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Jarvis: Miscellaneous Live Performances

This page is for Jarvis' live appearances that do not fit elsewhere - i.e. not concerts with Pulp, Relaxed Muscle or performances of his own material as a solo artist.

Milk for Jason (1980)

Mick Hercun remembers that Jarvis provided guest vocals at a benefit gig which took place in a pub car park in Eckington sometime around 1980. Eckington is a small town in Derbyshire, a few miles to the south of Sheffield. Songs played included Suffragette City and Psycho Killer.

Mick Hercun:

[Jarvis' sister] Saskia and [her friend and It backing vocalist] Joanne advertised in the local paper for like-minded people to form some sort of band. This would be around 1979/1980 and me and a friend of mine answered the ad and we met up. Saskia mentioned that her cousin had a rehearsal room and we went along, neither of us having a clue what and how to do it. I'd only done a handful of gigs before, playing covers in my school band.

Saskia told me about her brother Jarvis and the cousin whose room we were in turned out to be Chris Hendricks - a very underrated and immensely talented individual, very reclusive but I can't speak highly enough of him - who had just disbanded The Scarborough Antelopes and was looking for other victims - sorry, band members - to try out his new material. Unfortunately Saskia and Joanne didn't figure in this set up and we formed a 3 piece under the guise of Milk for Jason. That was the springboard for me to write songs.

Saskia was and I would think is a wonderful girl. It was really down to her that I started with Sheffield music and I could never thank her enough for that.

While we rehearsed Jarvis used to come and watch, cutting quite a dash bedecked in a long overcoat, National Health specs and fuzzy ginger hair. We used to talk quite a bit about music and he told me about his school band Pulp.

Months later a few musicians, including myself and Chris Shaw from Mrs Beech, got together with two of the original Scarborough Antelopes; Mark Sole and Chris Zelly. Chris organised a benefit gig somewhere in a pub car park in Eckington. Not having a natural singer amongst us I asked Jarvis if he'd like to give it a go and he did. After singing Suffragette City and Psycho Killer, he just stole the show . At the end he was mobbed by loads of kids (and they didn't steal anything either!) and I knew then he would be a star. Not long after that I met the Negatives and formed Tsi Tsa and went from there.

Mick would later play in the Negatives and Tsi Tsa, who supported Pulp at at least one show in 1982.

Heroes of the Beach (1982)

Dates and venues:

Line-up: Mick Shaw (guitar), David Bocking (saxophone), Nick Taylor (drums), Greg Thompson (vocals), Jarvis Cocker (guitar, vocals), Peter Dalton (keyboards, cornet), Steve Genn (bass), Michael Paramore (percussion), Tim Allcard (percussion)

Jam night (August 1982)

Jarvis, Simon Hinkler and Peter Boam, and possibly others, performed an impromptu set at a jam night at the Hallamshire in August 1982. This was the first time Peter Boam (who drummed that night) played with Jarvis and Simon.

In A Belljar (1982-1983)

Line-up: Michael Paramore, Tim Allcard, Mark Tillbrook, Julie Paramore, Squidman, Helen Worthington, Jarvis Cocker - all various percussion and found instruments, vocals

In A Belljar was formed by Michael Paramore and Tim Allcard in Autumn 1982, and had a rotating cast of other members that would play at some or all of their gigs. The group first performed at the Hallamshire on October 31 that year, and were joined soon afterwards by Jarvis, who hit tin cans at most of their concerts until the band split in mid-1983. According to Michael Paramore, In A Belljar played over 40 gigs, mostly as support act at the Hallamshire, but only the following are known about:

The Jarvis Cocker Explosion Experience (January 1983)

Line-up: Jarvis Cocker, Peter Boam, Tim Allcard and various unknown others

Songs performed included: The Jarvis Blues and There Was...

Breadcake (June 1983)

Line-up included: Jarvis Cocker (vocal and tapes), Michael Paramore (tapes, percussion and vocals), Nick Taylor & Magnus Doyle (drums and percussion)

Michael’s Foot (August 1983)

Line-up included: Jarvis Cocker, Michael Paramore and Tim Allcard

Repressive Minority (April 1983)

The Fruits Of Passion (1983)

‘A Surrealish Thing’ written and directed by Russell Senior. Performed by The Wicker Players: Jarvis Cocker, Magnus Doyle, Tim Allcard, Ellie Ford and Steve Faben. Included musical interludes performed by Russell, Jarvis and Magnus.

