record Label: Blue Moon Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Jonny and Julie in the UK

Hi everyone. Just thought we would let you know that we are currently planning gigs in Brighton, London, Ireland, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland as part of the July/August tour. Curr...
Posted by Jonny Corker on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:50:00 PST

Wellington Happy Bar review

Johnny CorkerThursday 23 AugustHAPPY BARWords and Photos by Charlette HannahIt was a real family affair at Happy on Thursday, with Tim Beals and his sister Holly, and then Johnny Corker performing wit...
Posted by Jonny Corker on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:50:00 PST

Win Jonny’s album on kiwiFM this week

Jonny Corker is the indie album of the week this week on kiwiFM, so tune in to Fleur Jack's show IAN (Independent, alternative and new) which is on 7pm-9pm to win the album. Jonny and Julie will also ...
Posted by Jonny Corker on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:27:00 PST

Weather, adventures, MP3s etc.

Hi there on this wild, wet and wonderful day. I'd most reccommend wrapping up in a big wolly jumper, scarf, gloves, hat and raincoat if necessary, and taking a nice big walk on your nearest beach. I o...
Posted by Jonny Corker on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:54:00 PST

Thanks for last night!

Hi friends,I am in bright and early at work (note time above), and thought I'd take the time to thank everyone who came to the gig last night. We had such a neat time, and it was great to have all you...
Posted by Jonny Corker on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:35:00 PST

Spoilt Rotten music show on Alt TV

Jonny and I will be on Megan's Spoilt Rotten music show on Alt TV at 8pm on Sun 3rd June. We will be doing an interview, and playing a few songs live, so have a look-see.At the moment, we are currentl...
Posted by Jonny Corker on Wed, 23 May 2007 01:47:00 PST

Gig at the Wine Cellar

Hello everybody. Come along to the gig on the 7th June at the Wine Cellar, in St Kevin's Arcade. Anna Coddington and Madeline Sami will be playing as well, so it should be a corker!
Posted by Jonny Corker on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:52:00 PST