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Jack Peñate
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Blackheath, South London (2006 – present)
Born 1984, Jack Peñate is a singer/songwriter from Blackheath, South London. He is the grandson of Mervyn Peake, author and illustrator of The Gormenghast Trilogy.
Along with the likes of Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele, etc, he is often included in the “Estuary English” pack of UK musicians - the 2006/2007 UK trend of young musicians singing without consciously altering their spoken English accent. (Estuary English being the accent commonly found around the south east of England, most notably in London , considered a compromise between Cockney and RP)
At 17 he started the band Jack’s Basement with his friend Felix White. The band split in two, one half going on to form The Maccabees, the other forming Jack Peñate’s band, including Joel Porter (bass) and Alex Robins (drums). Having started a Classics degree at UCL he hooked up with London indie club and label, Young Turks and his studies were dropped in favour of a music career.
His eclectic mix of styles incorporates elements of his varied influences which range from rockabilly and folk to jazz and trip-hop. He lists Prince, Jeff Buckley, Shuggie Otis, Todd Rundgren, JJ Cale, Harry Nilsson and Herbie Hancock among his influences. Yet he delivers a genuine London voice and still manages to sound original.
His live performances are characterised by his much commented, “individualist” style of dancing where he plays guitar and dances simultaneously with a vigorous fluidity - he finds it hard to keep still.
Along with the likes of Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele, etc, he is often included in the “Estuary English” pack of UK musicians - the 2006/2007 UK trend of young musicians singing without consciously altering their spoken English accent. (Estuary English being the accent commonly found around the south east of England, most notably in London , considered a compromise between Cockney and RP)
At 17 he started the band Jack’s Basement with his friend Felix White. The band split in two, one half going on to form The Maccabees, the other forming Jack Peñate’s band, including Joel Porter (bass) and Alex Robins (drums). Having started a Classics degree at UCL he hooked up with London indie club and label, Young Turks and his studies were dropped in favour of a music career.
His eclectic mix of styles incorporates elements of his varied influences which range from rockabilly and folk to jazz and trip-hop. He lists Prince, Jeff Buckley, Shuggie Otis, Todd Rundgren, JJ Cale, Harry Nilsson and Herbie Hancock among his influences. Yet he delivers a genuine London voice and still manages to sound original.
His live performances are characterised by his much commented, “individualist” style of dancing where he plays guitar and dances simultaneously with a vigorous fluidity - he finds it hard to keep still.
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NaughtyNicegrl wrote:
I just downloaded all Jack Pe\u00f1ate ringtones at http://tiny.cc/JeCoq Pull My Heart Away is my favorite, love it!
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vanvic68 wrote:
Gorgeous discovery. http://nosabesloquetepierdes.blogspot.com/2009/12/every-glance-jack-penate.html
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adamskirving wrote:
TOUR AGAIN.
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CampinCalv777 wrote:
Made top 25 songs on http://tooroads.blogspot.com/
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deviantpsyche wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Pull My Heart Away is my favorite! love it.
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funkysabinka wrote:
Open'er in Poland would be perfect :]
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pan-audytor wrote:
Yes, Poland loves you;-)
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monikaz19 wrote:
I want him and his band live in Poland NOW! [15]
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Paulettka wrote:
Great idea - come to Poland! xD
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Kaha89 wrote:
COme to Poland! ! ! ! at Open'er! ! ! :DDD
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mike_s wrote:
I want him and his band live in Poland NOW! [14]
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marlilla wrote:
cant stop listening since live on the casbah / perfect show with miike snow
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emyla89 wrote:
aww I want concert in Poland !!
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ar99 wrote:
http://turningthelightbulb.wordpress.com/ x
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nakos26 wrote:
Awesome new discovery!! Love from the first listen!
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sarahnadesarah wrote:
can't get enough. LOVE him.
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joydivision1980 wrote:
sexy
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Black_Eyed_Siou wrote:
Wow, I actually prefer Everything Is New...It has such a better, more mature sound. Though Matinee is brilliant too
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stickstones wrote:
I want him and his band live in Poland NOW! [13]
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verschlllungen wrote:
Matinee = brilliant, Everything is new = disappointing
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Jack Peñate NYE at Pyramids
Portsmouth Pyramids, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Listen to Jack's album here
14 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/jackpenate
To celebrate Jack’s up-coming UK tour we have made an album player. You
can stream the whole album from here or even use this code to embed it
directly onto your own website, blog or facebook page e. …
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Listen to Jack's album here
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Spotify Playlist [3]
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Pull My Heart Away Out Now! [19]
25 Aug 2009 | from www.jackpenate.com/
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