The band's final line-up consisted of David "Alfie" Jackson (vocals, guitar), Bryn Fowler (bass) and Edwin Harris (drums). The Holloways, having a rest after touring the UK 2010. Alfie, (see pix) chanced his arm on DJ deck's and span some funky tunes & shook a leg-with 7'3' fine artist Pandemonia, at Zoe Griffin Christmas bash at 5 star Montcalm Hotel, Marble Arch, London. Mr Jackson music choice, had the likes of actress Nikki Sanderson, Dynamo mr music magic himself, Baby D, Miss Frank, Prince Cassius, Amy Studt, Heaven Sent Thugs, singer Lula, Scott Cornwall, celebrity personal trainer Shaun Stafford, life coach Ali Campbell and world record breaker Michael Perham, whooping it up. Sept their performing at FashArt Charity Gala dinner at the Natural History Museum in aid of Caudwell Children.
The previous shows earlier this year were Sun, 04 Jul Cazfest Bishops Stortford, 09 July The Box Crewefirst, Sat 10 July Boots Feel Good Festival in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Boots HQ, Thane Road, Beeston, following on from their stage appearance 2010 was on 27 Feb, at "Lets Rock Cancer" at Leadmill, Sheffield, DJd at Camden Lock's Proud venue for the fund raiser for homeless charity "Shelter" and to raise the profile of the campaign to save the BBC 6 Music station, that's earmarked by Corporation bosses for the chop, and played a gig at The Dirty South, Lewisham on 1 April to a packed house. The guys are ready to follow up 2009 tour-that closed with 36 gig UK tour in Nov/Dec, that was spread over 5 weeks, plus the extra dates, when they accompanied the band Shed7 on 7 out of 10 dates of Shed's tour, finishing on 22 Dec.
On 2009 tour, they performed and promoted their new album "No Smoke, No Mirrors". Prior to their UK tour, the guys have recorded and released their video of single "Jukebox". They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences.
They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences. Full Biog
Feeling reborn is a rare treat; but The Holloways resilience in recent times has led to what feels like a rebirth. Reaping such a rare reward was the first step along the clear path that now lies ahead for a band who once again have much to smile about; not that The Holloways had stopped smiling - not for very long anyway. "The sun doesn't always shine" is one of the band’s phrases to live by; along with "everything happens for a reason”.
In the early months of 2009, Alfie and Bryn were busy recording additional new material to kick-start the year. By April they decided to start actively seeking new members and as luck would have it, in the very first rehearsal they found guitarist Mike Baker, who - after playing just one song with the band - had done enough for Alfie and Bryn to make up their mind. The following day Edwin Harris set up his drums and did a quick warm up and before even playing a song, the decision again, was easy. Luck had clearly swung back in The Holloways’ favour and a new lease of life took the boys into the studio for a couple of hectic weeks before doing a few gigs and recording 3 brand new songs and they’re back doing what they do best - playing music.
2008 had been soul destroying for the band. Much conspired to prevent full scale releases of the exciting new material recorded at the legendary Sawmills Studio. The biggest setback was the long, drawn out legal battle across the pond involving their stateside former label TVT.
The darkest hour before the dawn came in December with a lot of smoke as The Holloways' home - Nambucca - caught fire. Much was lost in the fire - practically everything. This was the final straw for Dave and Rob who felt the end had come with nothing seeming to go the band's way. However, the founding members - Alfie and Bryn - felt the previous 3 years of good fortune by far outweighed the 12 months of bad fortune; and having weathered the storm, they concluded "2009 has to be good. Yin and yang and all that." - The sun doesn't always shine indeed.
The Holloways had an exciting start to life with the critically acclaimed debut - "So This Is Great Britain?” - and 2007 saw the band storm sold out shows across the UK with singles Dance Floor, Generator and Two Left Feet pumping on the radio airwaves.
Now, the energy and the bond in the band has seen the boys enjoy an intense schedule which is already relighting many fires ahead of the release of the new album – No Smoke, No Mirrors – which is due for a September release.
Everyone is massively excited for the summer schedule; the boys will be back on the road gigging the brand new set featuring songs from the forthcoming album alongside the classic Holloways favourites.
