DECEMBER 29, 2024: JASON BURKE BAND RETURNS TO THE STAGE!
It's official! We've just confirmed with Glass House Winery that we will be returning to the stage after two long years (of making candy for me)! On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Jason Burke Band will play two extended sets, starting at 2 pm. Please get there when you can, as seats will no doubt fill up quickly. Glass House is making some great wine these days, I'm told (by Caroline, our taste-tester), so bring your munchies to snack on while you enjoy everytthing GHW has to offer! Well, maybe not EVERYTHING-somebody has to drive home. You get the idea.
We'll be rolling out some new jams and fresh tunes: Some of them you may recognize, others may be new to you-we hope you join us to enjoy them all. By the 29th, Christmas is over and NYE is looming ahead-a good day to take in some local music and hang out with friends old and new!
You can still find me on Facebook and this website has an email function should you have any questions. The band for this show will be Caroline Burke, Bill Staton, and yours truly.
See you on Sunday, December 29, 2024! 2 pm start.
We love you guys,
JPB
We'll be rolling out some new jams and fresh tunes: Some of them you may recognize, others may be new to you-we hope you join us to enjoy them all. By the 29th, Christmas is over and NYE is looming ahead-a good day to take in some local music and hang out with friends old and new!
You can still find me on Facebook and this website has an email function should you have any questions. The band for this show will be Caroline Burke, Bill Staton, and yours truly.
See you on Sunday, December 29, 2024! 2 pm start.
We love you guys,
JPB
August gigs! From Ecco Adesso to Carter Mountain!
Be sure to check out the calendar page for August dates-we've got some great new spots we are hitting. Ecco Adesso, in Fairfield, VA, along with Merrie Mill Farm in Keswick and our first ever Carter Mountain appearance. Can't wait!
JBB PLAYS THE PARAMOUNT SATURDAY 6/26!
**JUST ADDED**! Paulo Franco and I will be doing a special "In Studio" appearance on the amazing WNRN! Listen online at www.wnrn.org/ on Thursday, June 24th between 3 and 5 pm. We're in there somewhere! New songs dropping from me, and Paulo's probably got some cool stuff planned too.
Just announced! JBB will share the stage of the wonderful Paramount Theater with our dear friends in Paulo Franco & The Freightliners on Saturday, June 26, 2021! Please visit www.theparamount.net/event/paramount-presents-the-jason-burke-band-and-paulo-franco-the-freightliners/
to get your tickets. Please tell a friend! There's a limited number of tickets available, so get yours as soon as you can. Can you tell we are stoked? 'cause we're STOKED. :)
Just announced! JBB will share the stage of the wonderful Paramount Theater with our dear friends in Paulo Franco & The Freightliners on Saturday, June 26, 2021! Please visit www.theparamount.net/event/paramount-presents-the-jason-burke-band-and-paulo-franco-the-freightliners/
to get your tickets. Please tell a friend! There's a limited number of tickets available, so get yours as soon as you can. Can you tell we are stoked? 'cause we're STOKED. :)
2021 Dates!
Hey Gang! Check out the calendar section when you get a chance! New dates getting added every other day! We'll be playing Groovin' on the Greenway (Waynesboro), Friday's Alive (Lexington), and, of course, The Paramount Theater!
Also, new songs being written. Hitting a set list this Spring!
WAYNESBORO AREA FOLKS: I'm at E & J Deli Pub on Saturday, May 22nd with Bill Staton.
Best, JPB
Also, new songs being written. Hitting a set list this Spring!
WAYNESBORO AREA FOLKS: I'm at E & J Deli Pub on Saturday, May 22nd with Bill Staton.
Best, JPB
Knight's Gambit This Saturday!
Get your sunscreen (and maybe galoshes,haha) for this Saturday's show, as we are at Knight's Gambit Vineyard (KGV) from 5 pm to 8 pm. Bill, Gene, Caroline, and I will be there singing some new ones and some chestnuts. We hope you are there, too!
The following Saturday we will return to Keswick Vineyards, and would love to see you there, as well! Both of the venues have always treated us wonderfully, and we know they will take care of you, too. Grab a mask (or two, in case you get a flat :) and join us for the fun!
See calendar for details!
Love,
JPB
The following Saturday we will return to Keswick Vineyards, and would love to see you there, as well! Both of the venues have always treated us wonderfully, and we know they will take care of you, too. Grab a mask (or two, in case you get a flat :) and join us for the fun!
See calendar for details!
Love,
JPB
August 2020-Social Distance Shows all around town!
HI, Folks! So, August is not without Covid, but it's also not without opportunities to enjoy our music while observing safe practices! Grab your masks and join us at the following locations. Virtually all of these shows are outdoors and observe "the 6 feet rule", so don't worry about getting locked in a closet with us. Now, if that IS your primary fear, maybe seek counseling. Til then, come to a show! :) Check the calendar for up-to-date gig information. Can't make it but want to help the band! My Venmo handle is listed on this website-tips get distributed to the band evenly.
Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting local music! - JPB
Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting local music! - JPB
Left to Right: Bill Staton, Jason Burke, Caroline Burke, Gene Temple.
Ah, so we ease on into things and one of our favorite spots to play is up next. Knight's Gambit Vineyards!
Be sure to check in with the venue regarding the process of securing seating n' such-you can find them here: www.knightsgambitvineyard.com/
We are very happy, also, to have our good friend Gene Temple playing bass, pedal steel, and who knows what other instruments! Seriously, he's wildly talented. We've got new originals, new covers, new clothes...maybe. IDK. :) See you there! Saturday July 11, 5-8 pm. No cover.
til then, be safe n' healthy! Mask it up, folks!
JPB
7/11/2020-Knight's Gambit is ON! Gene Temple with us, too!
6/6/2020-Keswick Vineyards and Jason Burke Band! Call ahead for reservations/table, and they will hook you up.
Jason Burke Band is VERY HAPPY to announce their return to visit the good folks at Keswick Vineyards! Join us!
Show is 12-4 pm. To secure seating (important!), please contact the Tasting Room at Keswick Vineyards. Telephone number is
is for the tasting room 434-244-3341 x105 and email is [email protected]
Saturday's show will feature Caroline, Bill, and Jason. Soon, very soon, you'll be meeting our 4th member, Gene Temple! If we were blessed with your presence at our Mardi Gras show at The Southern with Mama Tried (2/25/2020), you heard him!
