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Build It Like A Rock…support the None Of The Above campaign

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Seeings as World Politics officially filled its pail from a cesspit across the sea yesterday…and our own political well is just as tepid…I felt inclined to put this montage together in support of a political message I’m still 100% behind to deliver to the people of this country… Build It Like A Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SlCLK4SjlY

Support the None Of The Above (UK) campaign http://nota-uk.org/ 

NOTA UK

 

Tell Me Please, Is This How The West Was Won? (revisited)

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Tell Me Please, Is This How The West Was Won?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg_G5xVIA9c

Thought I’d put a bit of a ‘stills montage’ to the song to aid the message…ain’t played it live in a while…thinking of dusting the cobwebs off it and adding a bit more politics to me live set…well why not…I’ll dedicate it to George Michael’s legacy…which was far more in the face of the political establishment than Punk Rock ever was!

The song was written in 2004 after watching a brilliant documentary made by Producer Malcolm Brinkworth at Touch Productions and Broadcast on BBC2 to national acclaim, it was called Afghan Warrior. Afghan Warrior can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svWQ600EI6s then you can see the charade behind the Afghan / Iraq / Taliban / Al Queda conflict and all over Middle East conflicts since.

The song was produced by Martin Stephenson and featured meself…

Gary O’Dea: Lead vocals / acoustic guitar/ drums & percussion.
Garry Oliver: Lead guitar.
Eric Cox: Bass guitar.
Andy Stokes: Keyboards

and was released on the Twenty Years of Love and Pain EP/CD. https://garyodea-gojomusic.bandcamp.com/album/twenty-years-of-love-and-pain-they-hurt-the-same-ep-cd

Twenty Years of Love & Pain

I sent Malcolm Brinkworth an early demo of the song – recorded with just me on acoustic guitar at my mates house, I sent him a copy of this recorded song and the EP ‘Twenty Years of Love & Pain…They Hurt The Same’ as well when it was released. He contacted me about the song and said ‘It’s a great track and I’m glad the film made an impact on you. Thanks for the CD hope it goes from strength to strength.’

It was lovely to get that from Malcolm.

Hope you dig it 🙂

It was Christmas Eve Babe…Merry Christmas to you X

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This is even more poignant this year with the very sad and sudden death of Frank Murray The Pogues manager just a couple of days ago…Frank suggested Shane and the band come up with a classic Christmas song after his suggestion to them of covering The Bands ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’…was declined…Frank challenged Shane to write a better Christmas song…so he did…God Bless Frank Murray and thanks for looking after some great bands such as Thin Lizzy, The Specials…and The Pogues. This is a wonderful example of the craft of songwriting, poetic, with a real message…this ain’t Christmas nativity it’s Christmas reality for many and goes back generations…Have a good Christmas…cos it’s Christmas Eve babe in the drunk tank… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUSNzqqLFT0 RIP Frank Murray x Frank Murray - The Pogues

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas to you all and thank you all for the support this year 

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Gary O’Dea – booking live for 2017 across the UK / Ireland / Europe.

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5Since the celebrated release of his solo album FLY in 2015 he has steadily gone from strength to strength as a singer / songwriter / live performer. After a very successful 2016 on the live circuit around the UK and Ireland including festival and theater dates Gary will be building on the momentum and rewards of his hard work and taking his music further afield. Booking from the end of February 2017 onwards – with Scotland gigs planned in April and returning to Ireland as well in 2017 please contact as soon as possible to confirm bookings.
‘showcases a real diversity and myriad of influences to create a unique and instantly infectious ten track affair.’ Will Munn – SLAP Magazine – April 2016 http://www.slapmag.co.uk/Slap-Issues/Issue-57-April-2016.pdf
‘It may be the experience of working both solo and with bands, but the new material appears in the form of a variety of songs and arrangements in styles showing he has a few strings to his bow…there’s more to Gary O’Dea than a voice and a guitar.’ 8/10 Michael Ainscoe – Louder Than War Review http://louderthanwar.com/gary-odea-fly-album-review/
‘deftly written songs and beautifully rounded instrumental presentation’…I felt the record had ended all too soon.’ Maurice Hope – Flying Shoes Review / The Medicine Show

23-11-15 http://flyinshoes.ning.com/profiles/blogs/gary-o-dea-fly-gojo-music

‘Some people make it look all to easy and that’s the impression across O’Dea’s latest album FLY as he relaxes into a set of tunes that are catchy and compelling in equal parts…O’Dea’s acoustic guitar and vocals display a directness and honesty that draws the listener into the heart of each song.’ Trevor Taggatt – R2 (Rock n Reel) 4**** Nov / Dec 2015.
‘one of the best albums of 2015. Gary joins the major league, a very good album indeed that would stand alongside anybody’s that’s been released this year, heartily, heartily recommend it.’  – Roots and Branches Show – Radio 879 Shropshire 11-10-15 Steve Morrishttps://www.mixcloud.com/…/roots-and-branches-no-34-radio-…/
‘pure gold…makes no attempt to censor his views or passion…strong, charming and deep to the point…I strongly recommend that you hear this album.’ Nick J Townsend – Ryan’s Gig Guide ’Album Of The Month’ Oct 2015  http://www.ryansgigguide.com/2015/October/#14
Expressive and skilful slice of life songs from West Midlands troubadour with knack for multi flavoured musical uplift. ” Gavin Martin – Daily Mirror 4**** 4-9-15
‘a bit like sliding down into a hot tub after a hard day’ Danny Farragher – FOLK ALL http://folkall.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/gary-odea.html
‘I would urge everyone to grab themselves a copy of this wonderful album and let ‘the wings of love carry you away’…FLY HIGH’ Pete Shields – No Depression http://nodepression.com/albu…/fly-superb-new-album-gary-odea
‘FLY is an engaging collection of well crafted songs from one of the regions best song-smiths…Gary O’Dea helps me dream.’ Pete Millington – Spaghetti Gazette http://www.spaghettigazette.com/2015/09/fly-new-album-by-gary-odea.html
‘This might finally see him gaining a much wider attention.’ Mike Davies – Roots and Branches / The Beat http://www.roots-and-branches.com/the-mike-davies-column-2.html
’It is indeed an album to wallow in, one worthy of wider recognition.’ Paul Flower – Kingdom Of The Absurd http://absurdkingdom.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/remembrance-of-things.html#more
Gary is booking for 2017 – solo acoustic or with additional musicians. Perfect vibe for intimate friendly pubs / restaurants / clubs / bars / house parties / get togethers / bbqs / barmitzvahs / weddings and even the occasional wake…have guitar, will travel!
For booking please e-mail: garysing1@aol.com or  gaza@gojo-music.co.uk
For further info visit https://www.gojo-music.co.uk/
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