Capri on Main

As seen at Music Camp 2009 and all over the upstate, Matthew comes to Gaffney with his covers and originals for an acoustic show.  Backed by other members of his band, this is a night that you can see and conversate in between shows with one of the upstate well rounded musicians. http://www.myspace.com/matthewknightswilliams

The Fossil Record acoustic is a singer/songwriter duo from Columbia, SC whose unique sound is defined by tight vocal harmonies and witty lyrics. While drawing influence from older forms of music from Cabaret to bluegrass and country blues, their style remains fresh and shows that they are acutely aware of what it takes to write a modern pop song. Between the two of them Casey Hammett and Chris Compton have many years experience playing in former bands Crip Hill Ramblers and Lapis Lazuli, and gigging in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. After performing the roles of Jesus and Judas, respectively, in Jesus Christ Superstar, Chris and Casey decided to form a band that would bring together their disparate songwriting talents and keen ears for harmony.

DONOVAN BROOKS (ON GUITAR, VOCALS, HARMONICA) is the primary member of NOT YELLOW. He has had the pleasure of playing with, in no particular order, and at any given time, BEAU HUDSON, on percussion, NOLAN MCDONALD, ..boards and guitar; JAMISON SMITH, on guitar and vocals; and an assortment of other people, too keep in mind, there’s no telling who’s going to show up to play next.

Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile songwriter. Described as “Blues Grass”, Jones’ music is heavily influenced by the guitar driven blues, bluegrass, folk, country, and rock that he absorbed in his hometown, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jones maintains an active touring schedule and performs about 150 live shows per year at festivals, concert series, radio shows, and songwriter venues as well as leading workshops around the country as part of Nashville Songwriters Association International’s Pros On The Road program.  Brian had heard about the Capri Theater from other musicians all the way out in Nashville and wanted to be part of the effort to give singer/songwriters a venue to perform in the upstate.

What people are saying!

“…an excellent guitarist and thoughtful singer-songwriter”
- Jack Silverman, Nashville Scene

“…a master class on how to play the guitar”
- James Soars, Maverick Magazine, Kent, England

“…an accomplished musician… (he) seduces you with his warm tenor vocals”
- Brad Fischer, Nashville Music Guide

“…a stellar guitar player, lyricist and songwriter… Brian’s live show is a must see!”
- Tom Tranchilla, KPFT, Houston, TX.

“…intelligent… clever… a monster on guitar.”
- Janet Hans, Urban Campfires Concert Series, San Antonio, TX.

“Courier would sound as good on a down-home, back-porch boombox as a hi-fi stereo system normally tuned to NPR.”
- Chris DeVille, Columbus Alive, Columbus, OH.