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Mohammed Jiwa

About Me

Thanks for visiting my site.
I'm Mohammed Jiwa, or just Mo for short, if you prefer. I'm a singer/songwriter from the small city of Peterborough, England (which is like 80 miles north of London - East Midlands!) There's not really much of a music scene there - but it doesn't stop a few of us from trying though :)
I started out on the guitar when I was sixteen, and then just progressed onto the bass, keys, drums and eventually harmonica. I don't play any of them particularly well however, I just try and do what I can with the little knowledge I have.
I started putting out my music under the pseudonym "Fluoridation" in 2005, and from the response I got, I made a last.fm page. After that I put together my band, BiPOLAR SHRiMP (www.myspace.com/bipolarshrimp), however lately, I've been feeling the need to fulfill my solo needs, and so I've started composing songs again, closer to the acoustic music I was originally inspired by. This is why I have ended the band... so BiPOLAR SHRiMP no longer exists - sorry to our few, but dedicated fans :(
Recently I've been trying to write new some new music, but I'm focusing on getting my first album recorded... it's just going to take some time and money :S Also, I want to start gigging around London again, so if you're a promoter, and have a night with an available slot, please message me.I now have a FACEBOOK fan page... all my music is there! Please CLICK HERE
You can also visit me at my various sites:
Last.fm to download demos of my music FOR FREE;
My blog ;
My Twitter account
I hope you like what you hear, and thanks again for visiting.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/03/2007
Band Members: Mohammed Jiwa - Guitars, bass, keys, harmonica, synth, drums
Influences: The Shins
Blackbud
Ryan Adams
Pink Floyd
Bob Dylan
Long-View
Damien Rice
Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
Many others...
Sounds Like: What happens if you put a gremlin in the microwave...
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Solo Gig...

Hey everyone, only a few days left now till my first solo gig... I really hope you all can make it. It's gonna be a bit weird without the band, but hopefully it'll go ok.Please support me and come alo...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:21:00 GMT

First Gig...

Hey guys, will be playing my first ever solo gig on 5th September at the Troy Bar, 10 Hoxton Street, London, at 8:30pm.Would really appreciate the support.It's £5 in, but £4 with a flyer that I'll pos...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:32:00 GMT

Bipolar Shrimp's 2nd Gig

Hey everyone, come and see my bands second gig!There'll be a few other bands on during the night, should be good fun all around. It'll be £5 entry.The doors open at 7:30 and night will run till around...
Posted by on Thu, 10 May 2007 07:02:00 GMT