JosephJones + Musician in London, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I play banjo, 12 & 6 string guitar (plus oddments - see below). Broadly folk-ish/acoustic, with a dash of americana thrown in. I write songs; can sing a bit.

Strong emphasis on an acoustic, folk-ish sound: I want to develop original songs (my own along with any suitable originals from others in the band; co-writing would be cool!) plus a few traditional folk numbers. Occasional electronics and other excursions & effects, but the more acoustic sound is core.

I have a clear idea of the sort of band I'd like to build/be in. However, I'm not a control freak and will be open to the happily unexpected . .

- Alternative, marginal. To perform in arts spaces, folk clubs, alternative venues; festivals. Not chasing money or popularity. Open mic’s to keep momentum, experience & learning.

- At least fortnightly sessions and/or performance (when ready) as a minimum. Weekly much preferred

- EP/album when ready

I have access to a free rehearsal space in SW London

Screen name:

JosephJones

Member since:

Sep 23 2017

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

Musicians I like: Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Karine Polwart; Clive Palmer and C.O.B.; Pentangle, Jansch etc, Emmylou Harris; Norah Brown; James McMurtrey; The Who, Led Zep, Talking Heads, John Martyn, , Sandy Denny; Byrds, Big Joe Williams, Howlin Wolf, Dr Alimantado, Kate Bush, psychedelic furs; Joy Division; Nusrat; Grasscut; Neu; PJ Harvey. World-wide folk traditions

Influences: local history; rivers, and geography in general. Distant hallucinogenic memories, and other mind-states; environmental & biological dramas. Any damn thing I'm near to at the time.

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Banjo:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Intermediate

Lead Guitar:

Beginner

Background Singer:

Beginner

Other:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Several banjos, including a 1915 Clifford Essex 4-string, and a 'C' scale.
2 6-string guitars.
Semi-acoustic 6-string guitar
12 string acoustic guitar
semi acoustic 12-string
3-string cigar-box slide guitar
Small pedal board: basic effects
Looper
Fender Acoustic SFX II Acoustic Amp: 300 Watts
Stagg Acoustic amp: 40 watt,
MPA 8000 four channel P/A
Behringer monitor
Mics & leads etc for vox & intruments
South Asian Harmonium
Tanpura
Tenor recorder
A violin (can't play at all)
Tin whistles and harmonicas (Pretty much ditto)
Jew's harps (Hurt my teeth too much).
Spoons (beginner)
Brushes and a children's toy drum that actually sounds quite cool mic'd up :)

MUSIC