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John James Newman

About Me

John James Newman is an enigmatic acoustic singer-songwriter on the verge of something very special. His fresh lively performances echo his energetic yet sensitive style, and his enthusiasm and natural charisma never fails to please.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 22/09/2005
Band Website: www.myspace.com/thevelvethearts
Band Members: As some of you will know we have recently started a new project that is playing all the old JJN faves as well as lots of new wicked material. All the shows we are playing are as the new band and we are called The Velvet Hearts. Check out www.myspace.com/thevelvethearts for the very latest demos and gig information.
Influences: I suppose the biggest influence on my music is my dad. He fronts a band called The Marmalade who had some big hits in the 60's. I grew up with music in the house all the time and it's in my blood without a doubt. I can't really give you a list of the stuff I like because it would be too long, but I try not to limit the type of music I listen to, good tunes can come from anywhere and everywhere!
Sounds Like: We have re-launched www.johnjamesnewman.co.uk and you should really go and check it out. There is now 45 minutes of free downloads, loads of pictures and gig news and reviews as well as a full forum. CHECK IT OUT TODAY!
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Velvet Hearts

Hi all,So I may have been a bit premature in the last blog. It appears that someone released a tune in the US under the name of The Attic just when we had got all our new artwork done! Serves us righ...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:57:00 GMT

The Attic

I've got a new band!! We are called The Attic and we'll be playing all the old JJN classics and some awesome new material. Check out myspace.com/theatticstunes today!!!
Posted by on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 16:19:00 GMT

New JJN website!!!!

May 2006 Newsletter   Hi all, The time has come. The official launch of the all new johnjamesnewman.co.uk is here! With over 45 minutes of FREE John James Newman tracks a...
Posted by on Thu, 25 May 2006 00:25:00 GMT

March update

Hi all, Well doesn't time fly by when you're having fun? March is upon us already, which means that the big gig at the Borderline is getting closer. It's all happening on Friday 24th March and wi...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:01:00 GMT

Borderline gig now 24th March

Please note the big JJN band gig at the Borderline in London has moved from 17th March to Friday 24th March. The band will be supporting some up and coming acts and we are expecting the NME and some r...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 05:57:00 GMT

New years resolution

Hi folks, well I've made a wee new year's resolution to try and get to grips with the blog things and so tell you guys a bit more about what I've been up to. Had a little break over Christmas and...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:22:00 GMT