Any fans?
Great band and Mr Bramwell is a very gifted songwriter indeed.
Some of you more mature Moz fans in Manchester may have seen him in his early guise as Johnny Dangerously in the 80's/early 90's. He did a mini album which my brother had called 'You, me and the alarm clock' which is pretty impossible to find now..i remember it having some great songs too.

Here's an IAK track with a cameo from Christopher Eccleston.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBTpaxvtLOA

Now you're talking! I Am Kloot really are one of the best bands of the last ten years. Real quality songwriting & musicianship, good lyrics & they're a good laugh live too. Johnny Bramwell has a fine voice although he's sporting quite a dodgy haircut of late!

That Proof video is very good. Though it doesn't hurt that Proof is my favourite song of theirs.

If you get the chance, download (that's pay for then download) or get any of their four albums & you'll get the other three before too long.

Failing that, go & see them live.

I like 'To You' on Natural History alot, most of what I've heard I like...

I see they are on tour too.

Very underated, I saw them support Doves at Blackpool in 2004.
My favourite Johnny Dangerously track is 'Subway Life', even if it does take a swipe at Morrissey!:eek:

There is a line
And I look to your principles, you vote for the Queen, tell me what the hell is that supposed to mean?
The second time it is
And I look to your principles, you vote for James Dean, tell me what the hell is that supposed to mean.

Jukebox Jury

Best band in the country simple as that really.

Been into them since Natural History. Seen them, plenty of times lastly at Sankey's in December.

The new album has got a very ' live ' feel to it.

Probably THE most laid band you will ever see live !!

Got tickets for the forthcoming Liverpool gig.

I periodically post about looking up IAK, as I think there is a natural match between their music/lyrics and Moz. Lines like "You're like the clouds from my home town, just grew fat and hung around..." are genius. Agree that any one of the albums are great but would recommend either I Am Kloot (2nd album) or Moolah Rouge (5th album), latter is available from Townsend Records (advert on www.iamkloot.com from page). Get along to one of the gigs in April, they are truely unforgettable experiences, all three band members are very charismatic and now they are being joined by 2 or 3 others. **mops brow** that is all

I periodically post about looking up IAK, as I think there is a natural match between their music/lyrics and Moz. Lines like "You're like the clouds from my home town, just grew fat and hung around..." are genius. Agree that any one of the albums are great but would recommend either I Am Kloot (2nd album) or Moolah Rouge (5th album), latter is available from Townsend Records (advert on www.iamkloot.com from page). Get along to one of the gigs in April, they are truely unforgettable experiences, all three band members are very charismatic and now they are being joined by 2 or 3 others. **mops brow** that is all

Good to see some fans here.
I'll certainly be heading to a gig, i've yet to get the new record but have have rest which i love esp like you say the 2nd album.
Did you ever download this btw?
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=84780

P.S Any Johnny Dangerously mp3's kicking about?

I went to a free gig in Manchester City Centre couple of summers ago - it was sponsored and broadcast by Channel M - it was available to view on their website. Not sure if it still is.

Here's an old johnny dangerously song re-worked for an i am kloot b-side,
tis a great song!
'Junk Culture'.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=03EDE6C307A7FBE0

Let me know if it doesn't work.

I went to a free gig in Manchester City Centre couple of summers ago - it was sponsored and broadcast by Channel M - it was available to view on their website. Not sure if it still is.

I was there too. It was in Cathedral Gardens. There was another band on called Answering Machine who were absolutely rotten. All I did was say, 'it's nice when they let kids out to play from the special school isn't it?'. How was I supposed to know it was the keyboard player's Mum?!

I don't get on with Channel M. That same summer there was a mini festival in Platt Fields too (which IAK also played at) but Channel M decided they were going to go along the front row interviewing crowd members all the way through Elbow's set. Channel M: 'Have you had a good time today? Who are your favourite band from today?' Me: 'Well it would be Elbow if you got out of the way & let me watch.'

That day also featured DJ sets from Andy Rourke (what a fraud, he just plugs his IMac into the decks!) during which an obsessive spent the whole time screaming, 'I love you!' at him. Everyone who DJ'd that day played '24 Hour Party People'. Badly Drawn Boy headlined: he came on, I went home.