Dates:

The Wicker Players (1983-1985)

Various open mic / ‘cabaret’ events organised by Russell Senior at the Hallamshire Hotel, mostly toward the end of 1983. Participants included Jarvis, Magnus Doyle, Saskia Cocker, Michael Paramore and Tim Allcard.

The only known dates are:
18 December 1983 - ‘Wicker Players Christmas Panto’, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield
26 February 1985 - ‘Wicker Players Mystery Event’, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield

Saskia has a vague recollection of performing in one of Russell’s plays at one of these events: "It was about a night out on the town. Jarvis was supposed to be chatting me up at a bar. He was supposed to ask me what I wanted to drink, and I say 'Oh, I'll have a Pina Colada please.' And he thought I'd said 'peanuts and lager', so he put some peanuts in a glass of lager, and I threw it over him."

Jarvis and Captain Sleep (1986)

Jarvis played a one-off concert at Sheffield Polytechnic at the end of 1986, accompanied by Captain Sleep playing his Granny’s Yamaha Portasound keyboard. The repertoire consisted of "daft disco songs" Jarvis had written; it is possible that these included early versions of Separations songs.

Before Jarvis and Captain Sleep's set, a play was performed featuring Jarvis and Russell. Paul Mills of Media Premonition recalls: "The play was performed in the audience part of the venue as opposed to being on stage and it was before the live set. Russell and Jarvis were in it, can't remember anything else other than it being booed. So it must have been one of Russell's!"

Performance art event (January or February 1987)

One-off performance art event at the Leadmill.

More details

Underground America (October 1998)

Mark Webber was involved with this season celebrating contemporary American composers at the Barbican, which included performances from La Monte Young, Terry Riley, John Cage, Philip Glass and Steve Reich. Jarvis, Steve Mackey and Mark Webber played with Terry Riley at the following performance:

Nick Cave’s Meltdown (June-July 1999)

Jarvis made two appearances:

The All Seeing I (1999)

Jarvis guested onstage with The All Seeing I to sing Drive Safely Darlin at the following concerts:

A Touch Of Glass (1999/2000)

Dates:

Line-up:
Jarvis Cocker (acoustic guitar, omnichord), Steve Mackey (bass, keyboards), Alasdair Molloy (glass harmonica). Plus only at Scott Walker’s Meltdown, Mark Webber (guitar), 'Scott' (drums) and The Swingle Singers.

Setlist:

  1. Roald Dahl (Venice) (1)
  2. My Chopper (2)
  3. Otley (3)
  4. Forever in My Dreams (4)
  5. Fire Island (2)
  6. My Body May Die (5)
  7. On Your Own Again (6)

Notes:
(1) This instrumental was used to open Pulp's low-key live shows in 1999.
(2) Instrumentals.
(3) Instrumental that later became The Trees.
(4) Instrumental that later became Forever in My Dreams.
(5) The only time this collaboration between Pulp and the Swingle Sisters was played live. (Only played at Scott Walker’s Meltdown.)
(6) Scott Walker cover. (Only played at Scott Walker’s Meltdown.)

All five of the instrumentals played were probably being considered for use as part of Pulp songs. Two of them, Otley (The Trees) and Forever in My Dreams, were eventually used.

The Siren Suite On Sunday (September 2001)

A one-off outdoor concert at Southwark Cathedral featuring Jarvis (vocals and acoustic guitar) backed by Candida Doyle (keyboard), Mark Webber (electric guitar), Antony Genn (tambourine), Phillip Sheppard (electric cello) and Leo Chadburn (recorder)

Marianne Faithfull plus Special Guests (March 2002)

Jarvis played keyboards and fiddled with samplers on: Guilt / Why D'ya Do It? / Sliding Through Life on Charm

The songs also featured Steve Mackey on bass and Mark Webber on guitar

Lee Hazlewood tribute concert (September 2002)

Setlist:

  1. The Heavy (1)
  2. Rod of Iron (1)
  3. Branded! (1)
  4. Oh My Child pt 1 (2)
  5. Pour Man (3)
  6. A Cheat (3)

(1) These were to become Relaxed Muscle songs.
(2) Written and sung by Richard Hawley
(3) Lee Hazlewood covers. Jarvis and Richard had recently contributed a cover of A Cheat to the Total Lee tribute album.

