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Aidan Jolly
Alternative / Folk / Experimental

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Manchester
United Kingdom

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Member Since6/19/2006
Band Websitewww.aidanjolly.com
Band MembersThe live band usually has at least Aidan on guitar, symphonie and voice, with Jilah Bakhshayesh on violin and voice - sometimes we also have Nicki Dupuy on bass and percussion, Lis Murphy on violin and voice and Jaydev Mistry on percussion. (What's a Symphonie? have a look at this address: http://www.luthiers60.freeserve.co.uk/morepicssymphonie.htm). Aidan writes songs in a contemporary roots style, combining unusually well-crafted, poetic and sometimes biting lyrics with infectious tunes and musically diverse arrangements, from traditional English folk to the Iranian influenced performances of Jilah Bakhshayesh. His new album ‘State of Hysteria’ was recorded live in one week at Grange Studios in Norfolk. It features Jilah Bakhshayesh on violin, vocals and kamanche, Martin Milner on guitar, mandolin, vocals and daf, Jaydev Mistry on percussion and electric guitar, and Aidan on vocals, guitar and symphonie. Aidan will be touring in September 2008. His first CD, System Fault, (2006) features guest appearances from some of Manchester's finest musicians including Dave Connally (production), Jaydev Mistry (percussion), Bernie Murphy (vocals) and Jilah Bakhshayesh (violin). Both CDs are available from all stores, or you can order it online at www.aidanjolly.com
Influences...everyone who's ever had a story to tell in a song, or made a noise about injustice, or who spoke the truth, or stood up for their rights, or who told the politicans and the image makers where to get off....the peasants' revolt, Gerard Winstanley, Olaudah Equiano, music hall, suburban punk, the poll tax riots.....
Sounds Like'State Of Hysteria' 2008: "This is another fine album. The sound has a more international feel than before thanks very much to the contribution of Jilah Bakhshayesh who takes lead vocal on the superb title track & plays violin & kamanche” **** Rock n Reel. “Manchester’s ethnic & cultural diversity is strongly represented within the contemporary roots oeuvre of musician Aidan Jolly who is based in the city. The poetic lyricism is undeniable. Starkly different songs do a fine thought provoking job on this topic" - 8/10 Hi Fi + "A powerhouse songwriter with a big heart and a great voice" - Birmingham Post. "With commitment and concern oozing from every word, the album undeniably hits home" - NET RHYTHMS. "Manchester based roots musician Aidan Jolly has crafted a fine acoustic folk album with the added spice of the Anglo/Iranian connection" - Classic Rock Society. "Aidan is a fine folk singer, and has a great gift of crafting a good song" - Maverick. ‘System Fault’ (2006): “The focus of this album is firmly on the impact this world has on ordinary people & the lives they lead. Quite brilliantly handled & the last track is a fine slab of satire & fitting end to a unique piece of work” 9/10 Hi fi + “ ‘System Fault’ is a grower album, both musically & lyrically, & well worth the listen” **** Rock'N'Reel; "an immensely accomplished product, especially so for a debut singer-songwriter disc. Aidan's extremely capable in both departments, and his work is enviably genre-defying" http://www.netrhythms.com/reviewsj.htmljolly. "Looks like the bloke running the greengrocers - sounds like world music sung by Ian Dury". Manchester Music/BBC Radio Manchester
Record LabelWell Red - Aidan's own independent label
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Aidan Jolly
Aidan Jolly is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. In 2007 Aidan wrote and directed the songs and music for the play “On Common Ground”, which celebrated the 1932 Kinder Trespass, and was featured on BBC1 and Radio 4. His commissioned piece ‘The Ghost Of A River’, about Grindleford in the Derbyshire Dales, was recently featured in the Guardian. As well as performing solo he is usually accompanied by Jilah Bakhshayesh (violin and voice) and other guest musicians. He is also part of Virtual Migrants, a collaborative project with five other artists including film maker Kooj Chuhan and Jilah Bakhshayesh. Their work Terminal Frontiers toured nationally 2004 - 2005, to critical and public acclaim. They recently released 'Exhale', A DVD and CD produced during the tour, available from www.virtualmigrants.com/exhale.

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Rhythm Festival





Jun 7 2009 6:49 PM

Rhythm Festival 2009, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. August 21-23
Details: www.rhythmfestival.net
No Skin Veg*n Shop





Jun 7 2009 6:48 PM

Thanks for the add (do ppl still thank each other for the add these days?)
Spike
Al Baker & The Dole Queue





Apr 16 2009 10:21 AM

THIS THURSDAY!

