Monday, December 31, 2007

the bluehemians @ ed's hurricane lounge new years eve !

the bluehemians

ed's hurricane
lounge
11th & harvard
tulsa,ok

"new years eve party"

9 to 1 am

Tuff Profit....

Hello Everyone!

Well we are bringing 2007 to a close and what a great year! Last night we had the pleasure to share the Stage with one of our heros of the Red Dirt world, Jason Boland! Jason is by far one of the coolest and most down to earth people you will ever meet. As you all know, we were lucky enough to open for a lot of major acts over the last 5 years and we have had a blast at everyone of them. But last night I was blown away as we came to the end of our 2 hour set in front of a packed venue to see Jason Boland grab his guitar with a big grin on his face and join us on stage! Jason and Cary took turns singing verses to Gene Collier’s famous song “Boys from Oklahoma” and the crowd went NUTS!! For the first 2 minutes of that song all we could see was flashing cameras! I have never seen my brothers in Tuff Profit smile so much for so long. This was by far one of the great moments in our career as a band. Jason and Tommy Tune finished the show out with a 2 hour ass-kicking acoustic set. The crowd sang to every song. Another wonderful moment was to sit and visit with Jason’s parents, Phillip and Kathy. They are very friendly and so proud of their son. Vicki and I could have talked to them all night and just about did! The Venue was the Back 40 Saloon in Jennings OK. This place has a great staff and is always a pleasure to work with. A must go to place for a great time. We loaded up early Saturday morning with some of our wonderful friends in tow and headed out for one last big adventure for 2007. Half way there Nathan’s Band Van blew a head gasket and we were broke down on the side of the road (just like Jason’s song “Truck stops Diaries”) that was weird! But we hooked the trailer up to Jessie’s truck and headed on down the road. Nate was following behind in the van that was bellowing smoke like something from a Cheech and Chong movie. Man, I’m sure Cary and Steve are writing a great song about the trip as you read this. All this fun was shared with our good friends, Dan Jackson, Malynda Tally , Billy and Debra Hoppock and many more. After we set up the show and did sound check we headed to downtown Jennings to find food. We landed at a small hamburger joint. Man were they freaked out when our crew of a least 14 came in there to eat. The chow was great as was the service. Before the show and after, we got to spend a lot of time with Jason and heard many cool stories of his adventure’ s with all of our heroes in the music world. What a life this young man of 33 has lived so far- it was amazing. A huge thank you to Hammer and Taylor for putting this show together.

So we still have one more show for 2007 and guess what! It will be at Snockers-New Year’s Eve- right here in our home town of Bartlesville! So come on out and let’s finish this great year off with a party to end all parties and watch 2008 come in together!

Be safe- Be Smart

Peace

Danny Joe Walsh

MaskedHeadShot (shurnk)

Happy New Year from JFJO!

As 2007 draws to a close we wish all of you beautiful humans out there our very best. As the year wraps up, so does the work on the forthcoming Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey release, out on Hyena Records April 8th, 2008. The album promises to be otherworldly, simultaneously embracing and transcending our established sound for the constant reinvention and innovation that has become a mainstay to the JFJO you all know and love....

Speaking of the new album, be sure to check out the JFJO feature in the newest issue of Relix Magazine. Part of 'Reel Time,' read the piece for a glimpse into the making of the forthcoming release. Head on over to www.relix.com/digital (or just click here) to get a free digital subscription and read it online. Or, pick up a copy at a news stand near you (look for the Beastie Boys on the cover).

dec-cover

Before the clock strikes 12, let's not forget what occurred in Fred Land in 2007. In June our Regatta Bar performance marked the first of many with our new drummer, Josh Raymer. We also made our debut at the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington and at Freihofer's Jazz Festival in upstate New York. We were also blessed with a very special June tour with guest Steve Kimock, where we made our debut at the Southpaw in Brooklyn amongst others. September found us collaborating with many more friends, like during our return to New Orleans where we played with Johnny Vidacovich, Big Sam, Simon Lott, and many more. September continued on the east coast with the Bjorkestra, and the memorable 'Life Effect' mini-run with Jim Hobbes and the Barr Brothers. Multiple Colorado runs, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, and many memorable others rounded out a diverse year with JFJO.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made 2007 the powerhouse that it was! We Love You!

