Most of the time, It's just John (a.k.a."Me"), though from time to time I'll be joined by a rag-tag stray or two.
But, when I feel like cranking up the band, this is what the cast of characters looks like:
John Holt- Rhythm guitar, lead vocals; Sean Powell- lead guitar, vocals; Dave Reynolds- drums; Holly G.- bass; Karen Pignataro- backing vocals (icing on cake)
Influences
Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, Blue Cheer, Mountain, Joel Cage, Jefferson Airplane, King Crimson, Rush, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Bob Dylan, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Willie Nelson, Mozart, Skinny Puppy, Ian Charles, Big Sister, Spear Head, Eric Lichter, Waterwitch, Pearl Jam, Hendrix, ........fuck.......everyone I've ever heard gave me a little something, except for Brittany and Micheal that is........
Sounds Like
Johns' vocals sound like he might be the bastard offspring of a late night love-romp between Lou Reed and Joan Armatrading. Sometimes sweet, most times raw and powerful, always refreshingly his own. As for the band. They're a tight unit as they wind their way along the twists, turns, peaks, and dips that make up the musical landscape of Holts' prolific inner skull. You may hear hints of Crazy Horse, STP, The Dead, or even Pearl Jam.... Or you might not. They keep you guessing from song to song, and they always put on a solid live show.
After spending the nineties playing bass in numerous San Francisco bands with names like The Fuck-Ups, Hell on Wheels, The Strays, and Yer Mutha, John headed to Woodstock, N.Y. and decided to start performing his own tunes. After spending the early part of the century (that sounds wierd) playing solo-accoustic and attracting the attention of many, including EyeSeeMusic owner and phenomenal songwriter Ian Charles and legendary sound engineer Stuart Breed of Art Garfunkel, Paul McCartney fame, he got the electricity jones and decided to assemble a band. Enter the Thief. John recruited his childhood friend and kick-ass drummer Dave Reynolds, Sean Powell for his noteworthy and tasty lead guitar work ("reminiscent of the late Danny Whitten" Chronogram magazine Oct.2004), super slinky bass godess Holly G., and the well placed colors' of backing vocalist Karen Pignataro to form the loosley tight Generous Thief. Their first full-length studio album, "No Rest", is due out on the EyeSeeMusic label on April 18th 2006. The world needs some good honest Rock, and the Thief have the goods.
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Hey John, I was just listening to the CD that we'd all recorded....reminiscing...of the good ole' times!! Anyway... Just stoppin' on by to remind ya that U R AWESOME!! Keep playing...NEVER Stop!! And...Keep WRITING!! You are an AMASING writer!! The depth of your lyrics are so haunting!!! So "Real"..... I'll talk to ya soon!! Love U, my Brother (& K.K....My "Soul Sister!!) See you guys on Sunday...
Dave and Steve, two phenomenal teen aged cellists, will be performing LIVE on Woodstock Tell-A-Vision!!!! Wednesday, Feb 18th at 9:00pm!!! If you don't get the Woodstock public access channel 23, you can view the show live at: www. woodstock-tell-a-vision. com or www. woodstocktv. org
Dearest Dick Lover, My dear son and his naughty band have released a fitting tribute to the end of George Bush's reign of terror with their animated filmclip George Bush's Chicken. Starring George W at home on the ranch with his muslem chicken Ned as well as guest appearances from some of his closest circle including Osama Bin Laden, Paris Hilton, Saddam Hussein, Barack Obama and Mr Ed, this is the behind the scenes insight the world has long waited for. Kindest Regards Gladys Desert Dick Desert's Mum & Webmistress for Dick Desert & The Shotgun Country Club www. dickdesert. com www. myspace. com/dickdesert www. youtube. com/dickdesert
Hey, John... I just wanted to drop by to say "Hi", and...thanx 2 U 4 dropping by!! I miss you guys like crazy!! How the hell ya been?? Well, Happy Hollidaze 2 U, too!! I've been craaaZ busy...Blah, blah!! And, Yes.... I'll definately give you guys a call in a few days!! Hope all is well, and talk 2 ya soon!!! Love, H~~~
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John, will try to remix for a volume boost tomorrow...I have been re-recording my version of Tainted Love for the upcoming EP all day and my ears are shot...thanks for taking the time to listen though!!!
