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Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl

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About Me

Hey You!!! Welcome to the ‘Fearless Network’ - The Confessions of a Road Trip Girl Come Hell or High Water……….. Confuse my absolute decency and kindness with simplicity and you'd be making a mistake, and what do you expect? It’s fair to say true class never dies!Quote: “Eventually one finds oneself in a perpetual state of institutionalised walking sleep, this diagnosed however erroneously-by the patient as not a disease, but no less than a lifestyle. But all life forms need food. Hence Heavy Metal”…… Lester Bangs.Totally dedicated “Too Many Rock ‘n’ Roll Times’ rock chic extraordinaire - I love to spend my time witnessing lots of exhilarating live shows and festivals throughout Europe and the United States. Seeing different venues and cities is all part of the fun of course and the road trips are fantastic! You can read all my gig journals here to check the story so far………As for for my general philosophy on life? Well in short, I am happy in that I have reached the apogee of personal freedom and adventure! There is nothing else that makes me feel so free and intensely alive as being able to escape from the universal heading of 'normality', and to become more spiritually aware as a result of that. You must have appreciation for your freedom and your life, be responsible for both, and never be a slave to circumstance or what other people consider to be ‘the right way to go’. It’s often so sad when people have no linguistic concept of wilderness, and no point of comparison with sedentary civilisation! You are constantly evolving as a person so maintain belief in that anything is possible. If you keep your dreams alight in your mind the universe will find a way to bring them into your reality. To that end, I am all for accepting that life is a process of constant change – not all things are forever – even love. Girls note that any man can conjure a thousand loving words, whether it be in person or on paper - but remember, true love manifests in the form of commitment, loyalty and honesty. See as many beautiful places and meet as many beautiful people as you can, it’s one of the most fulfilling experiences. Save for a rainy day to ensure you always have the resource to have fun no matter what life chucks your way because venturing out into the rain without an umbrella sure as hell has a dampening effect on the soul! To be free means getting rid of your problems and banishing worry - happiness follows, so be happy and vibrant – it’s the source of true beauty.Aside all of that I’m a loyal friend, however, I tend not to suffer fools and do bite if severely trodden on!! Hmm – always was a tough cookie!! I have to say gossip with intent to harm and dishonesty are probably my biggest pet hates hence I tend to erase those from my life who are known to rush down to ASDA to invest in the latest state of the art giant wooden spoon…. If you see what I mean!!And so they say, the rest is history – vote ‘Fearless’! Always remember, life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, follow your dreams, never regret anything that made you smile, do meaningful things with your life that enable you to leave little footsteps in the sands of time……. and most importantly……….. Keep Rockin!!! I hope you enjoy my little place on myspace! Come back and visit often – way to go…. Kharis J x

My Interests

I am very interested in paganism and all things spiritual. Remember ‘Everything is Energy…’ I love hippy culture, true free spirited people, crystal healing, tarot, music, writing, reading, camping, the outdoors, nature, animals, festivals, gigs and travel.I’m a musician and play some kick ass rock guitar as well as writing my own music & songs, however during my very early school years I used to play Cello in an orchestra! lolIn terms of guitars my favourites are my two massive sounding Gibson SGs which I play through an old 100W Marshall Plexi. IMHO Gibson SG’s rule!I value all my special & close friends who support me through all kinds of experiences, both good and not so good, and enjoy visits for so-called PJ parties (as I call ‘em!) and chill sessions – which basically involves great company, great music and a few alcoholic beverages! Weak areas? You decide – cos I know you’re all cleaver like that……but generally I’m crap with accents, apart from maybe the good ol ‘I’m as pissed as a fart’ slurring of words, which I do believe is a more generic accent!! For some reason that one comes up a lot at my PJ parties – which is always a real bummer for those who ain’t yet purchased the Collins Gem offering in this unique specialist area…… ho ho ho!The best chain on the streets today?? It’s gotta be Starbucks! Unusual desires? – you could say that – it’s my ambition to attend a Hawkwind gig in full body paint only!! Have you seen those works of art – amazing!! Watch this space…..

I'd like to meet:

Free spirited people, ageing hippies, party people, anyone inspiring with an interesting story to tell and anybody who ROCKS OUT!!Get in touch and let me know of any hot gigs you've been too etc etc!! And of course any hot rockin nights coming up!!! The motto is - Gotta be there!!

Music:

Music will always be one of my true passions in life - my preferences vary, but basically I’m into anything that rocks!! Too many to list here but think………..from the space rock of Hawkwind, to the sheer genius of Pink Floyd…………that magical era of the late 60’s early 70’s when the blues tinged war bomber riff did indeed rule……..all those eclectic and obscure releases on Vertigo…….. to the more well known mighty inventors of Heavy Metal - Black Sabbath. There’s those feathered friends and legends of Welsh rock – Budgie, who granted, are ‘Heavier than Air’ most of the time!! There’s that place somewhere over the Rainbow, frequented by Ritchie Blackmore, after he’d done his stint adding to a more dominant shade of Deep Purple of course…… the Southern boogie of Lynyrd Skynyrd……and while we’re on that side of the Atlantic - cry’s from the San Francisco scene in the form of Blue Cheer and Jefferson Airplane…………Iron Butterfly give additional flowers and beads when required………Circa 1977 raised eyebrows as well as pierced them – bring on The Sex Pistols, despite all that Anarchy in the UK, I always loved Johnny to bits……..he tells it like it is!! Even the 80’s dare I say managed to have some ‘good hair’ days… think Poison, Cinderella, not to mention the mighty Tesla – trust me Frank Hannon cuts a riff sharper than an axe! Last but not least - coming to more recent times - thrashing it out is indeed liberating – the heavily masked Slipknot are class……!

