Symplicity Biography With their eclectic backgrounds in music, Jo Braithwaite and
Jodi Taylor merge as one, to offer an experience with music that is
pleasurable for all to enjoy. Both
Jodi and Jo were previously with the band, SOMETHING FROM NOTHING,
performing in local venues. But after 2 years, they felt it was time to
start something different for themselves. Together, they have a combined
experience performing of over ten years. SYMPLICITY is a project that both
ladies take very seriously and are very excited to share with the public. Jodi has always had an appreciation for music. When
she was younger, she had some direction on the piano. She found her
angelic singing voice while performing in school musicals, as well as
while being a member of her school’s choir and her church’s music
program. Jodi has written her own material in the past, and is looking
forward to creating more songs that the listener can relate to. Jo’s
interest in music started when she was a child. She found direction in
music while participating in her high school’s choir. Jo didn’t
realize her singing voice was so versatile until she graduated from high
school. It was about this time that she picked up the guitar and taught
herself how to play. Jo has a natural talent for writing songs that touch
the heart and the mind. Alex Greenberg, with Pennsylvania Musician’s
Magazine writes, “This two-woman acoustic partnership has been playing
central PA scene for some time, carrying the banner for accessible melodic
folk rock that combines Jo's
informed, confident and driving guitar work with Taylor's
sweet, clear harmonic and lead vocal work.
Braithwaite's voice
has got to be one of the best kept secrets in homegrown music around:
warm, smoky, and resonant, it is able to convey strong emotions without
ever getting thin or brassy and dramatic.” Influences include: The Indigo Girls, Jewel, Sarah
McLachlan, Beth Hart, Alanis Morrisette, James Taylor, Garth Brookes,
Madonna, and the list goes on. These ladies have a diverse taste in music,
which they have learned from and which they call upon, to offer a pleasing
performance. Both Jodi and Jo have a desire to perform music that leaves
an impression with the listener. |