Mar
30th
"First Coast Star 2011 Talent Competition"
By Jay Anthony Terry
Hello friends!
As a contestant in the "First Coast Star 2011 Talent Competition", I made it to the second round and will be performing again this Sunday, April 3 around 12:00PM at the Jacksonville Landing. The stage is located in the center of the rotund right on the river front in beautiful downtown Jacksonville, Florida. If you happen to be near I sure could use the audience support, or if not... just the good vibes will do. There will be twenty contestants this time around, all with incredible talent to share.
Oh, and there's plenty to do at the Landing with retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and a few night clubs offering a cornicopia of delectible food and soothing libations on a warm spring day. I am thankful to participate with so many talented performers and hope to see you there!
Be good to yourself... and peace.
As a contestant in the "First Coast Star 2011 Talent Competition", I made it to the second round and will be performing again this Sunday, April 3 around 12:00PM at the Jacksonville Landing. The stage is located in the center of the rotund right on the river front in beautiful downtown Jacksonville, Florida. If you happen to be near I sure could use the audience support, or if not... just the good vibes will do. There will be twenty contestants this time around, all with incredible talent to share.
Oh, and there's plenty to do at the Landing with retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and a few night clubs offering a cornicopia of delectible food and soothing libations on a warm spring day. I am thankful to participate with so many talented performers and hope to see you there!
Be good to yourself... and peace.
Feb
7th
Album review: Dead Body, Pete Rose, Flashbacks From the Future (3-CD bundle)
By YourJax Music
By Jack Diablo, EU Jacksonville
It’s pretty clear where I Hope You’re a Doctor are heading, but I’m glad they’re going there and even happier that they acknowledge it with their album art. In the 3-CD bundle that comes hand-assembled by the Infintesmal crew, there are intentional nods to the 13th Floor Elevators and quite likely the Brian Jonestown Massacre. That ought to give you a pretty solid clue as to the distinctive brand of psychedelic, rootsy rock to be heard from IHYAD.
There are elements of everything you want to hear when you listen to music like this. Lou Reed, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, even a little Spiritualized bubble up every now and again on what they have done well to describe as a “surreal adventure.” It’s not a new story, but a variation of all the really good, old stories you never tire of. It is a continuation of a tradition that will continue to evolve as it maintains a timelessly consistent reminiscence of that wilder, freer time when psychedelic music was born.
Even the lo-fi recording is essential to the listening experience. While some early attempts could benefit from a more polished revisiting, the earlier recordings are perfect the way they are. Even the obvious tape clicks and inconsistencies in fidelity between a few of the tracks are forgivable for the sense of nostalgia they impart upon the songs themselves.
The bundle contains three discs recorded over the past two years including Dead Body, Pete Rose and Flashbacks From the Future. What it amounts to are previously unreleased gems finally finding an audience that will surely be able to appreciate them. These albums document the perceivable sonic evolution of a band that is part of a strong tradition of American psychedelic music, a tradition that seems to be taking root in the most unlikely of places: right here in Jacksonville. -
Jan
31st
"The Atlanta audition for NBC's America's Got Talent Show"
By Jay Anthony Terry
The audition in Atlanta was a success for me!
After an arduous journey through the casting "Cattle Call" process it came down to myself and ten others standing on an X in a room facing judges. The experience was excruciating at times but none the less enlightening. My lovely wife/manager was the consumate publicist and it was amazing watching her do her PR stuff. Thank you all sooo very much for your kind words and encouragment. I'm the most fortunate man on this planet to have so many loving people in my life. I felt each and every one of you there with me.
FYI... the NBC people would not elaborate following the audition except to say that call backs for round #2 would not come until February 15, after the tapes are reviewed in Los Angeles. Whether or not I'm selected, my hearts soars with gratitude for the opportunity to perform along side so many talented performers... and I will follow up with future opportunities. Thanks again for staying tuned here at yourjaxmusic.com and on my facebook "Cafe Groove" & Jay A. Terry page.
Love and peace,
After an arduous journey through the casting "Cattle Call" process it came down to myself and ten others standing on an X in a room facing judges. The experience was excruciating at times but none the less enlightening. My lovely wife/manager was the consumate publicist and it was amazing watching her do her PR stuff. Thank you all sooo very much for your kind words and encouragment. I'm the most fortunate man on this planet to have so many loving people in my life. I felt each and every one of you there with me.
FYI... the NBC people would not elaborate following the audition except to say that call backs for round #2 would not come until February 15, after the tapes are reviewed in Los Angeles. Whether or not I'm selected, my hearts soars with gratitude for the opportunity to perform along side so many talented performers... and I will follow up with future opportunities. Thanks again for staying tuned here at yourjaxmusic.com and on my facebook "Cafe Groove" & Jay A. Terry page.
Love and peace,
Jay Anthony Terry - singer | songwriter
Oct
12th
Dave Mason
By CW17
Performing at the Florida Theater Oct. 23 to
Benefit Work Vessels for Vets
In a telephone conversation
with Dave Mason in August, he substantiated what I’ve always
preached–radio air play creates sales. Without it, it’s
difficult or impossible to sell albums.
Mason said, “There are no DJs with freedom to play what they want anymore. Radio stations program their play-lists by computer. They play music from the 1980s or 1990s and never play name artists’ new material.
“Since I can’t get air play for my new material, it’s not worth it for me to record commercial product. I make my living playing live on the road. I introduce new material on stage.”