Calendar is slowly firming up, folks. I'll be posting some bulletins soon.
Get your party mask ready! :)
JPB
Show is 12-4 pm. To secure seating (important!), please contact the Tasting Room at Keswick Vineyards. Telephone number is
is for the tasting room 434-244-3341 x105 and email is [email protected]
Saturday's show will feature Caroline, Bill, and Jason. Soon, very soon, you'll be meeting our 4th member, Gene Temple! If we were blessed with your presence at our Mardi Gras show at The Southern with Mama Tried (2/25/2020), you heard him!
Calendar is slowly firming up, folks. I'll be posting some bulletins soon.
Get your party mask ready! :)
JPB
3/23/2020-COVID-19 IS WREAKIN' SOME HAVOC, FOLKS!
No, COVID-19 didn't eff up this boat, but I'm from Florida. This is how I relate to disasters. At present, the gig cancellations are outnumbered by the RESCHEDULES, thank Goodness! But JBB is not foolin' itself-we know this will take awhile. We are going to focus on writing and rehearsing with our BRAND NEW MEMBER!
I'd very much like to welcome Gene Temple (Electric, acoustic, bass, lap steel, pedal steel, etc.) to the Jason Burke Band! Gene comes to us by way of our sister city, Amherst, VA! "Why is Amherst a sister city for Jason Burke Band, Jason? A band is not a city!"
Because, America! That's why! Everybody else gets to make up stuff, why can't we?
Now stop hanging out with those other 11 people. One of y'all needs to go home and stop your congregatin'!
Be safe, folks!
I'd very much like to welcome Gene Temple (Electric, acoustic, bass, lap steel, pedal steel, etc.) to the Jason Burke Band! Gene comes to us by way of our sister city, Amherst, VA! "Why is Amherst a sister city for Jason Burke Band, Jason? A band is not a city!"
Because, America! That's why! Everybody else gets to make up stuff, why can't we?
Now stop hanging out with those other 11 people. One of y'all needs to go home and stop your congregatin'!
Be safe, folks!
It's Carnival Time! Tune in, Give Back, and Let The Good Times Roll!
Life is funny. I tried to get a thing going last year, but now that we've got "2020 Vision", I think we are going to do it right!
Two big things: 1.) WTJU has graciously invited me, Jason Burke, to be part of their "Counting Down to Mardi Gras" celebration! Thanks, WTJU!
It's no secret that Jason Burke Band loves Charlottesville radio, and loves WTJU. It is always an honor to have a chance to give back to those who've helped us grow as musicians and people. So, please JOIN ME as we spin some of the amazing music of that great city. NOLA friends, expats, new friends, hit me up at [email protected] with your choices. We are specifically looking at music with ties to NOLA: Mardi Gras Indian music, Brass Bands, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Soul...it's all good and we love it all. Send me your favorites!
"COUNTING DOWN TO MARDI GRAS" AIRS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 BETWEEN 10 PM AND 12 MIDNIGHT.
PLEASE TUNE IN AND DONATE. WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS FOR FREE
ALL THE TIME, FOLKS. WE NEED YOUR HELP! CLICK BELOW TO CONNECT:
wtju.net/donate
...and, 2.) Jason Burke Band is very happy to be sharing a stage with our good friends in Mama Tried to bring you some Mardi Gras Music!
On Tuesday night, get your Purple, Green, and Gold on and come on down to The Southern! Early show, JBB hits at 7 pm, but that gives you all night to find your way back home. Click here for more, and call your friends! This will not suck, people... :) Click here to learn more:
www.facebook.com/events/877322042699400/
For my non-Facebook friends, here's the link to the Venue:
www.thesoutherncville.com/events/detail/mardi-gras-with-mama-tried
YEAH YOU RIGHT!
Two big things: 1.) WTJU has graciously invited me, Jason Burke, to be part of their "Counting Down to Mardi Gras" celebration! Thanks, WTJU!
It's no secret that Jason Burke Band loves Charlottesville radio, and loves WTJU. It is always an honor to have a chance to give back to those who've helped us grow as musicians and people. So, please JOIN ME as we spin some of the amazing music of that great city. NOLA friends, expats, new friends, hit me up at [email protected] with your choices. We are specifically looking at music with ties to NOLA: Mardi Gras Indian music, Brass Bands, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Soul...it's all good and we love it all. Send me your favorites!
"COUNTING DOWN TO MARDI GRAS" AIRS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 BETWEEN 10 PM AND 12 MIDNIGHT.
PLEASE TUNE IN AND DONATE. WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS FOR FREE
ALL THE TIME, FOLKS. WE NEED YOUR HELP! CLICK BELOW TO CONNECT:
wtju.net/donate
...and, 2.) Jason Burke Band is very happy to be sharing a stage with our good friends in Mama Tried to bring you some Mardi Gras Music!
On Tuesday night, get your Purple, Green, and Gold on and come on down to The Southern! Early show, JBB hits at 7 pm, but that gives you all night to find your way back home. Click here for more, and call your friends! This will not suck, people... :) Click here to learn more:
www.facebook.com/events/877322042699400/
For my non-Facebook friends, here's the link to the Venue:
www.thesoutherncville.com/events/detail/mardi-gras-with-mama-tried
YEAH YOU RIGHT!
WTJU 91.1 FM OFFBEAT ROADHOUSE Live Broadcast on Friday, 1/3/2020! Broadcast is 8 to 9 pm, ET
Greetings, Folks! So, out of nowhere I learn we have an opportunity to be the FIRST BAND OF THE DECADE on WTJU 91.1 FM's "Offbeat Roadhouse"! Be sure to tune in here https://www.wtju.net/ to connect to the Live Stream, tune in on Earth Radio at 91.1 FM in the local broadcast area, or just come on down to the new studios off of Ivy Road and join us! Seating begins at 730 pm, Broadcast is 8 to 9 pm ET. Bill Staton (guitars, vocals) , Caroline Kirby Burke (vocals, percussion) , and Matt Humphrey (djembe) are joining me as we crank it up a bit for you. Many thanks to WTJU for their tireless support of the arts worldwide, as well as for the local folks like us! Give 'em some money, please! :)
Not long after the 1/3/20 broadcast, we will be appearing at Thatch Winery on Saturday, 1/18/20, from 12 noon to 4 pm. We would love to see you there, too! Remember: When you come to our local shows and support those venues, you help all involved. Thanks again for your continued support over the last decade and into the next!
