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upon a time there was a peaceful, sleepy village called Joytown, founded
on freedom upon the frontiers of the world wide cobweb, dedicated to celebrating
and discussing the musical genius of Kevin Gilbert and related musical
issues. It was a happy place filled with musicians and fans alike,
sharing tidbits and insights and more than a few laughs. But one
day, a terrible flame overwhelmed the land, and all our crops died.
None of the village seers could explain just what went wrong. It
fell to me, the Village Idiot, to document the lives of our anarchic citizens.
This page stands as a memorial to an ideal that we all, as loyal Joytowners,
strove (and ultimately faltered and failed) to uphold - that of tolerance
and appreciation of the good things we hold dear despite the ravages of
the outside world.
LIFE IS SHORT. SAVOR IT! There are those who wish to blame specific parties or incidents for the ultimate destruction of our fair little town. But as I, the Village Idiot, see it - the problem was that there was no longer enough joy in Joytown to hold it together. It grew from a tiny settlement into an internet boomtown, and the anarchy of our frontier roots couldn't stand the tension. I don't blame L&G or anybody else. How could I? It's just the world as it is. The beat goes on. Thanks for listening, keep the faith, and spread the words and music of Kevin Gilbert to all those you care about. They will thank you for it, I'm sure. (By the way, nobody was actually killed in the firebombing. We just migrated elsewhere!) - JACK COBB, February 26, 2001 - |
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Meet iMo; the man, the legend, the vision behind Anarchy Steering Committee. Born into a wealthy Oakland high society family, iMo, a kindergarden dropout, transcended his silver spoon roots to become San Francisco's leading supplier of rendered hog products to the restaurant industry. Seriously, if Beck were impregnated by 1980's cult heavy metal band Helix, it would sound nothing like ASC. For the songs to make total sense, you'll need to check out the "official website" here: www.earstation.com/asc/ (There are a lot of funny stories and pictures and naughty words there.) |
iMo also has a cover of a KG tune up at the official site last time we checked. Also visit ASC here: www.mp3.com/asc/ |
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One of our more accomplished listers, Dawayne's discography includes such artists as Chicago, Stuart Hamm, Bob Seger and many others. CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO VISIT HIS OFFICIAL SITE 
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/3391 Here is Dawayne caught in a rare moment of actually talking about himself. Nice interview, Dawayne! http://www.edsrocktalk.com/dbaileyintro.htm PS - Dawayne's official online forum, SOS...Calling All Aliens is located at http://www.topica.com/lists/bailey/read - SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN! |
http://users.FoxValley.net/~balance/ Brian (second from left, above) is a multi instrumentalist with a wealth of talent and a lot of friends - he also happens to be the founder of this here Joytown Mailing List we all read and enjoy on a daily basis. Brian's band, BALANCE has released an independent CD and another is currently in the works. Click here for an audio sample-BALANCE.MP3 |
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maintains this terrific monthly mag! 
http://www.musicnewsnetwork.net/ |
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pete forbes
Pete is an amazing talent - voice, guitar, drums, songwriting - and his recent CD, entitled THE GULF BETWEEN has garnered terrific reviews. www.peteforbes.com |
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Eric also has a personal home page at: www.ericframpton.com |
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/183/two_sheds.html "Two Sheds" is the songwriting and performing antics of Joe Funk on Guitar, Ashtray, and Evangelism, PLUS Jason Doggett on the Chapman Stick, Cloth Box, and Peloponniesian Kazoo - and whomever happens to be sitting behind some percussion. "If you like early Genesis, Steve Hackett, King Crimson, Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, XTC and J.S. Bach - well, good for you!" https://www.angelfire.com/art/twosheds/twosheds.html -- What the Critics say -- "Two Sheds is not just a band.. It is a Symphony of Emotion" - Shaquille O'Neal ...... "A Mantelpiece!" - A. Hitler ....."I've seen some bands in my time, and they're one of them" - William Shatner ..... "Their Version of my Symphony ROCKS!" - Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson ....."Amazing! I laughed till I stopped!!!" - George W. Bush .... "Two Sheds' Music is Better than it Sounds!" - Bianca Jagger |
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Mark, intrepid bassist for SECOND STORY, has so much going on that it's hard to know where to start - and harder to know where to stop! He also maintains INSTANT EVERYTHING our Joytown MP3 Channel. Mark's Favorite Project's Site: www.second-story.net Their MP3.com page: www.mp3.com/secondstory Another of Mark's projects - FENTON HARDY "Eclectronica" www.mp3.com/fentonhardy Yet another of Mark's projects - MERCURY DEEP artists.mp3s.com/artists/134/mercury_deep.html (sci-fi storyline set to music) |
"Second Story is an original music project from the Philadelphia area. The melding of an emotive female voice with fluid, thoughtful musical arrangements creates the unique sound that is Second Story. With comparisons ranging from October Project and Sarah McLachlan to Peter Gabriel, Renaissance and Queensrÿche, there's certain to be something for everyone. |
