Mostly Solo - though occasionally observed collaborating with Rob Halligan, Yvonne Lyon, Megson, Landermason, Neil Alton and other fine musicians.
And of course my songs.......
Influences
Here's some of those that I admire greatly (and it's by no means exhaustive) - as an electic mix I guess they all inflence what I do:- Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Paul Brady, Pierce Pettis, Buddy Miller, Rich Mullins, Van Morrison, The Waterboys, Martin Simpson, The Hothouse Flowers, Martyn Joseph, U2, John Renbourne, C.S.Lewis, Robert Fisk, WB Yeats, Seamus Heaney, Gerard Manley-Hopkins, Patrick Kavanagh, John Stott.
I'm a singer, guitarist, lryic loving, protest-type activist with a few songs to boot. Yes - I've played with him and her and those folks and them, recorded with so and so etc. But......basically I'm human and have all the charateristics that go along with it. And I reckon that puts me in a good position to draw attention through music to the plight of other humans with greater or lesser things to face......!!
KEEP DROPPING BY !!!
Officially......
“Very beautiful music……I can thoroughly recommend this album (Water & Light)” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
"Water & Light may well be one of the most perfect singer-songwriter albums that you will hear this year, or indeed any year." Mike Wilson - Folking.com
“…..intelligent songs which make a point gently and invoke sympathy……..someone to be taken quite seriously”." fROOTS
“Some artists often sing in the name of one cause or another without conviction, but that is not the case here. The legacy of well-written, descriptive music laid down by Woody Guthrie, still lives on here in the UK” Maverick (5 Stars)
“It’s really refreshing to hear a quality songwriter like Gareth Davies-Jones, who has something to say and says it without fuss. Moving writing … all round class musicianship.” Karine Polwart
“Gareth is a fresh new voice … real songs with some real things to say, in a melodic and entertaining way. He’s a fine addition to the troubadour tradition.” Jez Lowe
“Gareth Davies-Jones - currently one of the UK’s best-kept musical secrets…… powerful songs and affecting performances” Properganda
“Rich and soulful vocals, a fine ear for melody and mastertful acoustic guitar playing” RocknReel
Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
Gareth, Was hoping to catch you in Aberdeenshire over these couple of nights but can't make any I'm afraid. I'm an other guy who has done a Princess Victoria song, I now know of 4 of us so far! Check out a.e.george on myspace, he's done a nice version. Anyway, hope the North East crowd are appreciative of your fine voice and songs! Cheers, Ray
Hi Gareth. Saw you on Saturday in Milton, I really enjoyed the evening. Your song, "princess victoria" is incredible. I did some reading about the accident whilst listening to the track, and you really do the subject justice (If that makes sense).. Really enjoying your music on the bike to college! Hopefully you'll be back around Cambridge very soon, I'll definitely be there! Will
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Really pleased to see you are at Green belt. I saw Rob Halligan with Bob Halligan a few weeks ago, it was a great gig. Catch up with you soon Take care Bonita
Hi Gareth, Hope all's well!. I 've just Spotted you're at Greenbelt on the Sunday, Excellent !! ..I'll catch you in the performance cafe ? All The best Trish x
Good to meet you tonight, really enjoyed your music. On the way home we put on the car radio to listen to the CD and Radio Scotland was playing Scottish Lights - weird coincidence....
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