2008 will find us returning to the West for our album release festivities, and continuing right on into NOLA to celebrate with our friends during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Stay tuned for further developments such as details on an extensive return to Europe, tantalizing updates on the forthcoming album, and much much more.

Ring in the year with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey on the Beyond Jazz [XM 72] 'All-Nite Moja Timezone Throwdown!' Listen beginning at Midnight Eastern (9pm Pacific) as Beyond Jazz features seven red hot live shows that they enjoyed for the first time in 2006. JFJO will bring in the highly regarded Mountain Time Zone's New Year with a one hour slot featuring live material from the Berlin Jazz Fest from 2am until 3am E.S.T.

See you in 2008!

Soon you will be inundated with joy and an unyielding compulsion to put the new electronic JFJO masterpiece on repeat until you spontaneously combust, so we thought we would offer up some choice acoustic tracks for some colour and contrast. The tracks are from this past September, the 23rd to be precise, at The Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis,MD. The tracks present the band in an unique acoustic set where we find Reed sans effects pedal board. Enjoy the magic!

Song of the Vipers (Armstrong)

Goodnight Ollie

Sean's Song

.....and for all you Electrofiles , what would the new year be without a little JFJO electronic improvisation to tickle your special places...this one comes to you from the HiHo Lounge in New Orleans, with a visit from Big Sam during the last five minutes or so. Enjoy!

HiHo Lounge Improvisation (w/Big Sam finale)

That 'Life Effect' run sure was fun... so much so that we felt as though this improvisational nugget of love should be available to all of you freaks yearning to add more JFJO to your 2008 playlists. This Improvisation comes from the 9.28.07 Stone Church (New Market,NH) show, and features Brad Barr on the guitar. Thanks to Clinton Vadnais for recording and mixing this gem!

The Stone Church Improvisation w/Brad Barr



Skeeball Over the Ocean...and onto your mobile phone...click the link below for a free ring tone!

CLICK HERE TO GET THE RING TONE


Facebook 'Tha Fred' -- We have uploaded some exclusive tastiness only available over at our new Facebook digs. So head on over and "fan" us so you can check out an epic 'Skeeball' played this past September (an excerpt of which can be downloaded as a ring tone for your cell phone -- see above)

Head on over: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=7534376081

(Or just CLICK HERE)


[photo by Zack Smith]

(keep your eyes peeled for some great new photo gallery shots at jfjo.com)

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Spend New Years Eve with CCR!

Spend New Years Eve with CCR!

Posted By:
Cross Canadian Ragweed

Hosted By::
Cross Canadian Ragweed

When:
Monday Dec 31, 2007
at 7:00 PM

Where::
House of Blues (Dallas)
Dallas, TX 75201
United States
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Don't miss New Years Eve with CCR. Details Below!



NYE - 12.31.07 Dallas, TX: House of Blues w/ Wade Bowen and Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights - Fan club presale happening now through nov 17th. General public on sale Nov 17th. Fan club members receive free autographed poster with ticket purchase and have a some great reserved seats for sale as well

1.01.08 Hangover Ball at the Wormy Dog Saloon

Friday, December 28, 2007

Jeff Cali Benefit Show - Mark of the Sage "The Last Stand"
















Check out this event:

Benefit Show - Mark of the Sage "The Last Stand"

Benefit for local rocker Jeff Cali

Saturday Dec 29, 2007 @ 7:00 PM

Big Papas Pour House
5906 S. Shields
Oklahoma City, OK 73135

Thursday, December 27, 2007

GAC's Top 50 Videos of the Year

Angel/Devil

Update from The Angel/Devil

Thanks for joining us on the road. The tour was a blast for us and it was so good to see you live and in person again. If you weren’t able to make it to one of the live shows and still need a copy of '7', it's available online at Awarestore or Itunes (addresses below).

Awarestore : http://www.awarestore.com/artist6447

Itunes : http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=261484831

We are hitting the road again soon in 08 so please keep an eye out for updates at www.theangeldevil.com. Also we still have plenty of positions available on the new street team. If you’re interested please contact Stoney@theangeldevil.com.