This performance is significant for being the first time Relaxed Muscle songs were played. It's not clear whether the project was already planned at this stage - the songs may have been regarded as just a one-off bit of fun.

The Polyphonic Spree (October 2002)

Jarvis joined the band as a backing vocalist for the songs Hanging Around and Soldier Girl.

The Stunt Kites with Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley, Saskia and The Lovers (October 2003)

Came So Far For Beauty - An Evening of Leonard Cohen Songs (2004-2006)

Histoire de Melody Nelson & L'Enfant Assassin Des Mouches (October 2006)

CSS (December 2006)

Guest appearance as a vocalist on the song Alcohol.

Jarvis Cocker's Meltdown Festival (June 2007)

In addition to a concert playing his own solo material (details here), Jarvis' appearances included:

Remembering the Beatles (September 2007)

The London Sinfonietta along a number of guest vocalists playing songs from the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Vocals on: With a Little Help From My Friends

Rough Trade Christmas party (December 2007)

Unannounced short set of cover versions:

Richard Hawley (May 2008)

Guest appearance with vocals on:

This unreleased song was apparently written by Jarvis and Richard Hawley probably around 2000. The music was later used on the song Naked In Pitsmoor, which appeared on Hawley's debut mini-album.

Saying The Unsayable: Jarvis Cocker on Song Lyrics (May 2008, October 2008 & March 2009)

Promotional information:

'Should songs rhyme?'
'Are songs poetry?'
'Is there anything you can't write songs about?'
'Which phrases should be avoided at all costs?'
'What makes a good first line?'

In this exclusive Brighton Festival lecture, Jarvis Cocker explores the function of the lyric in popular song. Armed with audio and video excerpts and some finely tuned PowerPoint skills, Jarvis starts from the contrary position that 'song lyrics don't really matter'! From here he embarks on a celebration of his craft, putting his own lyrics under the microscope alongside firm favourites from Leonard Cohen and Pete Doherty to Hot Chocolate and Amy Winehouse. Including an in-depth analysis of Richard Berry's notorious rock 'n' roll anthem Louie Louie.

In Brighton, the lecture included acoustic performances of:

Drifting and Tilting - The Songs of Scott Walker (November 2008)

Promotional information:

Featuring Damon Albarn, Dot Allison, Jarvis Cocker, Gavin Friday, Michael Henry , Owen Gilhooly & Nigel Richards.

A stunning cast of vocalists, musicians and dancers bring music from Scott Walker’s seminal albums The Drift and Tilt to life in an extraordinary world-premiere production; Drifting and Tilting - The Songs of Scott Walker.

This thrilling song-cycle will be set and designed for the Barbican Theatre stage, with music performed by a 42 piece string orchestra playing alongside Walker’s band.

Provided vocals on:

Twisted Christmas (December 2008)

Promotional information:

A deliciously dark evening of twisted Christmas songs from an exciting line-up of singers, musicians and stage actors performing their own versions of Christmas songs past, present and future.

Vocals on:

Shlomo - A Concert Against Knife Crime (December 2008)

Promotional information:

Beatbox artist Shlomo hosts a very special show to promote music as an aid to fight knife crime in the UK. A diverse cast of guest artists collaborate with Shlomo for one night of spontaneous music.

The idea for the concert is based on Shlomo’s two-hour show at Glastonbury festival this year, where he brought out a whole host of guest artists to collaborate and jam in front of 15,000 people.

In this performance, each artist performs one or two songs, either solo or duetting with Shlomo or other guests, with Shlomo’s beatbox choir, The Vocal Orchestra, always on-hand as the backing band.

Jarvis performed:

Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People (December 2008)

Promotional information:

Taking the Christ out of Christmas:

The faithful are always accusing we godless of trying to take the god out of Christmas - so that’s what we’ve decided to do. Together with the comedy genius Robin Ince we are doing a series of shows in London in December called Nine Lessons and Nine Carols for Godless People.

We’ve got an incredible line-up of comedians, boffins and musicians: Stewart Lee, Josie Long, Mark Thomas, Phill Jupitus, Richard Herring, Natalie Haynes, Nick Doody, Christina Martin, Chris Addison, Jo Neary, Darren Heyman, Justin Edwards, Robyn Hitchcock, Gavin Osbourne, Martin White Orchestra, Simon Singh, Ben Goldacre and Richard Dawkins. It’ll be a thrilling and hilarious celebration.

