Profiles of CLUAS Writers

Jules Jackson's Profile

The Reverend Jules Earl Jackson hails spiritually from below the Mason Dixie line, with forebears which include preachers, snake wranglers and rednecks. He discovered country music on a trip to Galway in his teens, where he heard Stonewall Jackson's 'BJ the DJ'. Since then, he has committed himself to its study and practice with the aid of his trusty Washburn guitar. He is a minister with the Universal Life Church and has officiated at and provided music for the occasional wedding. His song writing has never been implicated in the annulments which followed. There is no truth in the rumour that he is currently co-writing with Daniel O'Donnell.

Joined CLUAS:	22nd April 2004
Most Memorable thread on the CLUAS discussion board:	'Damien Rice, Wedding Singer' (19 Jan 2005)
Favourite Authors:	Donald Rumsfield (particularly his poetry) / Peter Guralnick / Shel Silverstein / Joe Queenan.
Favourite Bands:	Bruce Springsteen / Steve Earle / Drive-By Truckers / Patty Griffin / Dr. Ralph Stanley / John Hiatt / Sara Evans / John Mellancamp.
Favourite Films:	Nashville / Unforgiven / The Rookie / Bull Durham/ Dances With Wolves / Wag the Dog.
Some of Jules' articles published on CLUAS:	Feature article: 'How To Write The Perfect Country Song' Feature article: 'The influence of James Joyce on Popular Music' Opinion article: What Pop Music Can Teach Us About The Spirit Of Christmas Concert review: Jack Johnson (February 2006) Concert review: Erin McKeown live in Dublin (Feb 2005) Concert review: Madonna live in Slane (Aug 2004) Album review: The Enemy 'We'll live and die in these towns' Album review: Various Artists 'A Tribute To Joni Mitchell' Album review: Laura Veirs 'Saltbreakers' Album review: Bray Vista 'When I get there' Album review: Steve Earle 'The Revolution Starts Now' Album review: Alabama 3 'Outlaw' Album review: Cowboy Junkies 'Early 21st Century Blues' Album review: Bap Kennedy 'The Big Picture' Album review: Erin McKeown 'Grand' Album review: Clive Barnes 'Goldtooth Cinnamon' Album review: Juliana Hatfield 'In Exile Deo' Album review: The Camembert Quartet 'The Camembert Quartet Sell Out' Jules Jackson's top 5 Irish albums of all time Jules also pens the Sound Waves blog and has edited the CLUAS Opinion section. He is also a Moderator on the CLUAS discussion board.

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