just me...but i might call on some friends to dance............
Recordings here done by Marvin Denning, Luke Cawthra, Matt Rupert Warren, Neil Gay...............
Artwork by Hannah Porter.............
Photos by John Loman of 'www.rookywood.org' fame...Tim Porter (my dad), Carol Foster and others.............
Help from Barney Porter on the myspace background thing................................
Currently jamming with Tim Petherick of Mandibles fame, Jools 'Duckworths/Pump Rooms etc' Scott and sometimes Pete Gibbs also of Mandibles fame
'Quick! New Christmas album out: www.firesidecarols.co.uk'
cellist/musician with many bands and projects... (peter gabriel and the bus stop strings, stringbeans quartet, babel, eliza carthy, the cedar, jane taylor, rob sharples, iko, inu, jennifer crook, string theory, mike adcock, sometimes bellowhead...sessions for kula shaker, jon amor, jim moray, newton faulkner, get the blessing, jackie oates, guy tortora, state radio etc) recently discovered that the uke is a bit smaller and lighter so i wrote some songs.........................
Link: www.pianolaproductions.com
gaNNets featuring FYFE DANGERFIELD are out and about this December with a bunch of intimate gigs in The Smoke - on a boat! (7th Dec), Bristol (14th Dec), 'Nham (15th Dec) & Brum (16th Dec)
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.
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..?
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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.
Thanks for the add Beth :) You were wonderful at the Tantrika gig: enchanting - held the audience spell bound with your skilled and charismatic performance. A real treat! Thanks x
If you are able to support Jon please consider downloading in the first week to help him make the biggest impact on the download chart, many many thanks Dee & Linda
If you are able to support Jon please consider downloading in the first week to help him make the biggest impact on the download chart, many many thanks Dee & Linda
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing.
Ello Beth. Such fab memories of hearing these songs for the first time on our tour with Jen. I was so knackered after our gig, and you put me in my happy place. Mac :¬)
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