Well, I'd never heard of I Am Kloot before I read this thread. But I've had a listen and they seem rather good, so I've booked tickets to see them in Leeds. Thanks for the heads-up.

Kate

:)

I do like them. I was going to see them recently but forgot about it. DOH!

I do like them. I was going to see them recently but forgot about it. DOH!

I saw an ad in this month's Mojo saying they are playing Koko on the 22nd April, so you have no excuse from your Whitechapel home!

I actually went to get tickets myself and then realised I'm going to see Bjork help raise awareness about Cornish independence in Plymouth that night.

I love this band, they're great live too.

Same Deep Water As Me is one of those songs that deserves to be heard by absolutely everyone in the entire universe - animals, humans and idiots alike.

I haven't seen Johnny in years, but remember his (very) early band Ignition playing in Manchester. I interviewed him / them for a fanzine once in 1985! Must try to get to see I Am Kloot soon.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j75/FitzpatM/Ignition.jpg

I saw an ad in this month's Mojo saying they are playing Koko on the 22nd April, so you have no excuse from your Whitechapel home!

I actually went to get tickets myself and then realised I'm going to see Bjork help raise awareness about Cornish independence in Plymouth that night.

Ah great, I may have to go then. Ta bra.

I love this band, they're great live too.

Same Deep Water As Me is one of those songs that deserves to be heard by absolutely everyone in the entire universe - animals, humans and idiots alike.

God, yes...beautiful song.
This is a live version:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=4B664FF614E1BDA3

I swear I've just heard the guitar riff from Strange Without You (from Gods and Monsters) on a building society ad on TV.

I swear I've just heard the guitar riff from Strange Without You (from Gods and Monsters) on a building society ad on TV.


About 5 years ago when I saw an ISP ad on TV which used a theme song of Les Vacances de Monsierur Hulot I had mixed feeling.

Good to see someone who had a very good taste, but found impossible to appreciate it. :(

BUMP!

Saw them again last night, also John as IAK Solo last month. New album being polished up as we speak. :)

BUMP!

Saw them again last night, also John as IAK Solo last month. New album being polished up as we speak. :)




Going to the St Helens solo show. What is the solo set like in terms of what songs ?

Going to the St Helens solo show. What is the solo set like in terms of what songs ?

John was taking requests (some of which he cheerfully refused), but there were a clutch of songs from the new album, plus a goodly batch of crowd-pleasers such as Twist, Proof, Favourite Sky, etc. He was also complaining about the lack of heckling so have your insults at the ready. It was a great gig; really laid-back like he'd just popped in to your house to give you a few songs. :)

Sounds great Kate, any Johnny Dangerously popping up? Unlikely i know.
x

Sounds great Kate, any Johnny Dangerously popping up? Unlikely i know.
x

I've never got to hear any Johnny Dangerously, despite scouring the web for "You, Me and the Alarm Clock", so I'd probably not know it if it hit me. :(

I've never got to hear any Johnny Dangerously, despite scouring the web for "You, Me and the Alarm Clock", so I'd probably not know it if it hit me. :(

I might be able to sort that if you're good. x

I might be able to sort that if you're good. x

Ooh, I'll be very good Mr Fairhead and so will my husband. ;)

Ooh, I'll be very good Mr Fairhead and so will my husband. ;)

Ok i'll see what i can do love, i've got all the tracks individually so i'll try box em' up gift wrapped. x

Ok i'll see what i can do love, i've got all the tracks individually so i'll try box em' up gift wrapped. x

Thanks. That's really kind of you. :) I'll check back for them after I get back from my parents' house - they're having a barbeque and my 79-year-old father is already a bit tipsy and is tap-dancing while belting out George Gershwin songs. He has a dicky heart so I'd better go and make sure he doesn't get out of hand.:rolleyes:

Never heard of them, but i'll be the first customer in the record store on Monday; I just HAVE to know what they sound like. That band name is namely irresistably funny for a Dutch-speaking person. :lbf:

Never heard of them, but i'll be the first customer in the record store on Monday; I just HAVE to know what they sound like. That band name is namely irrisistably funny for a Dutch-speaking person. :lbf:




There is a live gig from Amsterdam on the internet somewhere.

