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Born in UK in '63. Started writing songs and playing guitar at 15. Had my first multitrack recorder a couple years later. Played in various rock bands, duos and the occasional solo stint. No one famous!! My writing ranges from country to modern blues to rock. It depends how I'm feeling, what I've experienced, what sort of mood I'm in. (Click the blue John Holgate under the Artist/Band page - to see all the songs). I can go years without writing anything and then in the space of six months I'll write an albums' worth. Listen, enjoy, comment if you like. Cheers - John
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Video Guitar Lessons:
Something I've been meaning to do for some time now, if you're interested in some guitar lessons - try these: http://youtu.be/0UzY1VZ4xA0 A series of lessons I've put together to help learn play the guitar.
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Shoot the Breeze video:
A few months ago I was asked if I could write a song about a power kite . It was a challenge I was happy to accept as I had occasionally thought about writing something about my favorite hobby. Shoot the Breeze was the song I ended up with - I figure if the white water guys can 'shoot the rapids' then us kiters can 'shoot the breeze'. Once I had done the song, I thought about how I would go about making a music video of it (something I had never done). I'm not sure if it's lame, stupid or good.....perhaps all three at once!!! Anywhoo, you can check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MTHdLhkcrM Let me know what you think!
Cheers,
John
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Still hibernating....:
Wow, 12months has gone by since I last posted and I've done nothing between then and now. I have got a tune in my head - just need some words to go with it. Hopefully I'll get to writing a few things in 2012. I'm due.
Here's part of a video review I did on 'Guitar Jack 2" - a device that plugs into your iPhone and allows you to use your phone as a multitrack recorder. There's no eq or compression... just straight into the phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drYSykRYeEA
All the best, guys (and gals),
John
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Que Decree Re-union:
Well, Que Decree turned up for a week of general mayhem at my place (we get together every 5 or so years) and it just couldn't have gone any better. We managed to record 5 tracks which I'll put both here and on the Que Decree artist page. There's a few photos on the slide show. The band is: Hoges (me) guitar, keyboards, vocals. Smiiiiith (Paul Van Pinxteren) drums, backing vox. Skeet (Peter Neil) Bass. Badger (Nick Wilson) guitar, vocals. We had a blast doing it and hope you enjoy the music. Play it LOUD!!
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Yet more collaborations:
Danny Horton (Deadwater Monk) has finished beavering away on a collaboration called 'Small Minded People'. we've had a bit of fun with this, keep an ear out for this one. The Last Leaf (Ian & Jeff) and myself have just finished "Anywhere with you" and we're very pleased with how it's turned out , thanks to some fabulous strings and piano by Ian - let us know what you think. "On the verge of going nuclear" is a jazz-blues number with some great guitar and bass work and fabulous vocals by Chas (333maxwell). Am I having fun yet?? YOU BET!!! - John
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Hey John, Long time no speak! how are you?
It appears you've been busy! what a stunning video and a beautiful title track on your page. well done  I'm sorry it's been such a long time, i've been...busy! A baby, A house move and a year or so in hibernation have lead me to release a new album! (finally) Thought you might like to know :-)
Here's a little taster http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12319920
enjoy and hopefully speak soon
Ange x
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:: posted by angehardy on Tue May 14, 2013 @ 04:30 PM
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Hey Friends,
Here is our newest song for the new year. If you will, please have a listen and let us know what you think. http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12137828 Thank you in advance for stopping by.
Lee & Hans
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Communicate to friends, I am with a new song "Focus." Thank you all.
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:: posted by duby2000 on Wed Sep 26, 2012 @ 09:06 AM
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Hey John,
New Monk tune up if you get a chance
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10599017
Letters to my Children
Enjoy!!!
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Hi John.
One more for the yearly tradition in our family...
3’rd Sunday in advent just passed, and the children are now counting down for their holidays, so it is time for the teasing elf to make some noise on your message board.
Gry wanted me sing Silent Night and ordered me to make it so atmospheric that you could hear the snow gently fall to the ground. I don’t know if that is the case, but I can assure you that she sings like an angel on this one.: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=517385&songID=9935311
That’s all for me for this week, but I will return and mess up the message board again next week.
Have a continuing merry December week.
Lasse – the elf….
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:: posted by joensson on Mon Dec 13, 2010 @ 05:19 AM
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Came by to enjoy some music John...........its great when you can just go to the music page and set the player to play all songs,and its rare you can go and really enjoy each and every song
Waiting for the Sun is .....................................amazing!
I love your music my friend
Say hi to the boss for me 
Kidding,we know who wheres the pants hehe as I out on my dress lol
Hope your well,thanks for the tunes!!!!!!!!!
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Hi John, it's been ages, how are you?
Just in case you've missed the Tweets, Facebook messages, Email newsletters, and Me jumping around like an excited kid:
I've finally started selling Pre-Release copies of my studio album 'Windmills and Wishes'.
You can check out clips of it at: www.windmillsandwishes.com.
Ange x
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:: posted by angehardy on Thu Jun 3, 2010 @ 04:49 PM
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Hi John!
Havent been on in a while, Im playing bass for couple local bands!
Waiting on a new bass in the mail, should arrive today.
2005 Peavey Cirrus Claro walnut with matching walnut headstock, man am I stocked! hd to sell my recording equiptment so just been focusing on live shows. Take care and as always love the music!
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:: posted by fdeeptone on Thu May 27, 2010 @ 11:25 AM
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New Song -- New Band -- Katherine Scorzo aka Faunaserene and Darrell Johnson aka Star Blue Present:
"Love is what I am talkin about" by Secret Mist
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1067941
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:: posted by Star Blue on Fri May 14, 2010 @ 10:05 AM
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Hi John.
Did some recording today. My new song is about growing up on the farm, when I was a kid. Miss those days. It's pure bluegrass and called 'One Big Happy Family'. Hope you like it!
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9082510
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