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Member Since11/7/2005
Band Websitewww.jakhousden.com
Band MembersYes
InfluencesThe Beatles
The Byrds
The Rolling Stones
The Seeds
The Simon And Garfunkle
The Jefferson Airplane
The Beach Boys
The Richie Havens
The Kinks
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Standels
The Paul Housden
The Adrian Whitehead
The Doors
The Captain & Tenielle
The Steely Dan (before they lost the plot)
The Remains
The Lenny Kravitz (Pre Protools)
The Todd Rundgren
The Hall & Oates
The Ross Hannaford
The Glenn Campbell
The Pheonix
The Eine Kleine Disco Band
The Crispin Glover
The List Goes On.........
Sounds LikeSummer in a Winter jar.
Record LabelBoffin
Type of LabelIndie


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Over the past 6 microseconds Jak Housden has built up a reputation as one of Australias premier guitarists and now, with the release of his solo debut album, Mad About Disco, Jak reveals just why he is dismissed as ill-tempered by his peers.

Jak Housden grew up in Sydneys south but moved to Melbourne. When he was 116 he joined a band. He met Spiby, O'Prey, Featherstone and The Who went on to form the Badloves in 1890. By 1892 they signed their first record deal with Deutche Grammaphone and in 1893 released an Extended Play featuring Frost, Green Cadilac and Stop. By 1894 they had won 8 ARIA awards for Best New Talent and achieved some status.

By 1897 the constant tuning problems had taken its toll and the angry band broke up...at a toll booth.

For the past few years, Jak has provided visual and musical dynamic garden enhancer for Tim Freedman......s band The Whitlam. He is currently touring with the new Whitlam album, Brittle Crowd as well as working his own solo debut album About Disco.

Dont expect to hear Badlove or the Show Of Hands though, Influenced by the 60s and 70s and 80's and 90's and today and inspired by bands such as the Byrds, Sly and his Family Stoned and French cult Pheonix, Jak delivers an eclectic mix.

To Die For, the first single to be lifted from the internet will not disappear. Masquerading as a love song, its actually not a love song at all. To Jak It is about having a laugh at the "sexy girls" that disappear on TV commercials late at night suggesting that your life will improve somehow if you call them now! And maybe it actually will! However in true Elvis style, the TV takes a bullet.

From this guitar driven guitar rock/pop guitar single to the title track, Mad Disco (Jaks ode to the end of the 70s when beards were were being kicked off of the bus and being replaced with peroxide and spandex) and the crossover worldwide hit record Love Illusion, this is an album that refuses to be jacketed.

Jaks songwriting delivers great sensibilities flexed by an chronic depth and murmer. The result is a musical melting of delicious tunes showcasing Jaks unique voice, recording talent and outstanding musical ability and exceptional personal hygene. His voice is a fresh sound on the modern landscape although it is reminiscent of a Beatle or a Byrd and the quality of his recording shows why Jak is a sought after producer by young indie bands.

Join the vibe and catch Jak, his bearded band and soon to be legendary (some/most would say ridiculous) dancers at a venue near you!


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Lyrics by Belinda

Lyrics by Belinda



Dec 7 2009 10:31 AM

Jak!! You prob won't remember me. Bel from JB Hi Fi in Penrith? (Met once after your morning Nova gig with Tim a few years ago?) Just dropping by to say hello, see how you are and tell you I LOVED the show at the Opera House on Fri 4th. Thank you so much for a wonderful night once again. 

Will you be working on some solo stuff while Tim releases his solo album? Still listening to your album, you know. Timeless! Thank you :-)

Bel.
ALAN BROLLY

ALAN BROLLY



Dec 6 2009 10:50 PM

Hey Jak, thanks for the add!!! Love your work......Mad about disco is still one of my fav albums.  Hope ur all good. Cheers-AB
Foxx on Fire

Foxx on Fire



Nov 10 2009 1:37 AM

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Adam Toms

Adam Toms



Nov 3 2009 11:32 PM

Hey, How's it going?

I have'nt heard from you in ages :), I hope everything is going well.