John was taking requests (some of which he cheerfully refused), but there were a clutch of songs from the new album, plus a goodly batch of crowd-pleasers such as Twist, Proof, Favourite Sky, etc. He was also complaining about the lack of heckling so have your insults at the ready. It was a great gig; really laid-back like he'd just popped in to your house to give you a few songs. :)


Sound great loking forward to it. Not seen him solo before but I'm a veteran of Kloot gigs !

There is a live gig from Amsterdam on the internet somewhere.


Sorry it was on Fab Channel and it appears to have closed.

As requested Kate.
Johnny Dangerously - You, Me And The Alarm Clock (Vinyl rip):
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlvdFdRQ3R5UkhIRGc9PQ

x

As requested Kate.
Johnny Dangerously - You, Me And The Alarm Clock (Vinyl rip):
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlvdFdRQ3R5UkhIRGc9PQ

x

Thank you! :) Are these in the original EP track order or do I need to re-number them?

Sound great loking forward to it. Not seen him solo before but I'm a veteran of Kloot gigs !

Just found a set list from York on the IAK forum:

http://www.retinacircus.co.uk/iakforum/viewtopic.php?t=1265

Thank you! :) Are these in the original EP track order or do I need to re-number them?

As they're, did you unzip it okay? x

As they're, did you unzip it okay? x

Unzipping is one of my specialities. :thumb:

Unzipping is one of my specialities. :thumb:

Cold shower time! x

Cold shower time! x

Spoilsport! ;)

Hey, I should mention the first support at the IAK Solo gig at York. Young fellow-me-lad called Tom Reeve. Most engaging. And living proof that you can write entertaining songs about Napoleonic seige warfare and the immortal souls of dogs. Check him out on his MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/tomreeve

Just booked tix for the May 8th Solo gig in Derby. :)

EDIT: Btw, I registered on the IAK forums a few days ago, but I'm never yet been able to log in. Is anyone here already on that forum? I need to get in contact with a mod to get it sorted out, but the only mod with an email address on his/her profile hasn't answered my email. :(

Off to see Johnny solo at the Royal in Derby tonight. :)

Off to see Johnny solo at the Royal in Derby tonight. :)

I'm seeing him on Saturday, let us know how it went..

I'm seeing him on Saturday, let us know how it went..

It was a blast!

First time I've heard "Gods and Monsters" live. Lots of old faves and some new songs, but the great thing is, John's currently so request-friendly (bar those songs he can't perform without the band) that the set-list is pretty much fluid.

Lots of audience banter; John seems to really enjoy friendly heckling. :D
"Proof" was an all-out sing-a-long, and if you're (un)lucky on Saturday you might get treated to a curse-laden account of how John has just lost his driving licence. :rolleyes:

I told John to get himself over to Hull. We'll see if he takes me up on it. :)

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for the info..

I've been looking for this for years, but the link seems to have expired. Is there any chance you'd be able to post this again ? I'd be forever in your debt.

I'm talking about You, Me and The Alarm Clock

Stig, V and I saw them at the Deaf Institute in Manchester last night. Excellent gig in a tiny, intimate venue. Tonight and Saturday are sold out, but there's an extra date on Sunday if you can chase down a ticket. I bought their b-sides album while I was there.:thumb:

Stig, V and I saw them at the Deaf Institute in Manchester last night. Excellent gig in a tiny, intimate venue. Tonight and Saturday are sold out, but there's an extra date on Sunday if you can chase down a ticket. I bought their b-sides album while I was there.:thumb:


Me too, outstanding gig.

Not sure about a Sunday gig though ? The Fuck Buttons are on Sunday.

not me.thks anyway

You don't realise quite how big those posters are until you get one back to your little cottage..... :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/musicposters.jpg

You don't realise quite how big those posters are until you get one back to your little cottage..... :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/musicposters.jpg

I had my eye on that too on Thursday. Asked about it on Monday at the Cherry Ghost gig they said it had disappeared !!

