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Justin Thorne

About Me

Justin is a musician & writer. In 2004, he self-released his album '...honey' featuring ten original, one-take, acoustic songs. His latest release, 'Live at Jersey Arts Centre' is available NOW . He is currently working on his first general release, studio album 'Mellowdrama' with producer Jono Rothwell, in Jersey.

In May 2005 he re-recorded 'Sold' in New York with producer (Maroon 5) and musician (Flashcubes, Paul Young) Tommy Allen, and musician Paul Carbonara (Blondie, The Mudlarks, Mary McBride).
Multi-platinum and Grammy award winning engineer Ed Stasium did the final mix. Ed has worked with Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury and produced all of the Ramones albums amongst others!
LIVE @ JERSEY ARTS CENTRE - AVAILABLE NOW USING THE BUTTON ABOVE or can be found in WIZARDS & WOOZLES in JERSEY, HMV, WHITE LABEL RECORDS and MUSIC SCENE
Thanks to Mal at White Label Records, Columberie for supporting local musicians
MY OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Book is released 26th May 2007
**NOTE TO BANDS**
I'd love to chat with you and swap comments, but any blatant plugs, spam asking for people to go to your Website, or messages that you stick on everyone's comments section who adds you... will be removed, no offence, but I have the courtesy not to do it to you, right?
Thanks, now sit back and relax...
All Justin Thorne tunes brought to you by Super Nova strings from NEWSTRINGS.co.uk (3.10 a set!) and Funky Puffin Surf Wax... the BEST surf wax for cool AND warm water
The NYC mix of 'Sold' was Track of the Day at Garageband.com on 15 December... just click on the button!

Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / Black & White

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/09/2005
Band Website: http://www.justinthorne.com
Band Members: All songs written by Justin Thorne - Guitar & Vocals
My latest CD project is Justin Thorne & The Chiefs - Live at Jersey Arts Centre. The show was recorded in August 2006 and features Pete Newton on Bass and Backing Vocals and Alex Glendinning on Percussion.
The NYC Version of 'Sold' was arranged by, produced by and features the amazing Tommy Allen & Paul Carbonara... the final mix was completed by multi-platinum and grammy award winning legend, Ed Stasium.
'Live at Jersey Arts Centre - Engineered, mixed and produced by Jono Rothwell.
'...honey' - Mixed by and featuring Simon Larbalestier (Basement Records).
Special mention to Rayne, for all her amazing photography, artwork and support.

Influences: Loving the work of The John Butler Trio, Jack Johnson, Paulo Nutini, Xavier Rudd, Scott Matthews, Eric Bibb, ALO, Chris Cornell, and the guys below:

Sounds Like: A guy and a guitar... being open and honest... I'm human and I fuck up but I can laugh at myself... you ever feel the same way?
Record Label: Yes please... make me an offer.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Gigs... no, seriously... Gigs!

I'm actually playing a few shows over the next few months. I haven't played live to an audience for at least 12 months, which is shocking. Things are wrapping up in Jono's studio at least until we fin...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:49:00 GMT

Hey!

Some of you are probably wondering where the hell I've been and some of you couldn't care less! Whichever camp you're in, I hope you are happy and well! I've been busy in the studio with my buddy and ...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Huge Deal for jT

I'm supportingSaturday 23 August
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:11:00 GMT

Rarer than a panda orgy...

A jT gig! - kind of. June 29th at the new Drift Club (Royal Yacht)Australian legend, Jeff Lang Local halfwit Justin ThorneKevin Pallot & The PinnaclesFerg WinchesterNice bill!Come and check out th...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:46:00 GMT

Latest...

It was an amazing weekend, the launch at Waterstones was awesome (photos soon), thanks to everyone who made the effort to come down, and of course, massive thanks to those of you who bought a copy of ...
Posted by on Sun, 27 May 2007 01:36:00 GMT

Book goes to press!

Yep, the final version of my book is going to press this week! The cover looks like this: I am VERY excited! I'll be doing a launch on the 26th May in Jersey and my publisher is coming over from the S...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:40:00 GMT

NEW CD ~ LIVE @ JAC AVAILABLE NOW!

Justin Thorne & The Chiefs - Live @ Jersey Arts Centre Is available to buy NOW from WIZARDS & WOOZLES (New Street), HMV, WHITE LABEL RECORDS (Colomberie), MUSIC SCENE (Odeon Cinema) and o...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:35:00 GMT

Interview...

I am really pleased! My interview with UKSFBookNews.net on my new book and new album has been posted. Check it out HERE...  Also, the UPS Website tells me that 'Live @ Jersey Arts Centre' is in t...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:35:00 GMT

Muppets

We watch this warthrough a lensewe don't know the rulesor how they bendthese chicksgetting banged onlinein movies nowdemanding a million at a timeand it takes much more than a tie-dyeyour belly button...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:40:00 GMT

I have a new hero...

Randy Couture Okay... Randy was already a man I had huge respect for, not just for his ability but also for his attitude, lack of ego and just genuine nice-guy-ness... he was a legend to many, myself...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:35:00 GMT