Jeavestone is a

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band founded in 1999. The members of the band use

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s and are: Tommy Glorioso (

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), Jim Goldworth (lead vocals, electric and acoustic

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s), Kingo (

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s and

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), and Mickey Maniac (backing vocals, guitar, melodica). They write their music themselves. The band’s first album was released only in Finland, but following some successful concerts in

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in 2006, their second was also released in Germany,

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, and

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. In 2009 Jeavestone played its debut performances in the

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, and

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. Jeavestone’s style is so called 'eclectic prog'. They amalgamate the influence of 1970s classic prog acts like

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with modern sounding rock, without trying to eschew even humorous aspects. Their instrumentation spans from traditional rock combo on the first album to the extensive use of

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and

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on the second.

Discography

EPs and singles

* ''Jeavestone'' (2001, EP, self-published) * ''Crazy Madness / Beauty Contest'' (2005, Wolfgang Records) * ''Plastic Landscaper'' (2007) * ''Hot Summer Fun / Mirror Monologue'' (2009, Presence Records) * ''Repiphany'' (2013, Grass Bay Records)

Albums

* ''Mind the Soup'' (2005, Wolfgang Records) * ''Spices, Species and Poetry Petrol'' (2008, Presence Records) * ''1+1=OK'' (2010, Presence Records) * ''Human Games'' (2016, Presence Records)

Compilations

* Kaamos's "Delightful" on '' Tuonen Tytär 2'' (2009) (a compilation of Finnish progressive rock of the 1970s)

External links

Homepage

Jeavestone at MySpace
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