BIOGRAPHY  (Jo Alexis)

Brief Description: Happy For No Reason navigate the rich waters of Jazzy Folk with a pinch of rock, a dash of soul and even a touch of Bossa Nova. Jo Alexis’ voice conveys the emotive intent of the story — stories people can relate to…On their second studio album, “Take It Higher” H4NR have really combined all of their acquired knowledge to deliver a work of exceptional quality.

Band Bio: Drawing influence from the spectacularly expressive and mysterious melodies of the 1970s to create a stunning signature sound they can call their own, Happy For No Reason released their debut album – a self-titled set of 12 exploratory hybrid songs designed as an authentic odyssey into art & music, in 2015.

Massively excited to return in 2022 with a brand-new record called Take It Higher, Happy For No Reason combined their sensational Jazz/Folk style with an entire lineup of outstanding musicians & talent ensured their second album is an immersive and sensory experience in sound unlike any other.  Centered around the writing of Neil Goldstein (Guitar) and Jo Alexis (Vocals/Lyrics) “Take It Higher” infuses a truly extraordinary lineup of skillful players into the music to create songs that are artistically vibrant & ALIVE.

Including their viral lead-single “Canaries (Hot Summer Night),” their irresistibly versatile & imaginative style radiantly beams their collective creative freedom and willingness to go wherever their music may lead them throughout Take It Higher, generating a tantalizing adventure in uniqueness second to none.  Join Happy For No Reason this year as they take a blissful trip into the beyond, and take YOU along with them for a colorful combination of musical fusion fully guaranteed to satisfy your speakers in every way.