JPB
Not long after the 1/3/20 broadcast, we will be appearing at Thatch Winery on Saturday, 1/18/20, from 12 noon to 4 pm. We would love to see you there, too! Remember: When you come to our local shows and support those venues, you help all involved. Thanks again for your continued support over the last decade and into the next!
JPB
Happy Holidays! And Junk and Stuff
OK, so I am LAUGHING because I look at the last update and it says "Summertime"...As the year's end holidays are upon us, I figured it's a good time to tell you HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
On behalf of Caroline, Bill, Turtle, Paul, Matt, Brian, Rick O., Slim, and anybody else who's played under our madcap pirate's flag, Happy Merry! Thanks for taking time with us over the years to tap a foot, raise a glass, or cut a rug. It's always fun to play for folks having fun-thank you for adding to our joy!
MUSICIANS AND VENUES: Special thanks to all of you this year. 2019 has been wacky from soup to nuts; thanks for making it bearable! I want to give Turtle Zwadlo a big congrats on joining Pale Blue Dot--JBB loves some Turtle, so stay in touch or we will haze you without end. Yep!
I also want to thank Rick Olivarez and Michael Clem for being clutch players and filling in when the occassion arose. The show must go on, yada yada...thanks, friends. Also, special thanks to all of the places we've played and all of the bookers out there who've made the process so friendly. You are huge part of the magic here; thanks for what you do!
So, it looks like no gigs until January 18th. That's just fine, frankly-it's time for a little family focus, fireside with puppies and a hot cup of whatever awesomeness Mudhouse is selling these days. Also, I'm busy writing new material (for real), so I'm hoping to finish up an LP's worth by Spring. Keep an eye on the calendar for some fun stuff coming soon!
Happy Merry!
Jason Burke
On behalf of Caroline, Bill, Turtle, Paul, Matt, Brian, Rick O., Slim, and anybody else who's played under our madcap pirate's flag, Happy Merry! Thanks for taking time with us over the years to tap a foot, raise a glass, or cut a rug. It's always fun to play for folks having fun-thank you for adding to our joy!
MUSICIANS AND VENUES: Special thanks to all of you this year. 2019 has been wacky from soup to nuts; thanks for making it bearable! I want to give Turtle Zwadlo a big congrats on joining Pale Blue Dot--JBB loves some Turtle, so stay in touch or we will haze you without end. Yep!
I also want to thank Rick Olivarez and Michael Clem for being clutch players and filling in when the occassion arose. The show must go on, yada yada...thanks, friends. Also, special thanks to all of the places we've played and all of the bookers out there who've made the process so friendly. You are huge part of the magic here; thanks for what you do!
So, it looks like no gigs until January 18th. That's just fine, frankly-it's time for a little family focus, fireside with puppies and a hot cup of whatever awesomeness Mudhouse is selling these days. Also, I'm busy writing new material (for real), so I'm hoping to finish up an LP's worth by Spring. Keep an eye on the calendar for some fun stuff coming soon!
Happy Merry!
Jason Burke
Summertime and the shows keep rolling!
Took a little time off this month to pretend I'm working on home improvements (I'm working but the improving thing is...improving. Ha!) but managed to squeeze in a couple of fun August dates. We're back at it in earnest in September, with some fun shows and off the beaten path gigs like Constitution Day at Montpelier. Check the calendar for the details.
As we head into the 4th quarter of 2019, we hope to see your smiling faces sooner rather than later. As always, feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or if you would like us for a private function.
Talk soon! I'm off to think about sanding a bathroom door. Just thinking, you know. Gotta almost sneak up on those chores, haha...
JPB
As we head into the 4th quarter of 2019, we hope to see your smiling faces sooner rather than later. As always, feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or if you would like us for a private function.
Talk soon! I'm off to think about sanding a bathroom door. Just thinking, you know. Gotta almost sneak up on those chores, haha...
JPB
BIG WEEKEND! FRIDAY'S ALIVE, FATHER'S DAY AT THATCH WINERY!
wow! BIG STUFF this weekend! First of all, Bill, Caroline, and I are running out to Lexington VA with our friends Matt Humphrey on drums and Erik Pearson on bass for FRIDAY'S ALIVE! 6-9 pm, a wonderful event put on by the Lexington Rockbridge Jaycees. Gotta catch this one! 2 sets in Davidson Park. www.facebook.com/FridaysAlive/
After that, we've got a double-header at Thatch Winery: Saturday from 12-3 pm, and Sunday, Matt is back with us from 1-5 pm for the full band experience. Come on out and meet the new crew-they're doing a great job and it's a lovely spot!
See you then!
After that, we've got a double-header at Thatch Winery: Saturday from 12-3 pm, and Sunday, Matt is back with us from 1-5 pm for the full band experience. Come on out and meet the new crew-they're doing a great job and it's a lovely spot!
See you then!
THE SIX PACK IS BACK! SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019: THE FRONT PORCH!Sunday, March 24, 2019. 7 pm start. The Southern Cafe and Music Hall. All proceeds after expenses to go directly to the named Not-For-Profit-this time, we help The Front Porch! Not that they are struggling, mind you-we just want to help them! Music Education is vital. The Six Pack Songwriter Series values their work, and we want to help them. We want you to help them, too. Come on out!
Please visit the "Six Pack" tab on this website for the line-up, the history, and other such details. Any questions, please feel free to email us. Thanks! February-March 2019: New Places & Wintertime Havens to Play!Winter is normally the time of year I like to pore over unfinished songs. And hibernate.