Cool Down
The Holloways Lyrics
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Hey
Cool down Joe, there's no need to rob me,
It's not really worth it you won't make a pretty penny,
Calm down, you can't take my life,
Your knife won't cut you the best slice of the pie
Your life has been a misery but give a little mercy,
It's no excuse, to do another move
Cool down Joe, no don't bother me,
Why'd you want my phone, why'd you want my money,
Calm down, what you trying to brew,
All you prove to me is that you're going to lose
You say you're so unlucky and you lost all your money,
It's only you to blame, for choosing this game
You can change your wicked ways, your dignity, you're safe
Cool down Joe, your baby is at home,
If you end up doing time will she spend her time alone,
Cool down, there must be something better,
The jobs are in the paper, go ahead and write a letter
It's a line, you can work if you put your heart to it,
Don't sell yourself shut, you know you can do it now
Cool down,
Cool down (cool down)
You can shoot, you can stab, you can steal,
Until the very day you die,
But it's impossible to steal,
A better quality of life
Cool down
Cool down (cool down)
Cool down (cool down)
Cool down (cool down)
Now
, the lyrics to The Holloways's song "Cool Down" tell the story of a man named Joe who is in the middle of robbing the singer. The singer pleads with Joe to "cool down," insisting that robbing him isn't worth it and that Joe won't gain anything from it. The singer even reminds Joe that his life will only get worse if he continues down a life of crime. The chorus repeats the message of "cool down" as a way to get Joe to reconsider his actions.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the point that Joe doesn't need to steal to make a better life for himself. He tells Joe that there are jobs in the paper, and he can work if he puts his heart to it. The singer believes that Joe can change from his "wicked ways" and find redemption by making better choices in life. The message of the song is a reminder that, while it may seem like taking the easy way out, crime is not the answer to life's problems.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cool Down" are a plea for someone to reconsider their choices in life. No matter how tough things may seem, crime and stealing aren't the solution. Instead, the song encourages listeners to find better ways of improving their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Cool down (cool down) (x4)
Repeatedly telling someone to calm down and not get agitated
Cool down Joe, there's no need to rob me,
Asking someone named Joe to not rob the singer as it is not worth it
It's not really worth it you won't make a pretty penny,
Informing Joe that he won't make much money by robbing the singer
Calm down, you can't take my life,
Trying to calm Joe down by assuring that the artist's life won't be taken
Your knife won't cut you the best slice of the pie
Explaining to Joe that he won't get a good outcome by relying on violence
Your life has been a misery but give a little mercy,
Acknowledging that Joe's life has been tough but asking him to show mercy
It's no excuse, to do another move
Suggesting that Joe's circumstances are not an excuse for committing a crime
Cool down Joe, no don't bother me,
Asking Joe to not bother the artist anymore
Why'd you want my phone, why'd you want my money,
Questioning Joe's motives for wanting to rob the artist
Calm down, what you trying to brew,
Urging Joe to calm down and not start trouble
All you prove to me is that you're going to lose
Pointing out to Joe that he will ultimately lose by committing a crime
You say you're so unlucky and you lost all your money,
Acknowledging Joe's bad luck and financial troubles
It's only you to blame, for choosing this game
Suggesting that Joe is responsible for his actions and choices
You can change your wicked ways, your dignity, you're safe
Encouraging Joe to change his ways and promising that he will be safe if he does
Cool down Joe, your baby is at home,
Asking Joe to think about his family and not do anything that would harm them
If you end up doing time will she spend her time alone,
Warning Joe that his family will suffer if he goes to jail
Cool down, there must be something better,
Encouraging Joe to seek a better life instead of resorting to crime
The jobs are in the paper, go ahead and write a letter
Advising Joe to look for jobs in the newspaper and apply by sending a letter
It's a line, you can work if you put your heart to it,
Saying that there are opportunities available if Joe is willing to work hard
Don't sell yourself shut, you know you can do it now
Urging Joe to not give up and believe in his ability to succeed
You can shoot, you can stab, you can steal,
Listing various criminal acts that Joe can commit
Until the very day you die,
Implying that a life of crime has a high chance of leading to a tragic end
But it's impossible to steal,
Arguing that a better quality of life cannot be stolen
A better quality of life
Concluding that a better life is possible, but not through criminal means
Writer(s): Rob Skipper, David Healey, David Jackson Copyright: Reservoir Media Music
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.