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Date Event
Mar10, 2009
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Show/Concert
Location:
Pheasant Plucker Pub, 20 Augusta Street
Hamilton ON
Description:
upstairs at the Pheasant Plucker Pub, For further information, call Al, 905-529-8896
Mar15, 2009
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
Ilderton Legion
Ilderton
Description:
Ilderton Legion Ilderton, Cost:Free .. nominal charge for the food Description:(pre) St. Patricks Day Celebration (Sunday 15th March)with Doctor Delaware & Malpractice, Jo-Ann Lawton, and a whole bevvy of invited musical talent. Various draws and a silent auction. Irish Stew and/or Chili Con Carne ..... Free Entrance $5 donation to participate in the food
Jo-Ann Lawton [Folk, Rockabilly, Celtic]
London (CA)
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Jo-Ann Lawton Songwriter?/Singer                        {Photographer :Bert Denda}
  • Marg and Benny (Jo-Ann Lawton)
  • Clickety Clack(composer Jo-Ann Lawton)
  • Daddy's Farm Song (Jo-Ann Lawton)
  • Sailor's Wife (composer: Jo-Ann Lawton)
Jo-Ann Lawton Songwriter?/Singer                        {Photographer :Bert Denda}
Biography
This site has been developed to promote Jo-Ann Lawton as a solo artist. If you are interested in Sirens (the duo), visit their website from the link below.
In mid-October, 2007, Jo-Ann Lawton, as part of the folk duo Sirens, was nominated for a Canadian Music Award, in the Best Vocal Group category. Check it out at:
www.canadianfolkmusicawards.ca .... [They didn't win, but it was quite an achievement and an honour to have been nominated. There were some real big names on that nomination list... Pipped at the post by Tanglefoot].
Jo-Ann Lawton came “late” to the folk music scene, acquiring her first guitar in the early 80's, whilst in her 3rd decade (20 something). By the late 80's and early 90's much of her musical efforts were put into working with others in trios ( No-In-Betweens [1988-1993] and Sirens [1995-present]. Sirens was originally a trio, featuring Jo-Ann Lawton, Donna Creighton and Nora Galloway. When Nora left the trio in 2002, several other performers stepped into the breach, none of whom stood the test of time. After some soul searching, Donna & Jo-Ann decided to carry on together, “alone”.
Sirens have made four CD’s. A couple of Sirens tunes, of which Jo-Ann is the songwriter, are on the "juke box".
Jo-Ann has made only one solo CD., she produced Beg to be Different, a couple of tracks of which are in the song list. A second CD is being made. The "Get Behind Me" video is one of the tunes that will probably be on it.
Jo-Ann Lawton now constitutes ½ of the duo Sirens http://www.sirens3.com/. They have performed in Coffee Houses, Concerts & Festivals across North America & record for the all-Canadian folk label Borealis http://www.borealisrecords.com/
Jo-Ann co-conceived, co-produced and performed in Hearts Made Great with Orchestra London http://www.sirens3.com/hearts which might run again close to Remembrance Day.
Sirens are four-time winners of the London Music Awards, best Folk/World/Celtic group and two-time recipient of the Jack Richardson Folk/Roots award.
But Jo-Ann Lawton was a solo artist long before she conceived playing with trios or duos. Whether singing harmonies with others or working alone, Jo-Ann is a consummate performer. She has a voice that will hush a drinking crowd (though she rarely plays in bars){unless they are Folk Clubs}

Jo-Ann Lawton now has a "... .com" website at www.jo-annlawton.com/ and also on myspace at www.myspace.com/joannlawtonsolo/

About 90% of the music Jo-Ann performs is original material. Her song writing, influenced by the musical stylings of the 40s, crosses the boundaries between contemporary folk, rock-a-billy, blues and country. Her songs cross the oceans from poignant heart-wrenching ballads to upbeat sing-a-longs with a dash of humour. You will never be bored listening to Jo-Ann’s music.
Being a songwriter of unquestionable talent, it is not surprising that another "string to her bow" is the running of 'song writing workshops'. Jo-Ann has, in the past, operated these workshops with as many as whole high school music classes, down to 2 or 3 participants, in conjunction with Donna (of Sirens). Jo-Ann has now instigated “one-on-one” 'song writing workshops', just herself and the prospective song writer. E-mail jonige@sympatico.ca for information on this.
Whilst Jo-Ann’s musical endeavours are very diverse, solo performances by this Artist are rarer occurrences, and something you should not miss the opportunity to see and hear.