This winter, however, we are blessed with new opportunities to play and try new things! We just finished our first show at Kardinal Hall, and loved it! We look forward to returning in the Spring, for sure! Until then, however, we are pleased to announce some alternatives. On Thursday, February 21 & March 14, I will be at The Pub in Lake Monticello (7-9 pm). Might have some familar faces with me, might not. Working on that one, haha, but would love to see you even if it's just lil' ol' me... The end of February also has us back at Keswick Vineyards, INDOORS! Yeah! We love KV, and look forward to our first visit there in 2019, on Saturday February 23. 12-3 pm. Beware The Ides of March! March 15, 2019, it's Fellini's, my friend. We are back! New tricks, too. Come see yourself, 10 pm- 1am. Stay tuned for more staying in tune! JPB 2019: ALL YEAR LONG, PEOPLE. YOU GONNA LOVE IT!
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Greetings, Earthlings! I'm told that Earth is my primary audience. Who am I to argue with analytics, right? I mean, they seem to magically know everything I'm talking about, so...I'll trust them on this one. I'm turning off the microphone permissions in my FB access, but I believe, I believe! :)
It's going to be a fantastic year, and we look forward to bringing new and exciting things your way in short order.
Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming shows! I'll get that current today, and I imagine in the next month it will fill even more. We are VERY excited about our make-up date with Sentara Sunsets (coming this Summer), and we'll have some new venues to explore as soon as Winter/Spring 2019!
As always, many thanks to YOU, the wonderful people who join us at all of the area venues and support those businesses. By helping them, you help us. By helping us, you help many others down the line.
Stay tuned for more about the coming year-there's a few BIG announcements coming very soon! Hint Hint-better start getting your Mardi Gras costume together!
...and yes, heavy is the head that wears the crown. Especially a little baby puppy head. All hail King Peanut and Queen Josie!
BEST,
Jason, Caroline, Turtle, Bill, and the whole crew out there...
It's going to be a fantastic year, and we look forward to bringing new and exciting things your way in short order.
Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming shows! I'll get that current today, and I imagine in the next month it will fill even more. We are VERY excited about our make-up date with Sentara Sunsets (coming this Summer), and we'll have some new venues to explore as soon as Winter/Spring 2019!
As always, many thanks to YOU, the wonderful people who join us at all of the area venues and support those businesses. By helping them, you help us. By helping us, you help many others down the line.
Stay tuned for more about the coming year-there's a few BIG announcements coming very soon! Hint Hint-better start getting your Mardi Gras costume together!
...and yes, heavy is the head that wears the crown. Especially a little baby puppy head. All hail King Peanut and Queen Josie!
BEST,
Jason, Caroline, Turtle, Bill, and the whole crew out there...
Stone Mountain, Tap Room, and Broadus Memorial Baptist Church
Greetings! So, the next few weeks present some different shows, for sure! Our dear friend and stalwart bass player, Turtle Zwadlo, is on the road with Rob Williams (a fine Richmond, VA songwriter), so we are doing some different shows in the meantime.
Caroline and I will climb the mountain for a duo show for our friends at Stone Mountain Vineyards in Dyke, VA. Sunday, 9/30/18. 1-4 pm. Please join us for gorgeous views, wine, and music!
On Wednesday, 10/03/18, Frank Bechter and and I hit the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA for a special duo show at the Charlottesville Draft Taproom! 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Join us! Tap Room has LOTS to choose from for you beer drinkers....
On Sunday, 10/07/18, Bill, Caroline, and I will bring a special show to our friends at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. No cover, all are welcome. Show starts 530 pm. Please join us for a special, informal Potluck meal and show. Please bring something to share if you can, and join us for a lovely, easy, early Sunday night show.
Stay tuned for updates regarding more shows, plus the latest on the next Six Pack Songwriter Series!
Love to you and yours,
JPB
Caroline and I will climb the mountain for a duo show for our friends at Stone Mountain Vineyards in Dyke, VA. Sunday, 9/30/18. 1-4 pm. Please join us for gorgeous views, wine, and music!
On Wednesday, 10/03/18, Frank Bechter and and I hit the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA for a special duo show at the Charlottesville Draft Taproom! 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Join us! Tap Room has LOTS to choose from for you beer drinkers....
On Sunday, 10/07/18, Bill, Caroline, and I will bring a special show to our friends at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. No cover, all are welcome. Show starts 530 pm. Please join us for a special, informal Potluck meal and show. Please bring something to share if you can, and join us for a lovely, easy, early Sunday night show.
Stay tuned for updates regarding more shows, plus the latest on the next Six Pack Songwriter Series!
Love to you and yours,
JPB
Sentara Sunsets on the Way!
Many thanks to the fine folks at Sentara Hospital for inviting the Jason Burke Band to play for their 2nd of two Sentara Sunsets events this year! We are so happy to be part of a great summertime event. Bring your hat, sunscreen, folding chairs & folding money....they have food trucks, drink vendors (who I am sure take plastic...I just like saying 'folding money', haha)...it's a great time and we are playing from 530 pm-830 pm. See you then! Many thanks to Joel Carver for the great video clips from our recent Fridays After Five appearance. What a great time!
July 2018-It's on like Donkey Kong! (Google it, kids)
Greetings, Earthlings!
So we've got lots of fun stuff on the calendar right now: Friday's After Five -Opening for area legends, Speidel, Goodrich & Goggin! Also, a fantastic show at Sentara Sunsets on Wednesday, 7/25/18. New things added to the calendar just this morning-two dates at local eatery & patio paradise, Shebeen Pub & Braai, plus two shows with Caroline and me singing for you at Stone Mountain in Dyke (GREAT views-gotta go). Look for us in Cville in the Fall, too, as we'll be late-night at Fellini's in November.
BIG SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! LIKE TUESDAY.
More then-but until then, have fun, be kinda safe and treat your neighbor right. We love ya!
JPB
So we've got lots of fun stuff on the calendar right now: Friday's After Five -Opening for area legends, Speidel, Goodrich & Goggin! Also, a fantastic show at Sentara Sunsets on Wednesday, 7/25/18. New things added to the calendar just this morning-two dates at local eatery & patio paradise, Shebeen Pub & Braai, plus two shows with Caroline and me singing for you at Stone Mountain in Dyke (GREAT views-gotta go). Look for us in Cville in the Fall, too, as we'll be late-night at Fellini's in November.
BIG SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! LIKE TUESDAY.
More then-but until then, have fun, be kinda safe and treat your neighbor right. We love ya!