Jarvis performed acoustic versions of:

John Lennon 'Imagine' Appeal Night (April 2009)

More details

Latitude Festival - Cape Farewell Project (July 2009)

Information:

Latitude is not only committed to minimising its own impact on the environment, but to increasing awareness about the impacts of our collective lifestyle on the world at large. Sharing this commitment and outlook, Cape Farewell brings to the festival an exciting group of artists and their climate-focused work.

David Buckland, artist, founder & director of Cape Farewell is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke, beat-boxer Shlomo and very special guest. Cape Farewell pioneers a cultural response to climate change and since 2003 has led 7 expeditions to the High Arctic, taking artists with climate scientists to one of the world’s most significant climate tipping points.

Jarvis (vocals), Tim McCall (guitar) and beatboxer Shlomo performed:

Bob Lind - End of the Road Festival (September 2009)

Jarvis and Richard Hawley played guitar on:

Rome Film Festival - Cape Farewell Music (October 2009)

Information:

A Special Event at the Sala Sinopoli Auditorium to meet David Buckland, Director of Cape Farewell, and the rock star Jarvis Cocker. David Buckland will show extracts from his forthcoming film "Disko Bay" and Jarvis Cocker will give a musical performance. They will be joined by the Film Director Nick Stringer (Director of "The Incredible Journey of the Turtle").

Jarvis performed acoustic renditions of:

The Adelphi, Hull - 25th Anniversary (October 2009)

More details

Gonzales - Piano Talk (November 2009)

Jarvis made a guest appearance.

Jarvis (vocals) and Gonzales (piano):

Youth Music present Destroy / Rankin (November 2009)

This was an event organised by photographer Rankin to raise money for the charity Youth Music. 70 artists were given portraits of themselves taken by Rankin to customise. These were displayed at an exhibition entitled 'Destroy' before being auctioned off. Jarvis played a short acoustic set on the auction night.

Further details:

To celebrate Youth Music’s 10th Birthday, 70 of the world’s greatest musicians and visual artists have created a groundbreaking body of collaborative artwork based on Rankin’s iconic portraits of musicians.

As part of National Youth Music Week 2009, Youth Music will take over Phillips De Pury London for a festival of art and live music featuring performances from Destroy artists.

Original works by Damien Hirst, Douglas Gordon, Debbie Harry, Michael Stipe, U2, Mat Collishaw, Marianne Faithfull and many others will be auctioned to support the UK’s biggest music charity for young people.

Jarvis (vocals and guitar) and Tim McCall (guitar) played:

Florence and the Machine (November 2009)

This night was billed under the name 'Florence and Friends'. Florence Welch was joined by a number of guests including Jarvis and Steve Mackey. Others included Patrick Wolf, Kid Harpoon and Jack Penate.

Florence Welch and Jarvis Cocker (vocals) plus Steve Mackey (bass):

Air with Jarvis Cocker (June 2010)

Setlist (vocals by Jarvis)

  1. The Operation
  2. Disney Time
  3. AF607105
  4. Jamais
  5. Everything I Cannot See
  6. Big Julie
  7. The Old Man's Back Again
  8. Ladies Man
  9. This Is Hardcore
  10. One Hell of a Party
  11. Little Monsters
  12. The Vagabond
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  13. Don't Be Light
  14. The Duelist
  15. Playground Love
  16. Sexy Boy

An interesting set including Jarvis' solo material (Big Julie, Disney Time), Pulp (This Is Hardcore, Ladies Man), songs written by Air and Jarvis for Charlotte Gainsbourg (The Operation, AF607105, Jamais, Everything I Cannot See), as well as Air's own work (Playground Love, The Vagabond, Sexy Boy).

The Jack Daniel’s Birthday Gig (October 2010)

Jarvis with Duane Eddy and Richard Hawley (and various other musicians).

Promotional info:

Jarvis Cocker will play alongside Richard Hawley and Tennessee guitar legend Duane Eddy for this year's Jack Daniel’s birthday celebrations in London with Ellie Goulding supporting.

In addition to their original material all four will bring the spirit of Tennessee to life when they perform a Jack Daniel's birthday exclusive of very special collaborations themed around great Americana classics.

