He writes, records and performs all the music on his albums excluding the odd special guest appearance from friends. Rainy's songwriting draws from a deep well of musical influences. African, Cuban and Latin grooves meet Folk, Blues and Reggae with the warm hearted positivity of his lyrics. This laid back musical infusion makes Rainy one of the most watchable, listenable and dynamic songwriters you could hope to come across. His music has been described by many as G-Love meets Dave Matthews meets Paul Simon meets Crosby Stills & Nash - in truth it is essences of the all above... and something else entirely!

Rainy has performed with his band at the likes of Glastonbury, supporting Reef at Lakefest alongside Toploader, Martin Taylor at Darvel, Sea Sick Steve and Ed Sheeran at Oceanfest and playing many other stages across the UK. A regular on radio Cardiff they became favourites on BBC Radio Bristol. In 2011, amongst thousands of applicants; Rainy won the song writing competition for studio time in London, through PRS magazine. Indie Music Reviewers gave him an honourable mention in their '50 acoustic artists not to miss'. His music has been played on several BBC Shows including The Mark Forest show and Tom Robinsons BBC 6 music along side being selected for Tom Robinsons Fresh on the net mixtape.

As resident engineer at Chapel Studios in Linconshire Rainy worked with a wide variety of well known bands and producers. A move to Wales saw the release of 'What It All Boils Down To' from his home studio where he continued to perform and develop these songs with his band Little Gaia. He engineered and featured on Nayfe sj's 'All About The Lessons' in 2001. After traveling and performing in Australia he returned in 2006 with 'Hold On To The Rhythm' recorded at his new home near Bath U.K. and a new band line up. In 2012 he produced Caroline Harrison’s EP ‘A Simple Wish’. Rainy has spent the last few years performing as a duo with Jazz guitarist Rob York and with his band Rainy and The Dust. He is currently performing solo whilst working on his new album, anticipating release in 2018.

Press

“Is this a new West Coast sound? Like Bill Withers on a surfboard or a slacker generation Paul Simon, Rainy's laid back grooves get under your skin”

- Justin Adams, (JuJu, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters)

“Soundtrack to the summer!”

- Sophie Oliver, BBC Radio Bristol

“Rainy & The Dust are without a doubt one of the best Acoustic bands I’ve heard in years”

- Senseitional, I am entertainment Magazine (Dec 14, 2013)

"Spectacular, in the loveliest way possible.”

- Pete Donaldson, Unsigned Band Review (Aug 27, 2012)

“Echoes of that 70s LA Laurel Canyon groove”

- The Canteen

"The perfect soundtrack for any chilled out evening or long drive home where their subtle charm would instantly light up the atmosphere.”

- Anishka Sharma, RaW (Mar 02, 2013)