MEET THE BAND

J’Laire is a Milwaukee-based “good music” cover band who got their start in local dive bars playing a wide range of genres from rock to pop to country to soul.

The three original members are coworkers turned bandmates: lead vocalist Claire, a lifelong singer stepping into her first band, guitarist Jed, whose many years of playing has culminated in a basement-turned-practice-space full of gear, and bassist Jesse, who picked up the instrument after deciding Guitar Hero just wasn’t cutting it anymore. After cycling through a series of drummers, they were relieved to find Austin, whose presence behind the kit offers a strong foundation to their sound.

Still early in their journey, J’Laire has spent the last few months building a diverse setlist and learning not to take themselves too seriously. While their stage presence leans endearingly low-key and probably a little awkward, their sound makes up for it with tight vocals, polished tone, and a genuine love of the catharsis that comes with live music.