A 100% live one-man show with guitar, cajon, percussion and vocals.
In his one-man-show Ginger plays guitar, custom cajon, percussion and vocals, performing original new music as well as a selection of deconstructed popular covers reworked for an acoustic context.
In this 7 minute compilation Ginger Performs: Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Radiohead - Creep
Stereophonics - Dakota
Audio Slave - I am the Highway
Rag n Bone Man - Human
Katey Perry - Hot n Cold
The Doobie Brother - Listen to the Music
Prince - Little Red Corvette
Adele- Someone Like You
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
Sam Smith - Stay With Me
The Zootons - Valarie
ELO - Mr Blue Sky
The man and his music
About: Ginger Geoffrey delivers a rich energetic full-bodied sound, kicking and strumming his way through an eclectic mix of original songs and adapted indie pop and rock classics. Influenced by the intense rhythmic guitar style of Richie Havens and writing styles of Nevin, Duritz and Heaton, (Fairground Attraction, Counting Crows and The Beautiful South); Ginger writes predominantly story-driven songs woven into melodic tales.
From the resilience of ‘Take what you want’ and ‘Get out of here’, optimism of ‘This heart of mine’, ‘Rendezvous’ and ‘First sight’; despair, lust and regret of ‘Wake-up’, ‘Wanna love you’ and ‘Gone’ these tracks are a journey through the highs and lows of affairs of the heart.
Ginger is ‘the premiere one-man-show’ with a 100% live performance, (no backing tracks or loops), bringing his song writing, guitar, cajon and a myriad of percussion paraphernalia to bare in pursuit of thought provoking feet moving music.
Early Years
Born the son of a dustman and seamstress, and raised on a council estate in West London. A self-taught musician, Ginger describes his earliest memory of playing guitar:
“My uncle Phil left a load of musical gear at our flat in the mid 70’s and I had explicit instructions not to touch his stuff. However early Sunday mornings I discovered a ‘how to play guitar’ programme on TV and curiosity got the better of me. So while my folks were asleep, I’d take a guitar, sit in front of our black and white telly and try and follow the lessons. I never got caught and I did learn the one finger ‘G’ and ‘C’ chord position. It’s just a pity I didn’t learn anything about actually tuning the guitar.”
At the age of ten Geoffrey and his family moved to Cornwall returning to London in the early 80’s where Ginger went on to study at art-college resulting in his move to Staffordshire where he has laid his hat for the past 30 years.
In addition to performing as a solo artist Ginger collaborates with Dr Daz forming the lively function and events duo ‘Bash and Strum'. Ginger also plays alongside Fat Fingered Freddie as the street performance duo 'Strum and Bass'.
Ginger is a member of Musicians' Union
Recording
Collaboration
Event's Performance
& Recording Duo
Bash & Strum are the result of a musical collaboration between Darren Clement and Ginger Geoffrey aka Jim.
Having spent several years as a charity covers band, Bash and Strum have made the transition to writing, composing and regularly performing their own material. Grounded in simplified acoustic rhythmic sets, using only acoustic guitar, drums and vocals the sound the guys create is deceptively full. In recent months Darren and Jim have been performing new material as well as the songs from their debut album ‘Rendezvous’. The album explores the many-facets of relationships, from parenthood to on-line-dating. The guys say their music is intended to hopefully make the listener “think, feel and or dance!”
Performing both intimate acoustic sets as well as larger staged performances for festivals, parties, private functions and charity events. With a “just for fun” approach, the groove is lively and well….. fun.
Bash and Strums repertoire of covers is diverse and constantly evolving. Sets are always crafted around a clients needs and requirements.
Using Electro Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Cajon & Vocals, the guys busk reworked versions of popular music from across the decades.
The Staffordshire-based duo, met 30+ years ago as design students studying at North Staffordshire Polytechnic.
The pair now bring music to streets across Staffordshire, raising money in aid of GIST Support UK, a very rare type of cancer.
AKA ‘Bass’, is a musical explorer. With acoustic guitar, piano, saxophone (and probably recorder) under his belt, Freddy has taken on the mantle as the duo’s rhythmic heart beat.
