Origin story

During the chaos of the 2021 pandemic, Matt Kampe (sax, keys, vox) Connor Oyster (bass, vox), and Nate Lawson (drums), (formerly of Zillawatt) put a few tunes together with guitarist Devon Long for a one-off livestream set. The result… was good! And the undeniable chemistry demanded more exploration. Over the next few months, more and more material came together, culminating in a “return” to the stage in March 2022 at Arch Street Tavern. The response was electric. Jelly had a sound people were looking for. With proof of concept in-hand, the foursome was committed. Jelly has been steadily building ever since, bringing new fans on-board with every show and constantly growing their already sizeable catalogue of original music.

sound

Jelly uniquely crosses up the genres of funk, rock, jazz-fusion and soul - with original music that blends high-energy danceability, crunchy riffs, powerhouse vocals, juicy hooks, just the right amount of improvisation, and a deep pocket. No matter what your flavor, Jelly has something you just might love.

Recent Activity

2023 has seen Jelly appear as a headliner at venues across New England: Infinity Hall, Arch Street Tavern and Park City Music Hall in CT, The Press Room in Portsmouth NH, Nutshell Hall in Lake Huntington NY, and Electric Haze in Worcester MA.

Jelly has also performed as support for a number of notable regional and national acts such as: Fitz and the Tantrums, Dopapod, Ghost Note, Funk You, Steve Kimock & Friends, and One Time Weekend.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Contacts

Booking:
jellythebandofficial@gmail.com

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