It's just me, the queen of runaway sentences.
Pictures by Ami Barwell. For more of her genius work go to www.musicphotographer.co.uk
Influences
How about I tell you what's in my iPod 'cos I'm sure each and every one of these artists has been an influence on me. Here goes: Bright Eyes, Jeff Buckley, Cursive, Richmond Fontaine, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Shelby Lynne, Decemberists, Tori Amos, Calexico, The Faint, The White Stripes, Dave Brubeck, Verdi, Shostakovitch, Aaron Copland, Eminem (no, really!), Maria Taylor, Broken Spindles, Brian Eno, Holy Fuck, Battles, Johnny Cash, Orenda Fink, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Sigur Ros, Sixteen Horsepower,Tom Waits, Smashing Pumpkins, Stellastarr, Erich Bachmann, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, CAKE, Aimee Mann, Brian Eno, Astrud Gilberto, Lyle Lovett.. Actually there's more, but a girl's gotta keep some embarrassing secrets.
Sounds Like
something you should get a download of and listen to while you drive, eat, sleep, get drunk, get laid, lay next to your beloved, while you're in the bath-tub, something you should dance and sing along to, open up your heart, babe, make it yours and make me proud!
When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother 'What will I be, will I be pretty, will I be rich', she said Snap out of it! and made me take fate in my own hands.
I grew up in Germany * got outta there as soon as I could * lived in Wales and Scotland * moved to California and miss it something rotten sometimes now * am back in London, and love that, too * will go anywhere the wind blows * have always wanted to be a musician * survived recorder lessons as a kid and went for an electric guitar instead * played in an awful punkband when I was 16 * thankfully that didn't last very long... * feel compelled to sing * can't live without music music music and books * hope you enjoy my songs ***
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You're welcome. Wild Sheep Chase is the first one I read, and probably for that reason my favourite. I've just bought Dance Dance Dance and am starving myself to breaking point before I pick it up. The man is a genius.
I've been listening to your music and think you're fantastic. Terra Firma is a current favourite.
Hi Huni I have been fine thanks. I took Pinza to Norton Heath and got 3 clear round so I was very proud of him! We will have to arrange that trip to brick lane soon! xxx
Thanks for the friend request! You're actually playing a few streets away from me on my birthday (June 22nd)... May swing by to see you play that evening! Take care, Kazia. x
MAY 21ST LAUNCH NIGHT for MYSPACE OR YOURS @ VIBE LIVE. 91 Brick Lane E1 6QL
We're kicking off our monthly live night @ Vibe Live with some truly stunning and original artists. The full line will feature:
=SUMMER HOLIDAY= Crititically aclaimed totally original and hugely entertaing. Famous for playing concerts on the roof of their car, and with a Channel 4 documentary on the band coming out soon, they play celebratory songs to dance to CLICKHERE
VIBE MACHINE mix acoustic and electronic sounds with words and beats,and are made up of Poet, Bard and Wordsmith DAVE PEPPER and Producer and Musician Odd Job Man. CLICKHERE
MINGUS MENZIES is probably what Robert Johnson or leadbelly would have sounded like if they were white, of scottish descent; brought up in Hull, and lived in Hackney. A powerful and original voice. CLICKHERE
..NEV HAWKINS Indie Folk Surrealist and host for the night. CLICKHERE
Doors Open 7. 30 TILL 11PM
£5 On door £4 past performers from 'Myspace or yours'
Hello Jamie and thank you for accepting! Fell inlove with your voice and North by Northwest. :) Truly are amazing. Glad my pictures can bring you some comfort. Thanks again. -Vinny
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