SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar, Drums, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, Steel guitar, Accordion.ABOUT
I am a slide guitarist, songwriter, keyboard, harmonica and melodica player and vocalist.
- Screen name:
- John Vanek
- Member since:
- Dec 29 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Dylan, Cohen, Herman Melville, Syd Barrett, Shakespeare, Heaney, English, Irish and US poetry and novels.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Advanced
- Harmonica:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha keyboard, various guitars, acoustic and electric, various amps including a 1979 Fender Champ and a Roland Cube busking amp, brass and glass slides, harmonicas, melodica.
MUSIC
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Slipstream
Slipstream
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She is going to seek you out
She is going to seek you out
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The Language Of Songs Episode 5
The Language Of Songs Episode 5Episode 5 features John Vanek being interviewed by Forbes contributor and didgeridoo player Simone Vincenzi. John covers questions about his music, his love of the arts and passion for mental wellbeing and social inclusion.
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LOS Episode 6 Abby Oliviera Interview Pt 1
LOS Episode 6 Abby Oliviera Interview Pt 1The Language of Songs Episode 6 features an interview with Ireland's No. 1 spoken word artist Abby Oliviera. Abby discusses her work and influences and we explore tracks from her spellbinding spoken word album 'Cast Away Your Compass'.
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Language of Songs Episode 6 Abby Oliviera Interview Pt 1
Language of Songs Episode 6 Abby Oliviera Interview Pt 1So good to have Ireland's No. 1 spoken word artist Abby Oliviera on the show. Abby explains the inspiration and background to some of her classic works such as 'Priestess', 'Apocalips Lil and the Night to Remember' and other tracks from her acclaimed album 'Cast Away Your Compass'
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The Language of Songs Episode One (re-mastered)
The Language of Songs Episode One (re-mastered)This is Episode One of John Vanek's The Language of Songs podcast, featuring in-depth exploration of how language works in songs, how songs cross-connect with literature and poetry and how both genres fertilise each other. Also features interviews with songwriters and spoken-word artists including Amy Goddard and Abby Oliviera.
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The Language of Songs Episode 2
The Language of Songs Episode 2The Language of Songs podcast, featuring in-depth exploration of how language works in songs, how songs cross-connect with literature and poetry and how both genres fertilise each other. Also features interviews with songwriters and spoken-word artists including Amy Goddard and Abby Oliviera.
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Slipstream
Slipstream'Legenderry Sky' is the first collection of songs that contains three numbers recorded in my adopted city of Derry. The title song Legenderry Sky is my love song to Derry - a city that is sometimes called Derry or Londonderry but more recently has been give the highly appropriate name 'Legenderry'. The cover pic shows Vanek busking on the Peace Bridge which joins up the CItyside to the Waterside areas of the city. The Peace Bridge is a phenomenal structure suspended over the river Foyle. The collection contains two new songs written here in Derry and a guitar re-working of an older song 'The Great Obsession' which I originally wrote on keyboards. The songs (apart from 'Slipstream') were recorded at the Audio Booth at the Nerve Centre. I play guitar, slide guitar, keyboards, melodica, harmonica and vocals. Thanks to Oran O'Carroll for recording and engineering.
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The Great Obsession
The Great Obsession'Legenderry Sky' is the first collection of songs that contains three numbers recorded in my adopted city of Derry. The title song Legenderry Sky is my love song to Derry - a city that is sometimes called Derry or Londonderry but more recently has been give the highly appropriate name 'Legenderry'. The cover pic shows Vanek busking on the Peace Bridge which joins up the CItyside to the Waterside areas of the city. The Peace Bridge is a phenomenal structure suspended over the river Foyle. The collection contains two new songs written here in Derry and a guitar re-working of an older song 'The Great Obsession' which I originally wrote on keyboards. The songs (apart from 'Slipstream') were recorded at the Audio Booth at the Nerve Centre. I play guitar, slide guitar, keyboards, melodica, harmonica and vocals. Thanks to Oran O'Carroll for recording and engineering.
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Working Life
Working Life'Legenderry Sky' is the first collection of songs that contains three numbers recorded in my adopted city of Derry. The title song Legenderry Sky is my love song to Derry - a city that is sometimes called Derry or Londonderry but more recently has been give the highly appropriate name 'Legenderry'. The cover pic shows Vanek busking on the Peace Bridge which joins up the CItyside to the Waterside areas of the city. The Peace Bridge is a phenomenal structure suspended over the river Foyle. The collection contains two new songs written here in Derry and a guitar re-working of an older song 'The Great Obsession' which I originally wrote on keyboards. The songs (apart from 'Slipstream') were recorded at the Audio Booth at the Nerve Centre. I play guitar, slide guitar, keyboards, melodica, harmonica and vocals. Thanks to Oran O'Carroll for recording and engineering.
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Legenderry Sky
Legenderry Sky'Legenderry Sky' is the first collection of songs that contains three numbers recorded in my adopted city of Derry. The title song Legenderry Sky is my love song to Derry - a city that is sometimes called Derry or Londonderry but more recently has been give the highly appropriate name 'Legenderry'. The cover pic shows Vanek busking on the Peace Bridge which joins up the CItyside to the Waterside areas of the city. The Peace Bridge is a phenomenal structure suspended over the river Foyle. The collection contains two new songs written here in Derry and a guitar re-working of an older song 'The Great Obsession' which I originally wrote on keyboards. The songs (apart from 'Slipstream') were recorded at the Audio Booth at the Nerve Centre. I play guitar, slide guitar, keyboards, melodica, harmonica and vocals. Thanks to Oran O'Carroll for recording and engineering.
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Jody Don't Dance
Jody Don't DanceAn acoustic songtale written and performed by John Vanek on slide guitar, vocals and harmonica.
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We shall get away from it all
We shall get away from it allSong about war, peace and country retreat. Lots of influences from the classical Roman poet Horace. 'sweet white wine, medium and dry sipping whisky, bourbon and rye all that's best from the fruits of the earth it's here for you on your native hearth and we shall get away from it all...'
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Bottomless Coffeepot
Bottomless CoffeepotJohn Vanek originals recorded at the Annexe in Stratford east London, Crown Lane and Cherry Pie studios in Morden, south London
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She is going to seek you out
She is going to seek you outJohn Vanek originals recorded at the Annexe in Stratford east London, Crown Lane and Cherry Pie studios in Morden, south London
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A Beautiful Woman
A Beautiful WomanJohn Vanek originals recorded at the Annexe in Stratford east London, Crown Lane and Cherry Pie studios in Morden, south London
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Revival Day
Revival DayJohn Vanek originals recorded at the Annexe in Stratford east London, Crown Lane and Cherry Pie studios in Morden, south London
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Down and Out
Down and OutJohn Vanek originals recorded at the Annexe in Stratford east London, Crown Lane and Cherry Pie studios in Morden, south London
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KOKO (Keep on Keeping on)
KOKO (Keep on Keeping on)John Vanek originals recorded at the Annexe in Stratford east London, Crown Lane and Cherry Pie studios in Morden, south London
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She is going to seek you out
She is going to seek you out
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Nothing On The Mainline
Nothing On The MainlineWhat's the big challenge we always face? Simple. It's how to get on with each other. It's the same challenge generation-in, generation-out. I don't think we've cracked it yet. That's what 'Nothing on the Mainline' is about.
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Slipstream
SlipstreamAcoustic storytale written and sung by John Vanek
