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JASON RINGENBURG at the Pier, Monday 2nd May, (MAYDAY): Jason Ringenberg the original roots-punk barnstormer from Nashville, is at South Parade Pier on Monday evening. Born in 1959 and raised on a pig farm in southern Illinois, Jason Ringenberg has been hailed as an alt-country luminary, creator and aggressive cow-punk perfector, and now a tireless, barnstorming roots punk solo performer - and now children’s music favorite. Jason attended Southern Illinois University in 1977, where he was exposed to the explosive might of the first punk rock movement; The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Ramones. In a deliberate gesture, he set off for Nashville, Tennessee in search of soulmates, to play music that was loud, fast, heartstrung and poisonous if swallowed - Jason and the Scorchers were born. In Nashville this unholy union of country and punk rock was met in some circles with suspicion but were ultimately upheld and critically acclaimed by anyone with a soul as “TNT from Tennessee.” Their live show, with its embodiment of old-time rock & roll energy, punk swagger and grit, and country music's elegant excesses, that won them fans worldwide. Jason & The Scorchers first release was "Restless Country Soul", followed by the album, "Fervor", which caused a stir among American critics. After "Lost & Found" was issued in 1985 Jason & The Scorchers become a major concert attraction all over the globe. The band disbanded in 1990, when Ringenberg became a solo performer, but reunited in the mid-'90s, issuing five studio albums and a live recording. Ringenberg's solo debut, "One Foot in the Honky Tonk", was met with critical praise. and the simple, haunting acoustic masterpiece "A Pocketful of Soul" soon followed. Hot on it's heels came the rollicking 2002 album, "All Over Creation" , where an amazing array of guests - including Steve Earle, Hamell on Trial, BR5-49 and Lambchop - accompany him on each track. Jason Ringenberg continues to be a very successful solo act when not playing with The Scorchers; he's toured the world three times in the 21st century alone, and 2004 saw the release of his current solo album, the politically themed "Empire Builders". However, in later 2003, Ringenberg, now a father, surprised everyone by recording and releasing his first children's record, entitled "A Day at the Farm With Farmer Jason". As well as the evening show at The Pier, Ringenberg's alter ego Farmer Jason, will be there in the afternoon performing a free children's show based on the "A Day At The Farm.." featuring sing-a-longs like “A Guitar Pickin’ Chicken” and “Whoa There Pony!” . The fun starts at around 3 p.m, but entertainment for all the family starts at 12.30 p.m, when Hard Times String Band and The Jelly Rollers will be performing. Doors open at 8 p.m for Jason Ringenberg's evening concert. Tickets for Jason Ringenberg's evening show at South Parade Pier, on sae at The Wedgewood Rooms Box Office (023)9286 3911, Reflex Records Albert Rd., South Parae Pier General Office, or on the door. The afternoon children's show, also on South Parade Pier, is free entry.