Jimmy Rae - vocals, guitar, harmonica; Catherine Howard - backing vocals, percussion; Adrian Hall - keyboards, backing vocals; Jason Riley - bass, Iain Morton - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Influences
Bruce Springsteen Beatles Elton John Steve Earle Eagles Neil Young, Elvis Johnny Cash Proclaimers Saw Doctors Lone Justice Alabama 3 Joe Ely Michelle Shocked Nanci Griffith folk, country & blues
Hi, I'm a singer songwriter from Merseyside, UK, now writing and performing my own songs again after a very long lay off.
Had a brief taste of success in the 80s with a band I'd formed at school (The Reverb Brothers) who went on to tour UK and Europe with people like Joe Jackson and OMD, signed to RCA Records and EMI Music Publishing but split after 3 singles failed to set the charts on fire.
Turned my back on the music industryand spent the next 15 years or so in 'proper jobs' and raising a family. Despite all the good things this brought me I always felt there was something missing from my life. Discovered it again big time when I went on a week long songwriting retreat to the remote Irish island of Inisheer in September 2004 - a real creative awakening for me. Since then have got seriously back into writing again, along with recording my first solo CD (only 20 years in the making!) and performing as both a solo artist and with my new band The Firewalkers.
The Firewalkers name says it all, it's a leap of faith thing for me, something a bit scary but exciting at the same time. My mission is to write great songs that will connect even with non country fans and I'll just be happy if a few more people get to hear them this time - Drop me a line some time or visit me at www.jimmyrae.co.uk .
To celebrate the arrival of Producer Russ to the Fallen team, we're offering a massive 35% discount off all weekday recordings between 10am till 6pm until the end of December !!
Come on down to 3345 relax and enjoy the music or bring your guitar and join in with the open mike slots All welcome with or without a guitar from 8pm onwards....
Come on down to 3345 relax and enjoy the music or bring your guitar and join in with the open mike slots All welcome with or without a guitar from 8pm onwards....
Our debut-album ’Do You Still Dream’ is NOW for sale on iTunes ! Follow the direct link on our myspace profile! You can also listen to previews of some of the songs off the album on our profile right now!
Japan tour in november! (see tour blog on our profile)
Come on down to 3345 relax and enjoy the music or bring your guitar and join in with the open mike slots All welcome with or without a guitar from 8pm onwards....
"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
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