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NOTES Feb-01-08
Just
a little news this month….It’s getting busy here on the west coast of
Florida….the weather is perfect and so are the beaches. Been giggin’ in
Italian Restaurants for some reason…the food is great and the people are
just too much fun. Everybody’s on vacation or just ready to bust loose
for the “season” where all the businesses start making real money…ya
know….like northern Michigan in the summer.
J
Winter always seems to be the time
to write the new stuff. I’m currently working on a video based on one of
the new tunes. It should be big laughs…I’ll have my Daughter Lindsey
working on it with the help of some “media” folks at the local
University.
I’m working with “El Chino”
(Max) a Percussionist from Venice Florida who is multi-talented and uses
all sorts of creative tools to enhance my tunes… all acoustic of course.
I always seem to make new shakers to pass out to the audience… out of
say…plastic practice golf balls or unbreakable Christmas ornaments…The new
one is suited to the aging Floridians. I’ve been stopping by all the
local Pharmacies and obtaining (for free) any medicine capsules that I
fill with steel shot. I place a label (which looks a lot like a real
prescription) with words like ….this is a medicinal shaker. Please shake
90 times during a jay webber tune. For best results mix with copious
amounts of alcohol. A little shlockey but they love it and it gets them
involved in the process….that is…All original music and having fun.
Anna and her lovely daughter Zoe
are down for the Winter It’s been a real treat to have their support down
here and share the warmth and sunshine. I hope all is well with those
that visit my page and I promise to bring back a truckload of sea shells
and lasagna when I return up north…or not…All the best.... Jay
There was a whole lotta giggin’ goin’ on….Jay spent most of the summer writing tunes and floating down the Platte River. There is nothin’ sooo relaxin’ than floatin’ the Platte. I was able to visit with my daughter quite often this summer which is nice since I’m on the road in the winter. Anyway…check out the web page and I hope to see ya soon…I’ll be right around the corner…..really.
p.s. Must thank Rich Brauer of
Brauer Productions for the great movie shoot up on Mackinaw Island. He is
one creative writer/director/movie guy.....I wouldn’t have been
involved were it not for Elizabeth Rivers who so kindly used my song for
the movie….She is such a great person who just happens to sing like an
angel…..Also Producer/Engineer/Pianist and all around huge talent… Stefan
Kukurugya joined in on the tune which made for a wonderful day….so keep an
eye out for “Mr. Art Critic” coming soon to a theater near you.
I'm down south right now and will be for awhile. If ya need anything please contact Anna for any information.....:) I’m just a little tired after spending the last five months in and around Austin Texas. I met so many great people and incredible musicians that I’ll be sure to return again next year…maybe not for five months, but at least for a couple weeks. There are too many stories to share on this page so when we converse at the next show we’ll have to sit down and discuss Texas in general…It’s a great State. Check out my links page and visit some of my Austin friends....K'Cee & Mary, Wild Bill Engle, Tony, Mark, John Little John, Dan, Mike and all my buddies at Sydcor the list goes on and on. . . It’s been Sweet to be back in the northern regions of Michigan again. Lake Michigan beaches are as scenic and magnificent as the East Coast, Beaches of California, Florida Etc….OK, there’s one aspect we’re lacking on our beaches…CROWDS OF PEOPLE ! It’s like owning your own private beach…Keep an eye on my schedule for up coming performances…Been writing a lot of new stuff, so be sure to stop out. Hope to see you this Summer…..J. My new CD “Coffee Tunes” will have a few old tunes and many new tunes to ponder while your affectionately sipping “Leelanau Coffee” early in the Morning…On the Beach!!!! J.
Yep...I'm in beautiful Austin Texas.....live music capital of the universe.
Love that hill country...amazing homes surrounded by amazing scenery.
I've been checking out venues, Frisbee golf courses and historic watering
holes. Just arrived a few days ago, so there's a whole bunch of stops
to make. So, I best get movin'... Visit my page often for updates on
travels and tribulations. . . The latest CD "Live at the Ark" was recorded during my last two concerts in Ann Arbor. The sound is rough but "hey"….. it’s a live recording. Sure we coulda spun a little studio magic on the recordings but that is so wrong on so many levels. I like the tunes and my band mates added so much to the evening and the music. Zack Light (Bass) plays on almost all the tunes (because he’s the best) …Dave Schwartz (Percussion ) adding his creative Djembe jazz kit to many tunes (awesome)….I stole the hugely talented John Kumjian (vocals, perc, guitar, piano) on a tune or two….Stephan Kukurugya (piano) truly adds magic to any band or performer lucky enough to share a stage with him… Crispin Campbell (cello) plays on a couple tunes and plays each note from the heart.....jay. |