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Glassman

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About Me

Glassman came up on both sides of the atlantic and displays his transatlantic roots in his music. The soundscapes created are ethereal with a blend of countrified funk. The lyrics are emotive, meaningful and full of depth and drive. After travelling across the Americas he returned to london to dive back into his love of music. You can check out Glassman playing acoustic at many london venues or fronting his band Pachamama. He is also the bassist of The Beasts of Leisure.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/12/2005
Band Website: pachamama.co.uk (in construction)
Band Members: Sam Swift-Glasman is Glassman
Influences: Music:-------------------------------------- Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Dylan, Jim Croce, Emylou Harris, Woodie Guthrie, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Nirvana, Led Zepelin, Leonard Cohen, Blackalicious, Motown, The Funk Brothers, The Police, Mos Def, Jeff Buckley, Mauro Guilliani, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Radiohead, Portishead, The Clash, Simon & Garfunkel, Nina Simone, Gordan Lightfoot, Early REM, The Smiths, Dr Feelgood, Elmore James, Johnny Cash, Billy Bragg, Elvis, Talib Kwelli, Spin Doctors, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Calexico, Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Velvet Underground, Nat King Cole, Buddy Holly, Fats Dominoe, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Pink Floyd, Queen, Nick Drake, Nick Cave, Louie Armstrong, Underworld, Orbital, Joan Baez, Janis Joplin, Bjork, Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Mayor Mcca, Sam Beer, Jamie Woon------------------Books:-------------------------------- "Brave New World" - Aldous Huxley "Les Miserables" - Victor Hugo "The God of Small Things" - Arundhati Ro "Heart of Darkness" - Joseph Conrad "Catch 22" - Joseph Heller "The Diceman"- Luke Rhinehart "The Alchemist" - Paulo Coelho "The Teachings of Don Juan"- Carlos Castaneda "The Prophet" - Kahlil Gibran "Poema Del Cante Jondo" - Frederico Garcia Lorca---------------Films:------------------------ Spirited Away - Hayao Miyazaki (Dir) Fiddler on the Roof - Written by Joseph Stein Alice in Wonderland - Written by Lewis Carrol The Wizard of Oz- Victor Flemming (Dir) Akira - Katsuhiro Ôtomo (Dir) Black Cat, White Cat - Emir Kusturica (Dir) Planet of the Apes - Franklin J. Schaffner (Dir) Koyaanisqatsi - Produced by Francis Ford Coppola (Dir) Apocalypse Now - Coppola (Dir) Goodfellas - Martin Scorcese (Dir) Anything by: David Lynch, Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton, Mel Brooks, Jim Jarmusch or Wes Anderson Anything Staring: starring Johnny Depp, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne or Clint Eastwood
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My Blog

I would Hitch 1200 miles and I would Hitch 1200 more.....

Hola Amigos Queridos! It has once again been far too long since we last unfurled our weary traveler's tales upon you and I am going to remedy that situation now. In our last entry we were about halfwa...
Posted by Glassman on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:18:00 PST

Hitching with El Gordo (Part II)  Mexico

Hello there, Lisa here, I have decided to write something finally So We had a week of luxury , hot showers, nutritious food, clean cloths and nice beds with Sam's dad, Adam. A completely different way...
Posted by Glassman on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:24:00 PST

The 4 Day Gringo Parade

Hola Amigos Queridos It has been quite some time since we last let you in our whereabouts and happenings. So long in fact that I don't know where to begin&. Last entry had us in Granada, Nicaragua; L...
Posted by Glassman on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:18:00 PST

Rock for the Local Shops 2007

I´m delighted to announce to you all that Lisa, Tom and I have formed a new band:Psycho Hippy SwingAn eclectic trio feat Guitar, Violin, Mandolin and Harmonious Vocals. We are playing Original materia...
Posted by Glassman on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:58:00 PST

Hitching with El Gordo, The Arribada and Granada (Part 2 of 2)

Hola Muchachos,Time for part two of this epic installment. I sincerely hope you enjoyed the teachings of Mariano. Now it´s time to impart our tales of hitch-hiking up the Northwest Coast of Costa Ric...
Posted by Glassman on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:48:00 PST

Shipwrecks and Spiritguides (Part 1 of 2)

Hola Beloved readers,Has been quite some time since we last unfurled the stories of our intrepid journey upon thee, so without further repose:We are currently in Granada, Nicaragua. We arrived last ni...
Posted by Glassman on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:25:00 PST

The Adventures of Captain Tico Time and Lobster Boy

Ola muchachos! I was so rushed the last entry that I forgot to relate in any details our adventures here in Costa Rica so I am indebted to give them to you now...... We find ourselves well settled upo...
Posted by Glassman on Wed, 23 May 2007 04:37:00 PST

Pura Vida

Saludos our long neglected friends, We have much missed you and are relishing the opportunity to once again impart our tales of adventure upon you. We find ourselves relating this to you 1500 mi...
Posted by Glassman on Sat, 05 May 2007 06:11:00 PST

Does Anyone Know the Way to San Jose?

Hello readers Thank you one and all who came to our rescue there in our tight situation! We feel deeply honored to have such amazing friends and relatives who were there when we needed them! We manage...
Posted by Glassman on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:46:00 PST

SOS!!!! Stuck in La Paz!!!!!

Welcome to a thrilling installment of our travel blog, Yes that´s right we are stranded and I will explain how: So we arrived in La Paz 4 days ago and realised what a wonderfully cheap and beautiful p...
Posted by Glassman on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:08:00 PST