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jiva

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Although Jimmy had performed at the club in the 1970s (with Equinox, Bluestone Edge and ATS), Jimmy and Val first played here as jiva in January 2004.

jiva perform a gentle blend of acoustic guitars and vocal harmony, writing much of their own material. Their musical tastes include the likes of Allan Taylor, Melanie (yes, the original) Safka, Anthony John Clarke, Show of Hands, James Taylor and Ralph McTell.

In addition they design websites (
jivaAshington Folk ClubThe Bridge Folk ClubChillingham Folk Club) They also record other local musicians, designing and producing CD labels, inserts, artwork, etc. Phew! Busy busy busy.

Club Quotes

The Taylor twins! Contemporary and self written material. Lovely harmonies...

Always very easy listening music and enjoyable lyrics. Love the purple outfits...

Enthusiastic supporters of the Club. Good choice of materials and good harmonies. Not sure about the purple...

Jimmy & Val write a lot of their own songs and accompany themselves on various guitars. They have become real stalwarts of the Club. Confidence has really grown...

Some good original material. Good harmonies

Blyth's answer to 'Purple Haze'! Keen as mustard and writing some good songs. Capable of writing a really great song one day soon. Keep it up...

Lovely dreamy stuff...


Blyth's answer to Sonny & Cher...
 


Resident Performers

Allan Savage
Dave & John
Doug Wood
Geoff Pickard
Gerry Tapscott
Jimmy & Carol
jiva
John Redpath
Ken Cross
Mike Hughes
Peter Meek
Ray Derrick
Stewart Shackleton
Terry Fletcher


 The Hind, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6DT  |  Contact: Keith Taylor  01670 715106 info@cramfolk.co.uk
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