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The Jamestown Union

		"big melodies" Brighton, United Kingdom Profile Views: 19019 Last Login: 7/18/2008
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Member Since	8/5/2005
Band Website	thejamestownunion.com
Band Members	Matt Hopwood ~ Vocals, Guitar James Cox ~ Bass, backing vocals Gavin ~ Guitars Roberte bissingger ~ Drums Mike Fitzsimons- Pedal Steel ~ Banjo
Influences	The Beatles ~ Nirvana ~ Bob Dylan ~ Velvet Underground ~ The Band ~ Neil Young ~ The Rolling Stones circa 1969 ~ Johnny Cash ~ David Bowie ~ The Clash ~ Ryan Adams ~ Towne Van Zandt ~
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Record Label	Unsigned
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Busy recording a new album, watch this space

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About The Jamestown Union

"Note-perfect, with a polished sound, masterfully layered with harmonica, pedal steel and banjo, one of Brighton’s best bands."

'LATEST 7 MAGAZINE MARCH 08'

""After Jan Bell came The Jamestown Union from Brighton, UK. These UK boys really delivered a diverse and entertaining set. They had a bit more of a country/rock feel to them. The musicians in this band are incredibly talented. Their songs are tastefully written and have a great amount of depth to them. It’s hard to nail The Jamestown Union down to one style of music as every song seemed to take something from another style of music than the one before. I definitely wasn’t ready for the sort of energetic performance that the Jamestown Union provided. They really helped me take off my blinders in terms of what to expect from their style of music."

'TORONTO NORTH BY NORTHEAST LIVE REVIEW 07'

""I had to make a quick stopover to check out The Jamestown Union, from Brighton in the UK. A band I've known of for a while now, they offer something different from the usual indie guitar-led fare. With influences ranging from The Beatles to Johnny Cash, they offer a uniquely British slant on Alt rock. And any band that downs a few stiff ones to get in the mood beforehand will always get my vote!"

'TORONTO NORTH BY NORTHEAST FESTIVAL REVIEW 07'

"Effortlessly melodic & full of sweet melancholy...The Jamestown Union's Alt Rock is flawless -ALBUM OF THE MONTH"

'SOUND ON SOUND MARCH 07'

"An astonishingly assured and hugely listenable debut album, it’s one of the best things I’ve heard all year. why The Jamestown Union haven’t been signed is the mystery of the year. Go to their website and buy this album now, but be warned that if you do you may have difficulty in listening to anything else for a fair while."

'A-UK 07'

'Two miles on' live @ The Arc 2008

Ella Ella (2) live @ the BBC (S.C), 2007.

