The RJQ were formed in the summer of 2008 for the Brixham Festival, Fishstock. Lead singer Rachel Jones had been gigging around Brixham for some time before and had been asked to perform at the gig.
Deciding she would like to perform with a band, The Rachel Jones Quartet – or RJQ as they are now known – were formed. Andy Turner took up the role of percussionist, Max Ellis on the bass and Palm FM presenter Ben Moseby on backing vocals and keyboards.
The RJQ already has a huge following already. They play everything from Coldplay to Beatles and Des’ree to Scouting for Girls. Rachel is also a very talented songwriter and often performs some of her own material.
The band are always adding to their setlist. Most recently they have put their own unique twist on the Girls Aloud song “Love Machine” and the Hooisers track “Worried About Ray”. Both have been greeted with much enthusiasm by their audience. They also plan to expand this year by adding more musicians to the lineup. Watch this space!
2009 looks like it is going to be a busy year for the band with a residency at The Burton already under way and more and more gigs across Torbay and South Devon. The band are also set to play at this years Palm Party On The Green and the ever popular Brixham Happenin’
For more details or to book the band, check out www.therjq.moonfruit.com or call Andy on 07814125719
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