JOANNA EDEN (piano/vocals), CHARLIE PRICE (drums/percussion), DAN BOUTWOOD (guitar), AL TSENTIDES (bass), JULIE WALKINGTON (double bass), JIM MULLEN (guitar)
ABOUT THE BAND
My 'band' can be anything from just me on piano and vocals to anything I can muster!
Regular co-conspirators are:-
CHARLIE PRICE (myspace.com/charliepricedrums) on drums and percussion - when he's not doing his ska thing with his band Intensified all over Europe. He's performed on all my albums and not just because he sleeps with me and bathes our wee bairn on a regular basis! Because he's a fine, fine man of rhythm! Women love drummers because they're the cavemen of music (that's a compliment by the way!).
IAN NEWMAN one of the most tasteful and supportive musicians I've worked with Ian is the calm in the storm of my life and music!! Nothing's a problem and he's always on time - unlike us!! The absolute rock of the trio!
DAN BOUTWOOD on guitar. He's the most original person you'll meet and probably the most musical - perhaps the most infuriating too - but then he did invent my nickname: Psycho Bitch which I've grown rather attached to! (Dan's busy these days with his party band Mind the Gap)
AL TSENTIDES played bass on most of MY OPEN EYE and is just a seriously musical guy with lovely ideas (v. busy these days with his own band Capricorn).
JULIE WALKINGTON is me old mate (less of the old, she's gorgeous!) of many a moon and a fantastic jazz double bassist - with her own fan-club! We've just recorded my soon-to-be-released (on 33Jazz label) jazz trio album MOVING SHADOWS and she was a star in the studio as usual.
JIM MULLEN is my absolute guitar hero. He blends amazing jazz stuff with an ability to communicate the soul of any melody - and the fact that he supports us up-and-coming artists is a testament to his generosity. Under that gruff Glaswegian scareiness is a big old puppy dog! He played beautifully on MY OPEN EYE and let me write lyrics over a Robbie Burns arrangement of his BONNIE WEE THING - the solo on that is just heaven.
Influences
In no particular order:- The Beatles, Nina Simone, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Ella Fitzgerald, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Cara Dillon, John Coltrane, Keith Jarret, Liane Carroll, Shakatak, The Beatles, Billy Joel, The Cocteau Twins, Keane, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr
Sounds Like
Joni Mitchell meets Blossom Deary meets Rickie Lee Jones meets Sade meets Chrissie McVee meets me!
Well…. Yes I am still alive…. And actually well! I’m emerging from a self-imposed cocoon of songwriting and studio sessions and actually have completed (well apart from a few finishing touches) the new album “Falling Out of Grace”. It’s continuing my journey away from jazz and into the rich pickings of singer/songwriter / acoustic / grown-up pop …. Whatever you want to call it! My co-writer Ian Wilson has re-introduced me to the joy and emotional depths that can be plundered in a 3 chord song. I hope you like them and will begin pouring them out to you in as many places as I can. If you would like to hear more please drop me a line here at joannnaeden@myspace.com. Thank you for dropping by!
Hi Joanna, Today U'd just popped up on among myspace friends. So, I dropped by and also listened to Falling out of grace. Lovely to hear U indeed! Looks like U've been signed 2 a label?! Well I can't B mo' 'appier 4 U. Seems like G-Data is already a thing of the past 4 me, because out went I with the dismissal of Frido. 2 bad the last video in Berlin was a real shoddy one inspite of the enormous sum they spent hiring that convention hall, (besides the Elvis impersonation and tribute band stuff was way out of my path). Well it was warm and nice while it all lasted. Time 2 head back 2 warmer climate again 'til next March '10. Just put out my new EP called, 'BIG SMOKE'. Yes it is funky, ahem. Give my regards 2 all! Henry. BIG SMOKE IS HERE! & IT WILL SOON B Ur's ON iTUNES.COM.I'M A FEEDBACK JUNKIE. SO, PLEASE DO ME THE HONOUR
just under 50 diverse acts will be performing rock, indie, pop, folk, funk, jazz, blues, acoustic and all sorts inbetween.
playing this year are: Sub Pop Sunday (winners of XFM unsigned), REVERE (playing Glastonbury festival this year), Caimbo (included in this month’s Q magazine’s 'Tracks to Download'), The Raid (tipped in The Mirror as a band to watch in 2008), Mozzy Green (currently featuring as part of a West End theatre production), AloneMe (about to release highly anticipated debut album), NoID (winners of many awards), local favourites such as Happnin' Boy & Mike Rasmussen, The Strangerhood, Ed Hope & Friends, The Spores plus many, MANY more.
there's 2 main stages, a beer tent, plenty of craft and food stalls, an arts marquee and more to check out.
tell all your friends and come join us this weekend!
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Thanks for all your support and great music in 2007, Joanna. Have a great festive season and every success in 2008. Hope to see you in Norwich again soon too ! Steve@ Grapevine
Everybody here at The Winelight Club wishes you a most spectacular festive season. It was a pleasure working with you in 2007 and we wish you even better times in 2008. Watch out for 3 new clubs opening soon too;-)
Thanks so much for another stunning performance last night, Joanna. The words " amazing voice " seemed to be on everyones lips after the show ! Hope you will come back very soon ! xxx Steve@Grapevine
Jo! Long tome no see/hear! Good to hear from you and hear you - I cry is beautiful. Shocked that your daughter isn't in your belly anymore, my my dover street was a long time ago! Say hey to Charlie, sounds like all's going well for you, I'm pleased. Polly x :)
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