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Rob promotes Review of our music teacher Dave's Album

2009-06-18T12:14:00.003+08:00

Yesterday I had the opportunity to listen to a small selection of songs from DAVE'S album. My

honest opinion of the songs is that his knowledge and experience in the industry and guitar palying technique as well as mandolin has all come to fruition in this very enjoyable album. An easily listend to album. His experiences while travlling around has given him the knowledge that he has put to pen and song as only a local West Australian could.

Next Album please...

Posted by Rob Greenhalgh

Below is the link from a fellow Perth Reviewer

BLOKE JUST A SUBURBAN BLOKE

Sunday, October 10, 2004

DAVE JOHNSON LEAVIN TIME

Dave Johnson was originally from Geelong in Victoria but having travelled this vast country found his roots and niche in the Port City of Fremantle Western Australia. Once settled in Fremantle Dave has provided the City with the Heart and Soul of Music it was once accustomed to prior to the Americas Cup which resulted in Venues and Hotels going up market and ignoring the local talent opting to satisfy the needs of the Plastic Yuppie Society. A Western Australian based singer/songwriter of some fifteen years plus experience as a solo performer and as part of several 'Critically Acclaimed' folk/rock outfits. Dave is now performing his music solo. Having travelled throughout Western Australia with his music Dave has found much inspiration for his songs. Dave Johnsons songs are a reflection of the people and the times he has discovered in Western Australia. Dave also delves into the history surrounding the State. Leavin Time is a compilation of 12 tracks written over several years, many which were inspired by Daves travels and/or tribulations. The CD presents the listener with a wide variety of themes whilst "retaining a common aural experience Throughout." Dave Johnson in this Blokes opinion is one of the finest Singer/song writers today in the state of Western Australia. Dave Johnson's powerful voice and punchy guitar and tireless mandolin picking and melodies are always instantly appealing to listeners of any age. If the chance ever arises I strongly recommend that you listen to Dave Johnson live...BUT...if this is not at all possible then do yourself a favor and purchase Daves latest CD and add it to your collection. A local flavor of highly acclaimed and talented Fremantle musicians together with the talents of Dave Johnson make this album a must to have The musician Lineup is as follows; Dave Johnson -Vocals Guitar Mandolin and Composer Trent "Trunk" Humphreys -Citern, Harmonium, Reason, Electric guitar Konrad Parks -Drums Ben Franz -Bass, Double Bass Geordie Batey -Viola Lucy Fisher -Violin John "Lou" Reed -Master of the Citern Some of the songs on Leavin Time can be downloaded at the following link.

This site also provides a bio on Dave Johnson and lists his Venues and Tours etc.
http://davejohnson.com.au/leavin_time
Any inquires, bookings or performances Dave Johnson can be contacted on;
E-mail http://www.blogger.com/app/davejohnson@bigpond.com.au
or telephone 0419190725
BY BLOKE JUST A SUBURBAN BLOKE

2009-06-04T13:34:00.002+08:00

This is my group song from music class, Tuesday3/6/09

HE TASTED LIKE A RAINBOW

Sweet candy pink and yellow
Bubbles in my mouth, sweet like lavender
see the sun sneak out
Dry my brow and candy mellows
Let the light become
a rainbow, remind me of this fellow
Fairy floss, licorice and grape bubble gum, he tasted like a rainbow, yum, yum, yum.

Jacqui

2009-05-17T06:47:00.003+08:00

HANGIN FROM A STRING (SPECIAL GUEST:CANDY)

INSTRUMENTAL

WHY DO I LET EVERYTHING GO BY ME

WHY DO I FEEL LIFE PASSING ME BY

I ALWAYS FEEL THINGS SLIPPING THROUGH MY HANDS

ALL MY THOUGHTS TURNING INTO SAND

INSTRUMENTAL

HOW DO I GET MYSELF INTO THESE THINGS

JUST LIKE A PUPPET HANGIN FROM A STRING

TRYIN TO FIND A PLACE THAT I FIT IN

TRYIN TO FIND A PLACE TO BEGIN

OVERLAP VOCALS BEGIN AND SEARCHING

INSTRUMENTAL

SEAR - - CHING TO FIND A WAY (4x)

WHERE DO I GO TO FIND THE VOICE OF REASON

OR PERHAPS A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON

THOSE KIND WORDS FROM A STRANGER

CAN MAKE ME FEEL LIKE YOU BELONG

SEARCHIN TO FIND A WAY

JUST HOPIN EVERYTHINGS GONNA BE OK

INSTRUMENTAL

SEARCHIN TO FIND A WAY (4X)

MAYBE IF I TRUST AND LIVE IN EACH DAY

RIDE THE BAD TIMES – MAKE THINGS GO MY WAY

BREAKING FREE FROM INHABITIONS

FINALLY FREE JUST TO BE

INSTRUMENTAL

OUTRO

ACT BELONG COMMIT

2009-03-27T10:37:00.004+09:00

Being active, having a sense of belonging and having a purpose in life are all good for our mental health and wellbeing.
We not only feel happier, we also cope better with problems and stress.

Check out the act belong Commit website for activities in your area..

http://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/

what do you do to keep mentally healthy?

perhaps you would like to join our Coffee club?

COFFEE TEA & US

YOUR INVITED TO THE WOW COFFEE TEA & US CLUB

-YOUR WELCOME TO BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

FREE MEMBERSHIP

ATTEND AT YOUR LEISURE.

