Who I am
"As seen on BBC Spotlight Jak Lewis, is an up and coming Devon based artist, he has been performing live and recording since 2016 where he started playing at his local pub, he had already had ambitions to become a singer-songwriter and would practice alone, but 2016, after an accident became the year he had the opportunity. He lists his two major accomplishments as Opening up for Lee Nelson and performing in aid of raising awareness of mental health, to which he performed his song ‘Never Truly Alone’ which was released as part of raising money for Mental Health Charities.
He did recently perform at Dartmoor Zoo as well as being selected to the second round of The Voice with his original song ‘Promise’. Not to mention being asked to return to London to preform at the 02 academy 2. Over the short time of his career so far he has performed an impressive amount of venues in and around London, Devon, Cornwall and in Bristol, as he also took the stage in Bristol which once held the likes of Ed Sheeran and George Ezra. 2019 was his greatest year as he performed a whole list of venues, festivals, weddings and even on The Radio.
His musical influences exist around the likes of The Animals, The Neighbourhood. John Mayer and Ed Sheehan him self. He describes the sound and the style from these musicians and bands to complement each other not just lyrically but musically, the way they are written tells an emotional story and something he hopes to one day portray within his music. He defines their music to the type of music that stays with you for life, the type of music that keeps you inspired.
His genre isn't defined by just one, his music takes you on a musical roller-coaster from the likes of Indie, country, acoustic, pop and alternative. There really isn't one genre his music fits, he describes his sound to depend on how the lyrics sound. He writes the song before the melody and then the style comes from how to song slowly forms. He doesn’t just limit him self to one genre and likes to take risks on new songs and covers. He explains how he likes to put a twist on covers, and how there are no rules to how it must sound. He just loves music. There really isn’t one way to describe his sound, however this makes it all the more exciting as you aren't expecting the wonder he preforms.
Right now Jak is writing and recording his third EP after the successful independent release of ‘Believe in me again’ and ‘Live Sessions’, he has released single song releases on the side, such as ‘Country Moma’, which came accompanied with an official music video as well as acoustic versions of popular originals ’Someone Like Her’ and many more.
With the starting success of his music career friends and family have mentioned a confidence growth in Jak which has empowered him to continue his work within the LGBT+ community, as a Trans-Man he goes to events and helps raise awareness for the community as well as sharing his story with others in the hope he can inspire them to cary on and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. He focusing his time on his music career and helping his community in the face of oppression.
Lewis overall, isn’t the typical artist, but he definitely is an artist to watch, he brings a refreshing change to the music scene with a new sound and a new style and approach to music.
His motto has always been to “Change the world one song at a time, inspiring those to inspire others.”
Set lists:- note (I can learn songs upon request)
Anniversary :- Wonderwall - Oasis Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan Isn't she lovely - stevie wonder You are the one that I want - Greese YMCA - The Village People Hey Jude - The Beatles Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond Do you Believe In love after life - Cher Perfect - Ed Sheeran Kiss from a rose - Seal I wont give up - Jason Mraz I'm yours - Jason Mraz Free falling - John Mayer History - One Direction Feeling good - Michael Bublé Come together - The Beatles Hello - lionel richie Shallow - Lady Gaga and many more.....
Wedding : -
Don’t Look back in anger - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
Come together - The Beatles
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Torn -natalie imbruglia
Old town road - Lil Nas X
Isn't she lovely - stevie wonder
All Star - Smash Mouth
You are the one that I want - Greese
YMCA - The Village People
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This love - Maroon 5
Do you Believe In love after life - Cher
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Kiss from a rose - Seal
I wont give up - Jason Mraz
I'm yours - Jason Mraz
Free falling - John Mayer
History - One Direction
Wanna go home - Michael Bublé
Feeling good - Michael Bublé
Come together - The Beatles
Black and gold - Sam Sparrow
Hello - lionel richie
Shallow - Lady Gaga
and many more....
Party/ Celebration : -
Don’t Look back in anger - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
Come together - The Beatles
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Torn -natalie imbruglia
Old town road - Lil Nas X
Isn't she lovely - stevie wonder
All Star - Smash Mouth
You are the one that I want - Greese
YMCA - The Village People
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This love - Maroon 5
Do you Believe In love after life - Cher
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Kiss from a rose - Seal
I wont give up - Jason Mraz
I'm yours - Jason Mraz
Free falling - John Mayer
History - One Direction
Wanna go home - Michael Bublé
Feeling good - Michael Bublé
Come together - The Beatles
Black and gold - Sam Sparrow
Hello - lionel richie
Shallow - Lady Gaga
and many more....