JPB
AIN'T NO CURE FOR THE SUMMERTIME BLUES (Except MUSIC)
HI! i KNOW, been a long time since I've been updating the page. Real life gets in the way sometimes. I'm sure you can relate. If not-well, Hell, that's awesome! Tell me how you do that...I might need some pointers...
June is here, so that means gigs, gigs, gigs. We've got some FUN STUFF coming down the pike. Please check the CALENDAR tab for listings (it's up to date, I promise). We've got some cool stuff going on!
New things are happening with the sound, too. Caroline Burke, our 4th Voice (and the love of my life) is broadening our horizons musically and giving us a chance to try new things. It's going to be a grand adventure, for sure.
New songs are coming, but not as fast as new SOUNDS. I'm exploring the sonic palette a bit. More on that later.
Come say hi, see us live, and check out what I'm babbling about. Turtle's still killin' it (singing more, which is SWEET), Bill continues to blow my mind with his guitar, and the HARMONIES are fun, fun, fun.
See you there, FOLKS!
NOTE: The Batesville Market gig on 6/23 is FREE, but you have to get tickets. Just do it-it's a fun place. And we love you.
JPB
June is here, so that means gigs, gigs, gigs. We've got some FUN STUFF coming down the pike. Please check the CALENDAR tab for listings (it's up to date, I promise). We've got some cool stuff going on!
New things are happening with the sound, too. Caroline Burke, our 4th Voice (and the love of my life) is broadening our horizons musically and giving us a chance to try new things. It's going to be a grand adventure, for sure.
New songs are coming, but not as fast as new SOUNDS. I'm exploring the sonic palette a bit. More on that later.
Come say hi, see us live, and check out what I'm babbling about. Turtle's still killin' it (singing more, which is SWEET), Bill continues to blow my mind with his guitar, and the HARMONIES are fun, fun, fun.
See you there, FOLKS!
NOTE: The Batesville Market gig on 6/23 is FREE, but you have to get tickets. Just do it-it's a fun place. And we love you.
JPB
Six Pack Songwriter Series: For a Great Cause
Actually, TWO great causes! We are gathering our first 100% female songwriter line-up for this very special Benefit for SARA and SHE. These are two powerhouse organizations doing very important work right here in town; show them some love & support! Hell, if you can't make it yourself, buy a pair of tickets and give them as a gift. After we pay the rent, 100% of the proceeds will go to the two charities.
Big thanks to our performers for making this level of giving possible: Alice Clair, Mariana Bell, Sarah White, Genna Matthew, Calie Garrett, and Annabeth McNamara. Seek them out on Facebook! Or read about them BELOW:
ALICE CLAIR
Alice Clair is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist, and more. You can find her performing solo, with her folk rock group, and jamming with The BLNDRS. Alice is currently a sound engineer for WTJU 91.1 fm and a DJ on WXTJ 100.1 fm. She is a managing partner of The Blenders LLC, and helped to organized Femme Funk in late 2017, a benefit that helped to raise over $1,40o for the Shelter for Help in Emergency. She worked at Blue Star Music for 5 years repairing and restoring instruments like guitars, violins, and even accordions. She is also a student at the University of Virginia studying biology and music.
MARIANA BELL
"Somewhere between folk & rock, coffeehouse indie acoustic & catchy pop, the music of pensive romantic & witty social critic Mariana Bell is singular. Whether soft & sweet or rhythmic & driving, her "soulful breed of song" & undeniable onstage appeal transcend singer/songwriter."
SARAH WHITE
SARAH WHITE |
One woman, one guitar, no bullshit.
Born and raised in the two Virginias, Sarah White is a songwriter who might resemble some kind of Hazel Dickens/Patti Smith/Cat Power love child. Her catalog offers an eclectic blend of driving folk-rock, sorrowful country ballads and experimental, personal narrative songs -- the trifecta that defines her lengthening body of work.
High Flyer, a new full-length album, is due out in February 2018. Recorded in Richmond at Montrose Studio, the album features 11 of White’s best songs tracked with a bevy of seasoned players including Daniel Clarke (k.d. Lang, Ryan Adams) on piano and keys, Charles Arthur (Slaid Cleaves) on guitars, and Stewart Myers (Agents of Good Roots), who also produced the album, on bass. Special guests include Dave Matthews (who sings with White on ‘Sweetheart’); Carter Gravatt (guitars) of Carbon Leaf; Nashville up-and-comer Carl Anderson and Austin and Michael York of Sleepwalkers.
Sarah performs solo and with a band and wields a well-worn Jumbo Gibson acoustic. She released early albums on Jagjaguwar and Antenna Farm and won Best Song at the 2007 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. She has opened for Merle Haggard, Justin Townes Earle, Earl Scruggs, Will Oldham, Dave Matthews Band Caravan and was once named Best Songwriter in her hometown of Charlottesville. Recently White took home the winning prize at the Ashland Coffee & Tea Songwriter Shootout.
Recent Press on Album Pre-Release Show:
http://www.c-ville.com/sarah-white-reaches-new-heights-high-flyer/#.WWLSK9MrJsM
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/sarahwhitemusic/
http://www.sarah-white.com/
CONTACT
info@sarah-white.com
ANNABETH MCNAMARA
BIO: With over 7 studio albums under her belt, Annabeth's fusion of indie folk and pop hails to her shero influences, including Feist, Regina Spektor, Daughter, and the Cranberries, with a pinch of Bjork and Enya. She grew up on a steady diet of Irish music and Madonna. As an adult, a winding journey across the United States and Europe infused her songwriting with landscapes and loves lost and found.
She has shared bills with Paper Bird Band and Devil Makes Three and has performed at The Southern and The Sprint Pavilion. She has performed at Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival in DC, kicked off festivities on the eve of Lockn' Festival in Virginia, and headlined at St. Feliu Fest and Darnius Fest in Spain. She has toured Europe five times, usually playing over a month of dates in Spain, France, Germany and Belgium, and even had the luck to play a show in Iceland the day before Iceland Airwaves festival.
Come out to hear Annabeth and find out why the Spanish press is called her "one of the latest sensations of the indie scene in the US." -Diari de Tarragona
“Her powerful songwriting and sense of adventure keep things interesting from first note to last.”
