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Eureka Brown	Nov 27, 2009 11:38 PM http://kristopherbauer.blogspot.com/
Eureka Brown
Eureka Brown	Nov 25, 2009 2:07 AM http://kristopherbauer.blogspot.com/
Eureka Brown
Bearcraft	Nov 19, 2009 11:55 PM Hello Shimmy Rivers and and Canal The Werewolf E.P. is out now on Hottwerk Records. Visit my profile to see the video. Hope all is well.
Bearcraft
FRIZZ RECORDS	Nov 19, 2009 4:52 PM FRIZZ RECORDS is proud to announce our fourth LP release... London-born with a heritage both European and Ghanaian, LEILA ADU was brought up in New Zealand, and is now based in Rome She has been described as 'A Nina Simone for the Noughties', and her two acclaimed albums infuse a broadly 'art-rock' approach with elements of torch song, speakeasy blues, avant garde jazz, gamelan, the post-rock textures of Slint and Tortoise, and a David Lynch style dreamlike b-movie melodrama. As her website has it, exploring the "dissonant edges of familiar forms", but with that kind of 'dissonance' that they once accused Thelonious Monk or Debussy of, the kind that soon betrays it's own compelling melodic and harmonic logic to the attentive listener... 'Dark Joan', Leila's third album as a solo artist, was recorded in Chicago with the legendary Steve Albini (PJ Harvey, Joanna Newsome, Nirvana, Pixies), and Albini's genius has been to strip her sound back to it's essence, and hold it's most distinctive qualities up to the light. It doesn't hurt that this is by far Leila's most powerful set of songs to date, and if anything we are lead even deeper into her world by the pictures painted with just piano (or in some cases harpsichord or a grime-encrusted electric piano) and that voice... Capable of anything from delicate heartbreaking purity to a fearsome dramatic power, her powers are seemingly limitless, yet unlike most other singers of her calibre, never does she resort to melodrama or show-boating, or any kind of pastiche, instead she employs her resources fully in the expression of her distinctive musical vision and the deep well-spring of her imagination. Nothing ever sounds as though it could have not been sung... Download from http://itunes.apple.com LP/CD from http://www.frizzrecords.com
FRIZZ RECORDS
Temperatures	Nov 19, 2009 3:16 PM Temperatures and Ninni Morgia Control Unit (US) on tour with new LP's out now on Ultramarine Records: 23rd November @ 13th Note, Glasgow with D Abraham Turner 24th November @ Kraak Gallery, Manchester with A Middle Sex £4 26th November @ Tap, The Water Works, Southend with Lost Harbours. FREE 27th November @ Cafe Oto, London with. £5 see www.myspace.com/temperaturestheband for full details
Temperatures
Fari B	Nov 19, 2009 1:59 PM Come join us for a night supporting HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN Leftfield Persian electronica, Nov 29th, Ginglik, Shepherd's Bush http://www.sixpillarstopersia.wordpress.com
Fari B
Club Integral	Nov 16, 2009 5:10 PM Club Integral @ Whitechapel Gallery, 18th December 2009. Featuring music from Lotus Pedals, Nobodies, MayMing, Boycott Coca-Cola Experience and Jack Shirt. + DJ Chris Cornetto and projections from Jaime Rory Lucy of Rucksack Cinema Entry: £7.00 Whitechapel Gallery 77-82 Whitechapel High St London, E1 020 7334 3922 www.whitechapelgallery.org Lotus Pedals: - "Gorgeous live music from the supremely strange Lotus Pedals, who remained on stage throughout the show...shambolic, bold and beautiful...offers truly unique rewards." Beccy Smith - British Theatre Guide.
