Jan Bell is based in Brooklyn, NYC where she leads old time country band THE MAYBELLES.
Jan plays a Martin OO-15 - since 1999, which she bought new from Mandolin Brothers. Jan is a member of Martin Guitar Professional Artists program.
Highline Ballroom, NYC and UK Tour with Will Scott (Slide show above) Hilary Hawke BANJO Bob Hoffner PEDAL STEEL Tim Luntzel BASS Brian Geltner DRUMS Philippa Thompson VIOLIN, Rima Fand VIOLIN with Additional Guests on NEW RELEASE
'SONGS FOR LOVE DRUNK SINNERS'
PRODUCER Samantha Parton ENGINEER Joshua Coleman Mastered by Richard Morris at Sterling Sound, NY.
INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS - Alt Country Album of the year.
'Leaving Town' Live at Brooklyn Country Music Festival 2009. Jan Bell with Hilary Hawke (banjo), Philippa Thompson (violin), Brian Geltner (drums), and Tim Luntzel (upright bass)
Live at Barbes, with Rima Fand (Violin), Tim Luntzel (Bass)
Filmed by Down under the Bridge Productions
Jolie Holland covers a couple of Jan Bell songs, including 'No Country' (see below) played here on tour in Jan's home county - Yorkshire, England.
The MAYBELLES - some highlights from 2009:
Latest Release with The Maybelles - 'Leavin' Town'
Previous Recordings with the BQ EASYS, NYC - 'No Country' & 'Between the Bridges' produced by Sean O'Neill - Rima Fand VIOLIN, AAron Goldsmith BASS, Joshua Coleman DRUMS, Nate Landau FIDDLE & HARP, Ilan Moss BANJO & ACCORDION, Karen Sherman & Sam Miller VOCALS, Sam Lazzara MARIMBA, Rob Anzelotti, BASS, Parrish Ellis SLIDE. Some tracks produced with the help of Chad Parks
Introduced to the realm by Jason Eklund.
Influences
New York City, New Orleans, Yorkshire, The Brooklyn Bridge....Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard, Loretta Lynn, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, The Waterboys, Billy Bragg... Campfires and old porches, off the beaten track into the mornin'.....
Sounds Like
Smoky dreams on a moonlit train. Roof top songs sent out to the birds.
Golden thread of history and down to the root of love.
Record Label
Please DON'T ASK ME TO BOOK YOUR BAND VIA MYSPACE.
'Feed the Fish' - Movie written and directed by Michael Matzdorff, starring Tony Shalhoub features three songs written and performed by Jan Bell. Out this Winter in a theater near you!
--------------------------------------------------------- Music Resource Group and their distinguished judging panels, have named Songs for Love Drunk Sinners, by Jan Bell & The Cheap Dates, ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR WINNER (tied) in the 7th annual Independent Music Awards. The album won the International People's Choice Award a.k.a. Vox Populi Award
Made in Brooklyn, and produced by Samantha Parton, the album was chosen over thousands of entries world wide. She is a truth teller, a true troubador, heart breaker and heart mender Samantha Parton, The Be Good Tanyas
Dark, old timey spareness......gorgeous Eddytors Choice, Village Voice.
4 STARS - Critics Pick NXNE Wonderful new album, Jan Bell and company are the real deal Tim Perlich, Now Toronto
A mighty fine album Americana UK
Amazing show! Alt.country Canada
Thank you for your wonderful musical artistry! Woody Guthrie Archives, NYC
One of the best singer songwriters...soulful, beautiful Jolie Holland
One of the highlights of the d.u.m.b.o. arts festival Time Out, NY
Its country blues all the way, in a delivery that'll knock your socks off! Fayetteville Free Weekly
Jan exceeded my hopes and expectations - the inmates truly loved her music. Wonderful! NY Women Judges Association
First place, New Orleans Sam Adams Singer Songwriter Contest 2004
Performing Songwriter Top Ten DIY w/The Maybelles
WINNER New Jersey Folk Fest 2007 - Singer Songwriter Contest
Top Ten Folk Albums - Village Voice Eddytor's Choice w/The Maybelles
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
'Real Deal' Songwriter Session, with Claire Lynch, The Gibson Brothers. and fellow founding member of The Maybelles, Melissa Carper.
I was just listening to you and thought I would say hi, I hope to get up in your neck of the woods sometime, I will heading down to New Orleans on the 16th of Dec. with Slim, it's a much needed break! Hope you are well!
I saw "Snow BIrd" and thought "shit" then I listened to Jan's song---"SHIT!" Why some people are not rich and some people with half the talent are, still boggles my mind !
Thanks for the musical friendship --glad I found you!
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hi Jan and Will, Thanks for your great performances at Fuel last night, looking forward to hearing your CDs and good luck with the rest of the tour! A&W
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE, is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