-Whurk Magazine
GENNA MATTHEW
Bio:Singer-songwriter Genna Matthew delivers a folk-pop sound that is both timeless and current, blending pure vocals with lyrics and stories that strike a chord. A Charlottesville, VA native, she grew up singing and surrounded by a wide variety of music. Once she could accompany herself on guitar, she began writing and recording by 15. She quickly found her love for the stage and the recording studio, releasing her first full-length album by the time she finished high school. In college, Genna continued to study classical voice as a member of multiple vocal ensembles, and draws from this rich experience in composing her own melodies and harmonies. Genna’s bittersweet writing sugarcoats touching truths with honey vocals, drawing the listener in with relatable, poignant lyrics. Her latest EP, ‘My Old Habits’, released in 2016, delivers a full, driving sound, featuring prominent instrumentalists including Johnny Stubblefield (Parachute), Sam Wilson (Sons of Bill), Chris Pandolfi (Infamous Stringdusters), Butch Taylor (Dave Matthews Band), and Matt Wood (Erin and the Wildfire).
CALIE GARRETT
BIO COMING SOON!
Big thanks to our performers for making this level of giving possible: Alice Clair, Mariana Bell, Sarah White, Genna Matthew, Calie Garrett, and Annabeth McNamara. Seek them out on Facebook! Or read about them BELOW:
ALICE CLAIR
Alice Clair is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist, and more. You can find her performing solo, with her folk rock group, and jamming with The BLNDRS. Alice is currently a sound engineer for WTJU 91.1 fm and a DJ on WXTJ 100.1 fm. She is a managing partner of The Blenders LLC, and helped to organized Femme Funk in late 2017, a benefit that helped to raise over $1,40o for the Shelter for Help in Emergency. She worked at Blue Star Music for 5 years repairing and restoring instruments like guitars, violins, and even accordions. She is also a student at the University of Virginia studying biology and music.
MARIANA BELL
"Somewhere between folk & rock, coffeehouse indie acoustic & catchy pop, the music of pensive romantic & witty social critic Mariana Bell is singular. Whether soft & sweet or rhythmic & driving, her "soulful breed of song" & undeniable onstage appeal transcend singer/songwriter."
SARAH WHITE
SARAH WHITE |
One woman, one guitar, no bullshit.
Born and raised in the two Virginias, Sarah White is a songwriter who might resemble some kind of Hazel Dickens/Patti Smith/Cat Power love child. Her catalog offers an eclectic blend of driving folk-rock, sorrowful country ballads and experimental, personal narrative songs -- the trifecta that defines her lengthening body of work.
High Flyer, a new full-length album, is due out in February 2018. Recorded in Richmond at Montrose Studio, the album features 11 of White’s best songs tracked with a bevy of seasoned players including Daniel Clarke (k.d. Lang, Ryan Adams) on piano and keys, Charles Arthur (Slaid Cleaves) on guitars, and Stewart Myers (Agents of Good Roots), who also produced the album, on bass. Special guests include Dave Matthews (who sings with White on ‘Sweetheart’); Carter Gravatt (guitars) of Carbon Leaf; Nashville up-and-comer Carl Anderson and Austin and Michael York of Sleepwalkers.
Sarah performs solo and with a band and wields a well-worn Jumbo Gibson acoustic. She released early albums on Jagjaguwar and Antenna Farm and won Best Song at the 2007 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. She has opened for Merle Haggard, Justin Townes Earle, Earl Scruggs, Will Oldham, Dave Matthews Band Caravan and was once named Best Songwriter in her hometown of Charlottesville. Recently White took home the winning prize at the Ashland Coffee & Tea Songwriter Shootout.
Recent Press on Album Pre-Release Show:
http://www.c-ville.com/sarah-white-reaches-new-heights-high-flyer/#.WWLSK9MrJsM
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/sarahwhitemusic/
http://www.sarah-white.com/
CONTACT
info@sarah-white.com
ANNABETH MCNAMARA
BIO: With over 7 studio albums under her belt, Annabeth's fusion of indie folk and pop hails to her shero influences, including Feist, Regina Spektor, Daughter, and the Cranberries, with a pinch of Bjork and Enya. She grew up on a steady diet of Irish music and Madonna. As an adult, a winding journey across the United States and Europe infused her songwriting with landscapes and loves lost and found.
She has shared bills with Paper Bird Band and Devil Makes Three and has performed at The Southern and The Sprint Pavilion. She has performed at Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival in DC, kicked off festivities on the eve of Lockn' Festival in Virginia, and headlined at St. Feliu Fest and Darnius Fest in Spain. She has toured Europe five times, usually playing over a month of dates in Spain, France, Germany and Belgium, and even had the luck to play a show in Iceland the day before Iceland Airwaves festival.
Come out to hear Annabeth and find out why the Spanish press is called her "one of the latest sensations of the indie scene in the US." -Diari de Tarragona
“Her powerful songwriting and sense of adventure keep things interesting from first note to last.”
-Whurk Magazine
GENNA MATTHEW
Bio:Singer-songwriter Genna Matthew delivers a folk-pop sound that is both timeless and current, blending pure vocals with lyrics and stories that strike a chord. A Charlottesville, VA native, she grew up singing and surrounded by a wide variety of music. Once she could accompany herself on guitar, she began writing and recording by 15. She quickly found her love for the stage and the recording studio, releasing her first full-length album by the time she finished high school. In college, Genna continued to study classical voice as a member of multiple vocal ensembles, and draws from this rich experience in composing her own melodies and harmonies. Genna’s bittersweet writing sugarcoats touching truths with honey vocals, drawing the listener in with relatable, poignant lyrics. Her latest EP, ‘My Old Habits’, released in 2016, delivers a full, driving sound, featuring prominent instrumentalists including Johnny Stubblefield (Parachute), Sam Wilson (Sons of Bill), Chris Pandolfi (Infamous Stringdusters), Butch Taylor (Dave Matthews Band), and Matt Wood (Erin and the Wildfire).
CALIE GARRETT
BIO COMING SOON!
Saturday January 27, 2018: Jason Burke Band
Returns to The Southern with Special Guest Thomas Gunn
Heck, Yeah! I am very happy to announce that Jason Burke Band, in its latest incarnation, will be live at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA on Saturday, 1/27/18! Our current line-up features Bill Staton on guitars and backing vocals, Turtle Zwadlo on bass and backing vocals, Caroline Burke on vocals, and yours truly on guitar, harmonica, and vocals.
