Connolly Hayes Band

UK Blues Awards 2024 UK Emerging Act of The Year nominee ‘Connolly Hayes’ are a newly formed band already creating high expectations and excitement 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 Beau Barnard on bass and Andy Wilder on drums.