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Jonny Dobbs

About Me

About me…..ok, my names Jonny I’m a singer song-writer living in York. I was born in Scunthorpe and moved to York about 6 years ago after I finished my drama degree. Having finished my degree, I fell into various positions including, Drama teacher, Youth worker/media coach, Freelance film-maker….the list goes on.
I’ve always been creative and Music has always been something I’ve held close and wanted to be involved with, it’s just taken me a while to discover my own sound and get it out there.
It’s hard for me to describe my music, other than saying its acoustic. I’ve always found it difficult to write a song that sits in the middle, they tend to be one extreme or the other. So I coined the phrase of ‘Light and Dark acoustic’ which I think describes my music pretty well. I just sing about what I know, about what’s real to me, and where I’ve been, be it good or bad.
Human emotion plays a big part in my music and I can’t help but leave a piece of myself in all of my writing.
If you like my sound then the live stuff is where it's at, and for me, there's nothing quite like playing at the live shows.
If there's anything else you want to know or you just want to say hi, then give me a shout. I'll always do my best to make time to reply. Hopefully see you around!
Be Safe,
Jonny
For bookings and info please contact me at the following email address:-
[email protected]
My 8 track EP is now available to buy now for £6 + £2p+p. Just click on the 'buy now' button below which will take you to a secure payment site.
Track Listings -
1. Chase You Down
2. Have it All
3. Weeping Willow Tree
4. Broken Teardrops
5. NY Demo
6. Skies
7. Stripped Away
8 Wednesday's Girl
'...this album utilises the range of sounds available from its four, six and twelve strings superbly, and displays a musical imagination that will keep you listening.' - Talk Magazine
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Me in the studio performing 'Stripped Away'

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/08/2007
Band Website: On it's way soon......
Band Members: Jonny Dobbs - Guitar and Vocals

I’m also sometimes joined by a friend of mine, Mr Karl Senior who plays Bass. He plays Bass on NY Demo, Wednesday’s Girl, Weeping Willow Tree and Chase You Down.

Management -

Influences: Life, Love, Family and stuff...

All sorts of music, but to name a few -
Blind Melon
The Primms
Foo Fighters
Turin Brakes
Damien Rice
Ben Harper
John Butler Trio
Pearl Jam
Matt Costa
Gomez
Ryan Adams
Jack Johnson
John Mayer
Paolo Nutini
Newton Faulkner
Jose Gonzalez
Snow Patrol
Ray La Montagne
Counting Crows
Aqualung
Silverchair
Green Day
Nirvana
Ugly Kid Joe
Incubus
James Taylor....

Sounds Like: 'Self coining the phrase of 'Light and Dark acoustic' Jonny Dobbs is a name that keeps popping up as a one to watch in the York acoustic scene. His songs are well crafted and cleverly delivered and well worth a watch if you're an acoustic fan.' - The Junction

'If you ever get at a stage in your life when ordinariness gives you a severe spell of clinical depression, please rest assure that Jonny Dobbs is refreshingly engaging and his guitar and voice are the secret of his future success' - Talk Magazine

Me playing Chase You Down at the Junction, York

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Dont read this!

I was having a conversation with a taxi driver about human curiosity the other day and he quoted a comedian (can't remember which one) who summed it up nicely with 'How come we always believe the weat...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:40:00 GMT

Live Review in September’s Talk Magazine

http://www.thetalkmagazine.com/pages/current_issue/live_revi ews.html   JONNY DOBBS - BASEMENT, YORK   - 15/07/08 'Jonny Dobbs is one of those acoustic acts in York that get your attention s...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:14:00 GMT

What i've been up to...

Hi Folks, Sorry it's taken so long to update you all. I hope everybody is well. Things have been busy as of late, gigging, writing and trying to get some new songs recorded but it's all starting t...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:49:00 GMT

New Facebook fan page

Hey folks, i’ve now set up a facebook fan page so add me here ! I’ll be updating it all the time.   JD
Posted by on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:28:00 GMT

Bulletin 11-01-08

Hi Folks, I hope you all had a great Crimbo and New Year! The years of moaning finally paid off for me this! I think this was the first Xmas in my life that i didn't recieve any socks or slippers. It...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:58:00 GMT

New Tracks and the Live EP is on it’s way!

After two long and tiring days, my time in the studio is now over and the content for my 8 track Live EP is born. The Live EP and tracks will be available to purchase early in the new year once the CD...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:24:00 GMT

First day in studio.....

First day in the studio is over...... Today was the main day for recording and record we did. On the same mixing desk owned by Barry Gib of Bee Gee's fame, also used by the one and only Barbara Streis...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:19:00 GMT

Studio

Everythings falling into place, the Studio's pretty much sorted, so new tunes, downloads and gigs should all be on the way soon. Only thing left to do is to finish the 5-6 songs that i've been wo...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:19:00 GMT