D.D. Streetjam
Who
D.D. Streetjam was a performer in the Australian folk music scene in the early 90s.
What
His musical style is celtic. Predominantly styled after jigs and reels, but with some spacey elements to the sound too.
The instrument was, as far as recalled, an electric (or at least, amplified) lute or similar small stringed instrument.
Example
...forthcoming...
When
I (nemo) bought a tape from him, busking in Canberra circa 1992. The track listing is:
- Side A
- Offze
- Toppov
- Ze Head
- Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode
- Side B
- Toppov Mk II
- Swallows Tail / Knotted Cord
- McKinnons Lament / McKinnons Jig
- First Offering (slightly nicked)
- Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode
A friend also saw him at the Maleny folk festival (now Woodford Folk Festival) in 1993/94.
Why
The music is great and I'm curious to find out more, if I can. Hence, this page.
The Cassette tape is "© Vince Clark". However this is a particularly unhelpful name to google for with regards to music since it's shared with a founding member of Depeche Mode!
How
Your turn. If you think you have any information regarding this elusive performer, please drop me a line (earthnative@gmail.com) or add a comment to the discussion page here :)
