I got into songwriting and performing at age 17. played at local folk clubs till I had kids then started up again in about 95 . really love it, wanna play in as many places as possible. have a listen, get in touch :)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
It would make me so happy to see you NEXT Sunday night at my Exclusive EP Launch Party… Starts at 7.30pm at The Central, 310 Huntingdon Street, Nottingham... Special Guests Ashdowne!! FREE ENTRY… All welcome!!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
https://www.stompy.com/EP/134006 Jason Hodges: Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Original mix) dance flo,fo sho! Manuel Sahagun: Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Jack'n Jazz (Matthew Random Remix) Tovar: JR From Dallas - Favourite track- Jack'n Jazz (Matthew Random Remix)Good release thanks! Charl Chaka (Radio 1, Dubai / Alpha,Chi,360): Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Original mix)","This EP is wicked. Full support and also radio play, Nice one Axel (Kolour Recordings): Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Tom Special Interest Remix) dig TSI remix on this lot, thanks guys The Littlemen (Gav): Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Tom Special Interest Remix) phobic is always a solid label all tracks here have been useful, esp tom's remix....cheers Lawnchair Generals (Peter): Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Original mix) Miles Maeda: Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Jack'n Jazz (Original mix) Jack 'n' Jazz has that swingin' vibe of Chicago back in the mid 90's. Very nice! Inland Knights (Laurence): Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Original mix) jacking in a grooovy way, cheers Raoul Belmans: Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Funkthead (Tom Special Interest Remix) will play Jack'n Jazz and the Tom Special Interest Remix! Phil Weeks: Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Jack'n Jazz (Original mix) all good Hector Moralez: Favourite track- JR From Dallas - Jack'n Jazz (Original mix) digging original mix of "Jack'n Jazz def be banging this one out. full support!... Support also from DJ Mes, Giom, Jazzy Eyewear, Lady
Just a thought... if you're free tonight I'm playing at The Running Horse in Nottingham along with Lucy Ward, Dawn Pickering and Tania Holloway! Starts 7.30pm £3 entry! Be great if you can make it! Happy hugs x
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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Saturday 20th June
Roadblock With DJ Daddio and friends
with live cave performances from
Hicks Jody Kay J Saverio Mark Roberts Kid Conventional
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st
I'm Not from London/Wire & Wool
The Filming for the 'I'm Not from London, The Movie' continues.
Performers will be filmed doing live versions of there best tunes over at the Art Orginisation then will be interviewed at the loggerheads.
The Bands playing include
The Money, Kogumaza, Love ends disaster,Stop eject, Swound, Chris McDonald, Pilgrim Fathers, Yunioshi, Captain Dangerous, Eviltone, Dog is dead, We show up on radar, The Cult of Dom Keller, Nuclear Family, Gallo Viagra, The joy of Box, Origami Biro, Overvibe, Black Fuzz, Frontiers, Taken by the tide, Par excellence.
Mes: Love toms programming track and the Damien's remix....whooot!Nice wun fellas! Your on a roll:)
Andy Toka Project/Inland Knights: yeah really cool!.....loving sun city hustlers track...and programming is wicked......definately gonna get plays from me
Giom: Loving the original mix and also Tom's new original tune, programming! Paaaaaaarty!
Gav Littlemen: Love the original and Programming
Ben (Brown/Unpopular) i like all the tracks. my favourites of real thang are the original and toms mix - especially like the rudebwoy b-line and old style beats of the TSI mix.my favourite of the whole release is programming - i think mostly cos of the samples and the way they are arranged. its good fun.
Mike (Kolour): sch's original broke new ground for these guy's sound. it has a nice disco vibe that works really well in the mix. i've been playing it since john sent it moons ago. the mastering on it came out perfect too. really brings the tune to life.damien's remix features more of the vocal and that's never a bad thing as far as i'm concerned. he churned out yet another remix where he takes the original tune and makes it his own. this is definitely something i'll play tom's remix is definitely a departure from the other two versions. he adds a level of filth to it that contrasts the dynamic of the EP just enough to give it that 'something for everyone' feel.
Quell: I LOVED Damien's old/new school remix and the original version of that track and i really like Toms 'programming' track.
Strakes (Lost My Dog): Original mix of Real Thang is sounding good – r