Despite the fact I’ve been making and playing music solo for a few years now (starting as Adeline), its only now that I am sort of comfortable in labeling myself a ‘solo artists/singer-songwriter’. It’s simply because I have been in various bands for over 10 years and the comfort and security blanket I have had in those groups have been easy and strong. Doing this on my own has made me realize the importance of surrounding myself with great musicians and people. I thank my lucky rock gods everyday that I have these 4 incredibly talented guys who stand next to me on stage and in the studio right now. I just wanted to pay tribute and introduce ya folks to them:
Scott Barr (Bass): Scott came to the fold in late 2006 but we have previously played together the year before through our last band Hazey Jane. ‘Pea’ is a great bass player, who instantly blew the band away after his 1st jam with us. He has an amazing groove (picked up from his previous funkier bands me thinks), stays on the pocket but will hit you with some tasteful runs when you least expect it. His playing reminds me a lot of the legendary Motown bass man James Jamerson but Pea can pretty much nail any style. The man truly epitomizes the saying ‘Silent but Deadly’.
Brian Crouch (Keys): When I first saw Brian play guitar (He is good!) and found out that Keys/Piano was really his 2nd instrument, my respect factor for him went up by a further mile. I first met Brian through Jason Walker as he is the keys player in Jase’s band and was rightly impressed from the beginning. He joined the group in time for the album launch and he was no doubt, the missing ingredient that my music needed live. He was also great in the album, playing some beautiful lines and keys parts through most of the songs. Listen to his playing on ‘Cards & AM Radio’ 'Come Around' and ‘By The Window and you will see what I mean.
Michael McGinty (Drums): As a musician you sometimes get lucky and play with other musicians who you instantly connect with and more importantly, actually ‘gets’ what you are doing or where the music should go. I’ve got that in Mick and it feels fantastic to be able to bring a song or song idea to him and know that its gonna be in good hands. The man is just an incredible drummer, armed with the solid backbeat of a Charlie Watts and the creativity of a Ginger Baker. He plays the most perfect parts for each song, never under or over playing. That’s why he is the best drummer I have ever played with (full respect to the other great drummers I know) and hope to be able to do so for a long time. Plus, he is also a fantastic songwriter in his own right who will continue to surprise people when he unleashes his songs to the public. http://www.myspace.com/theholyfoolsmusic
Jason Walker (Lead Guitar): Its no secret that I am the biggest Jason Walker fan in the world. He is simply one of the most underrated talents in this country and everyone who has heard his records or seen him play will pay testament to that. I was brave enough a few years ago to actually ask him to join me live onstage to play some of my songs and his tunes and that was the beginning of our musical partnership and friendship. I got one of the musical thrills of my life when I got to join his band for a few shows as a fill in guitarist in 2005 and it got better when he appeared on my album and agreed to join my live band! Its an absoloute pleasure making music with this fella, to the point that I often get distracted on stage as I watch him tear into his guitar. He has just recorded his 3rd album and this will only bring in the next legion of JW fans.
