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Robb Johnson
Folk / Punk / Folk Rock

Song for Gaza: www.robbjohnson.co.uk, News.



Brighton
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/15/2009
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   Robb Johnson: General Info
Member Since5/9/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.robbjohnson.co.uk
Band MembersRobb Johnson
guitar, lead vocals


The current "most likely" line-up of The Irregulars is:

John Forrester
bass and backing vocals

Charlie Waygood
drums

Roger Watson
melodeon



Harry the Hamster
mailing list and blogs
(if you want to keep receiving mailing list news, feed him some strawberries!)

Sounds Likemostly just like himself!


Upcoming gigs!







Recent interview

You can find a recent interview with Robb Johnson at www.atfreeforum.com/crnewswire or just click on the image below:



Stand with the Burmese Protesters


Record LabelIrregular Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Gaslight & Coke Building with the Irregulars (3 piece) Bath
Nov 21 2009 1:00P
The Acorn Arts Centre - children’s gig Penzance, Cornwall, South
Nov 21 2009 8:30P
The Acorn Arts Centre - Ghost of Love with 3 piece Irregulars Penzance, Cornwall, South
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
a pub with 3 Irregulars - keep cheking back! near Dorchester
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
TBC East Grinstead
Dec 6 2009 8:00P
The Coach & Horses Isleworth, West London, London and South East
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
The Komedia - the Irregulars, Ghost of Love Brighton, Southwest
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Orange Street Canterbury, Southwest
Dec 13 2009 8:00P
the Drill Hall - The Ghost of Love with the Irregulars London, London and South East
Dec 27 2009 8:00P
The Latest Bar Brighton, South

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   About Robb Johnson
"Creator of some of the most potent songs of the last decade"
fRoots

"One of Britain's most challenging songwriters."
The Daily Telegraph

"love songs as touching as the political material is sharp."
Red Pepper

"his songs are incisive and clever and witty and you can sing them on your way to work."
Boff, Chumbawamba



'Robb Johnson & The Irregulars albums are always something pretty special, but with Love & Death & Politics the UK’s most consistently strong songwriter has excelled with a collection that offers a fascinating, absorbing and essential insight into the Britain of today’
Sean McGhee, RocknReel


DOES WHAT IT SAYS IN THE TITLE.


14 SONGS BY “ENGLAND’S FINEST SONGWRITER SINCE RICHARD THOMPSON”, “ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST CHALLENGING SONGWRITERS” (THE DAILY TELEGRAPH), POWERED BY JOHN FORRESTER (EX-PRESSGANG & NEW MODEL ARMY OFF-SHOOT NOZZLE) ON BASS, & CHARLIE WAYGOOD (EX-CULT PUNK-POPSTERS SHELLEY’S CHILDREN) ON DRUMS, & DECORATED BY JOHNSON’S ELECTRIC GUITAR & THE LEGENDARY TRADITIONAL MELODEON, OF ROGER WATSON (MUCKRAM WAKES, BOKA HALAT etc etc), & A GUEST APPEARANCE BY ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER ON VIOLA. SINCE THE RELEASE OF THE LAST CD, THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED “ALL THAT WAY FOR THIS” (“ROBB’S MOST ACCESSIBLE ALBUM TO DATE...THE GUY’S STATUS AS A NATIONAL TREASURE SHOULD NOT BE UNDERESTIMATED” WAS THE OPINION OF THE fROOTS REVIEWER) ROBB & THE IRREGULARS HAVE GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH AS A BAND, & THIS IS VERY MUCH REFLECTED IN THE SOUND OF THE NEW ALBUM.
“LOVE & DEATH & POLITICS” IS A GROUND LEVEL VIEW OF THE CONDITION OF ALBION; THE SONGS ENHANCE ROBB’S REPUTATION AS A SONGWRITER & THE PERFORMANCES SURELY MAKE THIS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING BANDS ROBB HAS WORKED WITH SO FAR.

“LOVE & DEATH & POLITICS” IS A PROPER-PARTNER RELEASE.


Here is an interesting article about Robb: "Songs from the European Urban Experience"

For more information please visit Robb's Official Cyberhome.

Robb

To find out more about Irregular Records, album releases, featured artists etc, please follow this link.

IR logo


You can now buy Robb's records from FourDogsMusic.co.uk. They have an extensive selection of records and books you may be interested in:

Promoters please also note:

Robb Johnson and the Irregulars are looking for festival bookings for 2009. Please contact: Mike at Four Dogs Music!



