Jennie B - vocals, and guitar. Currently experimenting with clarinet and bass guitar. And if anyone spots a cheap/free piano in Manchester, do let me know!
Random and eclectic: classical, political folk, radical choirs, riot grrrl shenanigans, bubblegum punk pop disco , performance poetry, activist theatre, punk and cheesy ska-punk, grungy schtuff, 'lock n load' rock n roll, more folk and pretty indie loveliness, and lots more musical joyousness all washed down with lashings and lashings of Früli.
Performers and musicians include: Joni Mitchell, Thea Gilmore, Ani Difranco, Lisa Germano, Regina Spektor, Dresden Dolls, Le Tigre, Steve Larkin, Dave Todd, Chloe Poems, Rosie Lugosi, Sophia Blackwell, Moldy Peaches/Kimya Dawson, Riot Folk! Collective, Paul Spencer, Robb Johnson, Leon Rosselson, Tracey Curtis, allabouteve, Teardrop Explodes/Julian Cope, The Cure, Helen Love and more that I've probably forgotten to include (for now).
I also continue to be inspired by the actions of people who fight for: animal and human rights; social and environmental justice.
Sounds Like
A six foot gothic girl with long black hair and punk soul trapped in the body of a five foot nine henna-haired hippie who sounds like an extra from Corrie.
Hello, I'm Jennie B. Welcome to the page.
Poetry and blog live here.
Previously performed with Jaymz, Wookie, Glen and Mark (AKA Pube) in goth-rock band Resurrection (now the fantastic synth-rock that is No Redemption, check them out!).
Swapping goth-rock for goth-folk (hey, it's only a matter of changing a couple of letters and you get a whooole different sound), while in Oxford I was in folk band Spiderwoods with Dave Todd, Toni and Purple Dave.
I'm currently learning guitar and clarinet in a bid to 'go solo'. So expect some stuff up here soon. Until I get some more songs sorted, I will stick some of my poetry up here for you to enjoy endure.
Being a singer is ace; all you ever need to transport is yourself! That said, getting a cold can be a right bugger! In the future, I hope to get my mitts on a piano, then I can complain about transportation. ;)
Available for birthdays, weddings, and other such nice events (go on, I dare you to invite me to sing at your fetish night!)
I'll add more when I have time to scribble, and apologies for my strange sense of humour. I was born in Stockport after all...
Blessed be xXx
Where I will not perform
I'm not a primadonna; I just have politics. I will not perform - or take money - from: people who make their money through animal cruelty or through exploiting people and the planet. And fascists, racists, homophobes, and misogynists - don't even bother...
Many Thanks for the friend request.
This year's Sunrise Celebration was a sheer delight. hope you made it, or if not 2010 promises to be spectacular
if you can't wait for another taste of the Sunrise, check out or second event this year at
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We'd love to see you there!
Thanks for all your support and friendship
Love from the SUNRISE xxx
http://www.shac.net/OperationLiberation
UK National Demonstration against Vivisection breeder - be there and take part in history in the making!
>> When: 12pm, Saturday 26th September 2009
>> Where: Highgate Farm, Highgate lane, Normanby-by-Spital, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 2HQ.
Contact info@shac.net for transport.
We love and appreciate art, hence why we are host to the Order of the Muses, celebrating all art forms. We recently put out a .pdf called Children's Garden of Wicca that is doing well. Thanks for being friends with us, feel free to stop in and promote your work any time.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.
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You might enjoy watching some of my films (use the on screen controls to skip between them):
i did natalie and michelle's bbc show last night and it was ace,....
with some good never heard true stories about some of the manchester greats.... (cooper clarke/oasis/smiths/fall/and me!!!) ,... plus me playing live.
Hey! We have another new song, "Pendulum" - this is me delving into new territory.. We'd like to hear what you think! Thanks! kudos to the spring weather!
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