Happy Holidays!

Mission Control Out

Jason Boland and The Stragglers

The Back 40

Location: Jennings, OK

Date: 12/29/2007

Randy Crouch says Merry Christmas

Randy Crouch says Merry Christmas

see you all in Tahlequah & Bartlesville this weekend.

More news soon!

peace
RC & co.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CANCER SUCKS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CANCER SUCKS!

We donated over $50,000 to research in 2007.... THANK YOU!

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2008 EVENT GUIDE:

FEBRUARY 15th-18th STARBIRD ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW (Tulsa)

Cancer Sucks will have a booth and need volunteers to work. We use this show to promote our events happening throughout the year.

MARCH 23RD HOOTERS ANNUAL EASTER CAR & BIKE SHOW

We will have a booth, register cars and sell merchandise. All proceeds benefit Cancer Sucks.


MAY 10th FIFTH ANNUAL HANDLEBARS & HOT RODS POKER RUN
This is one of the largest one day motorcycle events in the state so we will need tons of volunteers!
All proceeds benefit Cancer Sucks.

JUNE 1st ACS RELAY FOR LIFE:

Get Involved! TEAM CANCER SUCKS is always a top $ team!

JULY 27TH NINTH Annual HANDLEBARS & HOT RODS SHOW AT HOOTERS OF TULSA

We will have a booth, register & judge cars, and sell merchandise. All proceeds benefit Cancer Sucks.

AUGUST 16th EIGHTH Annual BARNEY WHORTON POKER RUN

Hosted by Survivors MC. Cancer Sucks receives proceeds from this event.

SEPTEMBER 14th FIFTH ANNUAL WOODY BROWN MEMORIAL POKER RUN
Hosted by American Legion Riders Post One. All proceeds benefit Cancer Sucks.

NOVEMBER 28TH FOURTH ANNUAL CANCER SUCKS CONCERT @ THE Legendary CAIN’S BALLROOM
All proceeds benefit Cancer Sucks.


These dates are subject to change.

Send an email to us if you would like SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION or VOLUNTEER INFORMATION.
For information on events, vending or sponsorship opportunities please contact us at
csupdates@cancersucks.com

DON'T FORGET TO SUPPORT CANCER SUCKS WITH YOUR END OF YEAR

DONATION OR JOIN OUR GREAT GROUP OF SPONSORS IN 2008!


Brandon Jenkins


Wow, the year has gone by so fast! So many good times! We hope that you stay with us this next year, and we'll make some more fantastic memories.

Upcoming Gigs

12-28 Crazy Horse Wichita Falls, TX

12-29 Hog Pit Midland, TX

1-1 Hangover Ball @ Wormy Dog OKC, OK *Acoustic Show

1-5 through 1-11 Music Fest Steamboat, CO *w/Stoney Larue

What's In The Van?

Everyone always asks what the band listens to on the road, so here is a little sample of what Brandon and the gang have in the CD player.

  • Easy Tiger - Ryan Adams
  • Welcome To Jamrock- Damian Marley
  • Animals- Pink Floyd
  • Honeymoon- James Patterson *Audio Book
  • The Power Of Now- Eckhart Tolle *Audio Book
  • Knife Of Dreams- Robert Jordan *Audio Book

Back In Studio


As most of you know Brandon Has started recording his new CD, tentatively entitled "What I Was Born To Be"! The band finished most of their parts in November, so he's flying back out to Nashville right after Steamboat to finish up the guitar and vocal tracks. Word on the street it's his best work to date.


RIP


Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, famed for the soaring vocals and elegant instrumentation of tunes such as "Longer" and "A Love Like This," died on Sunday, three years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He was 56. You'll be missed!


The Christmas Truce 1914

December 25, 1914 : The Christmas Truce

Just after midnight on Christmas morning, the majority of German troops engaged in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery and commence to sing Christmas carols. At certain points along the eastern and western fronts, the soldiers of Russia, France, and Britain even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous
singing.

