Jake Dollery
ABOUT
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Jake Dollery’s musical journey, which began when he first took to the stage fronting a band put together for a college christmas show. In 1987 he was the lead singer and guitarist with the band The Dead Legionnaires.
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Over the decades, Jake has donned many hats, leading various outfits like Jake & The Space Cakes and the rock/pop powerhouse The Fisherkings. After a hiatus from live performances in the mid-90s to focus on songwriting and production, Jake triumphantly returned to the stage in 2009, captivating audiences with his soul-baring solo acoustic sets.
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His songs seamlessly blend genres like rock, punk, indie, and pop, delivering raw, honest lyrics with undeniable passion.Jake’s latest album, “Paroxysm,” a burst of emotion and energy, is available across major platforms and Bandcamp. Collaborating with a diverse array of talents like Mark Summers, Charlie Waygood, and Neil Fouracre, his music has garnered international acclaim and airplay.
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Beyond his recording endeavors, Jake hosts a two hour weekly radio shows on Radio Wigwam: “The Jake Dollery Radio Show” He was also an active force in promoting music events in his hometown of Reading. With 8 albums (including an electronic chill-out album) and a compilation under his belt, Jake is an award-nominated artist, recognized for his artistry at the Radio Wigwam and ISSA awards.
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Jake has been enjoying international recognition with radio airplay around the world including the UK, US, Australia and Europe.
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His latest album: "Paroxysm" is available on all major downloading and streaming sites and Bandcamp now.
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