Sophie Parry - vocals,
Jonathan Sharp - guitar/vocals,
Tony Hurst - guitar
Our Debut Album is now available on itunes, please click on icon below to purchase.
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Davey Graham, Steeleye span, bert jansch and john renbourn, beatles, byrds, pentangle, fairport convention, richard thompson, linda thompson, captain, martin carthy, nick drake, rory gallagher, cream, peter green, mick fleetwood, whizz jones, john martin, david hughes, chrissy while and julie mathews, tom paxton, joan baez, tim hardin, richie havens, Bob Dylan, Ralph Mctell, Don Mclean, Neil Young, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Steve Stills, Ray Lamontange, john denver, Beach boys, The watersons, Vin Garbutt (for his humor), The johnstons, The Thorns, The sundays, Albion Band, Sandy Denny, Eva cassidy, nora jones, kate rusby, sally barker, Vicky Genfeg just to name a few.............
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A blend of guitar fingerstyle tunes and melodic songs that have been influenced by many a great songwriter and musician alike. Early influences range from Davey graham, Bert jansch, and the folk boom of the 60's. John Tony & Sophie all compose the music while John is the main songwriting force and prolific lyricist within the trio. "All the songs we compose are influenced by all genres of music but most obviously to the ear its a cross with folk & acoustic music. We try hard not to 'pigeon hole' ourselves as the saying goes, although we do have this acoustic folk thing going on". "We just love writing songs and playing music for the sheer passion we have for it". Parson Jacks.......................................
Parson Jacks are an acoustic trio with a difference, bringing to you melodic and timeless songs written from the heart and influenced from all walks of life & experiences. The trio who comprise of Jon Sharp, Tony Hurst & Sophie Parry formed in the summer of 2006 and have since written and recorded their debut album simply entitled 'Parson Jacks' which is now available at 'live' performances and downloadable on itunes..
. Jon having been a solo performer for many years with three solo albums under his belt and session guitarist with many numerous bands decided to put together a new female fronted acoustic trio when graduating from university in 2005. He approached old friend and ex bandmate Tony Hurst who recommended female vocalist and theatrical songstress Sophie Parry who has appeared as leading vocalist in many theatrical productions across the UK. Since the formation of Parson Jacks they have appeared 'live' on BBC DJ John Govier's late night show as well as appearing and being broadcast 'live' on BBC television across the nation as part of John Goviers late night birthday bash from The Reel Cinema in Plymouth. They have gone from strength to strength building a large following across the southwest and this year see's them play various venues and festivals across the UK. Their debut gig was supporting 60's folk blues legend Wizz Jones and are now busy recording their follow up album which will be available later this year.
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We're playing at The Thekla in Bristol tomorrow night. We hope you can come. Its a special multi-media show with a vj mixing footage from Baka land with live film and effects. Come and dance and spread the word to your friends. It'll be a great night.
We'll be playing songs from our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" as well as some old favourites. Its the 5-piece line up featuring Molara, Fela Kuti's niece and the original voice of Zion Train, joining Su on vocals.
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and our Myspace page.
It starts early (7.30pm) so don't be late!
One Love!
Abigail Hopkins' new album, 'The Memoirs Of An Outlaw' is available to pre-order from: www. basilicamusic. bigcartel. com The first 100 copies are signed and numbered!
Festival season is on its way. Camping out and play guitar and fiddle and singing round the camp fire, and sometimes having a good old Bang on into the night!--- Percussion that is. Cant wait. We’ll "Drink Down The Moon" pour out the stars & raise a glass with yer in a cyberspace sort of a way. . Peace and love to yer from The Dambuskers. A legend in their own pint of good ale. Keep Music Live & KEEP It Real.!!!
Yo! Well there you go.. that's why aquarians and librans get on so well.. ur indecisive and us aquanauts have got our heads so far up... in the clouds! We don't know what's goin on.. i must've changed it about 50 times and then decided that no choice was better than 11,519!! Txx
Fantastic set on May 1st - thanks a lot - and please steer clear of any hedges! lol. Thought you might like to know that Alvin Stardust reckoned your music was really good! He told Nick Bailey that he was listening to you as he was waiting to come on. Cheers again and keep in touch. JG
I'm looking forward to you joining us for the 1st birthday edition of my show - live from the Reel Cinema in Plymouth - please tell me you'll be performing 'In The Blink Of An Eye' - it's fantastic!
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