Movies:

The Wickerman remains one of my favourites.

Television:

Okay guys listen up, I consider TV to be somewhat toxic - I could never plonk my cute ass down every evening to watch dozens of those mind numbing soaps and then – get this - fucking discuss it as if it were a reality!!!! (not to mention the cute ass expanding into something less than cute!!). How one dimensional can you get?? Are you a soap fan? – Heaven knows what gotten into you!!! ? Admittedly, not all TV is bad (aside the soap sagas and the even crazier American TV) but generally I find myself engaged in far more meaningful activities most of the time….. oweerrrr, ho hum…. lucky me hey………..

Books:

I love any book which is stimulating and I’ve discovered a couple of superb bookshops in San Francisco for some really enlightening spiritual works. Recently I’ve read ‘Ghost Riders’ by Richard Grant which is a true story of travels with American Nomads. ‘The Saga of Hawkwind’ by Carol Clerk, ‘Lester Bangs – Mainlines, Blood Feasts and Bad Taste’ – awesome! ‘Jupiter’s Travels’ by Ted Simon – a truly amazing trip around the world on a Triumph motorbike – you won’t put it down! I’m eagerly waiting to get my hands on Rory Maclean’s ‘Magic Bus’ which tells the story of travelling the Hippy Trail in the 60’s - from Istanbul to India!! Now that sure as hell will get me thinking…….

Heroes:

Musically speaking, my heroes include Tony Iommi, Tony Bourge, Frank Hannon and Ritchie Blackmore, for their inspirational guitar work. Burke Shelley for being the most kick ass bass player in the universe – I simply love his style/sound - Speaking of the universe Dave Brock for going in ‘Search of Space’ and manning starship Hawkwind – a mission that has well & truly stood the test of time. Roger Waters and Syd Barrett for their creativity and diversity in the field of song writing and Del Bromham for being himself – a really nice guy who is truly gifted – Stray at Lichfield Festival 2003 was one of the best gigs I ever saw and Del’s solo acoustic performance supporting Wishbone Ash at the Limelight Club in 2004 had the whole place mesmerized. It will stay with me forever - a class act. Then there’s Lemmy for staying alive this long on a strict diet of fags and Jack Daniels….maybe exercise really is key – I believe there’s a helluva lot of sex involved……! I’m sure there’s a lesson in there somewhere! lol

My Blog

My Gig Journals .. The Story so far...

Gig Journals 2008   Budgie The Boardwalk, Sheffield, S Yorkshire, UK Thursday 7th February 2008 70's Birds of Prey Now Poised on Classier Brand of Perch&&. Whether you're a newbie, occasional n...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:53:00 PST

Roadtrips, Travelogues and Astounding Experiences

The Confessions of a Road Trip Girl  Come Hell or High Water&&&&&&... Contents: 1.      Road Trips, Travelogues and More Crazy Blogs 2.      The Bir...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:03:00 PST

Confessions of a Road Trip Girl - Diary and General Discussion

The Confessions of a Road Trip Girl  Come Hell or High Water&&&&&&... General discussions/diary and philosophical corner including daily dillemas,thoughts, reflections on life and absent friends Welc...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:38:00 PST

Travelogues / Roadtrips & Festivals

Coming soon!
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:59:00 PST

Confessions of a Road Trip Girl

Coming Soon!!
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:57:00 PST

Gig Journals 2006/7

..> ..> ..> ..> My 2007 Gig Journals UPDATED 10 AUG Jus Forrest's 2007 GIG JOURNALS..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /> THE STORY SO FAR&&& 3rd August Delta Wires, Lou's @ Pier 47, San Francisco, CA, US...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:04:00 PST

Sleeve notes - My Album Chronicles UPDATED 13 AUG

Sleeve Notes Jus Forrest's Album Chronicles More to be added soon&&.   Opeth Ghost Reveries Roadrunner - August 2005.   This album edges beyond the realms of reality, clearly showing no mu...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:27:00 PST

Sweden Rock Festival Uncovered

Sweden Rock Festival Solvesborg, Sweden 6th/7th/8th/9th June 2007   The Sweden Rock Festival  In the Flesh!  You've been to the rest, now check the best  Jus goes along to see where it's a...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:46:00 PST

Saxon in Wolverhampton UK

Saxon Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands UK Sunday 20th May 2007 This date was a re-schedule of the original gig which should have taken place back in March, sadly meaning Rose Tattoo are no l...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Wed, 23 May 2007 12:43:00 PST

Diamond Head in Colchester UK

Diamond Head The Twist, Colchester, UK 21st April 2007        No disrespect to Colchester, but it's hardly the epicentre of the Metal Universe. Couple that with the fact that...
Posted by Jus - The Desolate_Angel_Fearless_Rock Girl on Wed, 23 May 2007 12:41:00 PST