Lyrics to 'Beautiful Ruin' - the one and only Fran Landesman.
* Guitar on 'Ask' - James Crane.
Influences
Dave Matthews Band, Frank Sinatra, Morrissey, The Divine Comedy, Nick Cave, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Radiohead, Jim Morrison, Richard Hawley, Johnny Cash, Fran Landesman, Chet Baker, Freddie Mercury.
Sounds Like
I have been told by people at various gigs that I sound like: Jeff Buckley, Richard Hawley, Sinatra, Neil Hannon, Morrissey, Paul Simon, Radiohead...
This is an extra myspace page to hold the music that isn't my jazz songs. Songs like 'Forgiving You' are examples of how I started as a songwriter over 12 years ago, before I got into jazz singing (see Simon Lawrence Jazz Band below).
I am influenced by artists such as Simon and Garfunkel, particularly the guitar style of Paul Simon, and also of Bowie, Radiohead, Morrissey, The Divine Comedy and The Doors.
I have written numerous songs and have a self produced album 'Separate Stories'. I don't like repetition and so I endeavour to make each song different from the next. Although I have my jazz band, I am glad to be doing the whole singer/songwriter thing again and am now playing solo gigs on a regular basis in London.
I hope you enjoy this sample of my music. To hear my other styles go to the links in my friends section below.
simon, sorry so busy evenings at the mo! Hope gig was good. How are you and Miles ? I never quite nailed that song by Fran - must revisit soon..... andy
hey si! we should definately meet up soon! my life since getting back from japan has been really hectic and generally nuts!!! i am looking for a job as i finish here at the end of september, so i am all over the place. let me know when you are free and we'll set up a time and we'll finally meet up! kisses to shanu! xxx
wow, it looks brilliant, definately wanna come to the next one. ok cool, thanks. ye, sure i can bring a camera. do you want an interview wit the new members or not?...jus so i no what to bring. xx
The answer would be yes but unfortunately we have something we cant get out of. Are you guys playing anytime soon? or is there any convieniant time for us to go to the house?
Hope your all well! how did the crazy gig at that hotel place go with the jacuzzi and that, we were in spain..dammit!
THIS MONTH: On November the 7th we are holding our first ever (and maybe last) Open-mic night.
This will be the first ever Official Antifolk-UK Open Mic. It will feature the usual drunken fun, competitions, raffles and special guests DENNIS SCUNT, MISS SILLS, SPINMASTER PLANTPOT and a headline set from comeback king THEE INTOLERABLE KIDD! (Check out our profile to hear them)
For musicians wanting to get the chance to perform get to the venue by 7-8pm for artist sign up and the chance to be picked for future featured slots at the Antifolk UK Open Mic and the Antifolk Rule of Four nights (and also the possiblity of being considered for forthcoming Antifolk UK Festivals at the 12 Bar Club).
Entry is FREE for everyone so bring your friends!
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November 7th 2007 The Water Poet, 9 - 11 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6BX
