John Flanagan - vocals/guitar/keys/banjo
Jane Patterson - violin/vocals
Andy Zito - guitar/percussion/vocals
Mark Zito - guitar/bass
Brendan Tsui - double bass
Influences
Keb' Mo'
Ben Harper
Beatles
Cat Stephens
Chet Baker
Vince Jones
James Taylor
Earl Scruggs
Simon and Garfunkel
Bob Dylan
Nick Cave
Nickel Creek
Alison Krauss
Crowded House
U2
Johnny Cash
Otis Redding
Ella Fitzgerald
Paul Kelly
Taj Mahal
Sarah Vaughn
John Flanagan grew up listening to the likes of James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel and Joan Baez and has blended this acoustic, story telling tradition into his simple and expressive style of bluegrass/folk. He has been performing around Melbourne since 2004 as a singer and songwriter for 5 piece Melbourne band Glory Tuesday, who combine soulful melodies with a grooving rhythm section to create their unique style of folk-infused funk.
Travelling around Australia with his guitar and banjo at the start of 2008, John’s music has been inspired by the many faces and landscapes of this country. He has since joined forces with seasoned musicians Jane Patterson, Andy Zito and Mark Zito to perform the songs from his debut solo album 'Meet Me In Between'. Their warm 3-part vocal harmonies and delicate acoustic textures are now a part of Melbourne's thriving folk scene where they perform under the name 'John Flanagan and the Begin Agains'
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Just letting you know about another performance I am doing at Sippers supporting the wonderful Nadene Satch! Also performing on the night will be Kate Kelsey-Sugg...
Wednesday 2nd December 8pm Sippers 164 Rathdowne Street Carlton
Hey John, How are you? We're playing at the final session of the Melbourne Folk Club, the Grandview West Brunswick this Sat arvo @ 3. Just spreading the word. Great place to play. Come down if you're free. cheers!
Hey John! No problem, had a listen to all your songs, "I used to believe" is definitely my favourite of yours, i really like the start of it. Any plans to come to Sydney sometime?
Hi there John, thanks heaps for tracking us down! Speaking of tracks, I am still trying to get the hang of those banjo train tracks that Hamish showed us, wasn't that a hoot??? I also see that you have discovered our good friend, the wonderful Shashona from Indieshowcase. You have found yourself an awesome bunch of fine people! Do stay in touch and we will see if we can get those banjos sounding half decent! I'm going to listen to your tunes now, Cheers, Craig Hannaford
Hey there!! Welcome to Indie Showcase myspace!!! We are on Air atm podcasting an artists interview so Ill pop over to hear your work right after the show. In the meantime, thanks for the add!! Talk to you soon Yours in the music Shashona - www.indieshowcase.net
Thank you very much :) Ill be back on November 11th so I will 100% try and get to that gig, ill speak to some friends and get them to come im sure they will love to so should be great! Looking forward to it!! And ill add you on facebook.
My names Tanya Lianne Love your music just checked it out, Very Impressed :) I wont be back in Aus for your next gig but, ill def attend any new ones you have :) How long you's been together for? Love the style and sound :)
G'day John, cheers for a fantastic set on Saturday!! And it was great to meet you. I hope to catch another of your gigs soon. Feel free to pop along to our album launch if you have time!
Just wanted to let you know that I have just released my second single off my debut EP.. The track is called You Better Run and it is now uploaded on myspace www.myspace.com/toridarkemusic Would love you to check it out and let me know what you think Hope you have a great week, Tori xx
i just wanted to write a quick note to you saying thanks so much for the add. i truly appreciate it. i hope you enjoy what you hear and be on the lookout for new a new EP coming this summer/fall. take care!
love, tofer
p.s. also, please check out my new band, the family tree and be our friend, too! we just added a new song! www.myspace.com/thefamilytree
Thanks for joining us at our Myspace home :) With over 40 gigs across three libraries every year, Melbourne Libarary Service's Acoustica series offers local (and some not so local) musicians a chance to make some noise in a quite place, and reach a slightly different audience.
cheers for the support, appreciate it. mate you should check out steve grady from brisbane! you guys are similar in style and you should look at swapping shows and what not!
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