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who is jonny wright?

BBC new songwriter WINNER...back of the net!

About Me

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real editor best profile tools I've posted a couple of videos here so you can see what I do live. This is G.L.O.R.I.A.S. Recorded in one take, I had 2 cameras in the rehearsal rooms and also a "foot cam" so everyone can get a close look at me tap dancing, hope you like! You can see the video in high quality if you visit my youtube channel
And Angelina:
I’m Jonny. I was brought up in Manchester, which if you don’t know is the wettest place on the planet. I don’t look all that good in hats and it’s not the done thing to carry an umbrella so I decided to move to London with my guitar and a bag full of songs about girls I fancied/loved/made up.
I’m pretty chuffed to say I’ve just won an award from BBC New Talent and The British Academy of Songwriters & Composers for a song I wrote called ‘Emily’ (fancied). This means I’m going to be lucky enough to work with a very successful songwriter in the coming months, not sure how much I can write about it here but I’ve added the song to my player so you can have a listen. I used to front a band called The MüVs and it’s me and Steve & Gary from the band playing on the record which we recorded back in November.
Right now I’m working on a record and rehearsing my live show ready to tour. I play an electric guitar live and create beats, vocal harmonies and plenty of other weird noises on the fly using a loop station. If you do come and see me live – which I think you should - then listen out for what gets looped as it’s quite often something someone shouts that forms the basis of the song. This is dead good when I can loop “I lurrve you Jonny!!!” but most people tend to use the opportunity to shout out a rude word and giggle as they hear it play back over the P.A. Most of the songs you’ll hear up here for now are home recordings (which you’re welcome to download for free) but like I say, I’m working on a record as I type and will be back in the studio soon as.
Hmmmm…..what else? Well, a long time ago I was signed to Nigel Martin-Smith (he made Take That you know) as 1 fifth of the new Take That…with guitars. Learnt a lot about making pop records during that time and got to work with some very talented people. I’m told I’m left handed but I play guitar right handed, which is weird (I do write, kick and wee with my left hand so I guess that’s where the diagnosis comes from). I play harmonica, violin, clarinet, a bit of piano, a mean triangle and would dearly love to be able to whistle really well.

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Member Since: 4/3/2008
Band Website: whoisjonnywright.com
Band Members: Jonny Wright
my guitar
my loop station
my left foot
my right foot

Influences: The White Stripes, Fratellis, Bob Dylan, Lilly Allen, Arctic Monkeys, Beck, The Raconteurs, Neil Finn, Son of Dave, The Stone Roses, The Ting Tings, Mark Ronson, Arcade Fire, The Beach Boys, Blur, The Clash, Elliot Smith, The Hives, Amy Winehouse, Jamie T, Kings of Leon, Martin Harley Band, Paul Weller, Ryan Adams, The Zutons, The Beach Boys
Sounds Like: "He can thrash out a chorus like Jon Fratelli and his breakneck lyrical pokery makes Alex Turner seem slow-witted. There are infectious, driving melodies, clanging indie guitar, adenoidal Lennonisms...and crazy beats and harmonies via the loop station at his feet. Not to mention the skinniest skinny jeans in existence. Jarvis Cocker with a digital watch? Donovan's grandson? Jonny Wright is Jonny Wright, that's who. And you saw him here first.

M. Shoard, BBC Club Live 8th July 2008 review

Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

All time greatest Eurovision losers...

...that's what my new neighbour plays late into the night. He also sings along and it's fucking annoying. It keeps me up, I can hear the "lyrics" which appear to have been plucked almost at random f...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:08:00 PST

to the lady sat opposite me on the train last night...

I apologise if I gave you the impression I was eating my 99 flake in a suggestive manner. The last time I'd enjoyed one of these ice creams I was knee high to a grasshopper and my interests revolved ...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:54:00 PST

where it’s at

I've been to Latvia on a stag do. The law of the stag prevents me from going into detail about what went on but I think it's ok to say that I had a brilliant time and 4 days after my return I'm STILL...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:15:00 PST

Wednesday’s gig postponed

Hi everyone, Sorry about the late notice but I've just been told Wednesday's gig at the Social has been postponed until August 6th. Don't cry, looks like I'll be playing at the Bedford in Balham on T...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:27:00 PST

Day 2

I want one of these:We made some noises that felt like they were pulling my brain out with this little bad boy. There's also a preset on here that makes you sound like Superhands from Peep Show which...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:22:00 PST

Brilliant

I'm on the white cliffs of Dover with a legend. His name is Chris Tsangerides and he's very googleable for his work producing the likes of Thin Lizzy, Depeche Mode, Anvil...I could go on but like I s...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:01:00 PST

GREEN MAN FESTIVAL

http://www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk/greenpoll/artist/jonny- wright Please help me get a sun tan by playing this year's Green Man festival. Click the link above to cast your vote for Jonny Wright and ...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:14:00 PST

1 shirt, 3 gigs

I'm in the middle of my 3 day, free, same shirt (pictured above) tour. That's three nights in London, all free to get in and I'm wearing the same shirt for each of the shows...I have washed it so hug...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Thu, 29 May 2008 05:25:00 PST

Amazing

This has been an amazing week. Tuesday night I played at The Bedford in London as part of a music industry showcase for BBC Radio 2, the night was hosted by Janice Long and the Beeb recorded the who...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Thu, 15 May 2008 03:10:00 PST

Blind Faith

I really have had the most terrible week. Last Monday night on my way to bed to catch some early feather, my spidie senses detected movement on the kitchen floor...a mouse. I'm disappointed to say t...
Posted by who is jonny wright? on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:41:00 PST