“Havana Moon” is an American rock group consisting of 'Brandon Caulfield', 'Avery Wyatt', 'Flynn McCarthy', 'Dylan O'Connor', 'Caleb Rhythm JR', 'Sarah Jade Harrison' and 'Jared Wyatt'. Formed following the recording of a Bob Dylan cover album while supporting Brandon Caulfield this bunch of longtime musician friends decided to continue playing together beyond the albums initial release. Following the release of the covers album, the group of musicians vacationed for three days at 'JR Rhythm's' holiday home in Cuba in celebration of the albums release, which is where they ended up discussing the idea of forming a legitimate band. The majority of the group have worked on and off with Brandon Caulfield over the years as a sort of unofficial backing band for the singer-songwriter but it was all under the guidance of Caulfield's songwriting and singing. It was during the recording sessions where they were playing a lot more loosely than they have ever done together before that they decided to formed an official rock group together, where the roles would be shared out more evenly between the musicians rather than Caulfield being supported by the group with his own music.
It was confirmed in an interview in December 2018 by Brandon that he was working on something a little different from before, more of a collaborative experience where on some songs he may be leading the group as a singer and guitarist as he had done previously or where he may just be playing rhythm guitar in the background while one of the other band members will be leading the group. He also talked about how the songwriting process will be much more collaborative than before, even stating that there would possibly be songs on the album that he won't have written. He made a point to distance the music of 'Havana Moon' from his own and stated that the music from the group will be more of a traditional rock and roll sound than his own work and that the primary influences will come from the likes of classic 60's and early 70's rock groups like 'The Rolling Stones', 'Creedence Clearwater Revival', 'The Eagles', 'The Animals' and 'The Allman Brothers Band' among many others.
In a post on his official website, musician 'Avery Wyatt' teased his fans that there was something big coming in 2019 and that the group was looking to make a real go of this, aiming for the same sort of longevity as the classic groups that inspired the formation of 'Havana Moon'. He also confirmed that there were many songs written during some incredibly constructive recording and jam sessions previously in the summer of 2018 and that the group were looking to get their music out there in very early 2019. Also confirming that they were aiming for their debut album to be released in early 2019 so that they could tour in support of it during the summer and fall of 2019. He also confirmed that the group would be signed to Caulfield's own 'Southbound Records' giving them the creative freedom to produce the very best of what they have to offer as a collective.
Name: Brandon Caulfield
Age: 31
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Role: Vocals, Harmonica, Electric Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Lyrics
Born (February 12, 1987) in Seattle, Washington. His family is made up primarily of Irish and French descent and his family moved around with regularity when he was a child. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his two young children, 'Caleb' and 'Charlotte' and his girlfriend, country singer 'Savannah Haim'. He's been active in the music industry since 2010 and has went on to release six studio albums and countless singles. He also owns a recording label based in Tennessee called 'Southbound Records'.
Name: Avery Wyatt
Age: 28
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Instruments: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Pedal-Steel Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics
Born (May 7, 1990) in Memphis, Tennessee. He has lived there all of his life, his mothers side of the family are generally from Tennessee and his fathers side of the family are primarily from Texas. He has been friends with Brandon Caulfield since he was 19 years old. He's been a featured musician on a number of various country and americana albums and most recently has served as the lead guitarist for 'Savannah Haim'. He has a strong reputation as a musician around the Tennessee music scene but is a relative unknown outside of his home state.
Name: Flynn McCarthy
Age: 32
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Instruments: Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals
Born (September 27, 1986) in Dublin, Ireland, his family moved out to New York City when he was five years old and he's lived in Philadelphia since he was 21 years old. He's a relatively unknown musician, his only major recording credits come as a backing musician on a couple of Brandon's studio albums. He has toured extensively throughout the world as a backing musician for a number of travelling bands but has generally remained in the shadows.
Name: Dylan O'Connor
Age: 27
Hometown: Great Falls, Montana, USA
Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Vocals, Lyrics
Born (July 24, 1991) in San Diego, California to Irish parents. His family moved out to Great Falls, Montana when he was fourteen years old. He has worked a number of jobs, occasionally a session musician, he has also worked as a bartender and doorman and has worked at gas stations and at an auto repair shop. He's a fan of vintage cars and often spends his free time repairing and working on old vehicles.
Name: Caleb Rhythm JR
Age: 30
Hometown: Manhattan, New York, USA
Instruments: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Piano, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Born (August 12, 1988) in Manhattan, New York. He's the son of iconic musician 'JR Rhythm' of The Bards. He came to know Caulfield through the musicians relationship with his father, Caulfield led The Bards for a brief tour in 2011. He's a keen painter and is quite well known in the New York art scene. A talented multi instrumentalist, he's certainly picked up certain traits from his rockstar father.
Name: Sarah Jade Harrison
Age: 24
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lyrics
Born (November 18, 1994) she is the youngest member of the group. She was brought up in Nashville, Tennessee and has lived there all of her life with the exception of a short stay in Los Angeles, California at the age of 19. She has been a musician since the age of twelve and first worked with Brandon Caulfield at the age of 16 when she recorded backing vocals on one of his albums. She was initially classically trained but quickly switched to guitar when she was around the age of 14.
Name: Jared Wyatt
Age: 26
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Instruments: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Born (October 28, 1992) in Nashville, Tennessee. Describes himself as a traditional country boy. He grew up on a farm as his family own a well known farming business in Tennessee. He's been drumming since the age of fourteen and is the only member of the group to have never recorded or toured with any member of the group until the sessions back in 2018. He's primarily performed drums in a local southern rock band out of Tennessee but the group called it quits in 2017 after accepting that they weren't going to make a living as a band.
