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Shoestring
Acoustic

"If u ever change ur mind, about leaving me behind"

Burnley / London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  9/6/2008
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   Shoestring: General Info
Member Since8/16/2006
Band MembersMe, Myself and I on Piano, Guitar and Vocals
InfluencesI No Particular Order And Of Course Totally Undefinitive: The Usual Suspects - Gilbert & Sullivan, Cole Porter, Jimmy Webb, Taupin/John, Lennon/Mcartney (+ Harrison/Starr), Harlan Howard, Gershwin/Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Sir George Shearing, Nat King Cole, Ella, Billie, Aretha, Sarah, Dinah, Hank Williams, Lefty Frizell, Hal Ketchum, Lyle Lovatt, Dale Watson, Brian McNeill, Kris Kristofferson, The Bee Gees, Jim Steinman, Bob Dylan, Brook Benton, Ray Charles, Alan Price, Billy Joel, Hall & Oates, Arthel 'Doc' Watson, The Streets, Neil Finn, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Jewel, Chas & Dave, Stevie Wonder, Holland/Dozier/Holland, Joni Mitchell, King/Goffin, Buck Owens, Vin Garbutt, W.C. Handy, John + Alan Lomax for their foresight, Ray Stevens, Bacharach/David, Bruce Hornsby, Bob Seger, Joan Baez, Shane McGowan, Shel Silverstein, Dennis Locorriere, Ry Cooder, Bruce Springsteen, Don Mclean, Chuck Berry, Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, Lonnie Donnegan, Loudon Wainwright III, Green Day, The Clash, Elkie Brooks, Brian Wilson, Jose Feliciano, Harry Belafonte, Chris Smither, Berry Gordy Jnr, Smokey Robinson, Joan Armatrading, Nanci Griffith, Tori Amos, Billy Bragg, Regina Spektor, Robert Burns, Charlie Rich, The Beautiful South, Randy Newman, Dick Gaughan...Ooo and lets not forget, all the way from Ferriday, Louisana, Mr Jerry Lee Lewis and the rest of the Million Dollar Quartet AND The Unusual Suspects - Live Music At Local Venues performed by the under-exposed, the un-sung and very often, the supremely talented purveyors of fine music. People like The O'Gormans, Jon Brindley, James Gansler etc etc.
Sounds LikeThe Bastard Love Child of Les Dawson + Cilla Black
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 30 2008 9:00P
The Railway Lancashire, Northwest
Aug 31 2008 2:00P
CANCELLED - Charity Fundraiser - CANCELLED DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH Lancashire, Northwest
Sep 27 2008 3:00P
Ellie + Daniel’s Wedding Lancashire, Northwest

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   About Shoestring
You can kill a song with rehersal...so i 'choose not to bother' and i think that shows in my shows... half baked versions of classic songs from every nook and cranny of the musical spectrum can be heard and are still recognisable even if you notice the bum-notes and forgotten lyrics, sung in the wrong order...What do you want? Bob Dylan playing in the local?

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Dave Gibb





Aug 25 2008 9:54 PM

Hi Ross....Delighted to be considered as one of you internet buddies. Sounding damned fine and hopefully I'll get to hear you play next time I'm down in your neck of the woods.

Have fun.

Dave
Stephanie





Jul 9 2008 5:29 AM

yea i am going to paris before from the 9-12 then london then amsterdam 16-17, brugge 18-21 and then i leave from luxembourg.
how long are you in portugal for?
Stephanie





Jul 8 2008 8:22 AM

hey you! how are you?? So i am going to be in London for three days and was wandering if you are around on from the 13-16 of July? let me know so we can meet up for coffee or something.
Jon Brindley





Jun 11 2008 5:32 PM

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Hope your voice is coming back stronger and stronger...
Hopefully catch you soon
All the best - Jon
Stephanie





Feb 7 2008 3:24 AM

Hey You! Happy New Year to you too! How is everything going in your side of the world? Currently I'm interviewing at a bunch of different school for med school but I have no idea where i'll end up. So this summer I am trying to sneak away from the states and backpack through Europe... any suggestions?
Kevin Montgomery





Jan 15 2008 12:32 PM

Hey! Hope you are doing well......if you are not playing yourself tonight......i'm playing the Half Moon Putney.....would love to say hello?! Al Perkins is with me, and a great band called Shurman. Anyway, take care and hope to see you. Kevin
The Blackjacks





Oct 9 2007 11:12 AM

how do pal, just got our 1st lot of tunes on the site let us know what you think.

Nice one
Stephanie





Aug 30 2007 6:32 AM

Hey you!! How have you been??
Steph





Jul 19 2007 3:01 PM

Ha yeah makes a change!!! Glad you cool hows London.... Yeah DTM out tomorrow so hopefully bump into him at some point!!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Steph





Jul 16 2007 11:02 AM

Im all good thanks yes! Went Hed Kandi on Sat and got chucked out of VIP ha I am just cool!! What you mean no fireworks.... trouble??!! Hows my one man band???

xxxxxxxxxx
Jon Brindley





Jul 14 2007 7:17 PM

Hi there Ross, a gig at Winchester has been sorted for October. Brill. We should get together sumtime while you're around and play some music. But cos we had the mobile nicked I've lost your number. I'll be at The Coal Clough this Tuesday by the way. I'll keep a little watch on your gigdates. Hope you and yours are all well.
All the Best - Jon
Gemma





Jul 12 2007 2:41 PM

Thanks hun, how are you by the way?? x x
Sharlene





Jul 7 2007 12:22 PM

Hello you!
i think i'm in love with your voice, if i pay you will you come and sing to me on demand? :)
Steph





Jul 6 2007 5:04 PM

ola gorgeous!!! how was ibiza... so sorry missed you boys would have been nice to meet up for a drink!!! my sis said she saw you!!!

