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John Kessel
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John Kessel - Existentialist Troubador of NYC



New York, New York
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加入時間2004/12/19
樂團網站www.johnkessel.com
樂團成員JK, Ben Sadock, Nelson Harvey
影響ABBA, Louis Armstrong, Burt Bacharach, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, The Breeders, James Brown, Butthole Surfers, The Buzzcocks, Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band, Hoagie Carmichael, CCR/John Fogerty, Simon Chardiet, Leonard Cohen, Elvis Costello, Noel Coward, The Cure, Devo, Bob Dylan, Roky Erickson/13 Floor Elevators, Everly Brothers, Jad Fair, The Frogs, The Germs, Woody Guthrie, The Howlin' Wolf, Daniel Johnston, Louis Jordan, Andy Kaufman, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, Jeffrey Lewis, Billie Holiday, Leadbelly, Little Richard, Marx Brothers, The Misfits, Monty Python, Motorhead, New York Dolls/Heartbreakers/Johnny Thunders, Roy Orbison, Gram Parsons, Charley Patton, Pavement, Prince, John Prine, Pixies/Frank Black, Iggy Pop/ Stooges, Cole Porter, Portishead, Elvis Presley, Queen, Quentin Crisp, The Ramones, Jonathan Richman, Shangri-Las, The Smiths, The Sonics, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols/PiL, Nina Simone, Bessie Smith, Sparks, Phil Spector, Richard Thompson, VU/ Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Ween, The Who, Hank Williams, Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Frank Zappa/Mothers of Invention, The Zombies
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   關於 John Kessel

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Kessel has churned out music in his hometown of New York City since the 80's. Over the years, JK has been a support musician (or collaborated) with Jello Biafra, Kimya Dawson, Simi Elliot, Corey Glover, Adam Green, Daniel Johnston, Mark Kramer, Jeffrey and Jack Lewis, Jesse Malin, Of Montreal, and Andy Shernoff.

A self-taught natural, Kessel plays over a dozen instruments and often records as a one-man-band. In 1995 he self-released the "Existentialism" single, followed by the album, "Born Late" in 1997. In 2002, JK was included on the compilation "Call It What You Want...", released and distributed by Olive Juice Music. JK has scored 2 independent films to date, and occasionally takes the odd gig as an actor. The follow-up album, the all-acoustic 'Hurry Up and Wait' is in limbo. In February of 2007, JK debuted a new band, THE CIGARETTES, with songwriter Ben Sadock. The CIGS have performed consistently throughout the year, and have recorded sessions for another yet-to-be-released album.

Steeped in all the offshoots of the American blues idiom, John Kessel uses simple rock n' roll and arranges it to very dramatic extremes. His narratives are unconventional but emotionally on-point. JK's songwriting has a character of it's own; a highly identifiable style. Get acquainted with a few and see for yourself.

From Anti-Matters:

Thu. Aug. 17 2000

I offered John Kessel a Mickey Mouse ornament for his guitar. He declined.

Said,

"Disney doesnt pay me for that."

But they will. OH, YES. They WILL!

Kessel never ceases to amaze. I think hes on a first name basis with Gods music publishing agent. His songs are like the bastard children of Dylan and Lennon, struggling and fighting to find a place in this world. Does anyone else think he looks like a younger, cleaner, consummately New York John Belushi?

What Kessel does may not be for everyone, but only because not everyone is privy to what Kessel does. Every John Kessel show is different, spontaneous. His performance teeters on the tightrope - one wrong step will land him death and disaster. But, every time, he naturally avoids the train wrecks of a clumsy Evel Knievel, with all the stealth and grace of an Anne Rice character.

If you havent seen a John Kessel show yet, you owe it to yourself - and the Artist. Sometimes, I think Artists like John Kessel are responsible for making the world more beautiful.

(Eric Adams)

JOHN KESSEL DISCOGRAPHY:

1995-EXISTENTIALISM/ADULTHOOD - 7" single (Clavicle)

1997-BORN LATE-CD (Clavicle)

2001-CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT...- Compilation CD (Olive Juice Music)

JOHN KESSEL also appears on:

1992- Huge- Really Huge

2000- Grey Revell - Crazy Like an Ambush

2001- Peter Dizozza - Pro-Choice on Mental Health

2002- Peter Dizozza - Prepare To Meet Your Maker (Original Cast Album)

2002- Testosterone Kills- War All the Time

2003- Kenny Davidsen - Goodnight, Baby

2005- Jeffrey and Jack Lewis - City and Eastern Songs (Rough Trade)