When I interview other name artists, I hear them complain about being ignored by today’s rock radio stations. Since these vibrant artists are still touring and recording, if the public doesn’t hear their new material, they think they quit the music business or are dead.
At 64, Dave Mason has climbed rock’s highest mountains. He was the co-founder of Traffic, but he left due to creative differences with the other co-founder Steve Winwood. He was involved with the recording of Traffic’s big hit, ‘Mr. Fantasy’ (1967). He recorded with Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stone, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and toured with Fleetwood Mac.
Mason’s known for his mega-hit ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ the song he recorded with Traffic. It was on the top 10 Billboard Charts for many weeks. For Traffic he wrote ‘Hole in My Shoe.’ Mason scored another top 10 hit with Jim Krueger’ song ‘We Just Disagree.’
Over the years, Mason reached legendary status as a hot guitarist and songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock ’N Roll Hall of Fame as part of the original Traffic in 2004.
During our phone conversation Mason said, “Playing live energizes me and I look out at the audience and I see young people checking me out. I have a great band– the best musicians I’ve ever toured with. So, if I can continue to play live, and there’s an audience who pays to come see me, then I’m happy.”
After I listened to Mason’s latest album, 26 Letters, 12 Notes, I was blown away by the quality of this product, including Mason’s smoking guitar playing and his exemplary songwriting. For that session, he was backed up by an all-star lineup of musicians.
I asked him if these were the musicians touring with him now. He said no, but they are even better. So, I can wholeheartedly recommend Mason’s Florida Theater show October 23rd. And, check out Mason’s CD 26 Letters, 12 Notes, too.
Mason’ s Florida Theater show is a benefit for his favorite charity, Work Vessels for Vets (www.workvesselsforvets.org). This organization was started by John Niekrash, who helps returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars set up businesses with start-up capital and advice. Mason is a strong supporter and contributor to this charity.
Niekrash donated a pick-up truck to Adam Burke, a 90% disabled veteran to assist him in developing “Project Blueberry Farm” here in the Jacksonville area. Burke employs other disabled vets as a means to provide for themselves and their families. The venture was helped by Paul Jacey of Stanley Works of New Britain, CT. He spearheaded the effort to fill the pickup truck with Stanley tools and supplies needed to run the farm.
Mason said that “this organization puts the vets back on their feet with start-up businesses because the job market is so depressed in today’s world. More importantly, for vets who are hired to work at Burke’s blueberry farm, working with the soil is therapeutic and helps them through their PTSD.”
Clearly, having someone of Dave Mason’s celebrity status backing Work Vessels for Vets has helped them publicize their righteous work.
Mason said, “There are no DJs with freedom to play what they want anymore. Radio stations program their play-lists by computer. They play music from the 1980s or 1990s and never play name artists’ new material.
“Since I can’t get air play for my new material, it’s not worth it for me to record commercial product. I make my living playing live on the road. I introduce new material on stage.”
When I interview other name artists, I hear them complain about being ignored by today’s rock radio stations. Since these vibrant artists are still touring and recording, if the public doesn’t hear their new material, they think they quit the music business or are dead.
At 64, Dave Mason has climbed rock’s highest mountains. He was the co-founder of Traffic, but he left due to creative differences with the other co-founder Steve Winwood. He was involved with the recording of Traffic’s big hit, ‘Mr. Fantasy’ (1967). He recorded with Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stone, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and toured with Fleetwood Mac.
Mason’s known for his mega-hit ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ the song he recorded with Traffic. It was on the top 10 Billboard Charts for many weeks. For Traffic he wrote ‘Hole in My Shoe.’ Mason scored another top 10 hit with Jim Krueger’ song ‘We Just Disagree.’
Over the years, Mason reached legendary status as a hot guitarist and songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock ’N Roll Hall of Fame as part of the original Traffic in 2004.
During our phone conversation Mason said, “Playing live energizes me and I look out at the audience and I see young people checking me out. I have a great band– the best musicians I’ve ever toured with. So, if I can continue to play live, and there’s an audience who pays to come see me, then I’m happy.”
After I listened to Mason’s latest album, 26 Letters, 12 Notes, I was blown away by the quality of this product, including Mason’s smoking guitar playing and his exemplary songwriting. For that session, he was backed up by an all-star lineup of musicians.
I asked him if these were the musicians touring with him now. He said no, but they are even better. So, I can wholeheartedly recommend Mason’s Florida Theater show October 23rd. And, check out Mason’s CD 26 Letters, 12 Notes, too.
Mason’ s Florida Theater show is a benefit for his favorite charity, Work Vessels for Vets (www.workvesselsforvets.org). This organization was started by John Niekrash, who helps returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars set up businesses with start-up capital and advice. Mason is a strong supporter and contributor to this charity.
Niekrash donated a pick-up truck to Adam Burke, a 90% disabled veteran to assist him in developing “Project Blueberry Farm” here in the Jacksonville area. Burke employs other disabled vets as a means to provide for themselves and their families. The venture was helped by Paul Jacey of Stanley Works of New Britain, CT. He spearheaded the effort to fill the pickup truck with Stanley tools and supplies needed to run the farm.
Mason said that “this organization puts the vets back on their feet with start-up businesses because the job market is so depressed in today’s world. More importantly, for vets who are hired to work at Burke’s blueberry farm, working with the soil is therapeutic and helps them through their PTSD.”
Clearly, having someone of Dave Mason’s celebrity status backing Work Vessels for Vets has helped them publicize their righteous work.
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