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dave





Jul 2 2007 12:08 AM

How do Fella!! Hope ibiza was good. Thought about joining you out there but too much work on! Hope things are good with you. Must catch up with you next time yer oop north!! Keep smilin'
darron





Jul 1 2007 10:52 AM

georgia photos now on my pics
make tea, not war





Jun 19 2007 2:06 PM

just about thanks sweets :'( i miss neal senior very muchos indeed!!!!

what are the chances of you bein out for my birthday in burnley on the 5th of july thursday??!!! ten out of ten me hopes!!!!! :)

peace and all things nice xxx
Steph





Jun 9 2007 7:45 PM

In Ibiza??? Of course!!! What date do you come out my lovely.... Its brilliant by the way!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
dave





Jun 5 2007 9:30 PM

Hey bud hows it goin??
Things aren't too great up here, me n the missus are splittin up an selling the house! Am gonna spend a few months chillin out in a tin house see how it goes!! Business as usual at the factory tho! People have been asking when the next party will be!! Any how hope London is treatin you well man!! Keep smilin!!
Hayley





Jun 5 2007 7:32 PM

yep u need it!!!!! haha. ive had a lovely day in the sun thanks... tryna prep myself for the real world next year and have been doin work! jog in the park, usual bla. how's ur day been? x
darron





Jun 2 2007 4:50 PM

Not yet pal no......6th i reckon
Hayley





May 29 2007 7:23 PM

oooohhh thanks i'm excited!!! u gonna give me a clue?!! very nice of u. How's ur day been? Ur voice back yet? ;-) xxx who's the dude in the pic?
make tea, not war





May 26 2007 3:44 PM

PHAROES PHAROES PHAROES!!!!
well funny!!
who the hells this, who the hells this ringin at this time? pick it up ul never know!!!!!!!!!!

well good to cya, get me up there where i belong mr. your the coolest eva!!!!!! yup yup yup

x x x x
Stephanie





May 19 2007 6:53 PM

Thank you :) I guess Ill be offically considered an adult.. ah i feel so old! How are things at your end of the world?
Gemma





May 16 2007 8:19 PM

Hello my little honey!!

Glad you got the chance to listen I don't quite get to choose what I play entirely!! ha ha

Haven't seen you in yonks... we soo need to catch up soon just got your email as well with your gig list.... I'll try to avoid all (hee hee).

Give me a bell soon and I'll fit you in the busy schedule and likewise the other way round for a catch up!!

Ta ta for now x x x
Jon Brindley





May 15 2007 11:46 AM

all right there Ross,
I just been on Ted robbin's show and I sixteen tonned the good people of Lancashire whilst plugging the Lancaster gig (Gregson Centre, Moorgate. 8.30 £4 with Dan Wilde and Chistof - for the benefit of your friends.) It's just pay on the door but if I was your folks I'd get there early to make sure of a seat. Are you doing exams and all that at the mo. Best of British if you are. Look forward to catching up with you again.
All The Best - Jon
CLAIRE





May 12 2007 8:23 AM

HELLLOOOOO THERE MR WHITTAKER...I'm verrrry well thank u, how r u? And what are u upto this weekend? I'm at work today :o( BUT goin Alton Towers on Mon for Heather's birthday, driving down Sun morning n staying over at the Marriott (Wooow check us out!)

Goin New York 31st May...still haven't got the itinery but apparently it's 99% that we're staying at the 5* Intercontinental Hotel and our flights are being upgraded to business class on the return journey!!! I'm sooo excited. U been New York? Have u got any photos? xxx
MORT





Apr 27 2007 1:14 PM

Now then matey! How's tricks. Yeah the 11th sounds good, i'll be out for a few. I'll see you then.
Stephanie





Apr 25 2007 6:52 PM

Will do, both are doing well. Charlie is studying hard and Jenna is focusing on photography. Well have a wonderful evening, best wishes ;-)
Stephanie





Apr 25 2007 6:44 PM

I am actually really excitied about it... it supposed to be all green and beautiful which will be a change from the yellow and sand that surrounds arizona :) Plus I just need a break from school, i feel like my brain has just become mush from trying to put too much in there! So what do you design, houses or buildings, malls, coffee shops... Do you still talk to all the people you came to tucson with, i heard from charlie that someone got engaged but i cant remember his name.
Stephanie





Apr 25 2007 6:34 PM

I wish i could... i think i am going to go backpacking through europe next summer for about a month and london will be one of those destinations that i want to see! This summer im confined to north carolina in the east coast... which is not that far from new york so there you should plan a weekend trip there :) So how do you like working for that prestegious architeture firm... any fun designs? and i see the listings of your performances... any new songs written?
Stephanie





Apr 25 2007 6:28 PM

so its says your online now and so am I.... and i dont think ive talk to you in forever so therefore you need to read your comments and comment back :)
dave





Apr 13 2007 8:22 PM

Ey up!! I've been meaning to say thanks once again for headlining our night. It was awesome. Nice to see your new stuff as well.
Might organise another in the summer let me know if you're interested. Cheers dude, be in touch soon!!
dan





Apr 9 2007 7:24 PM

cheers for lift home fella....much appreciated!

Dan, Lol and Luc. x
Kay lou!