Welcome to the Lightning Jack Official Website

Lightning Jack are a folk/rock/roots band from Cambridge, UK.

"A band of diverse individuals, Lightning Jack defy any kind of labelling. Phil the bass brings to their repertoire his Celtic/Blues pedigree, Cliff plays the sweetest yet sometimes fiery fiddle, Lester the Prof. adds the intelligent lyrics and Ian the drummer's drummer can't half sing. The total sum is pure unadulterated fun!" Robin Mansfield, The Cambridge Folk Club.

Formed in 2002 the nucleus of lightning jack has remained the samesince it's conception. Comprised of welsh bluesman Lester Lloyd-Reason, aging rocker Phil Utting-Brown, Cliff Ward - a singer/songwriter in his own right and Ian Turner who recently worked with Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac!

Lightning Jack perform a great set of original works and covers. They create a great, lively, fun and exciting atmosphere everywhere they go!!

Lightning Jack have performed extensively across the east of England working the pub and festival scene. In 2008 Lightning Jack performed main stage at Ely Folk festival and headlined the Friday night slot in the club tent at Cambridge Folk Festival.

Lightning Jack have also had good coverage on local radio stations including BBC radio Cambridge and 209FM.