You mean the one on the wall behind the bar? I asked after that, too, but they said they couldn't let it go until after the last gig and that the posters were for sale out on the stairs anyway. I prefer to snag these things for free, but it wasn't bad for a fiver, especially as it's signed by all the Kloots.

I'm listening to the B-sides album while I'm cleaning and it's a lovely distraction. That ethereal demo of Ferris Wheels is yummy. :)

I'm listening to the B-sides album while I'm cleaning and it's a lovely distraction. That ethereal demo of Ferris Wheels is yummy. :)

I think they must be just selling that at gigs as it's not out yet.
Good work Kate, nice pad btw. x

You mean the one on the wall behind the bar? I asked after that, too, but they said they couldn't let it go until after the last gig and that the posters were for sale out on the stairs anyway. I prefer to snag these things for free, but it wasn't bad for a fiver, especially as it's signed by all the Kloots.

I'm listening to the B-sides album while I'm cleaning and it's a lovely distraction. That ethereal demo of Ferris Wheels is yummy. :)

Yes the one off the wall, I wrongly assumed you had claimed it !

I didnt see any for sale, damn ! I would have well paid for one. They only had a few of the new CD's out when I looked.

The B sides CD is a bit of a mixed bag to say the least , good value for £10 though.

I think they must be just selling that at gigs as it's not out yet.
Good work Kate, nice pad btw. x

"Pad"? You need a beret and a goatee, Charlie. ;)

I think the album is officially released the first week of next month.

Btw, I stumbled on some early stuff of John B's, when he was in a band called the deBuchias ( apologies if I've loused up the spelling of that). I can upload it if anyone's interested.



Yes the one off the wall, I wrongly assumed you had claimed it !

I didn't see any for sale, damn ! I would have well paid for one. They only had a few of the new CD's out when I looked.

The B sides CD is a bit of a mixed bag to say the least , good value for £10 though.

The merchandising was poorly advertised and positioned so people were hustled past it on the narrow stairs.

Some people were bitching about the sound quality on the IAK forum, but yes, I think there's a lot of interesting stuff there for a tenner. "Fat Kids in Photographs" is a good 'un and I like/dislike the Two Lone Swordsmen remix of "Gods and Monsters". The demo of "Proof" is dire; Bramwell sounds sloshed, although that's par for the course at some gigs. I prefer to see him start near-sober and then slowly marinate as the gig progesses. :D

"Pad"? You need a beret and a goatee, Charlie. ;)

I think the album is officially released the first week of next month.

Btw, I stumbled on some early stuff of John B's, when he was in a band called the deBuchias ( apologies if I've loused up the spelling of that). I can upload it if anyone's interested.



'A beret and a goatee'..how dare you? Ha I'd rather lick Noel Edmonds's fanny beard.

Johnny Dangerously with deBuchias - Introducing Jane - 12" three track single (Village Records, 1990)
Johnny Dangerously solo - You, Me and the Alarm Clock 12? vinyl only six-track mini album (1988?)
The Mouth - Bang/Never On Time 7" (1995)

That's the one i want, have you got it tucked away in your bra?

'A beret and a goatee'..how dare you? Ha I'd rather lick Noel Edmonds's fanny beard.

Johnny Dangerously with deBuchias - Introducing Jane - 12" three track single (Village Records, 1990)
Johnny Dangerously solo - You, Me and the Alarm Clock 12? vinyl only six-track mini album (1988?)
The Mouth - Bang/Never On Time 7" (1995)

That's the one i want, have you got it tucked away in your bra?

Ach, no! I don't have that one. Indeed, if I had my cups might runneth over....

Have you asked on the IAK forum? One of the hardcore Klootheads might have it in their unmentionables.

@ Shipwrecked Escapologist: I was the brunette on the balcony sitting with the teenage blonde girl and the bloke with the beard. You're not the lady with the revealing neckline or the dancing bald bloke with the specs are you? Those two were giving it loads! :D

Ach, no! I don't have that one. Indeed, if I had my cups might runneth over....