Festival : -
Don’t Look back in anger - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
Come together - The Beatles
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Torn -natalie imbruglia
Old town road - Lil Nas X
Isn't she lovely - stevie wonder
All Star - Smash Mouth
You are the one that I want - Greese
YMCA - The Village People
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This love - Maroon 5
Do you Believe In love after life - Cher
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Kiss from a rose - Seal
I wont give up - Jason Mraz
I'm yours - Jason Mraz
Free falling - John Mayer
History - One Direction
Wanna go home - Michael Bublé
Feeling good - Michael Bublé
Come together - The Beatles
Black and gold - Sam Sparrow
Hello - lionel richie
Shallow - Lady Gaga
and many more.....
Corporate event : -
Don’t Look back in anger - Oasis
Wonderwall - Oasis
Come together - The Beatles
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
Torn -natalie imbruglia
Old town road - Lil Nas X
Isn't she lovely - stevie wonder
All Star - Smash Mouth
You are the one that I want - Greese
YMCA - The Village People
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This love - Maroon 5
Do you Believe In love after life - Cher
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Kiss from a rose - Seal
I wont give up - Jason Mraz
I'm yours - Jason Mraz
Free falling - John Mayer
History - One Direction
Wanna go home - Michael Bublé
Feeling good - Michael Bublé
Come together - The Beatles
Black and gold - Sam Sparrow
Hello - lionel richie
Shallow - Lady Gaga
and many more.....
Hobbies I really enjoy performing with my guitar, I sing and perform wherever I can, but when I am having some down time, I like to go out climbing, exploring and mountain biking. Before I began performing live, I was studying to be in the Army, however things didn’t play out as like that however things happen for a reason and I feel I am exactly where I am supposed to be. EDUCATION School: - South Molton Community College College: - Petroc Barnstable University: - Bridgewater and Exeter College in collaboration with Plymouth University] Qualifications Math’s C English C Science C Studied Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services. at Petroc Foundation Degree in Public Services and outdoor adventure at Cannington College, Bridgewater Studied BSc honors Public Services Top-Up Degree level 6 at Exeter College Level 1+2 Sports Leaders EXPERIENCE
The coaching Inn 2017 I preformed live at the Coaching Inn supporting my friend.
Live at the Henhouse 2019 I preformed to a restaurant audience of 50.
Live at Cooling’s 2019 I preformed there with my friend to a Saturday night audience of 60
Live at Exeter Phoenix 2018 This was a proud moment of my career, I preformed here in support of raising awareness for mental health, I wrote a song especially for this day and preformed it live to a full venue.
The Voice 2019-present I auditioned for the voice at the beginning of the year, I got through to the second round or auditions before the televised auditions.
Dartmoor Zoo 2019 I performed live at Dartmoor Zoo at their events ceremony live in front of 100 people.
Live at the Bierkeller 2018 I preformed live in Exeter, in support of the Under-Cover Hippies
John Gandys 2018 I preformed as part of a competition at John Gandys, I was two votes away from placing in the next round
The Islington London 2019 I preformed debuting some new songs I had written as well as a song I had written in support of raising awareness for mental Health.
Live at the Beehive London 2019 I played live in London debuting my new EP Believe in me again.
Live on Exmouth Air Radio 2019 I played Live on Exmouth Air Radio, sharing songs I had written from my new EP
Electric street nights Tiverton 2019 I was offered to perform live on TCR radio in Tiverton as part of their street nights.
The Kings Arms Bideford 2019 I was invited to Bideford to entertain guests for a night of sing along songs and dance hits.
Acoustic all dayer at The Fleece 2019 I performed on the same stage as Ed Sheeran and George Ezra in Bristol, I preformed new songs I am currently in recordings with.
Watchet Pride 2019 I was given the privilege to perform in respect of LGBT pride in Watchet, it was an honor to be asked to perform.
Mini Festival 2019 I was booked to preform at a private festival, I entertained an audience of 200.
The Rocksteady London 2019 I preformed a live set of originals and remastered covers to a an underground music venue in the heart of London.
The Wheelwright Inn 2019
The Silk Lounge 2019
The New Inn Fremington 2020
I am set to release my second EP Live Sessions on the road as well as a third EP this year after my first EP Believe in me again.