Jamie has been gigging since the age of 12 and has become known as one of the best young guitarists and banjo players on the Brighton scene. He appears as a solo singer and guitarist and also plays the banjo with two folk groups, the Sam Kelly Trio and The Changing Room. His own alt-blues trio Stark have been making waves on the British circuit, having appeared at festivals all over the country and playing at legendary London venues Like the 100 Club and Dingwalls. Stark have also been featured on Radio 2, BBC Radio Sussex and several folk and roots radio stations. With Sam Kelly, Jamie has supported Cara Dillon, Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts and appeared at numerous festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival, Folk East, Folk by the Oak and Towersey Folk Festivals. www.jamiefrancismusic.com