Have you asked on the IAK forum? One of the hardcore Klootheads might have it in their unmentionables.

@ Shipwrecked Escapologist: I was the brunette on the balcony sitting with the teenage blonde girl and the bloke with the beard. You're not the lady with the revealing neckline or the dancing bald bloke with the specs are you? Those two were giving it loads! :D

Well definately not a lady ! Bloke but thankfully not bald ( yet ) either, currently sporting a short spike ! Fairly near front centre I was with my fiance singing along enthusiastically for sure but not sure would be in the ' giving it loads' category ! IAK have been my fav band for a good number of years now , remains a mystery to me why they are not more succesful but at least we get to see them in such intimate surroundings.

Well definately not a lady ! Bloke but thankfully not bald ( yet ) either, currently sporting a short spike ! Fairly near front centre I was with my fiance singing along enthusiastically for sure but not sure would be in the ' giving it loads' category ! IAK have been my fav band for a good number of years now , remains a mystery to me why they are not more succesful but at least we get to see them in such intimate surroundings.

I'll look out for you next time. :)

Only been to a few gigs but I'm staring to recognise the inevitable nutters. :D

You don't realise quite how big those posters are until you get one back to your little cottage..... :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eatenbyweasels/journal%20and%20fandom/musicposters.jpg


Awww, really nice to see Spiderpuss as well. :)

I'll look out for you next time. :)

Only been to a few gigs but I'm staring to recognise the inevitable nutters. :D
I wil take that in the spirit it was intended :lbf:

thinking of heading up there tomorrow night, was mant to go with a friend but they blew me out!

Awww, really nice to see Spiderpuss as well. :)

She looks a bit like she's been stuffed.

Nice interview with John here:

http://www.vanguard-online.co.uk/0910IIAK.htm

New solo dates! I've just booked my tickets for York.:thumb:

Tuesday 8th December - Cluny 2, Newcastle
Wednesday 9th December - Fibbers, York
Saturday 12th December - Jericho Tavern, Oxford
Sunday 13th December - Louisiana, Bristol
Monday 14th December - Hanbury Arms, Brighton
Tuesday 15th December - Half Moon, Putney


Probably more dates to come. AAAAAANNNNNNDDDD...... this from Wegottickets....

"John will be playing songs from all of the I Am Kloot albums as well as songs from his album "You, Me and the Alarmclock" which he recorded as a teenager. A re pressing of this album will be available at the gigs."

:guitar::guitar::guitar:

New solo dates! I've just booked my tickets for York.:thumb:

Tuesday 8th December - Cluny 2, Newcastle
Wednesday 9th December - Fibbers, York
Saturday 12th December - Jericho Tavern, Oxford
Sunday 13th December - Louisiana, Bristol
Monday 14th December - Hanbury Arms, Brighton
Tuesday 15th December - Half Moon, Putney


Probably more dates to come. AAAAAANNNNNNDDDD...... this from Wegottickets....

"John will be playing songs from all of the I Am Kloot albums as well as songs from his album "You, Me and the Alarmclock" which he recorded as a teenager. A re pressing of this album will be available at the gigs."

:guitar::guitar::guitar:


Damn, on my honeymoon then. :(:D

Damn, on my honeymoon then. :(:D


But..... but what could be more romantic for young newlyweds than Mr Bramwell swearing drunkenly at you from the top of his beer crate?


I think I'll have an

I AM
KATE

t-shirt made for the gig. :)

Grr! Missed AIK on R6 on Wednesday night but if you go to this thread on the Kloot Forum, there's the "listen again" link, plus a zip of the songs. :thumb:

http://www.retinacircus.co.uk/iakforum/viewtopic.php?t=1338

Grr! Missed AIK on R6 on Wednesday night but if you go to this thread on the Kloot Forum, there's the "listen again" link, plus a zip of the songs. :thumb:

http://www.retinacircus.co.uk/iakforum/viewtopic.php?t=1338



Nice one, cheers for that. Top notch . :thumb:


The guitar in Northern Skies doesnt half sound like I Believe.