Jaime Robbie Reyne

Jaime Robbie Reyne
Birth name Jaime Robbie Ellmer Reyne
Origin Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Genres Rock, folk, roots, Americana, alternative, country
Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin
Years active 2002–present
Labels Green Media/MGM, Mercury/Universal, Fur

Jaime Robbie Reyne is an Australian singer-songwriter and actor.

Personal life

Reyne's parents are the rock singer James Reyne and English-born model/stylist Kim Ellmer. He was educated in Melbourne, Australia at Scotch College. He has a son.

Music career

Between 2003 and 2004, Reyne played solo gigs in London and festivals in Australia. 2005 saw the independent release of his debut solo acoustic EP, Tex Sessions. In 2006, he formed Jaime Robbie Reyne & The Paradise Three. In 2007, the band released their debut mini-Album, Fallen Flower, (through Green Media/MGM Distribution) to critical acclaim, from many publications including Rolling Stone (Australia). The release was followed up with a national tour and performances at festivals including St Kilda Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Sovereign Hill Music Festival and The Australian Country Music Muster. Reyne then formed the group, Rushcutter with Vincent Daniele (guitar), Tim Wheatley (bass) and Brett Wolfenden (drums) in 2008. Wheatley is the son of Glenn Wheatley, and manages the band. They soon started writing and producing demos and playing headline shows in Melbourne, before disembarking to the United States. Upon returning to Australia in early 2009, Rushcutter were signed to Mercury Records/Universal working with American producer Niko Bolas on their debut release, Call High Water at Melbourne's Sing Sing Studios. The four track EP was released in 2009, with the title track becoming The Australian's song of the week. The next and final release for Rushcutter was 2010's "Foreign Soil" - ("a classic rock sound, with a contemporary pop-rock twist" The Music Network). After touring Australia, Rushcutter split due to "creative differences" and Reyne returned to his solo career, touring Australia with Pat Benatar and The Bangles, as well as playing shows with Cloud Control, Thirsty Merc and Richard Clapton. His debut solo single "Remember To Breathe" ("a fine slice slice of rollicking pop" Jeff Jenkins, Inpress) was released in 2011. Reyne toured "Remember To Breathe" throughout Australia and the US.

Acting career

Reyne has appeared on many television shows, including Neighbours (where he played Taj Coppin, first appearing in 2002), and Horace and Tina. His theatre and film productions include Diablo is Done For, Evolution, Snow White, and G7. In 2016, Reyne played Dan Delaney in the television series The Secret Daughter alongside Jessica Mauboy.

Media and TV appearances

Discography

Singles:

  • "To Be Your Friend" – Green Media/MGM Distribution (JRRP301) (23 June 2006)
  • "The Blonde Hotel" – Green Media/MGM Distribution (JRRP301) (2 March 2007)
  • "Fallen Flower" – Green Media/MGM Distribution (JRRP301) (March 2007)
  • "Call High Water" – Mercury/Universal (5 September 2009)
  • "Remember To Breathe" – Fur Records/Valleyarm (9 May 2011)
  • "Turtledove" – Valleyarm (14 November 2011)
  • "Word Gets Around" – Valleyarm (13 July 2012)
  • "Montgomery" – Valleyarm (21 January 2013)

EPs:

  • Call High Water – Mercury/Universal (2707065) (10 September 2009)
  • Foreign Soil – Mercury/Universal (1 March 2010)
  • Surrounded by the City – Valleyarm (6 April 2013)

LPs:

  • Tex Sessions - Independent (2005)
  • Fallen Flower – Green Media/MGM Distribution (JRRP301) (March 2007)

Compilations:

  • Discoveries – X Games
  • Beer Blokes & BBQS, Vol. 3 - Mercury/Universal
  • Painted Black: 50 Years of The Rolling Stones - Halcyon Records

See also