Bert Jansch

I read that Neil Young and Jimmy Page were big fans of the work of Bert Jansch? I did a Google search and I'm quite interested to hear some of his stuff. Anyone out there recommend anything?

Is he Dutch?

I believe he was born in Edinburgh, but the name does have a Dutch ring to it.

Yes both first and last name.

seems like a good place to start

Not another register to log-in, man those things wear me out. Everybody wants people to be official members to their sites these days. Is Bert Jansch music worth it though?

As to whether it's worth it....well I suppose it's a matter of taste. I downloaded ( bad Eddy, naughty boy) a couple of tracks and he seems quite an accomplished musician/singer songwriter. His earlier work with Pentangle seems quite good.

I have some of this stuff from Pentangle (Light Flight, Bruton Town etc).

I love it! "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat", "Train Song", "Bruton Town", "Cruel Sister" and many more!

Train Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vl-gMo1NY0
Let No Man Steal Your Tyme - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwT0COKXFMM
Travelling Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q9of8OhkeQ

cheers,

PS: Eddie, if you liked Pentangle, I encourage you to check out "Quartango"

thanks Simon,
*The original line-up of influential folk-rock group Pentangle have announced a comprehensive UK tour, to take place in the summer.

Guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourne, singer Jacqui McShee and rhythm section Danny Thompson and Terry Cox will call at cities including Cardiff, Manchester, London and Liverpool on their ‘Sweet Child 40th Anniversary Tour’.

The group’s work includes seminal folk albums “Sweet Child” (1968), “Basket Of Light” (1969) and “Cruel Sister” (1970), while the members went on to generally successful solo careers.

Each gig will begin at 8pm and will see the band play two sets, each lasting an hour.

Tickets for the tour go on sale on January 28.

Pentangle play:

Cardiff St David’s Hall (July 1)
Brighton Dome (2)
Cambridge Corn Exchange (3)
Birmingham Symphony Hall (5)
Oxford New Theatre (6)
London Lyceum Theatre (7)
Manchester Palace Theatre (9)
Harrogate International Centre (10)
Gateshead Sage (12)
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (13)
Liverpool Philharmonic (14)

*pinched from another website!!

Check out:
Black water side by Bert Jansch
then
Black mountain side by Led Zeppelin

Jimmy couldn't look Bert in the eye ever since being found acrediting black mountain side to himself on the insleeve notes!! lol

Damn! I shall be unable to purchase a seat!

Hope yer goin' Eddy!
Please lemme know about the song list - I'm saving dough to buy some Pentangle!

Thanks!

cheers,
Si.