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Goodtimes Goodtimes started life as a one man band; Franc Cinelli, an Italian raised in London, filtered his roots through a multicultural sieve to forge a unique identity and distinctive sound.

A true blues man, born out of his natural era, and so he blends his blues-folk with his personal optimism. He and his cohorts create ethereally wonderful alt.folk. You'll have each song on repeat in your head before it even finishes playing.

From their blog: "I'm pleased to let you know that my band and I have just finished making an EP which should be making it's way to your local torrent very soon. We went to the Dairy in Brixton two weeks ago with producer Danton Supple and spent a couple of days recording everything live. Apart from the odd tambourine hit it was all recorded live; no over dubs just a great band playing, if I may, some very great songs."

Listen:

Goodtimes Goodtimes - "Let It Begin" (mp3)

Enjoy!

Photo: Chris Lopez

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On this fine Friday morning I took off from work because it is my little boy's 4th birthday. But still music calls me and the beats from the inbox this morning were far too perfect to leave hanging.

Introducing "Goodtimes Goodtimes" an indie folk band from the UK.

"GOODTIMES GOODTIMES throw these blues on the carnival bandstand and dance around them with a smile from ear to ear. A beautiful defiance of and lust for life."

The previous statement is from the band's MySpace page. You might speculate over whether or not it is a bit bias, but I have to admit it's pretty accurate.

I can seen how the tone of the guitar riffs could seem a bit bluesie at times, the vocals are far more Johnny Cash with their drawl. (Seems strange coming from someone from London Town). Though I wouldn't say the music is typical blues material I can say it reminds me of the "Jack and Diane" ages of Mellencamp. There is a wicked harmonica in their "Sunshine Sunshine" song. This music is far too light to be considered blues from my perspective. I'd say it would lift you out of your blues!

Francesco Cinelli you are a fantastic combination of Van Morrison and Tom Petty. I hope know one thinks that to be an unlikely collaboration, because this auditory tie-dye is brilliant. And the lyrics seem simple and profound at the same time.

Listen:
Goodtimes Goodtimes - "Sea Shanty" (mp3)

Buy the music at the Goodtimes Goodtimes MySpace page!

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