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17/12/2011 It's that time of year...
Ginger has had another birthday, which obviously means yet another birthday bash!
Again, there were more guests than you could shake a stick at! Performers included Rich Jones, Chris Catalyst, 'Random' Jon Poole, Victoria Liedtke, Willie Dowling, Rich Rags, Jimmy Ashhurst, Jase Edwards, Toshi and CJ amongst many others!
Givvi joined Ginger (who was on drums!), Jon, Rich Jones & Chris Catalyst for a rocking version of 'So Into You', before peforming backing vocals on Wildhearts classic 'Just In Lust', which was sung by Ryan Jarman of The Cribs!
Givvi had this to say after the Jackdaw4 and Ginger shows: "What a weekend! Too many people to thank - you're all legends and I love you all!"
Photos and video will be uploaded as soon as we get them!
Same time next year?
16/12/2011 Givvi a surprise guest for Jackdaw4
Jackdaw4 played Islington Academy 2, and dragged Giv onstage as a surprise guest!
So big was the surprise, that Giv didn't even know it was happening!! Givvi joined Jackdaw4, along with fellow guests Ginger & Chris Catalyst, to close JD4's set with a storming rendition of 'Animals' by Honeycrack!
We know that there are photos and video of this out there, so expect them on the site as soon as we get them.
09/12/2011 'Givvi' EP selling out!
The 'Givvi' EP has nearly sold out!
You can listen to clips of the EP on the Media page, where you can also buy the EP before they're all gone!
01/12/2011 Givvi on new Ginger CD, 'Kiss Alive II'
Ginger has a new live album out, and there is a guest appearance from Givvi!
The album, 'Kiss Alive II', was recorded live at HMV Institute in Birmingham on 6th May 2011. Ginger was touring with 'Random' Jon Poole, Jase Edwards & Willie Dowling. Givvi was invited on to the stage by Ginger for a rendition of 'Unlucky In Love'.
You can buy 'Kiss Alive II' here!
09/09/2011 Givvi recording with Wolfsbane
Givvi has just spent the day recording 2 tracks for the new Wolfsbane album!
'Wolfsbane Save The World' is the first new album from Wolfsbane for 18 years! '...Save The World' will be released in January 2012.
Giv sings on the tracks 'Illusion of Love' and 'Who Are You Now'. You can pre-order the album here.
24/08/2011 Ginger @ The Cavern, Exeter
Givvi has once again joined Ginger, Willie Dowling, Chris Catalyst & 'Random' Jon Poole on tour, this time at The Cavern in Exeter!
They again ran through a storming version of 'Unlucky In Love' and 'Animals'. Jackdaw4 frontman Willie Dowling had this to say in his blog following the gig:
"Although it has to be said that I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Givvi Flynn who has twice on this tour jumped in to sing the hard bits on ‘Animals’, thereby preserving both my voice and the few remaining shreds of dignity I have left. Last night she also sang a steaming version of ‘Unlucky In Love’ while four cock-handed guitarists lumbered through a faltering, badly synchronised waltz behind her."
There is a video of Givvi along with '4 cock-handed guitarists' performing 'Unlucky In Love' on the media page, here. You can read the full Jackdaw4 blog here.
21/08/2011 Ginger @ Esquires, Bedford
Givvi recently joined Ginger, Willie Dowling, Chris Catalyst & 'Random' Jon Poole on stage at Esquires in Bedford on Ginger's latest acoustic tour!
Giv sang 'Unlucky In Love' and then rocked out to Honeycrack classic 'Animals'!
You can see photos from the show here.
26/07/2011 If I...If I...If I... The Songs of Squeeze Revisited
"If I... If I... If I... The Songs of Squeeze Revisited" has now been released!
The 4 CD set includes "The Songs of U.K. Squeeze Revisited", "The Songs of Cool For Cats Revisited", "The Songs of East Side Story Revisited" & "The Songs of Argybargy Revisited".
The stunning version of "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)" which Giv recorded with long-time partners in crime, threads, is Track 1 on "The Songs of Argybargy Revisited".
threads also have a rocking version of "Is That Love" on "The Songs of East Side Story Revisited".
Full information of "If I... If I... If I... The Songs of Squeeze Revisited" can be found on the Burning Sky Records web site. Preview clips of each song are also available here.
20/07/2011 The VU Sound photos
Here is a selection of photos from the recent sold out shows at The Swan Theatre by The VU Sound!
17/07/2011 Sold Out Theatre shows with The VU Sound!
Givvi has just completed the last of 3 theatre shows with the magnificent 80+ vocal group, The VU Sound!
The VU Sound played 2 sold out shows at The Swan Theatre in Worcester at the end of June, and have followed that up with another sold out show at The Norbury Theatre in Droitwich.
Givvi was 1 of 3 Principals at the show, being joined by VU director, Ria Keen, and by Steve Maitland (Worcester) and Garry Rutter (Droitwich).
All 3 shows were a resounding success, and raised a lot of money for M.E. Research and Invest in M.E.
21/05/2011 Raw Sex in Worcester
Givvi opened up for Eureka Machines as part of Raw Sex, along with partners in crime Jay Clark & Neil Phillips!
