All songs written by Justin Thorne - Guitar & Vocals
My latest CD project is Justin Thorne & The Chiefs - Live at Jersey Arts Centre. The show was recorded in August 2006 and features Pete Newton on Bass and Backing Vocals and Alex Glendinning on Percussion.
The NYC Version of 'Sold' was arranged by, produced by and features the amazing Tommy Allen & Paul Carbonara... the final mix was completed by multi-platinum and grammy award winning legend, Ed Stasium.
'Live at Jersey Arts Centre - Engineered, mixed and produced by Jono Rothwell.
'...honey' - Mixed by and featuring Simon Larbalestier (Basement Records).
Special mention to Rayne, for all her amazing photography, artwork and support.
Influences
Loving the work of The John Butler Trio, Jack Johnson, Paulo Nutini, Xavier Rudd, Scott Matthews, Eric Bibb, ALO, Chris Cornell, and the guys below:
Sounds Like
A guy and a guitar... being open and honest... I'm human and I fuck up but I can laugh at myself... you ever feel the same way?
Justin is a musician & writer. In 2004, he self-released his album '...honey' featuring ten original, one-take, acoustic songs. His latest release, 'Live at Jersey Arts Centre' is available NOW. He is currently working on his first general release, studio album 'Mellowdrama' with producer Jono Rothwell, in Jersey.
In May 2005 he re-recorded 'Sold' in New York with producer (Maroon 5) and musician (Flashcubes, Paul Young) Tommy Allen, and musician Paul Carbonara (Blondie, The Mudlarks, Mary McBride).
Multi-platinum and Grammy award winning engineer Ed Stasium did the final mix. Ed has worked with Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury and produced all of the Ramones albums amongst others!
LIVE @ JERSEY ARTS CENTRE - AVAILABLE NOW USING THE BUTTON ABOVE or can be found in WIZARDS & WOOZLES in JERSEY, HMV, WHITE LABEL RECORDS and MUSIC SCENE
Thanks to Mal at White Label Records, Columberie for supporting local musicians
I'd love to chat with you and swap comments, but any blatant plugs, spam asking for people to go to your Website, or messages that you stick on everyone's comments section who adds you... will be removed, no offence, but I have the courtesy not to do it to you, right?
Thanks, now sit back and relax...
All Justin Thorne tunes brought to you by Super Nova strings from NEWSTRINGS.co.uk (3.10 a set!) and Funky Puffin Surf Wax... the BEST surf wax for cool AND warm water
The NYC mix of 'Sold' was Track of the Day at Garageband.com on 15 December... just click on the button!
Hello Mister - are you still looking at this page from time to time? Never see you anymore so recommendations come here instead. Check:- http://www.myspace.com/theleisuresociety
HI...thnx 4 the connection ! Listened to your music and it sounds GREAT !!!! LOve it ! Greetz from D E E Z E L (Belgium) Check out my music if you like?
I'll be back at Easter for 2 weeks...........this course has taken over my life and I'm going get writing as soon as I'm done. Got 2 new ones but there is plenty more to come.
Woohoo! My 12 track debut album, HOLDING UP THE SKY, is now available on ITUNES or from your favourite download site! ...perfect for brightening these dark winter days!
Or if prefer real CDs you can still order the Limited Edition CD with beautiful artwork and 12 page booklet from my website...
Wishing you a fulfilling year and I hope 2008 brings you all you wish for! :)