Discography
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Some of Gingers songs
are available from the links
below to the Bash & Strum
Album 'Rendezvous'
Ginger Geoffrey - Disc 1
Release date : TBC
Label : J Davis
UPC : TBC
Genre : Indie Rock
Track-list:
1. Gone
2. Rendezvous
3. Get out of here
4. Take What You Want
Bash and Strum - Rendezvous
Release date : Sep. 06, 2014
Label : Bash and Strum
UPC : 5055486950894
Genre : Indie Rock
Track-list:
1. Wanna love you
2. Rendezvous
3. First sight
4. Beautiful Girl
5. Wake up
6. Take what you want
7. Get out of here
8. Gone
9. Falling
10. This heart of mine
11. Fever
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Repertoire
Cut-Down Covers In addition to writing, composing and performing his own material, Ginger continues to perform a selection of deconstructed covers reworked for an acoustic context.
“What you end up with is a raw vibe which still maintains the essence and essential energy of the song and represents this as simplistically as I can with the resources to hand.
The range of covers Ginger plays are drawn from a variety of genres, bands and artists spanning six + decades. The eclectic mix of songs in his solo performances range from the likes of Adele, Sam Smith, Birdy to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Prince, Primal Scream, Stereophonics and ELO.
Sample Acoustic Covers (Bash & Strum recorded live 2016)
Cover of: David Gray - Babylon
Cover of: U2 - Angle of Harlem
Cover of: Stereophonics - Dakota
Cover of: Elle King - Ex's & Oh's
Cover of: Adele - Someone Like You
Example Covers List
1) Someone Like You - Adele
2) Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
3) Too Close - Alex Clare
4) Mardy Bum - Arctic Monkeys
5) I am the Highway - Audio Slave
6) Oblivious - Aztec Camera
7) Somewhere in My Heart - Aztec Camera
8) Can’t Get Enough - Bad Company
9) Lovely Day - Bill Withers
10) Love Really Hurts - Billy Ocean
11) Wings - Birdy
12) Summer of 69 - Brian Adams
13) Babylon - David Gray
14) Hat full of Rain - Del Amittri
15) Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode
16) Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
17) Exs and Ohs - Elle King
18) Burning Love - Elvis Presley
19) Layla - Eric Clapton
20) Running on Faith - Eric Clapton
21) Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
22) Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac
23) Long Road to Ruin - Foo Fighters
24) Budapest - George Ezra
25) Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
26) Radar Love - Golden Earring
27) Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N Roses
28) Blame it on the boogie - Jackson Five
29) Best Fake Smile - James Bay
30) Hot N Cold - Katie Perry
31) All Night Long - Lionel Richie
32) Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
33) Dream Catch Me - Newton Falkner
34) Turn Me On - Norah Jones
35) Half the World Away - Oasis
36) Outside of a Circle - Ocean Colour Scene
37) Rocks - Primal Scream
38) I Want To Break Free - Queen
39) Creep - Radiohead
40) Human - Rag n bone man
41) Dani California - Red Hot Chill Peppers
42) Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
43) Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
44) Stand by Me - Sam Cooke
45) Stay With Me - Sam Smith
46) Take your mama - Scissor Sisters
47) Run - Snow Patrol
48) Run Away Train - Soul Asylum
49) Stuck in the middle with you - Steelers Wheel
50) Dakota - Stereophonics
51) Make me Smile - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
52) Trash - Suede
53) Shake it off - Taylor Swift
54) Ever Fallen in Love - The Buzzcocks
55) I fought the law - The Clash
56) Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure
57) Love Cats - The Cure
58) Listen to the music - The Doobie Brothers
59) Thats Entertainment - The Jam
60) Human - The Killers
61) Mr Brightside - The Killers
62) I’ll be there for you - The Rembrandt's
63) Last Nite - The Strokes
64) Valerie - The Zutons
65) Boys are back in town - Thin Lizzy
66) Angel of Harlem - U2
67) One - U2
68) Brown-eyed girl - Van Morrison
69) Only you - Yazoo
Booking Information
Affordable live music for all! Are you having a house party, birthday, christening, wedding or other type of function, celebration or charitable event?