MONDAYS
TIME: 1.00PM - 3.00PM
WHERE: BEACONSFIELD TAFE (15 GROSVENOR STREET)
ROOM: T008

2009-03-23T19:47:00.002+09:00

Latest Song Lyrics

HANGIN FROM A STRING (SPECIAL GUEST:CANDY)

INSTRUMENTAL

WHY DO I LET EVERYTHING GO BY ME

WHY DO I FEEL LIFE PASSING ME BY

I ALWAYS FEEL THINGS SLIPPING THROUGH MY HANDS

ALL MY THOUGHTS TURNING INTO SAND

INSTRUMENTAL

HOW DO I GET MYSELF INTO THESE THINGS

JUST LIKE A PUPPET HANGIN FROM A STRING
?HOW DO I GET MYSELF OUT OF THIS ONE

TRYIN TO FIND A PLACE THAT I FIT IN

TRYIN TO FIND A PLACE TO BEGIN

OVERLAP VOCALS BEGIN AND SEARCHING

INSTRUMENTAL

SEAR - - CHING TO FIND A WAY

SEAR - - CHING TO NO AVAIL

2009-03-13T09:32:00.008+09:00

Developing Your Profile
by now most of you would have updated your profile and added a profile pic in the dashboard section of your blogger account

lets take it to the next level!

Lets move beyond what you like into what is your learning style? and what is your personality type?

have a look at this link and add it to your favourites
http://ability-programs-challengertafe.wikispaces.com/Learning+Styles

Develop some profile graphs for yourself and upload them to your blog, this will form the beginning of you online portfolio

you might like to see some examples of what other students have done here;
Jeannie's
Piper's

Christie's

Ash

Nicole

Song Lyrics

2009-02-26T13:26:00.007+09:00

Amazing contribution from or Fremantle class

Check out Cookies Blog and follow her here Don't forget to wish her Happy Birthday

Thanks to Melisa for the lyrics below! be sure and check out her blog reviewand follow her
here

KEEPING ONE FOOT ON THE TRAIN

KEEPING ONE FOOT ON THE TRAIN

INSTRUMENTAL

AS THE DAY BROKE ON A TROUBLED OCEAN
CLOUDS WERE TWIRLING IN THE SKY
I STOPPED AND STOOD AT THE EDGE OF THE WATER
WIND BLUE MY TEARS AWAY

I’VE BEEN UP ALL NIGHT FEELIN KINDA SAD
THESE ARE TRYING TIMES
MY MIND WAS WISHING THE CLOUDS AWAY
LOOKIN FOR A BRAND NEW DAAAYYY HEY (X2 OR X4)
CHORUS
F
C
GG REGGAE

PACKED MY BAGS AND BOARDED THE EVENING TRAIN
HAD TO GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE
DUST WAS RISING BEHIND MY HEELS
NO CLOUDS, NO FEAR, NO CARRRRE
VERSE
ALL I NEEDED WAS SOME PEACE OF MIND
BUT YOU DIDN’T GIVE A DAMN OR CARE
NOW I’M TRAVELLING ON THESE LONELY RAILS
LOOKIN FOR A BETTER LIGHT

CHORUS
LOOKIN FOR A BRAND DAAAYYY HEY (X2)
JUST LOOKIN FOR A BRAND NEW DAY

OPTIMISM
I FOUND MYSELF ON THE OTHERSIDE
I’D LANDED ON MY FEET
FOUND A JOB ON A MOUNTAIN SIDE
I CAN SEE A LONG WAY FROM HERE

BRIDGE
LOOKIN BACK AT THE LONELY TIMES
THERE WAS TOO MUCH ON MY MIND
NOW MY TROUBLES HAVE DISAPPEARED
INTO A BRAND NEW DAY

CHORUS
LOOKIN FOR A BRAND DAAAYYY HEY (X2)
JUST LOOKIN FOR A BRAND NEW DAY

INSTRUMENTAL

Local drummers ....would you like us to invite them to come and do a workshop with us?

Akwaaba (meaning “welcome” in the Ashanti language from Ghana) is a groupof dynamic musicians dedicated to promoting peace and unity within the West Australian community through traditional African drumming and dancing.

For the past seven years Akwaaba has been entertaining a wide variety of audienceswith their energetic, powerful and exciting performances.

The group performs at a variety of locations around Perth.

Akwaaba also conducts workshops and specialises in private and corporate events.

have a look at their website here

http://www.akwaaba.com.au/index.html

Your fellow Students' Blogs

2009-02-20T11:10:00.016+09:00

You have it made it through your first few days!

It is important to remember that everyone in the class is an individual. Don't compare yourselves to others.. some people have had a lot experience with computers but for many it is their first time. At the end of the semester you can look back at you blog and see YOUR personal growth.

looking for inspiration....
check out some of the amazing work some of your fellow students are doing

BlogSpots
Candice
Di
Jeannie
Piper
Melisa

Myspace Pages
WARNING these pages are created by young people and some language and content may be offensive to some viewers

Ash
Shannon

Need More Proof that the internet can be Fun!
Interested in funny things online?
http://www.youshouldhaveseenthis.com/

What are your thoughts on this site?
Going to college

Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging!

2009-02-14T11:38:00.010+09:00

Step 1 Gmail
Well you should have all set up your gmail accounts..
have you

emailed me?
michelledodd08@gmail.com

learned how to add contacts?

added your classmates and myself to your contact list

Step 2 igoogle
you have personalized your web start up page with some of your favourite images, feeds and handy info?

Step 3 start blogging!!
This will be your personal self expression journal and online portfolio for the WOW course.
I look forward to helping you record your progress in words, pictures, videos, widgets and gadgets.

be sure to let me know your blogspot address so I can follow your blog

decide if you would like to share this blog with your classmates or keep it private with just me following

write a summary of what you think of the course so far