The original song which is now declared a state song of Louisiana (wikipedia) is copyrighted by Jimmie Davis but possibly originally written by Oliver Hood… eitherway its a choon that the grandparents & parents sang to get me to shut … Continue reading →

The latest funky JSM creation – Darkmatter Lighthouse

My First Album finally on Spotify: James Scanlon – Aktivmethods101 You can download the full album here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/aktivmethods101 Love in Music James

The clouds part The sun cries down on me brightly Drum and bass in my ears like a beating panicked heart The cool breeze I my hair like ghostly fingers through my soul… This experience, the now, the existing right … Continue reading →

When griping grief the heart doth wound, and doleful dumps the mind opresses, then music, with her silver sound, with speedy help doth lend redress. Shakespeare

Open mic night @ Camden head pub, Camden, 15th July 2012, Full Live recording of Hypochondriac. Doing this in support of raising money for Cancer Research UK… www.justgiving.com

Great fun tonight at Camden Head pub, where Jess, Andrew, Robin, Erika, Erron, Ally, Ben, Craig, and Neill all came along to enjoy the show. Neill even got up and smashed out some sweet guitar tracks…. http://www.facebook.com/zenmasterneill Also managed to … Continue reading →

The Gear has Arrived, banner, t-shirt, …only complete with super awesome fire engine red ukulele and bad singing! woot! http://www.jamesscanlonmusic.com/cancersucks/ http://supportus.cancerresearchuk.org/fundraising-for-us/Get-inspired/Fundraise-all-year-round/busking-cancer/      

In November 2008 I was diagnosed with the early stages of Bowel Cancer. It was caught very early and I had an operation to have half my large bowel removed. My Journey was so very easy compared to some, others … Continue reading →