Snakes in ya pants!

Over the last couple of years I had forgotten the joy of simply plugging in a guitar, cranking it up to 11 and letting go. So the other night over a few scotches (well, maybe more than a few) I grabbed a couple of slightly out of tune guitars, a broken harmonica, quickly scribbled down some booze inspired lyrics and hit record. The end result was a chaotic free form jam and ode to the bar called ‘Black Eyed and Broken’.

To be fair I pinched the slide riff from another song of mine that is still a work in progress, but the rest of the backing was completely spontaneous - as mentioned I didn’t even bother to tune the guitars or bass. The whole thing is just a bit of fun and I think it captures a really raggedy, drunken and threatening mood. In particular, I like when the bass and harmonica first hit. It has a bit of an apocalyptic feel to it.

In the end it is all just an excuse to play loud. I can hear bits of Led Zep, AC/DC, The Stones, The Stooges and T.Rex in it. I also think there is a pretty strong Australian pub rock feel to this one – i.e. Rose Tattoo or The Angels (if you like classic Bon Scott era AC/DC then you’ll love these two bands. Both legends in Australia).

Anyway, hope you enjoy. Back to some more straight forward song writing on the next post.

The Vamp
  
    
LYRCIS….

I’m black eyed and broken
I’m drunk and swollen
I’m black eyed and broken
Now it’s all on me…
Now it’s all on me…

I’m black eyed and broken
After the bottle has spoken
I’m really black eyed and broken
You can put it on me…
You can put it on me…

I’m black eyed and broken
When the bar is open
I’m black eyed and broken
Put your hate on me…
Put your hate on me…


Black Eyed & Broken

Taken from the 'Have You Heard?' E.P. released December 2012 on 'Ambassador Records'. 

Performed by The Surfin' Birds - Paul Sharod (Guitar/Vocals), Liam Sharod (Drums), Johnny Fingers (Electric Bass).  

- Recorded April/June 2012 at Embassy Studios.
- Mixed and Engineered by Graham Dominy. 
- Written & Produced by Paul Sharod.
- Artwork by Bryony Ford 

- Available from - http://www.raucousrecords.com/surf-instrumental-cds_23/have-you-heard--cd_15883.aspx

Have You Heard? E.P. - Paranoid Bitchin' Blues (Garage Version)

So here we are ..floating on a shining star ..the last members of a resistance trying to keep the 
embers of art and the muse of music alive ....yes its free -form and 70s mother-ship inspired ,but we don't give a funk no more ...just to and create a vibe is more of a buzz so vibe on



Atomic Graffiti....

“A worthy testament of a band who helped colouring the blues rock scene of Limburg for six years” -­ ZEF Magazine


"The only downside about this album is that it’s only just under 35 minutes long, because this release leaves you wanting more. A reunion perhaps, gentlemen?" 
- Blues Magazine


On March 23rd 2013 the Dutch rock band from Limburg, NL, played their last show in front of a sold out local venue. Fortunately, this show as been recorded live and now there’s their live album Live At The Fat Stone.

Triple Dice has built a strong live reputation nationally and internationally in their six years of existence. By playing shows in prestigious Dutch venues like De Muziekgieterij, Fenix and P60 Amstelveen, the group managed to win over many rock-­lovers. The band opened for respected live acts like DeWolff (NL) and The Seatsniffers (BE). Also festivals like Conincxpop had to give in to their sound. Besides that, Triple Dice appeared live on television several times and enjoyed regional and international airplay.

After the release of their single ‘Don’t Discard Your Lucky Card (Love Song)’ they embarked on a mini-­tour across the South coast of the United Kingdom in the summer of 2012. The band played in places such as Folkestone and Brighton, the latter being the set for the music video for their single.

On January 26th the band announced their split via their Facebook page, stating that they would play one final show for all their family, friends and fans. This sold out show was held on March 23rd in the Dikke Stein (Fat Stone) in Elsloo, NL, and was recorded live by Roy Brezinski. These recordings have been mixed and mastered in his studio, together with the band.

Expect a loud portion of blues-­rock influenced by The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, The Faces and The Doors and re-­live the final show of Triple Dice, a show you shouldn’t have missed and now not have to miss anymore!

Triple Dice -­ Live At The Fat Stone 
Release date: 18 January 2014 
Format: digital
© 2014 Triple Dice
℗ 2014 Southern Music Records

All (press) enquiries or high-­resolution imagery for publication contact Arjan Pieters.

T: +31 (0) 638 190 120 
E: arjanpieters@live.nl 
W: www.southernmusicrecords.nl

Triple Dice - Song In C - LIVE

Track from Retro Bitch album released 2008. More tracks at http://www.bandcamp.com/lolademo

Mean 

What’s that on your face 
Is that a smile 
Wow it really is now let’s try 
laughing hard can make you feel better 
If you keep it 
Together is always better 
Try letting go 
You know I want you to plead 
Get down on your knees 
No I’m not kidding 
Now just say please 

Chorus 
Mean Mean Mean Mean 
I want you down on your knees 

You’re a troubled boy 
In big trouble 
You fuck with me 
I’ll get you double 
It’s not so cool to be so stupid 
Baby I want you begging 
Before I lose it 
You know I want you to plead 
Get down on your knees 
No I’m not kidding 
Now just say please 

Chorus 

I stopped taking pills they made me sick 
Butnot as sick as all the shit you feed to me 
When you’re in trouble 
You’re in big trouble 
When you’re in trouble 
Now just say please 

Chorus 


Words and music by Erika Bach 
Monday 2nd February 2004

MEAN

Blues women in the corner of the street, old woman have a little more time

Music and Lyrics by Doc Dark

Dog Breath Blues

Screamin' Jay Hawkins  ''I Shot The Sheriff''

Trippy tune for your head with a beat for your feet.....enjoy

SOMETHING IN THE ROAD

This track is the starting point to a collab with the awesomeness that is Trushkadelic - the mighty Petrushka Morsink of Enschede, Netherlands and Cords fame!!
https://soundcloud.com/trushkadelic/the-weighty-tree-meets
Please check out her fine rocking tunes, sonic tapestries and groovy game music :)

Image Intensifier (instrumental version)

2014-01-18 Gov't Mule's Island Exodus 5, Negril, Jamaica  is available @ http://www.muletracks.com

Captured

Morning Has Come

I am not a musician but music plays a very important role in my creative life! I am an artist/designer and music is my companion and my muse in the long hours I spend working in my studio! 
I am immensely impressed and grateful for all the talented and inspiring musicians whose work graces this Cloud, and I will always re-post sounds that I love (and will listen to again) - knowing that others will enjoy them!
I feel slightly embarrassed and quite humbled when I receive such graceful messages of thanks from artists whose work I have re-posted - after-all, I am the one who is so inspired by the discovery of your brilliant music!!!
So thank YOU!!!
Jools :)
P.S. If you want to see where the music takes me there is a link to my Portfolio site on Behance below!!! 
NEW!! - Thanks for all the great feed-back on my work! I shall be re-launching with a website (shop & archive) ‘KULT-JE’ in the not too distant future! Meanwhile, examples of past and current work are featured on my Instagram (@joolselphick)
Since my heart op in Jan2021, I have had to deal with taking quite a lot of meds which have interrupted my design work - that and moving to Germany in 2020 - and back in 2021 (due to Covid my business plans stalled!) - SO, slowly getting it together…. hang tight!😊

I have an archive of my work to date on Instagram - @joolselphick

Snakes in ya pants!

Julie Elphick