At the first light of dawn, many of the German soldiers emerged from their trenches and approached the Allied lines across no-man's-land, calling out "Merry Christmas" in their enemies' native tongues. At first, the Allied soldiers feared it was a trick, but seeing the Germans unarmed they climbed out of their trenches and shook hands with the enemy soldiers. The men exchanged presents of cigarettes and plum puddings and sang carols and songs. There was even a documented case of soldiers from opposing sides playing a good-natured game of
soccer.

The so-called Christmas Truce of 1914 came only five months after the outbreak of war in Europe and was one of the last examples of the outdated notion of chivalry between enemies in warfare. In 1915, the bloody conflict of World War I erupted in all its technological fury, and the concept of another Christmas Truce became unthinkable.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Monday, December 24, 2007

Austin Winkler, the lead singer of the rock group Hinder

Singer Popped After His Engagement Party

Austin Winkler, the lead singer of the rock group Hinder, was arrested late Saturday night in Jonesboro, Ark. on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Winkler told police he had a few glasses of wine at his engagement party.

Police administered a breathalyzer test at the scene, where he allegedly blew a 0.16 -- twice the legal limit in Arkansas. According to the Jonesboro Sun, an officer conducted the traffic stop after spotting an SUV traveling without headlights on.

The singer was taken to the Craighead County Detention Center, where he was given a blood alcohol content test and those results showed a 0.15, according to police.

Winkler was cited and scheduled to appear in Craighead County District Court on Jan. 2.

Friday, December 21, 2007

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

Friday December 21, 2007

TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

THE EAGLES TURN DOWN SUPER BOWL, LOOK TOWARDS COUNTRY
Don Henley recently spoke about the Eagles' decision not to play next year's Super Bowl, saying the group would instead consider it an honor to play Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. Click HERE for more on the Eagles' turn towards country.

KIDS PORTRAY KANYE WEST, THOM YORKE IN NEW VIDEO
Click HERE to watch the unofficial video for "Us Placers" by CRS, the supergroup comprised of Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Lupe Fiasco, in which the trio (plus Thom Yorke, whose "The Eraser" is sampled in the track) are portrayed by four ten-year-olds.

CRITIC'S PICKS: ROB SHEFFIELD'S FAVORITE ALBUMS OF 2007
Click HERE to check out Rob Sheffield's favorite albums that didn't make the RS Top 50 and click HERE to check out the rest of our 2007 yearbook, including the best in this year's television, movies and music.

TECH '07: THE YEAR'S BEST STUFF
Click HERE to check out fifteen of this year's must-have tech wonders, from Apple's iPhone Touch to Shure's SE530 in-ear headphones.

"SWEENEY TODD," "WALK HARD" AND "P.S. I LOVE YOU": THE PETER TRAVERS REVIEW
Click HERE to watch RS movie critic Peter Travers talk about Judd Apatow's rock-biopic parody Walk Hard, Tim Burton's big-screen adaptation of Broadway hit Sweeney Todd and Hilary Swank's romantic comedy, P.S. I Love You. >.

For more of the latest music news visit RollingStone.com.

Click HERE to purchase Rolling Stone: The First 40 Years, a complete digital archive of RS since its first issue in 1967.

TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Amy Winehouse — "Rehab"
Not since Eminem has a pop song hit with this subversive force: The contrast between the retro production and the defiantly slurred chorus is hilarious at first — then heartbreaking. Click HERE for more on this and the other tracks that made Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.

DAILY VIDEO: "Sweeney Todd," "Walk Hard" and "P.S. I Love You" — The Peter Travers Review

DAILY REVIEW: Arcade Fire — Neon Bible
An ocean of sound, shaped into songs about religion run wild, weather gone haywire, privacy under siege and other coming bad times. Click HERE for more on this and the other albums that made Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: ARCADE FIRE

The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS


Lee Roy Parnell, 51

TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST)

NBC

12:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: HOT HOT HEAT

1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: PITTSBURGH SLIM

CBS

11:35pm - Late Show with David Letterman: ROD STEWART

12:35am - Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: RZA

ABC

12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live: TALIB KWELI


"My Wish"


Rascal Flatts


I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big