Givvi, Jay & Neil occasionally play in a covers band, and they change their name for each show... tonight it was time for Raw Sex!
The gig was organised by Scandal Promotions, who Givvi runs with her husband Percy. And once again, Eureka Machines were magnificent!
11/05/2011 2nd Review of the JD4 Cardiff show
A glowing review of the Ginger / Jackdaw4 show in Cardiff has appeared on Uber Rock written by Nev Brooks.
You can read the full review here.
06/05/2011 Review of the JD4 Cardiff show
Planetmosh.com have posted a review of the Ginger / Jackdaw4 show in Cardiff on their web site. You can read the review here.
06/05/2011 Givvi sings with Jackdaw4 in Birmingham
The Ginger / Jackdaw4 tour has come to a close at HMV Institute in Birmingham... but not without a final appearance from Giv!
Willie has once again invited Givvi up to sing 'This Is Your Life', and Ginger also got Giv up to run through 'Unlucky In Love'!
Giv had this to say after the gig:
"What a great night! And a great tour! Big love and thanks to Ginger, Jackdaw4 and everyone else xxx"
06/05/2011 Givvi sings with Jackdaw4 in Leicester
And now Leicester! This is turning in to a good week!
05/05/2011 Givvi sings with Jackdaw4 in Reading
Givvi again joined Jackdaw4 on stage, this time at Sub89 in Reading!
Willie has luckily found his voice, but still invited Givvi up to sing 'This Is Your Life'. You can find photos here.
02/05/2011 Givvi joins Jackdaw4*
* for a show in Cardiff. And what a show!
Jackdaw4 are currently out on the road supporting Ginger on his UK tour. Unfortunately, Willie Dowling lost his voice, and he asked Givvi to step up to the mic!
Willie posted on the Jackdaw4 web site:
"I suppose the sickness began 48 hours ago. Certainly London gave little indication of the horror that would follow. It was John who first exploded in a thick shroud of snot and toilet paper, shortly followed by myself. John is not a complainer. I am. It hurt. It still hurts. Yesterday in a fug of Beechams and Karvol capsules I opted to call the only person who could possibly save us. So it was that Givvi Flynn stepped up on to the stage in Cardiff last night and sang our entire set completely unrehearsed. If you’ve never heard her, you are nothing short of an idiot. The girl is astounding and to use the vernacular, 'she saved our mothafuckin asses' and we are forever in her debt."
Shortly after the impromptu Jackdaw4 set, Givvi was back on stage with Ginger and co. to deliver a storming rendition of 'Animals' by Honeycrack and 'Unlucky in Love' by Clam Abuse!
Givvi had this to say the following day:
"Well that was awesome. And terrifying. Best kinda fun there is :o)"
29/04/2011 "Pulling Mussels..." to get released!
You may remember that Givvi was in the studio with Jay Clark & Elias Cameron of threads last year? Well, the track they recorded is to be included on the Squeeze tribute album!
"Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)" was recorded at CNC Sonics in May 2010, and was submitted to Burning Sky Records along with threads version of "Is That Love?" and both tracks are on the forthcoming CD "If I... If I... If I... The Songs of Squeeze Revisited".
You can pre-order the album here.
26/04/2011 - Givvi to sing with Voices Unlimited
Givvi is joing Ria Keen, Steve Maitland & the 80 piece Voices Unlimited Contemporary Choir for 3 shows!
These shows are guaranteed to be nothing short of spectacular! Come and see at the following dates:
Friday 24th June, Swan Theatre, Worcester
Saturday 25th June, Swan Theatre, Worcester
Saturday 16th July, Norbury Theatre, Droitwich
17/12/2010 - Another birthday for Ginger... another gig!
Following on from last years immense birthday show at Relentless Garage in London, Ginger has thrown another massive party for friends and fans!
Givvi has joined another ridiculous line up including Ginger, Jase Edwards (Wolfsbane), 'Random' Jon Poole (Cardiacs / The Wildhearts), Rich Jones (The Loyalties / Sorry & The Sinatras), Dave Kerr (Sorry & The Sinatras), Chris McCormack, Chris Catalyst (Eureka Machines) & Nathan Connolly (Snow Patrol) with many other lunatics joining the fun! Oh, and Paul Cook of Sex Pistols!!
Once again, photos can be found (thanks to the wonderful Trudi Knight) here.
Same again next year?
31/10/2010 - Givvi back in the studio with Ginger!
A nice habit is forming here... Givvi has been back in the studio with Ginger!
Ginger has penned a track, 'Without Emotion', for the new album by Cherie Currie (The Runaways), and kindly asked Giv to record the demo!
02/05/2010 - Givvi & threads back in the studio
Givvi has been in the studio again, this time recording with good friends Jay Clark & Eli Cameron of threads!
They have been working on a cover of "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)" which will be submitted for a Squeeze tribute album being put out by Burning Sky Records. Here are some photos from the session.
threads had their stunning version of "Joining A Fan Club" included on Burning Sky Records previous release, "Sensory Lullabies: The Ultimate Tribute To Jellyfish" and were invited to submit tracks for the new Squeeze tribute album. Check back to see if their version of "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)" has been included on the album.
02/05/2010 - givvi.co.uk gets a makeover
The web site has finally had a brush of paint and a tidy up! It's easier to maintain now, so expect more updates as and when they happen!
12/04/2010 - VIDLA Masterclass Series 2010 launched
The VIDLA Masterclass Series will run in Worcester (led by VIDLA Principal and Master Vocal Coach Ria Keen) and in Bridlington / Scarborough (led by VIDLA SEO, West End artist & celebrated musical director / vocal coach Alex Weatherhill). There will also be a second guest vocal coach at each session, to ensure that everyone gets plenty of individual attention.
This is a great opportunity to train with some of the VIDLA ‘top brass’ so don’t miss out!
You can find out more about the VIDLA Masterclass Series workshops here.
29/03/2010 - Recording with JoePatroni
Givvi has been in the studio to record backing vocals for a JoePatroni track titled "Close But No Cigar". The song will close the debut album by JoePatroni!
Expect more news when it's available.
27/02/2010 - Recording with Ginger
Givvi has just finished recording vocals for a new project from Ginger!
The song "Patience & Gratitude", along with a short movie, is available exclusively on YouTube here and also features vocals from Ginger, Chris Catalyst, Jase Edwards & Samantha Jones.
19/12/2009 - Playing with Ginger
On Thursday 17th December, Givvi had the enormous honour of being invited to sing with Ginger at his sold-out birthday show at Relentless Garage, Highbury, London!
Givvi sang "Unlucky In Love" with Ginger and Alex Kane (Antiproduct) on guitar, Tom Spencer (The Loyalties) on bass and Denzel (Antiproduct) on drums. Other musicians involved throughout the night included Willie Dowling (Jackdaw4), Chris Catalyst (Eureka Machines), Rich Jones (Sorry & The Sinatras), 'Random' Jon Poole, Conny Bloom (Electric Boys), Vix (Fuzzbox), Scott Sorry (The Wildhearts), CJ (The Wildhearts), Nathan Connolly (Snow Patrol), Chris McCormack and Olga (The Toy Dolls) amongst many others!
Says Givvi of the night... "This was, without doubt, one of the greatest gigs ever. I am eternally thankful to have been part of the fun."
You can see photos from the night (courtesy of the fantastic Trudi Knight) here.
06/12/2009 - Playing with Willie
Earlier this year, Givvi had the great privilege of working with the unspeakably talented Willie Dowling of Jackdaw4. They recorded an acoustic version of 'This Is Your Life' (from Jackdaw4's 'Gramophone Logic' & Givvi's EP) and also filmed a video with the award winning Monika Agorelius of CloseUp Productions! Click here to watch it!
06/12/2009 - Penny Arcade
Givvi has been hard at work writing with her long standing friend & partner in crime, Jay Clark, on some new songs! You can check out the first of these, 'Penny Arcade' on the media player here, or download a high quality mp3 for free here (Right Click, Save As). Expect more soon!
06/12/2009 - G-Vox on the up!
Giv's vocal tuition venture, G-Vox, is gaining momentum! The web site has also had a makeover, so go and check it out!
06/12/2009 - VIDLA
Givvi's relationship with VIDLA continues to go from strength to strength, with lots of exciting plans for 2010!
06/12/2009 - Scandal Promotions
Givvi has started Scandal Promotions with her husband Percy, booking some of the finest original bands and musicians for shows in the Midlands.
06/12/2009 - Selwyn
Givvi has produced the latest album by her Dad, Selwyn, and has also recorded a track with him for the album!
06/12/2009 - Photos
There have been some old & new photos added to the gallery, here.
06/12/2009 - Gig?
There are rumours that Givvi may be hitting the stage for a special gig in December. This, of course, can not be confirmed or denied at this point. Oh, look! A badger with a gun...
16/05/2009 - Givvi part of Robert Lunte's European tour!
The workshop was a huge success, many thanks to everyone who was there!
10/05/2009 - Givvi is now a Senior Lecturer for VIDLA
See VIDLA - Vocalist International Distance Learning Academy(formerly Voiceworks International) for more information.
18/03/2009 - Givvi appearing on The 'Bridge
Givvi is appearing on The 'Bridge radio (102.5FM) in Stourbridge and the surrounding area with Matt Skeldon between 21:00 & 23:00.
17/03/2009 - G-Vox.co.uk is launched
Givvi has launched a web site to promote her new venture, G-Vox, in which she will be teaching private students the latest techniques in contemporary vocals.
27/05/2008 - The end of a very long, hard road...
Givvi is awarded a B.A. degree in Contemporary Vocals following 17 months of research and study.
21/04/2008 - Givvi EP
New 4 track CD (produced by Phonogenesis & CNC Sonics) released for sale. Tracklisting - Who Knew by Pink, Brazen (Weep) by Skunk Anansie, This Is Your Life by Jackdaw4 and The One That Got Away by Pink. Visit the media page to hear tracks, or click here to buy the cd.