The Music on this site
All the songs you can hear on this site are penned by Jo-Ann Lawton. Though several of the songs on the site are recorded with two or three voices, all these songs are also performed by Jo-Ann Lawton as a solo artist. These few songs give you just a flavour of the talent of this Artist.
Sailors Wife : this version is the original Sirens trio with Nora Galloway.
Jo-Ann Lawton proves the power and maturity of her craft with “Sailor’s Wife”, an original which sounds like something the forsaken women of forgotten villages have been singing for generations. Jeff DeLuzio, Scene Magazine
Clickety Clack.. again Sirens with Amber Cunningham. Watch out for the train!
Daddy's Farm Song from Jo-Ann's Solo CD.. a tribute to her late Father, and his demise under the onslaught of Alzheimer's Disease
Marg and Benny from Jo-Ann's Solo CD.. In his youth, Paul MacCartney suggested a plateau for getting old as being "64". This song is a delightful little ditty of two folk who fall in love in their twilight years (at 64). It's a true story, in that Marg & Benny are real people.

The Videos on this site
(i)Jo-Ann Lawton sings "Sitting at the Table" at Sirens CD Release Party, Aeolian Hall London Ontario.
Song origin: Jo-Ann used to know and often visited with an older lady {who is now no longer with us}, and one day, "over a cup of tea", she confessed to a lifetime of abuse that she had suffered. This song touches many people, especially those who have suffered through abusive situations.
(ii) "Get Behind Me, Satan" was recorded in our living room on a standard camcorder by visiting Australian friends. It is unmastered and not yet studio recorded. It will probably be on her next CD.
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(A) SAM   
(2009-01-28 03:46:09)
Hi Jo-Ann, I am impressded by your lyrics and your singing - worth more than my five. All the best!
(A) Broanna   
(2009-01-16 02:36:21)
love your sound, good luck in all you do. broanna x big 5 from me x
(A) DSS Music   
(2008-08-20 14:21:26)
Can see you really enjoy yourself and your songs and lyrics are great. Well done and keep doing what you're doing. 5 from us to you.
(A) ASongsmith   
(2008-06-04 12:00:24)
Great songs, and your enthusiasm is infectious (loved the Satan video). Nice dining-room too;-) A high 5 from me.
(P) Les   
(2007-12-01 11:34:59)
WOW Jo! Excellent work! Always been a big fan,as you know, and getting more so with each Jo-Ann Lawton venture you undertake. Beatiful music. I'll see you at one of you concerts soon.
(A) Wendy Risoli   
(2007-10-25 17:14:00)
Jo-Anne. I just love you girl. How you doing? I'm Albertan originally. Come see me ok? I'm giving you a 5. I"m an old artist, who's had challenges to face, you make me want to keep singing. Wendy Risoli
(A) Jason Jaxxson   
(2007-10-25 09:24:26)
gave a five,your something eles.keep on lady,you kick ass
(A) Melissa Greenwood   
(2007-09-04 13:16:35)
WELL I AM NO PRO LIKE THAT BUT YOU DEFINETLY GOT IT LADY I LOVED IT I WRITE MY OWN STUFF COME BY MY SITE SOON AND SEE AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK I GAVE YOU A HIGH 5555
(P) mandoK   
(2007-08-25 20:07:17)
Jo-Ann is wonderful....and her songwriting workshops are so amazing. It's like a dance, she weaves in and out as needed during this emotional path and the end results are ALWAYS profound. Working with her is a JOY!!!!
(P) Phil and Tracey   
(2007-08-14 18:27:52)
Awesome stuff! Love the music.. you have a fantastic voice

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