I have just added four new songs that I have written recently. The song 'A Million Years' was recorded at Frankie Lane's studio in Athy Co Kildare along with Gary Ferguson and Colin Henry. Frankie did a great job. The recording was live with no over dubs. We all played together and had a great time. Of the other songs, 'Come Back to Me', 'Sonny Boy' and 'Heaven Knows' these were recorded in Colin's and my front room live round a single mic. Just playing and balancing ourselves. The Weissenborn on 'Come Back to Me' was overdubbed otherwise nothing else was overdubbed. They were initially recorded to send via email to Gary in the US and were done very quickly. The mic used was an AKG 1000 with hyper cardioid pattern that Colin uses on stage for his dobro. Not the best mic for single recording but for amateurs wanting a quick demo it was ok I think.
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EARLY DAYS: Born and raised in Belfast, Janet Holmes first performed aged 14 and has remained fearless onstage ever since.
Things began to veer towards the pro music world with the formation of BirdDog in 1997. BirdDog fused classic bluegrass and Irish trad with Swing-era jazz. A potent fusion, the groups album, 'TRADITIONAL ROOTS', appeared within six months and they played throughout Northern Ireland, with numerous music bar residencies and Irish festival appearances. After a performance at the European Bluegrass Festival in Holland (1999) a track from the groups set featured on the subsequent festival CD. Broadcasts included sessions and concerts for BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland and Dutch radio. Janet left BirdDog in late 1999 when the imminent arrival of a baby put all her musical options on hold.
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Colin Harper Belfast-based music writer and biographer, who had long regarded Janet as a world class talent unrealised invited her to front a track (under communal guise as 'The Legends Of Tomorrow') for the September 2000 Market Square Records release 'People On The Highway: A Bert Jansch Encomium'. Among many others contributing to this hugely popular album was long-retired cult British R&B singer Duffy Power. Duffy was completely knocked out by Janets voice and, via Harper, initiated a series of virtual duets, recorded in London and Belfast, for the forthcoming swansong Duffy Power album 'True' (his first in 30 years!). This album is now available- with Janet on a previously unreleased track.
Inspired by the belief in Janet shown by Duffy - a man who has worked with the very best of his time, from Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker to John McLaughlin and Rod Argent - Harper decided that such a world-class vocalist deserved a fair hearing on a national level even if he had to make it happen himself And he did! --------------------
'THE ROAD TO THE WEST'- sleeved in the beautiful, dreamlike art of pre-war Belfast art visionary John Luke - is the result, encompassing influences that range from the bittersweet country sound of Emmylou Harris to the sweet soul of Paul Carrack. Some tracks emphasise one influence or another; lead track Be The One - co-written with current 'alt. rock' sensation and recording artist for Bright Star Iain Archer - gets the blend just right. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Janet Holmes, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
Dear Janet Holmes, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
You were magnificent at Moniaive a the weekend. Thanks for helping to make our first Bluegrass Festival the success it was. I hope to see you and Colin back here soon.
I saw you had new music up - I must say I like the simplicity of the the two guitar approach - Its shows off your wonderful voice - I really like Sonny Boy and Heavens Knows especially!!! - Tasty pickin from Colin too!!!
I'm going several directions at lightning speed all at once - Check out my songwritting with Belfast's Liz Clarke either here on Myspace or Reverbnation
thanks so much for stopping by and for the request. You have an awesome voice. I have really enjoyed listening to your tracks and will go back for more.
Thanks for all your support! The show went really well at the Laugh Factory, and the turnout was great!
If you couldn't make it, I have uploaded to my profile seven ten-minute segments from this outstanding variety show featuring Old Time Music, magic, dance, comedy and fun!
Hopefully this widget works better that the last one I posted with
you.... its just a few recent tracks and I'm trying out this new way of
digital distribution - I signed up for 7digitals free account to see if
its any good - You might want to check em out yourself - Every little
helps as they say.
I hope all is well that that your enjoying your music as much as I do
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
Every time that we listen & write music... play an instrument... dance... act in a play... or work in some audio/image/video engineering process... something is healing inside...
When we share it with friends... something is healing all over...
cada vez que escuchamos o escribimos musica... tocamos un instrumento... bailamos... o trabajamos en procesos de ingenieria de audio/imagen/video.... algo se sana por dentro...
Cuando lo compartimos con amigos... algo se sana en todas partes...
El Amor puede conducir... de manera simple... todo...
Droppin by to say a big HELLO - New tune posted a collaboration with Mike Dean from California - its called the Open Door - I hope you like it - Let me know if you do!!!
Online Now!
- I really like Sonny Boy and Heavens Knows especially!!! - Tasty pickin from Colin too!!!
