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Jo Bell
@joissleepy.bsky.social
Creative consultant.
Writing, photography, strategic communications.
Mostly harmless.
Andy Warhol is quoted as saying that a good photograph is one that is "in focus" and "captures a famous person doing something unfamous".

Let's just say, my opinion is very different.

I treasure working with the quiet achievers who make the world, even when nobody is watching. I appreciate you.
May 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Another charming duet from @lontanoband.bsky.social, for anyone who already needs another holiday. Here's to embracing unexpected adventures... ♥️
A live version of 'Ticket', the 5th and final single from our 2021 self-titled debut album.

Because it's not about the destination, but the connections we make on the journey.

youtu.be/OwAsO8fdJYo
Lontano. Ticket. Live at RecordWorks 2021.
YouTube video by Lontano
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April 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
...another project that I consulted on - close to home but still a world away.

#musicvideo
Another thing we made earlier: the clip for our fourth single, King Street, released in February 2022. This video was a semifinalist in the International Songwriting Competition's music video category.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmTa...
Lontano. King Street music video.
YouTube video by Lontano
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Another clip from @lontanoband.bsky.social - I consulted on this one, which was filmed and edited by Jason Millhouse (Recordworks).
Our third single, December. Much love to the talented Jules Berry and Vivien Whittle for helping us tell the story in this clip.

We were absolutely stoked to see this song pop up on the ABC's festive playlists, alongside legends like Paul Kelly and Dolly Parton. ♥️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftWL...
Lontano. December music video.
YouTube video by Lontano
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April 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
A thought for today. From 'Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst', by Robert Sapolsky.
April 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Half Seas was our second single, released in October 2021 - this is a live version. We were delighted with the response to this track - ABC country airplay, Amrap charts, #2 in the Australian Country Radio charts, tick, tick, tick. Thanks to all involved!

youtu.be/qODu-V1o4DE?...
Lontano. Half Seas. Live at RecordWorks 2021.
YouTube video by Lontano
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Bluesky, eh? Cool.

Of course, everything we've made to date was shared elsewhere. So let's go back to the very beginning - it's a very good place to start.

Our debut single, Adelaide, released August 2021 -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQXy...
Lontano. Adelaide
YouTube video by Lontano
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March 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Congratulations to my wonderful friend and client @rozpappalardo.bsky.social on her appointment as Entertainment Venues Manager for Tamworth Regional Council. A most satisfactory development!
March 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Delighted to have had a hand (photography, design, publicity) in the latest single from @theaurelians.bsky.social. The track is a tight 3-minute slightly-countrified pop gem, dripping with a delicious mix of self-reflection, gratitude, optimism and adventure. Get it here: gyro.to/321302Wheret...
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM