The Alicia Bardsley Singers and AB Performing Arts Centre
Influences
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.
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 girly Goth trapped in the body of a five foot eleven hippie who sounds like an extra from Corrie.
Hello, I'm Jennie B, a Manchester-based singer and performance poet. Welcome to the page!
I've previously performed in Goth-rock band Resurrection (now the fantastic synth-rock that is No Redemption, check them out!). Then, while living in Oxford, I swapped Goth-rock for Goth-folk (hey, it's only a matter of changing a couple of letters and you get a whooole different sound) and was in Dave Todd's band Spiderwoods.
Having spent the last year qualifying to be a teacher, the creative stuff kinda went on the back-burner, however, I'm currently sorting a few more songs to go on here (a cappella stuff; my guitar playing's still a little ropey)!
I'm available for collaborations and performing - send me a message! :)
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...
Reviews
"[I] was totally blown away- no exaggeration- you are doing everything performance poetry should be and all too often isn't." Dominic Berry, author of Tomorrow I Will Go Dancing and co-host of Manchester's Freed-Up poetry night.
lol if you sing alone i can do backing vocals but it would be ear plug time lol. let me know when you sing live in the manchester area ill pop down. i admire your creativity keep it up. nick xxx
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
A final call to get your music uploaded to www.topoftheox.co.uk and list / update your gigs. Win one of the biggest prizes in UK music today. Win an album deal, UK tour, merchandise, radio play, music video and much more
hey! yes bigup PETA! how's your summer going? we posted a new song to the top again, "Missing You" We will have ALL BRAND NEW SONGS up from a live rehearsal in due time. Can't wait for you to hear them! We think they will rock your socks off!
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
www.sunrise-offgrid.com
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):
