Having only debuted earlier last year, Connolly Hayes have already made giant strides within, and beyond, the blues/rock/soul community, largely on the reputations of the principal members. Jess Hayes emerged onto the South London scene as a teenager having been raised on classic rock and soul by her musician parents and quickly gained a reputation amongst the blues and soul cognesenti. She has also recently enjoyed a 4 chairs turn on ITV’s ‘The Voice’, but more importantly, Jess is finding her own ‘voice’ with this new project, alongside her friend Frankie Connolly, who himself has gained a stellar reputation as both a great singer and astonishing guitar player.

Connolly Hayes aren’t just a duo though, they are a fully-fledged band with Richard Clarke, another noted vocalist/guitarist, alongside Joe Mac on keys, Beau Barnard on bass and Andy Wilder on drums. Their 2024 debut album ‘Remember Me’ release was an immediate IBBA (collaboration of 100 blues radio stations) ‘Pick of the Month’ and the band has already attracted an exceptionally high volume of Festival and touring offers, internationally.