John Watton

Guess I’ve been writing songs, playing guitar and singing in and around Scarborough for more years than I should care to remember. Former and current bands: - Sharp Practice - Rock/blues band writing their own stuff - Deja Voodoo – Rock /jazzy blues/band featuring three gorgeous female voices plus my own gravelly grunts and groans - Slinkymalink electro-folk band (still going strong)playing rocked up versions of Irish and eastern European folk tunes.-- At one time I was a regular guest of “Spider” John Hutchinson during Hutch’s numerous appearances at the Jolly Roger in Scarborough (now the Merchant) and the Punch Bowl on Stonegate, York. Hutch decided to give me the dubious nickname “jazz-pistol” based on my guitar style and the similarity of my name to that of Jonny Rotten (work it out for yourself!)-- I would describe my musical style as bluesy and jazzy with occasional forays into the realms of folk.-- Last year I encountered the music and lovable personality of Mr Carlos Baez Zerpa and got to play several gigs with him and to quote the man it was “a gift from the universe!” Check him out on Myspace-- In more recent times I’ve had great fun during solo performances at: - The Acoustic Gathering in Peasholm Park last September (Also with Carlos)-- - Supporting Chris Helme at the Blue Lounge, Scarborough in February-- - The Stephen Joseph Theatre Music Cafe night.-- You can regularly find me playing in the Scarborough area at Cellars Bar, the New Tavern and the Tap & Spile. Please note All tracks of the Gamblinman CD were recorded at Sonic Moles Recording Studio, Scarborough -- Email [email protected] --