This show will also give us all a chance to enjoy the wonderful music of Charlottesville's own Thomas Gunn. If you've never heard his CD Sleeping Giants or Conversations With a Wishing Well, we should fix that! Those discs are awesome.
I have advance tickets for sale! $10 is the advance price-feel free to email me at [email protected] or Facebook me or message me through this website and I am happy to meet you on the downtown mall in Charlottesville. Tickets are also on sale through the venue at www.thesoutherncville.com.
See you soon!
JPB
The Jason Burke Band is (Left to Right): Bill Staton (guitars and vocals), Caroline Burke (vocals), Jason Burke (vocals, guitar, harmonica), and Turtlw Zwadlo (bass, vocals).
Alice Wiggins' House Concert Series this Saturday!
HOUSE CONCERT! I am proud to say that we are on the calendar for Alice Wiggins' Afton House Concert series! The show is this Saturday, December 2, 2017, starting at 6 pm. Please be sure to RSVP to [email protected] and Alice will get you directions. This promises to be a fine time. If you've never done a house concert before, be sure to catch this one!
I am also glad to say I've just added Glass House Winery to the calendar for 12/31/17! Yes, we will be your NYE Pre-Game! Pack a basket and come enjoy some tunes with us, we will be there from 2-5 pm! This will be The Quartet: Bill Staton on guitar/vocals, Turtle Zwadlo on bass/vocals, Caroline Burke on vocals, and me!
We eagerly await the winter, as we are planning on working up some brand new material for you. Stay tuned!
I am also glad to say I've just added Glass House Winery to the calendar for 12/31/17! Yes, we will be your NYE Pre-Game! Pack a basket and come enjoy some tunes with us, we will be there from 2-5 pm! This will be The Quartet: Bill Staton on guitar/vocals, Turtle Zwadlo on bass/vocals, Caroline Burke on vocals, and me!
We eagerly await the winter, as we are planning on working up some brand new material for you. Stay tuned!
9/2/17-Six Pack, Quartet, Lotsa Math Today
...and it's September! On the tail of Hurricane Harvey, the wind has rolled in to put a chill on us for a few days. Gigs will be performed as scheduled, though, so for this weekend it's:
9/2/17: Cunningham Creek Winery, Palmyra, VA 6-9 pm
9/3/17: Upper Shirley Vineyards, Charles City, VA 1-4 pm
The following week is THE BIG SHOW: SIx Pack Songwriter Series at The Southern Cafe Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA is Sunday, September 10, 2017 7-9 pm. Radio appearances on WTJU and 106.1 The Corner on the Tuesday and Thursday preceeding the show-check it out!
OTHER NEWS: Jason Burke Trio is becoming...Jason Burke Quartet! I am very pleased to announce that, as of late, my lovely, talented wife Caroline Burke is joining us as a vocalist. Stay tuned for more from her in the months to come.
As always, be sure to keep an eye on the gig calendar. Please remember that we are available for private parties as well. Just reach out to me at [email protected] to discuss booking for your private event.
Love to you and yours this Labor Day weekend!
Sincerely,
JPB
9/2/17: Cunningham Creek Winery, Palmyra, VA 6-9 pm
9/3/17: Upper Shirley Vineyards, Charles City, VA 1-4 pm
The following week is THE BIG SHOW: SIx Pack Songwriter Series at The Southern Cafe Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA is Sunday, September 10, 2017 7-9 pm. Radio appearances on WTJU and 106.1 The Corner on the Tuesday and Thursday preceeding the show-check it out!
OTHER NEWS: Jason Burke Trio is becoming...Jason Burke Quartet! I am very pleased to announce that, as of late, my lovely, talented wife Caroline Burke is joining us as a vocalist. Stay tuned for more from her in the months to come.
As always, be sure to keep an eye on the gig calendar. Please remember that we are available for private parties as well. Just reach out to me at [email protected] to discuss booking for your private event.
Love to you and yours this Labor Day weekend!
Sincerely,
JPB
08/05/17 Weekend and Six Pack Update
So August is off with a bang!
Friday night, August 5th, the Trio returns to World of Beer in Charlottesville. We love those guys, and hope you'll join us.
Saturday morning, Bill Staton and I will be at the Nelson County Farmers Market in Nellysford from 9 am to 12 noon. If you've never been, it's a great way to start your weekend!
Sunday afternoon, August 7th, from 1 to 4 pm the Trio returns to Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison.
As for the Six Pack: I have discounted tickets for a limited time! $10 consignment tickets are available through me and some of the artists: Susan Munson, John Kelly, Debra Guy, and Will Overman. Plus me! Email me at [email protected], tell me how many you want and I'll come meet you. Buy a pair of tickets and get the awesome new "Cville Suitcase" CD FREE! I don't know about you, but I love getting free stuff that doesn't suck! :)
PLEASE NOTE: All proceeds after we pay the rent go to benefit PACEM in the form of a check. This is a fundraiser. Artists in the show and I are donating their time to this great cause. Please help us knock it out of the part-spread the word, share the Facebook event, etc.
talk to you soon!
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
Friday night, August 5th, the Trio returns to World of Beer in Charlottesville. We love those guys, and hope you'll join us.
Saturday morning, Bill Staton and I will be at the Nelson County Farmers Market in Nellysford from 9 am to 12 noon. If you've never been, it's a great way to start your weekend!
Sunday afternoon, August 7th, from 1 to 4 pm the Trio returns to Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison.
As for the Six Pack: I have discounted tickets for a limited time! $10 consignment tickets are available through me and some of the artists: Susan Munson, John Kelly, Debra Guy, and Will Overman. Plus me! Email me at [email protected], tell me how many you want and I'll come meet you. Buy a pair of tickets and get the awesome new "Cville Suitcase" CD FREE! I don't know about you, but I love getting free stuff that doesn't suck! :)
PLEASE NOTE: All proceeds after we pay the rent go to benefit PACEM in the form of a check. This is a fundraiser. Artists in the show and I are donating their time to this great cause. Please help us knock it out of the part-spread the word, share the Facebook event, etc.
talk to you soon!
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
06/23/17 - 6/30/17:Getting By With a Little Help...
