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Bloke in a Hat

About Me

Hello, I am Singer Songwriter Trevor Barham AKA Bloke in a Hat. I have been writing songs for around 15 years but its only the last year that I have started playing live gigs on a regular basis. The venues I play are mainly in the East London/Essex areas but for the right gig I would be willing to travel further afield. Even abroad.I am currently recording a CD which I hope to release in Early 2008. I Write all my own Songs, Music and Lyrics, play Guitar, Bongos, Tambourine, Sticks, Percussion Frog, perform Vocals and Backing Vocals on all the tracks.When I play live its just me and the guitar, but a lot time the audience sing a long with the choruses of the more catchy songs which gives it a much fuller sound, and makes for a great party atmosphere.I will be posting more songs and changing the ones on the players so there should be something new having on this page all the time. In the last year I have year I have played live over 40 times and twice I have played live on local radio, The Fab show on Link Fm. http://www.linkfm.net/I have met some great musicians songwriters, poets and made some great friends on my travels around the venues. If you are viewing this page but don't have a My-Space account and would like to contact me about my music or be added to my mailing list, you can Email me at [email protected] you would like to see reviews of some my recent live performances , please use the links below. . . http://www.nfwprod.com/review_230907.htm http://www.nfwprod.com/review_211007.htm Thanks for taking the time to visit my page and listen to my songs Get MySpace Layouts from nUCLEArcENTURy .COM OR create your own using MySpace profile editor !!!
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Member Since: 10/25/2007
Band Website: lemonrock.com/blokeinahat
Band Members: Trevor Barham AKA Bloke ina Hat......................................................... ......................... SIGN LIKE BATMAN'S VIDEO
Influences: IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Carole King, Paul Weller, Billy Bragg, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Madness, Gorden lightfoot. Ray Davies, The Kinks, The Small Faces, David Gates. Al Green, Otis Reading, Bill Hailey, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Beatles, The searches, Bread, The Eagles, Toots and The Maytals, Bob Marley, Billy Fury, Matt Munro, Richard Digence, Steve Winwood, David Bowie, The Buzzcocks, The Undertones, The Jam, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Van Morrison, Bob Marley. Jimmy Cliff, Laurel Aitkin, John Holt, Neil Diamond, R Dean Taylor. Bad Manners, The selector. The Vapours, Joni Mitchell, Slade, Labi Sifri, The Who, Junior Murvin, The Beat, UB40, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Squeeze, XTC, The Move, Wizard, America, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Reo Speedwagon, Brian Adams, Blue oyster cult, Elton John and Bernie Tulpin, Randy Newman, Curtis Mayfield, The Rolling Stones, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Secret Affair, Joan Armatrading, Jimmy Ruffin, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, The Selector, The Specials, The Police, Elvis Costello, Ray Charles, muddy waters, The Clash, Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison, The Drifters, Johnny Cash, The levellers, David Bowie Buddy Holly, Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Lynard Skynard, Super Tramp, ELO, The Real Thing, Tom Jones, Jack Johnson, Radio Head, Dr Feelgood, john Fogerty, Walker Brothers, Righteous Brothers, Joe Meek, 10CC Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Boom Town Rats, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul Mc Cartney, The Stray Cats, Talking Heads, Richard Thompson, Lindisfarne, REM, Cindy Lauper, The Bangles, Jonathan Richmond and The Modern Lovers, Louden Wainwright 111, Donavan, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Don Mc Lean, Tom Waits, Tom Petty, The Upsetters, and so many moreI am also influenced by the many great performers I see in the clubs I perform in, check out their websites.www.fabclubgrays.comwww.haveringfolkclub.bravehost. com
Sounds Like: The following is what people have said I sound like to them: Cat Stevens, Peter Gabrielle, A stripped down Style Council. Ian Dury with an acoustic guitar. The man with golden voice. A little bit Irish. Paul Weller. Who do you think I sound like??? if it's different from the above I will add it to the list.
Record Label: Bloke ina Hat Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Steve White Gig Saturday 3rd May (review)

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of seeing Steve White Live at THE INN ON THE GREEN, Ladbrook Grove, west London, UK. I was interviewing Steve for a Documentary I am involved in making about the open ...
Posted by blokeinahat on Tue, 06 May 2008 05:23:00 PST

Until Next Year

UNTIL NEXT YEARWords and Music by Trevor BarhamVerse 1In the silence of the the sun lit morningI walk through city streets as the day is dawningThoughts of you on my mind, tears well up in my eyesAnot...
Posted by blokeinahat on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:47:00 PST

Easy Street (Lyrics)

Verse 1Everybody keeps telling meHow they're tired of the nine to fiveThey have to work harder each dayJust to stay aliveThey've got this big dreamAbout winning the lotteryWouldn't it be nice if we co...
Posted by blokeinahat on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:45:00 PST

All Lovers Are Young (Lyrics)

Verse 1Love takes you at it's willAnd leaves just the sameJust when you set your ways, Love will make you changeMakes you feel like livingMakes you feel aliveYoung and old they feel the sameThis can n...
Posted by blokeinahat on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:41:00 PST

A Sign Like Batman’s Lyrics)

Verse 1Psychos are your specialityAnd weirdoes your bread and butterYou must have sign around your neckSaying I love nuttersI don't know where you get them fromdo you pick them up along the way?Have y...
Posted by blokeinahat on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:37:00 PST

The Sun Shines Over Romford (Lyrics)

I always wanted to get out of this town Everything about it got me downI wanted to sail the seven seasAnd see the wonders of the worldBut lately every-things changingThere's been been a lot of re - ar...
Posted by blokeinahat on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:33:00 PST

Breathe (Lyrics)

Verse 1Every time you're in my vicinityA strange sensation washes over meEvery time that you're aboutI get so excited that I nearly pass outChorusOh I must remember, I must rememberOh I must remember,...
Posted by blokeinahat on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:29:00 PST