randy
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by accident" hiatt
recommended song: Diane |
song link: www.mp3.com/RandyHiatt Randy's homepage is at members.tripod.com/RandyHiatt/ |
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whose band also features Joytown Lurkers christopher lajcin and jay johnson |
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Visit their MP3.com site linked at left - Free Listens Always! jay "drummer with a co-signer" johnson also performs regularly with a great cover band - http://listen.to/rockwell Jack also happens to be the guy who maintains this links page. If you are already a Joytown subscriber and wish to be added to this list contact Jack at: andreanocobb@mediaone.net |
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"Kompost" chicoine
Kompost is the brainchild of prog-pop rocker Kerry Kompost. Formed in 1997 and based in Los Angeles, Kompost comprises some of the most sophisticated art-pop this side of Jason Falkner. Kompost's 1999 debut release, 'Sweet' is chock full of soaring melodies, hook-filled choruses and atmospheric, surprising changes which will keep you captivated listen after listen. In addition to Kompost, Kerry plays guitar and keyboards in Nipper and the Seaturtles featuring Nipper Seaturtle (aka Gwynne Kahn, formerly of The Negro Problem, Bean, and the Pandoras, among others). Kerry also plays bass in LA pop band Kickstand featuring Ken West (Upsy Daisy), Wil O'Brien (the Andersons!) and Lisa Mychols (the Masticators). Kerry has been involved in various bands and recording projects since the mid-1980s. In addition to Kompost, Kerry has produced recordings for artists such as the Bethsusans, the Beads, Love Desert and the Worldshakers. From 1988 to 1993, Kerry nurtured the Beads, a Wings/George Harrison-inspired quartet, who produced three cassette releases. From 93-96 he worked with the Bethsusans, who released two acoustic guitar-based cassettes. |
KOMPOST http://artists.mp3s.com /artists/15/kompost.html |
mp3.com/bophouse http://listen.to/bophouse |
anders
levin
BopHouse is Anders Levin (keyboards, programming, vocals) with occasional help from Niklas Relander (guitars, keyboards and co-writing.) Anders is located in Gothenburg, Sweden, while Niklas now lives in Ekenäs, Finland - so they collaborate by exchanging MP3 files via E-mail. That collaboraton has resulted in the web-only release of a CD named "The Web-collection and more...". More are in the works, so that's one great reason to visit their websites. Their sound is best described as "melodic, cyber-jazz-funky" but we'll let the music talk for itself! |
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Lee was classically trained on piano from age 8, formal synthesis study beginning at age 17. He has consulted, programmed and arranged for major recording artists and home hobbyists alike, as well as playing a variety of gigs "from chicken wire to tuxedos." He has been working with synthesizers now for over 20 years, including stints with major manufacturers. Lee says it's been his privilege to work with some wonderful players and teachers in his 30+ years in the music industry. MP3.com Song title: A Road To Everywhere ( http://artists.mp3s.com/artist_song/666/666464.html ) |
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"the night owl" marshall Steve is the editor of a music review site called THE NIGHT OWL Billed as "The best place on the web for music reviews", it certainly has a lot to offer visitors, including a streaming radio channel and a nicely alphabetized index of hundreds of archived reviews! http://www.thenightowl.com. |
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http://www.progscape.com/ Michael Ostrich hosts these two excellent sites. Both are "A Must See!" We were very impressed with the information available here, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! |
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Among other impressive things on his resume, Randy performed and toured with Wang Chung back in 1987. Randy recently had surgery for Tendonitis with severe nerve damage, likely brought on by years of playing. " My surgeon gave me a choice of correcting it or within three months not being able to play again. The down side was having to bow out of my gig with A.J.... but I am back playing harder than ever, no pain and no numbness. I highly recommend having the surgery for anyone who suffers from this condition." Randy has a terrific website with audio samples and more information. www.randywalker.com |
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| Rebecca Johnson is a bass player and singer with 16 years
professional experience in the music industry. She has toured and recorded
with many bands including major recording artists like Ian Moss, Margaret
Urlich and currently Richard Clapton. She has also toured Malaysia
with the Benson & Hedges band Light Tones, featuring Rahim Maarof.
PS - Rebecca lives in Australia! |
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Music On Tap Erock at MP3.com |
MP3.com/GlassHouseSR |
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cool KG related links!
This great band (not included above) is also a KG supporter www.simonapple.com NEWBIE STUFF: Good link for finding interesting Kevin articles. There were some here that we've never seen before. ( Note the MNN article from Joytown's Christine! ) https://www.angelfire.com/ca/bewtifulfreak/articles.html |
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