Up for Sale @ the BBC (S.C), 2007

Trailer: The Jamestown Union play the world famous NXNE Festival

'Early Rain' studio footage-2006

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Totally Unsigned	Jul 12 2008 9:16 AM ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XII Friday 1st August The Brighton Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches Doors open at 7:00pm A Night of METAL!!! Once again this time round Feedback is trying something New! We're going for a more in your face approach with a full line-up of Brighton's finest Metal bands. 07:00 BAR OPENS www. totallyunsigned. co. uk 07:30 BLACKOUT www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/blackout 08:15 SHY OF THE DEPTH www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/shyofthedepth 09:00 HERE THERE BE MONSTERS www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/htbm 09:45 LITHURGY www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/lithurgy For full info goto www. rockbrighton. com/feedbackxii. html Line-up and times subject to change!!
Emma King & The Heartsets	Jun 21 2008 5:31 AM New songs for ya guys! x
Littleman	Jun 20 2008 7:30 AM CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE & BRIGHTON ROCK LIVE SHOW & ROCK NIGHT SATURDAY 21st JUNE CONCORDE BLAZE BAYLEY (Ex Iron Maiden & Wolfsbane) - WORLD TOUR www. myspace. com/blazebayley VOODOO SIX - FRESH FROM DOWNLOAD www. voodoosix. com/ FURYON - NEW SINGLE DEBUT www. myspace. com/furyon Doors 7:30 £10 adv (£12 on the door) from the Concorde 01273 673311/ Rounder 01273 325440/ Resident 01273 606312 www. ticketweb. co. uk Rock Night only admission (subject to availability) £6 members/ £8 non from 10:30 DJ's Timeeeh + Pete Von Sleeeze Bucket
Totally Unsigned	Jun 18 2008 5:57 PM TOTALLY UNSIGNED 25th JUNE at THE BRIGHTON COALITION Friday Night Hero - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/fridaynighthero Dance Paris Dance - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/danceparisdance The Razzlers - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/therazzlers The Escape Show - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/the_escape_show Entry £2 BIMM, £3 NUS, £4 Others Cheap Drinks All Night from £1. 50 Age 16+ Show - Bring I.D. Dont forget to check out our events page. See listings for full details.
Jan Bell	Jun 17 2008 5:01 PM sure wish I could've beamed over to brighton 'tuther night, lads! its a year since NXNE, so keep me posted for when you nip back across the pond!
Sososher	Jun 17 2008 1:44 PM Hi The Jamestown Union, Just a quick update, Sososher is launching very soon – remember to sign up to our newsletter and as a thank you we’ll give you a £30 Google AdWords Voucher absolutely FREE. www. sososher. com
~~Baby Peanut~~	Jun 3 2008 11:32 AM Mmm.. I like your sound its great ttyl
KONG Promotions	May 29 2008 7:05 PM
claire	May 29 2008 3:16 PM
Lee Mellor	Apr 2 2008 11:50 AM Finally got a chance to listen to the album guys and it's great! It's going on my I Pod. Sorry for the late feedback, it was stuck at my guitarist's house for nearly a month. I'm trying to get over to the UK for spring of 2009. Guess I'll probably see you then. Lee
The LayLanas	Mar 31 2008 6:19 AM hey yall! we are playing a gig tomorrow night with ANDY WALKER + GREG HOLDEN at the CELLA VENUE hove Brunswick st East Doors: 8:30 come down and have a jig with us! ;) the laylanas xxxx
Skylar Entertainment	Mar 10 2008 7:36 PM Fantastic show on Sat, wonderful hanging with you and seeing you again. maybe nxne next, talk to you soon
KONG Promotions	Mar 9 2008 6:23 AM Travel safely home guys. Hope it was fun. See you all very soon. Sim xx
Lizann	Mar 7 2008 5:23 PM Would have been great to see you guys again...didn't make it to Toronto this year. Have a great time tomorrow night!I'm sure you'll ROCK the house!! Enjoy the rest of your stay and do keep in touch... Hugs from snowy Montreal, Lizann
Jumping Ships	Mar 1 2008 6:40 AM Good Gig the other night - much enjoyable! Good Luck in Canada! ta, Mike jS x
Donna Fullman	Feb 11 2008 5:04 AM Good luck tonight! If I can make it along I will! Best Donna X
Skylar Entertainment	Jan 22 2008 7:34 PM Looking forward to seeing you again at CMW
Jet Brennan	Jan 11 2008 12:05 PM Hi all, That's a fine mix of influences creating a strong sound and you play it like you're having fun. Great bounce! I'm interested in your experience of playing in Canada as I've been asked out to British Columbia. I like Early Rain very much lyrically and musically - hope it does well for you. All the best for 2008, Jet
NUW IDOL	Jan 6 2008 2:07 PM Hey guys, thanks for the add. I really enjoyed your gig at the fidlers elbow a couple of months back, t'was fun. You played like proper pros! All the fooking best for 2008!
brooxie	Oct 2 2007 3:23 AM hii mathew, i did say i'd say hello so here it is.Have fun with the circle shaped bag that i saw you sporting the other day? Looking good, looking good.I should probably come and see your band...before you retire and all. hope ya well izzyxxxx
Claudia	Aug 29 2007 1:15 AM Hey you Guys! Good Luck with your gig tonight! Hopefully I'll see you sooooon :) Clouds x x x
Hannah	Aug 24 2007 12:27 PM Aww it makes me sad to see I was the last person to post on here in July - looking forward to seeing you at Industry next week! hx
Hannah	Jul 29 2007 1:42 PM Hey my friend and I saw you guys at the Barfly the other night-great show! x
DENISE	Jul 24 2007 2:02 PM Hello Jamestown Union! My friend Nina was telling me about your music and I agree that you guys are very talented indeed! Keep it coming! XX Denise ; )
Alice	Jul 1 2007 6:02 AM ta x
Alice	Jun 30 2007 3:07 PM make it so people can add your songs to their profiles x
INDIECAN MUSIC	Jun 29 2007 7:06 PM It was great having you in Canada. You are featured on our latest show, ready for free download now. Cheers, Joe Chisholm host THE TORONTO INDIE SCENE www.indiecan.com the best music you've never heard! THIS WEEK: Good bye NXNE + Hello Canada Day at Downsview Park with 54-40, Pat the White, Trophy, Rally Car, Rock Star House Band and more, more more.
Lizann	Jun 25 2007 9:44 AM Sending a big hello to Matt and the boys! Hope all is well... Hugs, Lizann
Jan Bell	Jun 22 2007 10:15 AM Jamestown Union were the best country rock band at NXNE!
amsi	Jun 8 2007 11:42 AM Hope its going well!!!! X X X X
Marie	May 27 2007 3:04 PM hey guys! thanks for the add! your music sound great! =)
Kari	May 27 2007 2:51 PM Thanks for the add! You guys sound great!
Devilyne Photography	May 27 2007 12:39 PM Hey! Thanks for the request! Izzy www.devilyne.deviantart.com
Nina	May 25 2007 3:34 AM my friend and i thought you were great last night! well done guys x
DrEa	Apr 29 2007 12:16 PM heyyyyy guys! thanks for the add! great music! keeep it up! xoxo Drea!!!!!!
Nina	Apr 27 2007 3:30 AM Happy friday :)

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