California-based band Jaymes Reunion, recently signed to BEC Recordings and Universal Music Group Publishing, performed Sunday, October 5th in Madison, New Jersey for the 14th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Walk-A-Thon. The quickly rising band was thrilled to support the foundation that raises essential funds for innovative leukaemia, cancer, and AIDS research in loving memory of T.J. Martell, the son of legendary music executive Tony Martell of Madison. Jaymes Reunion performed music from their EP “The Fine”, which will be found on the upcoming 2009 label debut Everything You’ve Been Looking For.

Jaymes Reunion playing at the Walk-A-Thon

Fronted by Cameron Jaymes, Jaymes Reunion formed the band name from the fact that whenever these musicians get together, it feels like a family reunion. The band is composed of guitar player Braydon Nelson, who went to the Berklee School of Music, Eric Watson, on bass, went to Jaymes’ church, Jeremy Taylor and Jared Byers, taking turns on percussion, met Jaymes out on the tour circuit.

Together, the members of Jaymes Reunion want to encourage people. Jaymes shares,”I’m driven by the idea of connecting people with songs. My greatest inspirations stem from everyday life, so I want to give people songs that warm them and help them feel alive.”

[L-R]: Braydon Nelson (guitar), Cameron Jaymes, Chris Mattioli, Chairman 2008 T.J. Martell Foundation Walk-A-Thon, Tony Martell, T.J. Martell Foundation Founder and Chairman

The T.J. Martell Walk-A-Thon was a perfect avenue for the band to connect with people and inspire them during the 3-mile scenic walk through Madison and the Drew University campuses. The foundation honoured David Epstein, CEO and President of Novartis Oncology for his leadership and accomplishments as well as the memory of Jack Crane, friend of the T.J. Martell Foundation and Walk-A-Thon volunteer. For more information on the foundation and walk-a-thon, visit www.tjmfwalkathon.org.

Photo Credit: Michael Marmora (http://www.michaelmarmora.com)

Find out more about the Jaymes Reunion on their YMZ artist page.