Jonathan Richman Experience celebrates the music of the boy from Boston. Jonathan Richman burst onto the music scene in the early 70s with his band the Modern Lovers and his proto-punk hit Roadrunner. Since then he has become known for his wide-eyed, unaffected and childlike outlook, and music that, while rooted in rock and roll, often draws on influences from around the world. Although you might not be familiar with the music, Jonathan Richman Experience will have you dancing and singing along with Jonathan’s upbeat, infectious and catchy songs.
The Jonathan Richman Experience (JRE) had their debut performance at the Candelo Village Festival in 2013 and was a big hit with the audience. Andrew Gray heads up JRE, taking on the persona of Jonathan, which includes the odd rambling monologue. It was Andrew’s crazy idea to create a tribute band based on the music of Jonathan Richman – someone very few people have heard. The band comprises Jamie Forbes (guitar) Myoung Jae Yi (bass) and Peter White (drums), with Becky Lupton and Jo Dodds providing sweet back-up melodies.
Date
Sat Jul 3
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location
The Old Canberra Inn