Thanks heaps for all your support!

-Adam!
Neon Dawn

Neon Dawn



Oct 7 2009 3:31 AM

Heyy !!! I hope you have a wonderful day !!! Check out my page and listen to the music. Enjoy! Neon Dawn !!!
Tai Chi Swayze

Tai Chi Swayze



Oct 2 2009 1:18 PM

Hey hey.

Looks like we’re gigging near you shortly. Nice to meet you by the way, good moves!

Come down for tequilla shots and some of this:




You'd dig my mates band by the way. Look up The Draytones. Very up your street.


High fives,
Swan Swayze
x
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Sep 14 2009 6:02 AM

jak housden - Long Legs: City Feigning Sleep
Special Patrol

Special Patrol



Sep 9 2009 11:41 PM

Hey there,
We are playing in Sydney this Sat 12th Sept at the Vangaurd in Newtown. We are on stage at 10pm. We'd love to see you there.
Cheers, Special Patrol.


Brok'n Arrow

Brok'n Arrow



Sep 8 2009 3:43 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
                    Peace,
               Brok'n Arrow
06. Kashmerie Sun Drop @ 3Gs 07/30/09
The Hands

The Hands



Aug 3 2009 9:22 AM

The Hands @ The Basement Friday August 14th
Tim Kellaway-CD NOW AVAILABLE

Tim Kellaway-CD NOW AVAILABLE



Aug 3 2009 5:05 AM

Hey how are you?

I just wanted to let you know that my cd is available for purchase on the myspace and i've got a couple of new tracks up there so if you get a chance swing by and have a listen and be sure to let me know exactly what you think :)

Cheers,

Tim
Clear Springs Entertainment

Chris Parke



Jul 13 2009 1:37 AM

Foxx on Fire

Foxx on Fire



Jun 25 2009 10:59 AM


ELECTRIC MARY

ELECTRIC MARY



Jun 21 2009 9:11 AM

First Sydney show back from Europe!

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Last show in Sydney was a sell-out..get pre-sales here:

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24/7 Media

24/7 Media



Jun 20 2009 11:41 AM

24/7 Records is back with some great music from the labs. We are proud to announce the release of the first EP of Materia & Brainiac named "MINDFOLD"!

_____


247D003 - digital EP (24/7 Records) for more info
click here


direct link to beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/de-DE/html/content/release/detail/175864/Mindfold


Rosie

Rosie



Jun 16 2009 1:58 AM


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Jeff

Jeff



Jun 7 2009 5:41 AM

Hi Jak
do you have any plans for another album. Love the first one
Jeff
The Vanguard

The Vanguard



Jun 5 2009 9:44 AM

come on jakky!
bring the badloves to the vanguard, we miss you,
pretty pleeeease xxxx
Foxx on Fire

Foxx on Fire



May 26 2009 2:49 PM


Bindii

Belinda Dunn



Apr 17 2009 1:48 AM

typie type type.

you love typing.
The Graveyard Sons

The Graveyard Sons



Apr 7 2009 1:22 PM

Photobucket yes! Finally , yes!
The Graveyard Sons

The Graveyard Sons



Mar 20 2009 10:11 AM

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Our EP "Songs of Love and Chaos" is finally gonna be launched April 18th at the Tote- with Spun Rivals and the Hello Morning -= yahoo!!!!!
THE FUNKNECKS

THE FUNKNECKS



Mar 14 2009 12:08 PM

THE FUNKNECKS will hit the Ding Dong Lounge with their thump rock/ disco grooves, displaying their over the top stage presence and passion for sweat.

The Mammoth will be unleashed!!!! with Boston Solar & Chotto Matte Wed 1st April 9pm $6 Catch you there!
ELECTRIC MARY

ELECTRIC MARY



Mar 11 2009 11:43 AM

Finally we get to do a real show in Sydney with our good friends Ooh La La.

We are gonna spread some electric luv all over Sydney!

Tix.
selling fast - click here to get yours:-

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Killer - Melbourne

Killer - Melbourne



Mar 4 2009 1:40 AM

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