2007- Jack Lewis & The Cutoffs - L'vov Goes to Emandee w/My Unicef Box (Smoking Gun Records)

2008- Jeffrey Lewis - 12 Crass Songs (Rough Trade)

2009- Jeffrey Lewis - 'Em Are I (Rough Trade)

JOHN KESSEL FILMOGRAPHY (Score):

1997 - Channel Surfing

2000 - Arcade (Dir. David Lobser)


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FLEX UNGER

FLEX UNGER



2009/7/28 15:29

Oh Myspace
well I am happy your still here
Mary Van Note

Mary Van Note



2009/5/11 23:41

that's a cool way to find me : )
Byron T

Byron T



2009/3/21 05:40

neato.
Silk Lung

Silk Lung



2009/2/4 15:29

Thanks, John! The art is by Rich Garr actually... Hope I can catch the Cigs soon.
Elizabeth Butters

Elizabeth Butters



2009/1/31 19:41

thank you, so glad you could make it! happy saturday!
your friend,
e.b.
Les Peintures de Stéphanie Plantecoste

stephanie plantecoste



2009/1/8 16:40

happy new year, beautiful work and sucess!!
gregg

gregg



2009/1/4 17:41

i like to boogie
Les Peintures de Stéphanie Plantecoste

stephanie plantecoste



2008/12/23 11:13

Yep !

I like your music :)

Happy christmas and many good things :)

FLEX UNGER

FLEX UNGER



2008/12/18 14:21

Hey Fifteen sounds good on here
This is a new release on my netlabel of Persian Free Jazz check it out
FLEX UNGER

FLEX UNGER



2008/11/21 23:25

You and Me and Mr T yo
Rob Morsberger

Rob Morsberger



2008/9/20 00:51

thanks for the kind words JK
I really appreciate it
thanks for taking time to listen.
all the best..
No Premonition

No Premonition



2008/9/12 22:35

Hello thank you for accepting our friendship - have a good weekend!xx
YUGO

YUGO



2008/9/2 11:07

hi johnny! thanks for the friendship and great sounds!
i like do ya like to boogie!
so glad to have you as friend!
please check out my sounds when you can and levave a comment!
that would be grateful!
have a nice day!
MOLDREVOLT

moldy molder



2008/8/22 14:07

Hey Man -- nice to finally meet you :-)
LIZ

Liz Hafner



2008/8/6 02:57

Of course! I hope to be at one of your shows soon, as long as you play Fear of Accidents Mabel; I like that song.
Novice Mathematic live@ Mojo Liverpool 16th Dec

Novice Mathematic live@ Mojo Liverpool 16th Dec



2008/7/1 20:37

Hi John, cool new tune. Good stuff indeed.
How's it going out there?
TVs Danger Joel

Joel Hedge



2008/5/21 19:01

Hey John, you probably got an update message for my page, but the new photos of "cassidy house in philly" aren't interesting to anyone who hasn't lived there. I'll post The Cigarettes photos.
Ruud Slingerland

Ruud Slingerland



2008/5/19 08:00

Hey John,
Thanks, I like your songs,
your approach seems familiar to me, really nice lo-fi
I guess we both started in the 80's
thanks again,
greetings from Holland,
ijsbeer in mexico

I've some new Americana stuff on
www. myspace. com/diadelmercado
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THE CHOKE

THE CHOKE



2008/5/15 19:29

Hey John

you are the reason we do what we do. playing some strange gig and meeting you!
xo
cameron eve
THE CHOKE

THE CHOKE



2008/5/12 21:45

thanx so much to YOU monsieur johnny babythrowa for spreading the word! so good to c u on Mama's Day! and we'll see you again SOON!!!

XOXO

THE CHOKE
RedFizz.com

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2008/4/27 14:08

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2008/4/24 17:37

Thanks for the add John, great music here...
~Sharon Bautista~
Murdered Man

Murdered Man



2008/4/20 01:19

I like the clip of Innocent. The drummer's brush style gives it a Blonde on Blonde kind of feel. Carlsberg lager should pay you. Or give you free beer.. Or give me free beer.
(curses - my spell check wants me to spell it 'blond')
Novice Mathematic live@ Mojo Liverpool 16th Dec

Novice Mathematic live@ Mojo Liverpool 16th Dec



2008/2/24 09:33

Hey John. Nice new tune. We like!!!!!! How's it going out there?
Art House @ 1010

 Art House @ 1010



2008/2/9 17:19

tanks Mr. Kessel
i'll be bac in ny for a show on the 20th need a place to hang out you know of any hostels that would be cool to crash. something near the moma
and you should come to phoenix
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