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Jane Germain
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Blues

Jane Germain & The Yahoos



Perth, Western Australia
Australia

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Last Login:  5/30/2009
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Member Since4/4/2006
Band Websitewww.janegermain.com
Band MembersIan Simpson (banjo, dobro, guitar), John Reed (cittern, guitar), Ben Franz, Fred Kunhl (bass), Adam Gare (violin), Dave Clarke (violin, mandolin, harmonica), Dave Brewer (guitar), Joe Whittle, Reuben Kooperman (drums)
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Jane Germain & The Yahoos - live at the Seaview -
"What Have I Got To Lose?"



Jane Germain - When You Come Around Here

Jane Germain - Living on the Edge
Record LabelMGM Distribution
Type of LabelIndie


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Jun 7 2009 2:00P
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   About Jane Germain
Jane Germain showed up on the music scene in the 90's, with the release of the acclaimed debut, "The Honeymoons Over" (with the Dreamers) followed up the next year with the album "Surrender". Listeners were introduced to an Australian songwriter by birth, and Chinese by heritage who brought a self-styled vibrancy to the diverse music she whipped together - blues, folk, funk and anything else that seemed expressive and alive. The songs she wrote and sang were about feelings old and new, and the music was inventively rhythmic as it was melodic.
Jane continues to take her music in new directions without losing the influences that are so much a part of her identity. Her latest compositions emphasize free, brushstroke-like improvisations, which have been inspired by her recent experiences with other cultures and musicians and her life in China. With this constant yearning to take her music beyond convention, Jane has collaborated with many internationally renown musicians, including the Mongolian traditional folk musicians Hanggai on the track “Model Young Man”, and Beijing er-hu (2 stringed Chinese violin) player Yang Tian Chuan on the title track “Chinese Whispers” and “When You Come Around Here”
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Jane first toured through China in 2001, introducing her songs to the Chinese people, and returned for her "Middle Kingdom Tour" in September/October 2004. She toured the Guangdong Province in January 2006 with performances in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and returned in May/June 2006 to Beijing with a tour covering 16 dates. She returned to China again in December to collaborate with her Chinese friends.
Her new album, Chinese Whispers (released on MGM) further develops the ideas and emotions that have long compelled Germain. And with her ever upbeat sense of fusion and generosity, her music continues to ignore the stylistic restrictions that can leave pop music stale. Chinese Whispers also features accompaniment from some of Western Australia's top musicians, including the highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Ian Simpson (Paul Kelly's Stormwater Boys), John Reed (Kavisha), Adam Gare (Uncle Bill, Sensitive New Age Cowpersons), Dave Brewer (Diamond Dave & the Doodaddies, Lucky Oceans) Joe Whittle and Ben Franz (The Waifs).
Jane returned to China in May 2008 with banjo player Ian Simpson at the invitation of the Beijing Midi Festival (China’s biggest rock festival) followed by a tour with dates covering a series of concerts in Beijing and Shanghai.
(more at www.janegermain.com)


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Ruby Jane





Jun 15 2009 6:21 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
Walkabout Boys





May 27 2009 9:12 AM

Thanks for checking out the Walkabout Boys

Stay tuned for some exciting news about our debut CD!
Hanggai





May 9 2009 11:56 PM

Hi Jane Germain - if you're in UK next week, then we're playing a gig at Union Chapel in London on May 16th - would be great to see you there!
Mamer (also from the grasslands) will also be playing - and will be a great evening!
http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=8761
SAHARA RAIN





Apr 18 2009 12:33 AM

NEW CD OUT NOW / SAHARA RAIN

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thank you dear friends!
Celticagent





Mar 25 2009 3:47 AM

http://fiddleworld.ning.com - it's where the fiddlers are
Leanne





Mar 25 2009 1:27 AM

Hi Jane, thanx for the add...look 4ward to seeing you sing again at the HPBC!

Cheerio x
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Mar 15 2009 1:26 PM

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Mar 3 2009 12:51 PM

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Feb 19 2009 11:43 PM

WEST COAST MUSIC SHACK





Jan 30 2009 2:54 PM

Hey Jane! Welcome Aboard! (: Rockin'!


ViBeJays & Friends





Dec 31 2008 10:17 AM

Dear "Jane Germain"

Love can drive in a simple way... everything

Any kind of art...

Be the Love... in every moment

Happy new 2009 !!!

Vibejays & Friends
Dave Walker & The Blue Moon Lodge





Oct 22 2008 9:34 AM


The Preytells ~ NEW TRACKS UP





Sep 9 2008 3:25 PM

we've a new ep, come to the party..

2ofus





Aug 8 2008 8:42 AM

Thank you for the add!
Fabrizio
Hanggai





Aug 3 2008 4:56 PM

Hi Jane Germain - hope you're well - we're thrilled that Hanggai was featured on NPR (national radio in US) - you can check out the segment here! HANGGAI on NPR's The World
Philippe SCAMPS





Jul 22 2008 11:50 AM

Nice to meet you, Jane!
I discover your icredible kind to play bluegrass and folk and I really enjoy it
Best wishes!
Revolucion Street





Jun 1 2008 3:28 AM

Hi Jane, How are things going? I love your songs!. Sorry I didnt rply sooner, I always avoided the my space thing and just let the other guys do it but not anymore.
Fetah Sabawi
Xiao He


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May 16 2008 12:49 PM

cool,I wish you every success and look forward to the next cooperation
xiaohe
Pete - (Shazaam Productions)





Apr 21 2008 4:49 PM

Hi Jane,

Nice one at the Seaview on Sunday.

Happy touring.

Cheers Pete
Our Generation





Apr 15 2008 4:57 PM

Thank you for being a friend Jane


Cheers


www. ourgeneration. net. au

Spirit DoG





Mar 5 2008 2:34 AM


Click pic for view and add!
sandra





Feb 14 2008 1:00 AM

Hey Jane,
Great tunes....
Good luck with the tour
Regards
Sandra x
Eddie Emokpae





Jan 21 2008 6:28 AM

Hey thanks for the add Jane! nice tunes. Keep in touch
~Eddie
TJ





Dec 7 2007 12:00 AM

Natalie D-Napoleon





Oct 27 2007 9:24 AM

Hey Jane, Just got a copy of your album and I really love it! Great sounds. I hope to catch you live or play a show together sometime soon:)
Well done. Natalie
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