Ginger Geoffrey offers very affordable shows. From the cozy living room performance to a festival stage, a wide variety of sized parties, functions and events can be catered for.
Booking Fee: Ginger wants to offer affordable live entertainment especially to those who would normally be priced out of a bespoke live music experience. Consequently bookings start at £150 for a local* solo double set of approximately 26-30 songs.
An agreed booking fee is inclusive of the performance, set-up and strip down time, public liability insurance, travel and all other out of pocket expenses. Payment is due at the conclusion of the performance.
Payment:
An invoice for the performance can be issued prior to the performance or presented on the day. Payment will be due at the conclusion of the performance.
Please note cheques are not accepted.
Electronic payment can be taken from the cards listed below, however booking fees are not priced to include electornic transaction charges. The cost of an electronic transaction is only passed on to clients wishing to take advantage of this payment method. Consequently electronic payments are subject to an additional 2% transaction charge.
100% of profits from Gingers charity gigs is passed onto GIST Support UK.
Booking Fee Waiver:
Ginger will consider all circumstances,especially if the event is for a good cause.
* Local bookings are defined as being within 10 miles of Stone, Staffordshire (post code prefix ST15 8**). For bookings further afield please email Dr.Jim.Davis@Mac.com for a definitive costing.
With many years experience performing at a wide variety of events and functions, Ginger is able to outline some of the key elements and optimal timings to ensure you and your guests have the best possible experience. If you would like to discuss the feasibility of hosting a live performance and or the factors to consider, then contact Ginger for a friendly no obligation outline discussion: (txt-tel: 07941545664 / email: Dr.Jim.Davis@Mac.Com)
Additional Information to consider:
Sound Craft Have you ever been to a live music performance where it is just too loud, or there is far too much booming bass and drums; lyrics impossible to make out and its just a woolly mass of thumping sound? (OK for some thats heaven, but its not for everyone.) Ginger is mindful of the need to tailor his audio performance to his clients/audiences needs and comfort. Where amplification is required the solution selected is considered with more than just loudness in mind. Both tried and tested as well as emergent technology is employed to craft the client musical experience. If you want people to be able to chat comfortably during a first set / earlier in the day/evening and be fully immersed in the sound in the second/later in the night, this is a part of crafting the sound performance.
Professional Practice & Liability Ginger is a member of the Musicians Union, holds £10 Million public liability insurance and can provide risk assessments for all his performances.
Single sets: A single set is normally around 40 - 60 mins or so in length, and is likely to include 10-15 songs.
Double Set: A full double set has twice as many songs (as it’s name suggests) and is divided into two halves with a 15 mins or longer break in between the two performances.
Mini Sets: Mini sets are also catered for where the live performance of just a few acoustic songs is sought to add to an event or occasion (for example wedding ceremony).
Live Jukebox: The performance can be configured to elicit interaction with patrons/ audience / public who request songs from an agreed menu. (minimum of 40 songs, list subject to constant up-dating - see example list above.)
Testimonials Below is a selection of client and
audience feedback
Rock Rally FM with Ginger Geoffrey. To hear the shows interview with and testimonial for, Ginger Geoffrey, listen again here to 'Blokes' Rock Show on Rock Rally FM (First broadcast 27/08/2018).
"Hey Jim. We're so grateful for your amazing gig and connection with everyone.... You helped make it our 'Extra Best' festival for sure".
End Hunger Festival Event Organiser.
"Can we book you now to play again next year?"
Stone Festival Organiser
"Thank you so much for a lovely evening of music."
Regards St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
"That was brilliant. What a range of songs and not too loud."
Harry Walklet
"I’d recommend Jimmy [Ginger Geoffrey]... He was great when he did at night for me at the Potters!" Dan Maddox - Bar Manager at Marston's Pubs
"I've worked with Ginger Geoffrey and always found him to be professional and very approachable, he not only does his own music but will do covers with his own fantastic twists, the human jukebox will add something very special to your event." Bloke - Presenter @ Rock Rally FM
Email: Dr.Jim.Davis@Mac.com
telephone or txt: 07941 545664
for more info or to discuss your needs.
Gig Diary
Performances Below are the booked and planned performances for Ginger Geoffrey including performances by Bash and Strum and Strum and Bass.