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Robb Johnson's Friends Comments
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TWILIGHT FOLK

TWILIGHT FOLK



Nov 15 2009 10:31 AM

TWILIGHT FOLK PRESENTS....
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12TH
ROBB JOHNSON
and THE IRREGULARS
 LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB, CANTERBURY 8.00 £5 ENTRY
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"Britain's finest songwriter since Richard Thompson"
Venue
"love songs as touching as the political material is sharp."
Red Pepper
"One of Britain's most challenging songwriters."
The Daily Telegraph
"the UK’s most consistently strong songwriter"
Sean McGhee, Rock'n'Reel

Andy Smythe

Andy Smythe



Oct 27 2009 8:48 AM

Love 'the inexcusable' Robb. Great song about the class bullshit we're exposed to in this country. Oh why didn't we have a revolution like the French...
Think you'd enjoy my song about Palestine 'We Love Our children' or 'so far from america' about trying to get into the USA - if you get a chance with your busy schedule!
Cheers
Andy
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 25 2009 6:16 PM

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..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
Complete Control Gigs

Complete Control Gigs



Oct 16 2009 10:25 AM


Tickets from wegottickets.com..

No Sweat

No Sweat



Sep 26 2009 5:23 PM

no sweat flyer
Blind Morton Henkin

Blind Morton Henkin



Aug 23 2009 8:13 PM

A friendly suggestion:

Please replace the version of "The Prince & Pt. Gentle" on your MySpace page with the much better, much more powerful "Basement Version" of the song.
ALT Recording Studios

ALt recording Studios



Aug 19 2009 8:13 PM

ALT Recording Studios Credit Crunch Discount

To help you keep recording during these times of economic crisis and price rises we would like to offer all our myspace friends a 40% discount on all bookings for band recordings from the 24th August to the end of September 2009. This means an hourly rate of just £25.
The heart of our recording studios is a Pro tools HD 2 system (x2) with C24 control surfaces together with an Allen and Heath 32:8:2 analogue desk for analogue mixing. We provide a mixture of classic, analogue audio equipment and cutting-edge digital technology.
see our website www.altrecordingstudios.com for further details.

please mention myspace if booking, this is a one time offer prompted by our recent studio refurbishment.

www.altrecordingstudios.com
01273 711 749
Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!

Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!



Aug 9 2009 9:35 PM

Cheers for the add Robb - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!

No Sweat

No Sweat



Aug 5 2009 4:16 PM

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jul 23 2009 2:23 PM

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.

(C) David Franks 2003
SoundLocker Studio

SoundLocker Studio



Jul 22 2009 11:55 AM

CHEAP SUMMER DEALS (PLUS 1 HOUR FREE)

Hi, through out JULY AND AUGUST we are slashing our day time rehearsal prices. Between 10am and 5pm all our rooms are either £6 or £7 per hour including weekends. Making us one of the cheapest in SUSSEX. Plus If you buy 3 hours we will even throw in a 4th totally FREE. YES TOTALLY FREE.

OUR RECORDING RATES ARE STILL JUST AS AFFORDABLE TOO, FULL DAYS FROM £200 ALL IN.

So come and rehearse and record in one of the best equipped music complex's in the South.

Call 01903 767345

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SoundLocker Studio

SoundLocker Studio



Jul 14 2009 7:19 PM

CHEAP SUMMER DEALS (PLUS 1 HOUR FREE)

Hi, through JUNE AND JULY we are slashing our day time rehearsal prices. Between 10am and 5pm all our rooms are either £6 or £7 per hour including weekends. Making us one of the cheapest in SUSSEX. Plus If you buy 3 hours we will even throw in a 4th totally FREE. YES TOTALLY FREE.

OUR RECORDING RATES ARE STILL JUST AS AFFORDABLE TOO, FULL DAYS FROM £200 ALL IN.

So come and rehearse and record in one of the best equipped music complex's in the South.

Call 01903 767345

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10am TILL Midnight.

CHECK OUT www.soundlockerstudios.com
CANTERBURY WHOLEFOODS

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Jun 14 2009 6:56 AM

TWILIGHT FOLK PRESENTS…
THE KITTIWAKES
http://www.myspace.com/kittiwakes
+
THE DOOMED BIRD OF PROVIDENCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6bv4MSfSYM&feature=player_embedded

And BENEATH THE OAK
www.myspace.com/beneaththeoak


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"Absolutely wonderful. I cannot recommend highly enough catching them live if you get the chance." - Folk and Roots Online   The Kittiwakes are Kate Denny on vocals and violin, Chris Harrison on accordion and Jill Cumberbatch on violin, mandolin, and guitar. Their debut album ‘Lofoten Calling’ is being released by Midwich Records, and is original music based around the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands, - an area above the Arctic Circle in Norway. The music is song based, and influenced by traditional British Isles and Norwegian folk music. The band have supported established artists such as FAUSTUS, KATHRYN WILLIAMS, and TIM VAN EYKEN, and are fast developing a following in their own right.  

LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY
WEDS 24TH JUNE
£5 admission Tel: 01227 760801 8.00pm
TWILIGHT FOLK

TWILIGHT FOLK



Jun 11 2009 8:14 PM

TWILIGHT FOLK PRESENTS…
THE KITTIWAKES
http://www.myspace.com/kittiwakes
+
THE DOOMED BIRD OF PROVIDENCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6bv4MSfSYM&feature=player_embedded

And BENEATH THE OAK
www.myspace.com/beneaththeoak


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"Absolutely wonderful. I cannot recommend highly enough catching them live if you get the chance." - Folk and Roots Online   The Kittiwakes are Kate Denny on vocals and violin, Chris Harrison on accordion and Jill Cumberbatch on violin, mandolin, and guitar. Their debut album ‘Lofoten Calling’ is being released by Midwich Records, and is original music based around the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands, - an area above the Arctic Circle in Norway. The music is song based, and influenced by traditional British Isles and Norwegian folk music. The band have supported established artists such as Faustus, Kathryn Williams and Tim Van Eyken and are fast developing a following in their own right.  

LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY
WEDS 24TH JUNE
£5 admission Tel: 01227 760801 8.00pm
No Sweat

No Sweat



Jun 2 2009 11:41 AM

No Sweat Meeting on workers in Iraq - Wednesday 3rd June

No Sweat supporter and Unison activist Ruth Cashman attended the 13-14 March trade union conference in Erbil, Kurdistan, organised by a ,,number of Iraqi unions.

As the Iraqi labour movement begins to revive, it faces a host of new anti-worker attacks from the US-backed Iraqi ,,government. ,, ,,

Come and here the latest from the Iraqi Labour movement.

Pogo Café
7:30pm 3/6/09

Clarence Rd, Hackney, London, UK  E5 8HB
(nearest rail Hackney Downs Station)
Socialist Steve of Red Day/Galaxia

Steve Wallis



May 31 2009 2:57 PM

My Life (part 1) - Steve Wallis' musical poem live in Rusholme


You may also like to read my New Good Intentions Manifesto, an alternative scientific socialist analysis to Marxism.
No Sweat

No Sweat



May 22 2009 3:55 PM

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Socialist Steve of Red Day/Galaxia

Steve Wallis



May 14 2009 8:09 PM



I recorded the above video of me reciting my poem "The World Is Planned" at this year's May Day demo in Manchester. It's not the most tuneful of my musical poetry, but stick with it - the lyrics are important!

You may also like to read a short document I wrote today on Towards a Theory of Everything which is my attempt to unify quantum mechanics and relativity theory by taking free will decisions into account! I'm not a physics expert but my knowledge of artificial intelligence and politics (including Marxism which is incompatible with free will) helped me come to some important conclusions about how the world and minds work!
Class War

Class War



May 13 2009 10:53 AM

Gig starts at 4pm with first bands on at 4.30, so if you don'r wana miss ICH, Street Drunk Punks, Flowers of Flesh and Blood or Armed Response Unit then get there early
its £5 b4 7pm & £7 after so no excuses!!!!

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No Sweat

No Sweat



May 13 2009 10:31 AM

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No Sweat

No Sweat



May 11 2009 12:09 PM

The Book Club

£10.00
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/48730
Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury

Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury



May 10 2009 10:11 AM

Hello Robb Johnson

Just stopping by to say hi and give you some news.
The new album 'Welcome To Murraysville' from Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.

ASBO Derek

ASBO Derek



May 8 2009 8:18 AM

Hi Robb,
Asbo Derek are pleased to be hosting a BANK HOLIDAY BENDER
Sunday 24th May at The Prince Albert, Brighton
six til eleven for £5

Acts appearing are:

THE JAZZ BUTCHER aka Pat Fish
www.myspace.com/patfish77

Asbo Derek
www.myspace.com/asboderek

Brian Blaney
www.myspace.com/brianblaney

Cracktown
www.myspace.com/hullcracktown

GlassEye
www.myspace.com/glasseyebrighton

Phil Jeays
www.myspace.com/philipjeays

This has to be one of the best events in Brighton this year, not least because Pat Fish will be joining us. Check out www.jazzbutcher.com for more on Pat's noble career.

Also performing will be Hull’s answer to Same Difference, Cracktown; three wise men who crawled out the swamp, GlassEye; Britain’s Got Brel finalist Phil Jeays; teller of wee tales, Brian Blaney; and, of course, new-look garage cabaret combo Asbo Derek.

"What a fucking line-up" - Roger de Courcey

... and, yes, it really will start at six. Come early and stay til it all comes to a crashing halt around 11.

Afterall, it's the night before a Bank Holiday and, hey, those bankers deserve a rest.

Please enter this into your palm pilots – it’s gonna be special.

love and plums

Asbo Derek
Class War

Class War



May 6 2009 8:06 PM

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No Sweat

No Sweat



May 5 2009 8:44 AM

NO SWEAT GIGS IN MAY!


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