"JIGGERNAUT" is:
Deanna Smith Scotland,
Garren Bagley,
Richard Kean,
Matthew Williams and
Rodger Harrison
"FREE WHISKI":
Deanna Smith Scotland,
Rodger Harrison and
Garren Bagley
Influences
Nanci Griffith, James Taylor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bill Staines, Brian McNeill, Ed Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Jo Stafford, Old Blind Dogs, Janis Joplin, Dar Williams, Barb and Tom Webber, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Maura O'Connell, Harry Chapin, The Beatles, The Eagles, Patsy Cline, Richard Thompson, Tuck and Patti, Sarah Vaughan and so many others!
Sounds Like
Hopefully I sound most like myself. However, people do say that I sound like Janis, or sometimes Stevie Nicks. On the other hand, Jiggernaut, sounds like a hell of a lot of fun!
Deanna Smith Scotland decided she wanted to be a singer when she was eight years old. Growing up in a house that was filled with music, she learned to appreciate and love a wide range of singers and songs. She was in fact the only kid in her sixth grade class who knew the words to more than one of Nat "King" Cole's songs and maintains that while it made her a better musician it did not help her win the sixth grade popularity contest.
Deanna sang all through high school and into college, and spent a number of years in her church choir before picking up a microphone and later a guitar. She made her professional debut with Milwaukee based celtic band "Free Whiski", and later joined "Mystery Train" where she honed her skills singing rock-n-roll and blues.
In 1998, she met a drummer in a bar (who hasn't?) and set off down a new road. Celtic Rock band "Jiggernaut" was formed in 1999, with Deanna as the female lead vocalist. In 2002, she moved from Milwaukee to Fort Worth Texas, where in addition to performing with Jiggernaut, she re-formed "Free Whiski" as an Americana/Folk band. She continues to amaze audiences with her skills not only as a vocalist, but also as a songwriter.
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..?
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!! I don't know if I ever said thanks for the support that last time I saw you - it was Arlington 2002, my last gig with The Killdares. Anyway - thanks for that, and I hope you and Craig are doing well. Linda
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