Video Challenge
Film a Ginger Geoffrey performance, email Dr.Jim.Davis@mac.com with the date, time and location of the performance(s) you have recorded, you will get a reply with a link to upload the video to. Once the video is uploaded, reply to the email with your postal address and you will receive FREE Ginger Geoffrey merchandise as a thank you.
For a Ginger Geoffrey Mug: Record and upload three or more songs (Unique recordings of a GG performance).
For a Ginger Geoffrey Car Sticker: Record and upload one a whole song (Unique recordings of a GG performance).
For a Ginger Geoffrey Button Badge: Record and upload a 30 sec or more clip (Unique recordings of a GG performance).
Merchandise Ginger has a selection of exclusive merchandise which can only be purchased at his performances. If you would like the opportunity to purchase one or more items here on-line please email Dr.Jim.Davis@Mac.com indicating which items you are interested in and where you live (for postal estimate) and we will get back to you with a price.
Jade T-shirt Available in sizes:
Small / Medium / Large / X Large / XX Large
Sports Grey T-shirt Available in sizes:
Small / Medium / Large / X Large / XX Large
Ginger Geoffrey
logo Iron-on Patch
Ginger Geoffrey
logo Window Sticker
Ginger Geoffrey
Button Badge
Ginger Geoffrey
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Equipment
Instruments Gingers instrument of choice is a Takamine cool tube electro acoustic guitar. The mellow bass-full tone along with the punchy mids gives a rich deceptively full sound. When performing solo, Ginger also plays a custom cajon adapted to be played with his feet.
Custom Built Cajon, with Bass, Snare and Casaba foot pedals
Links include social media sites, the cancer support charity Ginger donates performance fees to, as well as his related Charity Just-Giving pages and associated music industry links.
*
Some of Gingers songs
are available from the links below to the Bash & Strum Album 'Rendezvous'
Charity Affiliation: Across 2015 and with no warning, Jim (aka Ginger) had two blood clot’s. On the eve of the new year he was contacted by the local hospital, as part of their ongoing investigation into the clots, a tumor had been found on Jim’s intestines. Jim and his wife Debbie were called in to the hospital. A biopsy was considered too dangerous but the preliminary diagnoses was an incurable form of cancer, Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumor otherwise know and GIST.
Google is a wonderful thing sometimes, but on this occasion the computer said at best 5 years. The stats’ were blunt the truth thankfully a little different.
“At that time the options were limited, accept the diagnosis, accept the worst-case scenario then live life to the full; or hope that the diagnosis was wrong and then live in fear that the diagnosis would be confirmed.” – Jim
Jim chose to accept the diagnosis and set out to create and work through his bucket list.
During his on-line searching, Jim also found both a specialist regional hospital and wonderful support group GIST Support UK. With his care moved, the specialist hospital, they agreed a biopsy was too dangerous and confirmed it looked like GIST.
In May 2016 Jim had the offending tumor remove along with a section of his intestines in a 5 hour operation.
Six weeks later at his first outpatient’s appointment, Jim and Debbie were floored with the news that the tumor was in fact a benign fibrous growth, Jim was cancer free. Living with a terminal (or what is now called 'life limiting') cancer diagnosis was hard. Along the way Jim met patients in various stages of the disease, as well as family and friends supporting loved ones with GIST.
There are currently less than 900 people a year diagnosed with GIST. It’s an underfunded area of cancer research. The prognosis for people with the disease is limited; GIST cannot be treated with Chemo or Radiotherapy. As tumors emerge they must simply be cut out along with associated tissue or organs they are embedded in or attached too. When tumors can no longer be removed then there are (as of August 2016) three inhibitor drugs, with a collective effectiveness of five years. The latter two drugs have potentially severe side effects, which in the worst case can result in the patient being restricted to a wheel chair. Once the drugs fail, and they do eventually fail, the final stage of support is palliative care.
“2016 has been a real trip and has left its mark on me. For some years I have been performing in support Prostate Cancer, and while this remains important to me, I am deeply drawn to the GIST community. As such I'll be dedicating a number of my performances to GIST Support UK and donating the profits to this charity”. – Jim
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