Jarvis performed vocals on the following:

Discodeine Release Party (February 2011)

Discodeine perform live their new album and Jarvis Cocker is guest to sing on Synchronize.

Electronica III (June 2011)

Jarvis performed This Is Hardcore in a new arrangement with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

The programme is also included:

An edited version of the concert was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 3rd July 2011. It did not include This Is Hardcore.

Promotional info:

Hearing is believing – Jarvis is your host, and plays Pulp’s This Is Hard Core with the BBC Concert Orchestra…

Hearing is an illusion – Andrew Poppy’s Revolution No. 8: Airport for Joseph Beuys wires the orchestra inside a box of electric delights designed to scatter sound to the outer limits. Patrick Nunn connects an electric cello into shape shifting electronics that manipulate instrumental sounds into shimmering reflections in his Fata Morgana and gives Aphex Twin's Nannou an acoustic-twist. From South America, Eduardo Miranda and Javier Álvarez demonstrate the alchemy of transmuting acoustic tones into electric gold…

Hearing is not believing what you see – Graham Fitkin’s Kaplan reminds us of the menacing antihero of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller North By Northwest, a man who definitely doesn’t want you to know who he is. Also hiding in the acoustic undergrowth, Edward Williams’ Suite from Life on Earth, music conceived for David Attenborough’s Life on Earth…

And Seeing is Believing: the title of young New York superstar composer Nico Muhly’s concerto for electric six-string violin and orchestra – electronica evoking celestial clouds and telescopic, foraging insects….

VICE 20th Anniversary Party (2014)

Jarvis appeared as one of the special musical guests and performed two songs.

  1. Power of Love
  2. If the Kids Are United

Prom 15: The Songs of Scott Walker (1967-70) (2017)

Event info:

Live at BBC Proms: A celebration of the extraordinary career of Scott Walker, whose music has influenced artists from David Bowie to Leonard Cohen. Jules Buckley and the Heritage Orchestra pay tribute, with star guests including Jarvis Cocker and John Grant.
Presented by Stuart Maconie

Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Jarvis Cocker
John Grant
Richard Hawley
Susanne Sundfør
Heritage Orchestra
Jules Buckley, conductor

An icon of the 1960s, Scott Walker has travelled from Walker Brothers teen idol to avant-garde contemporary musician, influencing artists from David Bowie and Leonard Cohen to Goldfrapp along the way.

Tonight's Late Night Prom tribute presents tracks from his four self-titled albums with live orchestral backing for the very first time. Among the special guests are Jarvis Cocker, John Grant, Susanne Sundfør and Richard Hawley.

Jarvis performed four songs.

  1. Boy Child
  2. Plastic Palace People
  3. The War is Over
  4. Little Things

Light in the Attic & Friends: Live (April 2020)

Event info:

In hopes of bringing some much-needed joy to the planet, on Friday, April 3rd, acclaimed archival/reissue label and distribution company Light in the Attic will be presenting a free, live video stream featuring new performances from legendary artists whose music LITA has re-released over the past 20 years, along with a handful of talented friends from the around the globe each covering songs from the label's renowned catalog. 100% of donations will be given to MusiCares, helping people in the music community affected by the Coronavirus. While quarantined at home – from Rio to Tokyo; Cardiff to Austin; Barbados to Italy – each musician will be doing what they do best, sharing the gift of song, maybe in their pajamas and maybe with their kids, and wherever feels comfy and cozy in the privacy of their home.

Lineup: Barbara Lynn, Devendra Banhart, Grant & Frankie Olsen, Fred Armisen, Michael Chapman, Gigi Masin, Gruff Rhys, Sandy Dedrick, Money Mark, Alex Maas, Marcos Valle, Inoyama Land, Jim James, Leonard Sanders, Jarvis Cocker, Lynn Castle, Azar Lawrence, Mark Lightcap, Sessa, Ben Gibbard, Julie Byrne, and Stephen John Kalinich

Jarvis appeared at 1:23:30 and performed one song:

  1. Cold Hard Times (Lee Hazlewood)

Jane Birkin by Friends (February 2024)

Jarvis appeared as one of the 23 performers and performed one song.

  1. Une Chose Entre Autres

Chilly Gonzales "GONZO" Tour (October 2024)

Jarvis appeared as a special guest and performed two songs. Jarvis (vocals) and Gonzales (piano):

  1. Private Dancer (Tina Turner)
  2. Tearjerker

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