Club Integral
FRIZZ RECORDS	Oct 22, 2009 2:53 PM FRIZZ RECORDS is proud to announce our third LP release... "Anutha Kinda Brotha" is the debut LP from underground legend ART TERRY. Since moving to the UK from his native Los Angeles in the early 90s, Mr Terry has established himself as one of London's characters. Describing Art's sound to the uninitiated usually involves debunking some of the stereotypes of what the 'typical' black Californian might play. Despite his jazz training, and coming of age to the sounds of classic soul and funk, these styles are only a part of his musical vision. His fascination with folk styles, classical music, punk rock, pure pop, easy listening, musical theatre and the European avant garde have taken him on different paths from most... The result is an orchestral pop record full of sonic inventiveness, whether it's the blend of Shuggie Otis's 60s California and Sun Ra's ancient Egypt on 'Bible', Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons leading a mariachi band on 'Escort', or the Walt Disney music box orchestra of 'Miss Dominatrix', but whilst this is very much a sonic feast, we shouldn't overlook Art's extraordinary lyrical adeptness, and the distinctive character this brings to the proceedings, with a knack for unique and colourful imagery, and how like a great short story writer he is able to paint an engaging picture whilst keeping back from casting judgement on his characters, always leaving open ends for the listener to tie; giving us the feeling that however far astray someone might have gone, there is always sympathy and human feeling for them in Art's mind... Download from http://itunes.apple.com LP/CD from http://www.frizzrecords.com
FRIZZ RECORDS
Fleur-de-Lys Club	Oct 16, 2009 10:25 AM Hope to see you at the next Fleur-de-Lys Club at The Lexington is Wednesday 21st October with Colin MacIntyre, The Loose Salute and Nat Jenkins. Advance tickets available here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/56763 FDL x
Fleur-de-Lys Club
FRIZZ RECORDS	Oct 1, 2009 6:32 PM FRIZZ RECORDS is proud to announce our second official LP release... "Modern Mediaeval" is the third LP from singer-songwriter DAVID GARSIDE, and the first to receive the full Frizz Records vinyl treatment. It’s also clearly the most fully-realised statement of his distinctive vision so far… It’s an easy route to locate David in the tradition of his ‘classic’ rock, pop & soul influences (McCartney, Nick Drake, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, The Beach Boys, Love, Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Dexy’s…), but there are few songwriters working today that have absorbed these This is ’singer-songwriter’ music in the sense that it’s focus is on song-craft and the unfolding of the lyrical vision of a single individual, but if so then it’s definitely at the sophisticated end of the scale (’progressive’ if that term isn’t too loaded…), filed alongside ‘Bryter Layter’, ‘The Hissing Of Summer Lawns’, ‘Pretzel Logic’ or ‘Surf’s Up’...another FRIZZ RECORDS instant classic! "Modern Mediaeval" can be downloaded now from the iTunes Store (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=319307665&s=143444) The album is also available on heavyweight vinyl LP in a sumptuous gatefold sleeve, or on Digipack CD from the FRIZZ online shop (http://www.frizzrecords.com/?page_id=5&view_type=default&product_search=modern+mediaeval&search=Search) ...& all good retailers
FRIZZ RECORDS
FRIZZ RECORDS	Sep 22, 2009 10:25 AM FRIZZ RECORDS is proud to announce our first official LP release... "It's Not The Wand, It's The Magic" is the debut release from AUGUST, the London based band centred around the songwriting partnership between vocalist VEDINA MOSE and multi-instrumentalist / producer RAPHAEL MANN (MR HUDSON / JOY JOSEPH / ART TERRY), with master drummer CLEAN CUT MARK and clarinetist / vocalist MAREE CHOIE completing the core line-up, and a supporting cast including ART TERRY (keyboards), SHOHEI KAWAMOTO (AKA Japanese producer Baraki, Bass clarinet, soprano sax and flute), and KAI HOFFMAN (French horn) Always an act that juggled a diverse set of influences, the album has been compared to artists as diverse as KATE BUSH, PRINCE, DE LA SOUL, SLY STONE, MADLIB, SERGE GAINSBOURG and THE DELFONICS, for its concoction of wild experimentation and traditional song craft, organic production and futuristic electronic touches, funk bass & drums and jazz & orchestral references, infectious melodies and lyrical flights of fancy...with nods towards classic soul, JB funk, Studio One, 60s pop, psychedelia, left field hip hop, new wave, doo wop, tropicalia, high life, & avant garde jazz, without any song ever fitting squarely into any of those categories...new music, basically...and an instant classic! "It's Not The Wand, It's The Magic" can be downloaded now from the iTunes Store (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=319268431&s=143443) The album is also available on heavyweight vinyl LP in a sumptuous gatefold sleeve, or on Digipack CD from the FRIZZ online shop (http://www.frizzrecords.com/?page_id=5&category=20) & all good retailers
FRIZZ RECORDS
Eureka Brown	Aug 17, 2009 12:02 AM unzip me:P http://rapidshare.com/files/265880592/Eureka_Brown__Digitalia__2009.zip
Eureka Brown
the servant jazz quarte…Servant jazz Quarters	May 16, 2009 9:05 AM Miss Shimmy, you seem invisible these days. where does one find out about your gigs?
the servant jazz quarte…Servant jazz Quarters
steve	Apr 8, 2009 12:13 AM Hey Rod ! Woz awesome to see u @ Ryan's Bar.. At least I got told in person of uknowwotimean......... Pity i lost track of u afta u got me big pint of pure water while Wet Dog woz giggin downstairs , where u go then.........?! sx
steve
SSSSSuRyAAAAA	Feb 21, 2009 11:49 AM ALL UP IN YOUR FACE! YO! LOOKING FORWARD TO FRIDAY!
