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Izzy Foreal

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  • Izzy Foreal

  • 60 / Male
  • Brisbane, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, AU
  • Last Login: 6/20/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Music, Australian literature (especially 19th century poetry and prose fiction), sailing, recording (I own a Yamaha 24-track digital machine).

  • Music

    Early 20th century 'jug' band stuff; semi-acoustic modern 'songwriter' stuff (everything from acoustic rock to contemporary balladeering); classic R&B (from the late 1940s crossover to rock era, through to present-day riff-based guitar bands); more (as I think of it).

  • Movies

    Science fiction - I'm a sucker for special effects on the big screen.

  • Television

    Not my favourite machine.

  • Books

    Nearly everything that isn't obviously created using a formula - I tend to wait for the smoke to clear before I'll read anything on the best seller list. My preference is non-fiction (alternative science, new takes on history, eg).

  • Heroes

    Bob Dylan; Bonzo Dog Doodah Band; many more (as I think of them).

Details

  • Status: Divorced
  • Here for: Networking
  • Hometown: Various (Sydney originally)
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Buddhist
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
  • Education: Post grad
  • Occupation: Research assistant; musician

Schools

  • University of Wollongong

    • Wollongong, Australia
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Degree: Ph.D.
    • Major: Australian literature
    • Minor: Regional literature (19th century)
    1990 to Present

  • Chester Hill High School

    • CHESTER HILL, Australia
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    1961 to 1964

Networking

  • Live performer - because of new copyright restrictions, I can't post any of my own music on the MySpace site, as my record label, Browneye Gramophonics, isn't authorised as part of the deal signed by MySpace with a major record company congom

  • As mentioned previously, I can't post any of my own music on the MySpace site, as my record label, Browneye Gramophonics, isn't authorised as part of the deal signed by MySpace with a major record company congomerate

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About me:

Izzy Foreal is my stage name. Until recently I was the bass player & shared lead vocals with semi-acoustic band 'Paspalum'. That band released an album titled 'Sticky Grass Pudding', which I recorded on my 24-track digital Yamaha machine.

Until recently I also played bass with The Bob Dylan Songbook Band and played bass on Dave Cavanagh's new album (see bulletin & blog for updates).

I also play bass with The Hillbilly Blues Bandits, and I'm performing with Gabi Bliss. I'm also looking for musicians for the band version of my 21st-century skiffle project, Izzy Foreal & Associates, as well as rehearsing up a new 60s band tentatively called The Yesterbeats.

I have a long history in Australia as an entertainer - more, perhaps, on that as this space developes. (eg: I'm also bass-player and frontperson with Australian comedy-rock outfit The Zarsoff Brothers, and played with comedy-rock outfit The 69ERS throughout the 1970s).

I can't post any of my own music on the MySpace site, as my record label, Browneye Gramophonics, isn't authorised as part of the deal signed by MySpace with a major record company congomerate ..

Who I'd like to meet:

Like-minded musicians and punters who are into the bizarre musical world that 'Paspalum' and 'The Zarsoff Brothers' inhabit.

Comments

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  • barry_harvey

    May 12 2009 3:00 PM

    Hope life is treating you well in Grafton mate, Barry
  • Mark Deayton - Sydney b…Mark Deayton

    May 9 2009 12:04 AM

    Memories of the gong in the early 80s!
  • Gardenjools - artist/wr…Julie Gilmore

    Apr 11 2009 11:48 PM

    Have just posted my first blog at Planet Care News - Sun, surf and sun, go on...have a look!
  • Paul Ensbey

    Feb 8 2009 3:48 AM

    G,day Izzy,been quiet for a while with only my Mt.Ommany restruant to keep me going.Have been writing a fair bit with the Travis Sinclair album I cowrote due for realese next month. if you have any gigs that need a hand please keep me in mind
  • Paul Ensbey

    Feb 7 2009 11:07 PM

    g,day Mate,
    havn,t seen you for a while,thought I,d drop in. How,s Bris bane?
    Are you playing much?
  • Fozz

    Jan 31 2009 3:49 AM

    I remeber Zarzoff Bros at The Viking Tavern in the eighties. Little Red Riding Hood and Maxwell Smart pops into my mind when think Zarzoff Brothers.
    Rock On
  • The Marble Clock (are n…

    Jan 25 2009 10:10 AM

    izzzy thanks for the comment mate. im sure the clock will tick again. maybe not straight away but it will. il pass this on to the rebecchi boys aswell cheers mate...
    they say gday....
    cheers paul...
  • INDIANA PHOENIX

    Dec 25 2008 12:50 AM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2009!
    CHEERS FROM BRIAN, JULIE, AIDAN AND RHIANNON.
  • Aloka

    Jun 17 2008 6:29 PM

    Hi there Izzy... glad to be a friend... let's hear your music.

  • Phill Raymond

    Sep 20 2007 9:14 AM

    Hi ya Pete!

    Couldn't help myself ~ Had to drop in and Say HELLO

    Wots that smell like fish?
  • Smokin George

    Sep 10 2007 3:39 AM

    Hello Izzy - Its been a while my friend - you look well in your photo's
    Hows the northern state been for you -writing - playing live etc - like to hear some of your music !keep in touch
    cheers george
  • billy blue from bilambil

    May 22 2007 3:55 AM

    shimmering
  • billy blue from bilambil

    Apr 27 2007 7:49 AM

    I HAVE SEEN THAT MAN BEFORE