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Ardentjohn

Debut album out now!!

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Myspace Contact TablesArdentJohn's debut album 'When The Time Comes' is now available from here (£5 inc free delivery) or exclusively in Scotland from Avalanche Records (Glasgow and Edinburgh) and Musicker on the Island of Bute!!
".......a marching sonic assault that refuses to be ignored....A band with a promising future." DAILY RECORD''....big, psychedelic-tinged growers, as well as tighter, bouncy numbers that play lightly on folk and country influences...... an impressive debut.'' LONDON TOUR DATES MAGAZINE''...reminiscent of The Verve at their most blissfully zoned out... seamless, dream-like qualities....An enjoyable and promising first outing'' THE SKINNY''A cracking mini album'' MUSIC NEWS SCOTLAND''..like a lost Beatles record'' THE MAG''Excellent'' JIM GELLATLY - XFM SCOTLAND".. the confidence with which it enters your stereo you’d be forgiven for thinking this is a band that are well into their stride and are laying down their 5th or 6th album." THEBEATSURRENDER.CO.UK"It's definitely one to check out."ISTHISMUSIC.COM''This is an album that should be in everyone’s collection" WHISPERIN & HOLLERIN"Sometimes a debut album comes out of its corner and without any ducking and weaving lands a knockout punch straightaway. Such a beast is this release by Edinburgh based Ardentjohn." BLUESBUNNY REVIEWThe band also released two singles in 2007, 'Legoland Towns/Power Of Panic' and 'Orange Nights'. Both sold out of limited edition Vinyl/CD quickly but the tracks can still be downloaded through all the major download services.If you want up-to-date info on the band and a free MP3, please click this link to join the mailing list. Thanks!For information about the band and bookings please contact Matt at [email protected]

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Member Since: 1/20/2006
Band Website: ardentjohn.com
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Record Label: Slow Train Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Legoland Towns on XFM

Debut single Legoland Towns (released on 5th March) has been played on Jim Gellatly's XFM show a few times over the last few weeks. More details on the show to be found at Jims site www.mysp...
Posted by ardentjohn on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:20:00 PST

SKINNY MAG Review of Liquid Room.....come on!

By Barry Jackson of 'THE SKINNY MAG' ''First up are Edinburgh boys, Ardent John, who warm up the early arrivals with their intoxicating and, at times, beguiling brand of folk-rock. Coming on like a fu...
Posted by ardentjohn on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:37:00 PST

Orange Nights on Darkhorse Radio!

Orange nights got it's first radio play on Darkhorse radios 1 year anniversary show. To listen please click on this link http://darkhorse.podomatic.com/entry/2007-02-08T14_51_59-08_ 00 X...
Posted by ardentjohn on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:18:00 PST

A tale of four minstrels

'A tale of four minstrels'  by A. Shields.  Al was raised surrounded by water, but spent time with the north-easterly winds. During his 14th year, the Guiding Light faded, leaving only sorr...
Posted by ardentjohn on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:23:00 PST

Studio recordings at last!!!

Having finally managed to get our arses into a studio last September, at last we have a few tracks for you to hear.  These are not quite the full versions that will appear on our forthcomin...
Posted by ardentjohn on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:11:00 PST

ArdentJohn play The Cavern!

ArdentJohn recently took themselves and a small army of supporters on an  alchohol fuelled coach trip to Liverpool to play at legendary venue 'The Cavern'.The band punched out a short, high energ...
Posted by ardentjohn on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 09:10:00 PST

the bands first EP

currently in the middle of recording our first studio EP ....... barring the sausage roll and coffee overdose things have gone pretty well so far and we hope to have at least 6 tracks ready in the nex...
Posted by ardentjohn on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 02:35:00 PST

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!!!

Calling all Ardents! You can now keep up to date with all of Ardentjohn's upcoming gigs and other info by joining our mailing list.  Just e-mail your details to mailinglistardentjohn@gm...
Posted by ardentjohn on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:25:00 PST

livemusicdirect review of ardentjohn gig

Review Of Ardentjohn @ The Left Bank It seemed they would have been quite happy to just to chill out and I would have said I was as well. Pleasant was the word that sprang to mind. Just relax and let ...
Posted by ardentjohn on Fri, 26 May 2006 07:58:00 PST

Live recordings in top 5 of Music News Scotland!!

A collection of some of ardentjohns live recordings at the Left Bank have been included in the top 5 albums of 'Music News Scotlands' May issue.  Please visit their myspace page (in our friends l...
Posted by ardentjohn on Mon, 08 May 2006 11:19:00 PST