SSSSSuRyAAAAA
Jadarina	Feb 13, 2009 1:13 PM No 2009 shimmy gigs scheduled in? Oh no, what am I supposed to do upon my next visit? I'll come and find you dancing around the bonfire.
Jadarina
Shoes With RocketsPaul Ewen	Dec 22, 2008 11:34 AM The water at the bottom of the toilet bowl had become an aeroplane window, and down below people on London Bridge were pointing up at me as I headed towards Canary Wharf.
Shoes With RocketsPaul Ewen
Leo Abrahams	Oct 29, 2008 11:04 PM it certainly is - the possibilities are endless. that's what you made me think anyway. hope to see you again sometime (especially if you play in east london).
Leo Abrahams
Alma Nofear	Oct 13, 2008 8:46 AM BEnjamin and I found a lost shimmers of shevels and and canal video on youtube it..s of true amaze
Alma Nofear
Temperatures	Oct 7, 2008 1:43 PM TEMPERATURES / A MIDDLE SEX UK tour starts tonight - UK tour October 2008: 7th - London Cafe Oto 8th - Southend Royal Hotel 9th - Brighton Greenhouse Effect 10th - Luton George 2nd 11th - Bournemouth Gander 12th - Bristol Junction 13th - Leeds Packhorse 14th - Glasgow 13th Note 15th - Manchester Tiger Lounge full details here
Temperatures
Jadarina	Sep 25, 2008 7:04 AM < < < < IT IS A TRUE PLEASURE! > > > >
Jadarina
Jadarina	Sep 24, 2008 7:57 AM and now to my embarassment, I see that they are rotating. Nevertheless, I was for a few minutes. Hasta luego.
Jadarina
Jadarina	Sep 24, 2008 7:55 AM on a slightly sunny Tuesday (or Wednesday?) morning I felt the necessity to let you know that I will be attending your gig 9th October and find myself in your top friends. I know, we are only speaking about myspace, BUT still I feel honoured. See you soon so soon. laalalaalalaala.
Jadarina
Small Sports	Sep 22, 2008 11:24 PM I'll follow you to the ends of the earth. KISSY
Small Sports
FRIZZ RECORDS	Aug 19, 2008 9:32 PM NEW SINGLE FROM JOY JOSEPH OUT NOW! Get yours from the FRIZZ shop at http://www. FRIZZRECORDS. com/?page_id=5 'Our Love Is Taking Us Through' b/w 'Out Of All The Boys And The Girls' is available on limited 7" single (with free mp3s) or just mp3 Listen at http://www. last. fm/music/Joy+Joseph Raphael x
FRIZZ RECORDS
Amy P	Jul 24, 2008 1:08 PM That's you that is.
Amy P
the sticks	Jun 17, 2008 5:10 PM see yer there then mr...:} stx
the sticks
deXter Bentley Online Now!	Jun 16, 2008 8:23 PM why thank you kindly young shimmyster but no can do, we are far too uncool to be played on the hello goodBye show! (if any of you wish to attend our midsummer party this friday 20th at the half moon, then simply give me the nod and I'll put you on the list), dB x
deXter Bentley Online Now!
the servant jazz quarte…Servant jazz Quarters	Jun 16, 2008 5:53 PM Always a pleasure to have you here, and thanks for allowing me the time to air pompous advice. We have some footage of the musical acrobatics which i will post soonish on you-tube to add to your archive. ...and a jam night this wednesday is happening so feel free to come and join in. x
the servant jazz quarte…Servant jazz Quarters
Studio Plateaux	May 29, 2008 2:18 PM SHIVER ME TIMBERS & & CANNAL
Studio Plateaux
Champagne!	May 7, 2008 10:41 AM You have successfully confused me.
Champagne!
deXter Bentley Online Now!	Mar 26, 2008 9:15 PM shimmy rivers and and canal performing LIVE @ deXter Bentley's hello goodBye show on Saturday 22nd March 2008 (The Half Moon, Herne Hill, South London.)
deXter Bentley Online Now!