ROBB JOHNSON & THE IRREGULARS

Live at Saki Bar, Manchester!
Tickets, £4 Adv (£5 On The Door), from www.wegottickets.com

With support from Al Baker & The Dole Queue, Aidan Jolly, Andrzej Stepien

8:00pm start, more info from the Event Site

producer UK





Mar 13 2009 3:17 AM

Love it Aiden. So refreshing.
Kindest regards Andy
Jennifer John





Feb 22 2009 3:53 PM

Hope you like x

Amp Live





Feb 11 2009 2:59 PM

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Al Baker & The Dole Queue





Feb 6 2009 5:31 PM

THIS SUNDAY!

Tickets, £5, from www. wegottickets. com
Matt Sage





Jan 15 2009 2:28 PM

Hey, good to see/hear you Aidan.
trombone poetry





Nov 25 2008 8:55 PM

Glad to know you.
Bohemian Boombox





Nov 18 2008 5:29 PM

Hey Aidan

Just came across your page and heard the new tunes, i really liked them, radio independent and anotherday in Baghdad are my favourites.

the violin on another day in Baghdad is lovely, if you ever want a any remixes by a crappy hiphop producer give me a shout haha

Shah
Heaven Scent





Oct 9 2008 11:47 PM

Any 'friend' of Ray Davies is a friend of ours Aidan - love the tunes too.......

All the best

Ian, Kev & Bex

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Peter Alsop





Aug 5 2008 5:54 PM

Hi Aidan,
Thank you for the compliment. Peter will be away from his computer for a few more weeks so I am monitoring his MySpace for him. Have a great day!
Germaine Cook
Personal Assistant to Peter Alsop
NO2ID MUSIC





Apr 23 2008 3:04 PM

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

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Hope you are enjoying spring, and thanks for your support.

peace and love

Saidajaq x
NO2ID MUSIC





Apr 21 2008 1:08 PM

Thank you for your support. Have a classic week.

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peace and love

Saidajaq x
Tea Hodzic





Apr 11 2008 9:12 AM

Hiya Aidan, thanks for the add! Yes, I'm grateful to Martin for passing me the info. Great music, excellent lyrics! I look forward to hear the new tunes.
Have a great w/e,
Téa
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Mar 7 2008 9:31 PM

Thanx for addin us we been enjoying your tunes we hope u likin' ours

Cheers

PATC

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F451





Dec 9 2007 12:54 PM

Nice one, ta very much. Take care and keep in touch.
Really like Sea Song, my parents are big folkies, got a great feel to it.
Jez
www.F451.org.uk
Dana Wylie Band





Dec 6 2007 4:47 PM

Very nice poetry...We found you because you are one of Leon Rosselson's friends. I like Dennis the Menace. A good rant every once in a while is important.
Andrew Stubbs





Nov 30 2007 8:40 PM

hi Aidan,

I'm really enjoying listening to dennis the menace - Billy Bragg would be proud! It's a really difficult trick to pull off being overtly political without sounding pompous or such but you manage it easily with those great lyrics - a real delight!

Take it easy

Andy. PS nice guitar work too.
Suzy Condrad





Sep 7 2007 3:16 PM

thanks aidan - was great to meet you, the contact centre was good bar a few minor hiccups, will definitely look you up next time i head north which hopefully should not be too long
love from suzy
Lions&Tigers&Bears





Sep 5 2007 11:44 PM

Right back at ya Sir. Enjoyed your set to. See you on "the circuit"

Leigh
Callaghan





Sep 5 2007 9:45 PM

Thank you! Enjoyed your tracks, too!
All the best,
Callaghan :)
www.callaghaninfo.com
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Sep 1 2007 11:32 AM

well done last night
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Big Block 454





Aug 22 2007 6:51 PM

Aidan - thanks for the comment on our page - "splendidly bonkers" sums us up quite well.

Interesting stuff about Kinder Scout - I've been up there several times.

I am Colin
We are Big Block 454
This is Manchester, England



Paul Sinclair





Aug 21 2007 2:12 PM

Cheers for dropping by Aiden. I'd heard of you but not heard songs 'til I found you on MS. Great sounding stuff! Nice one. Cheers!
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