Uncle Rabbit	Mar 24, 2008 10:21 AM We all loved your set very much. You are great fun to watch as well as to listen to. And thanks again for your singer's kind words.
Uncle Rabbit
Paul Guided Missile	Mar 21, 2008 4:42 PM Your concert at the Buffalo Bar was entertaining. well done all of you.
Paul Guided Missile
Helen McCookerybook	Feb 21, 2008 1:50 PM Loved it. Reviewed at www. mccookerybook. com/blog H McC x :)
Helen McCookerybook
leith	Dec 9, 2007 5:01 PM THANK YOU FOR HEART CAKE. IT MAKES ME HEART CAKE XOXOX.
leith
clairelou	Oct 11, 2007 10:43 PM crumbling. apparently i eat too many apples. last week in NYC i cried real tears of excitement after seeing a Shimmy Rivers CD at Kim's Video Store!!!!!!! amazing
clairelou
Jadarina	Oct 7, 2007 1:32 PM To all the lovely shimmy's. Thanks for your lovely words and although they are only half true, they still kept me smiling all day. I miss waking up to Band practice, really. Wherever I will go next, you are already invited to come and spread some Shimmy charm. How does Berlin sound? Take care.
Jadarina
winston echo	Jul 30, 2007 10:06 AM to shimmy & the canals you are not dicks thanks for doing stuff to northampton, i had a lot of fun maybe you come back sometime when the oven is working and i cook you something nice, yes? love you
winston echo
yllom borrellom	Jul 5, 2007 12:32 PM did you know james was playing drums with a piece of beef jerky last night? i very enjoyed your yebo not yebo cover, it was 10 spoons fun and tripple good. but i can see why chris got scared when he played trumpet down there on his own that time. twas a fearful racket in the bestest sense. abysinnia on saturday, though there may be hardly anything going on as mostly bands are calling in sick. o well, we'll save it somehow. Tunnels of joy, pink pies. xxx
yllom borrellom
Pete And The Pirates	Jun 28, 2007 11:09 AM hey you are really good love daa
Pete And The Pirates
Rita	Apr 29, 2007 3:49 PM This is a present for Rod:
Rita
Rita	Apr 23, 2007 1:44 AM Look, Shimmy, I don't appreciate your abstract art school nonsense speak. I shall not 'amputuate' anything. As for the trike, well, I only make use of vehicles which have an even number of wheels. Your comments about glass candy mean nothing to me and furthermore, who do you think you are?
Rita
OLD TIME RELIJUN	Feb 23, 2007 10:09 PM thank you for your words. i mean, right? one day we will be in your island country again. just tell your border patrol to mellow out.
OLD TIME RELIJUN
Notebook of a Mermaid	Feb 23, 2007 10:48 AM striking!! ;)
Notebook of a Mermaid
Four Marys	Jan 16, 2007 1:03 PM but not everyone can say GHITARĂ
Four Marys
bag of restlesslegs	Jan 16, 2007 12:10 PM but not everyone can say GHITARĂ
bag of restlesslegs
Blanket	Jan 16, 2007 12:07 PM but not every one can say GHITARĂ
Blanket
LeboviciAB84Oliver Levy Online Now!	Dec 15, 2006 8:46 PM Man he seen it comin like in bug powder dust, but he couldnt avoid it himself, part of it now dude.
LeboviciAB84Oliver Levy Online Now!
Ha Ha Said the Car	Sep 10, 2006 12:18 AM Hi Thanks for your comments...yeah the words in dream songs are dreadful or just plain nonsense..just ask Paul McCartney! Imagine hearing this amazing music, waking up and being able to transcribe it wholesale, but to find the lyrics go "Scrambled Eggs.." (Yesterday) It obviously needed some work. See Emily Play by Syd Barrett was the best example of a "dream song." Yes, don't let your friends anywhere near this stuff. Chew on it, internalise it, so the secret is safe. I'm not offended if you find you can't swallow it, or it gives you heartburn. Please report any symptoms to me immediately. It is not necessarily my point simply to attempt derive music from dreams, but to maybe capture something of the essence, texture and flavour of that music. How do I make music that sounds like sunlight on glass?..or make songs that literally chime and vibrate with complicated and unexpected chords of the kind I have heard? That is where the work starts and the imagination kicks in. Almost from the moment I picked up an instrument I experimented with sounds, boring my mum to death with my obsessive plinking and plonking, many ideas the results of happy accidents and randomness...and magic. Best Regards Listen out for more soon.
Ha Ha Said the Car