June is finishing with a flurry of music activity, all connected by the thread of "Couldn't Have Done it Without You."
Many thanks to my friends in the Charlottesville music community who are helping the JBT get through the end of the month.
Friday, 06/23/17, JBT (Jason Burke Trio) returns to it's old stomping grounds, the World of Beer in Charlottesville, VA. 8-11 pm, no cover.
Saturday, 06/24/17, JBT plays Keswick Vineyards 12p-3 pm with our very special guest, Rusty Speidel. Bill can't make it that day, so Rusty is bailing us out. Not a bad way to save the day! Thanks, Rusty!
Sunday, 06/25/17, the Trio (with Bill Staton this time) appears at Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, VA from 230p-5 pm.
...THEN...on Friday, 06/30/17, we are re-assembling the Jason Burke Radio Orchestra to return to WTJU 91.1 FM's Lambeth Live. For those in town, we will be performing live on the radio at 1400 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA. Broadcast begins 8 pm, both live and on www.wtju.net.
This line up features Frank Bechter on bass and vocals and Justin Storer on Drums and vocals, alongside Bill Staton on guitar and vocals and yours truly on guitar, harmonica, and vocals.
Whew! Stay in touch, folks. Feel free to reach out at [email protected] . 'til then, keep rockin', folks.
JPB
Many thanks to my friends in the Charlottesville music community who are helping the JBT get through the end of the month.
Friday, 06/23/17, JBT (Jason Burke Trio) returns to it's old stomping grounds, the World of Beer in Charlottesville, VA. 8-11 pm, no cover.
Saturday, 06/24/17, JBT plays Keswick Vineyards 12p-3 pm with our very special guest, Rusty Speidel. Bill can't make it that day, so Rusty is bailing us out. Not a bad way to save the day! Thanks, Rusty!
Sunday, 06/25/17, the Trio (with Bill Staton this time) appears at Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, VA from 230p-5 pm.
...THEN...on Friday, 06/30/17, we are re-assembling the Jason Burke Radio Orchestra to return to WTJU 91.1 FM's Lambeth Live. For those in town, we will be performing live on the radio at 1400 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA. Broadcast begins 8 pm, both live and on www.wtju.net.
This line up features Frank Bechter on bass and vocals and Justin Storer on Drums and vocals, alongside Bill Staton on guitar and vocals and yours truly on guitar, harmonica, and vocals.
Whew! Stay in touch, folks. Feel free to reach out at [email protected] . 'til then, keep rockin', folks.
JPB
06/16/17 TIN PAN: Many thanks, RVA!
Special thanks go to many, but let's start with all the folks that drove from Amherst and Charlottesville, as well as the local RVA folks who all came out and made it a great night!
I also want to thank Cole (on Sound) and the whole TIN PAN crew for making us feel like rock and roll royalty. It was a reminder of all of the best parts of this business. And dinner was great, too!
I'm laughing a little at myself, because I left my merch box at home by mistake. Anybody who wanted discs, just email me at [email protected] and we can work out the details. No worries, let's get you some music!
Tin Pan, we LOVED playing for you. I hope to get to do it again!
Stay tuned to this website for upcoming details on several exciting new shows coming up!
Sincerely,
JPB
I also want to thank Cole (on Sound) and the whole TIN PAN crew for making us feel like rock and roll royalty. It was a reminder of all of the best parts of this business. And dinner was great, too!
I'm laughing a little at myself, because I left my merch box at home by mistake. Anybody who wanted discs, just email me at [email protected] and we can work out the details. No worries, let's get you some music!
Tin Pan, we LOVED playing for you. I hope to get to do it again!
Stay tuned to this website for upcoming details on several exciting new shows coming up!
Sincerely,
JPB
06/10/17 and 06/16/17: RVA, Baby!
Two first-time events for us in June: Our first visit to Upper Shirley Vineyards (06/10/17) and our first trip to Tin Pan, opening for Paulo Franco on Friday, 6/16/17.
Upper Shirley promises to be a wonderful, picturesque Saturday: The location is super-pretty, in Charles City, VA. Trio show, just us boys singing for our supper. Come on out, folks, should be a great day in the sun.
I am very pleased to announce that Jason Burke Band (with special guest Dave Hess on drums) will be opening for Paulo Franco on Friday, 6/16/17, at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA. We will perform for approximately 35 minutes, but plan on rocking you out a bit to get you ready for PF. If you caught the last time we played with Dave, you know he brings a professional touch to my songs. I, for one, am stoked.
Many thanks to Paulo for the opportunity to perform at the Tin Pan. An established venue with a reputation for great sound...this promises to be a night not to miss.
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Special UPDATE: I have just confirmed with the management out at Batesville Market that Jason Burke Band is CONFIRMED for Saturday, July 22, 2017! If you've never spent a Saturday night at Batesville Market, you've been missing out on a part of Charlottesville-area charm. Come out for a bite and a drink, and get ready to meet some wonderful people. Come say hi! I'd love to meet you. PLEASE NOTE: There is a possibility that our line up will expand. Bill, Turtle, and I will discuss this weekend and determine whether or not we are going supersize or not.
Tune in here for more details.
later, gators
JPB
Upper Shirley promises to be a wonderful, picturesque Saturday: The location is super-pretty, in Charles City, VA. Trio show, just us boys singing for our supper. Come on out, folks, should be a great day in the sun.
I am very pleased to announce that Jason Burke Band (with special guest Dave Hess on drums) will be opening for Paulo Franco on Friday, 6/16/17, at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA. We will perform for approximately 35 minutes, but plan on rocking you out a bit to get you ready for PF. If you caught the last time we played with Dave, you know he brings a professional touch to my songs. I, for one, am stoked.
Many thanks to Paulo for the opportunity to perform at the Tin Pan. An established venue with a reputation for great sound...this promises to be a night not to miss.
********
Special UPDATE: I have just confirmed with the management out at Batesville Market that Jason Burke Band is CONFIRMED for Saturday, July 22, 2017! If you've never spent a Saturday night at Batesville Market, you've been missing out on a part of Charlottesville-area charm. Come out for a bite and a drink, and get ready to meet some wonderful people. Come say hi! I'd love to meet you. PLEASE NOTE: There is a possibility that our line up will expand. Bill, Turtle, and I will discuss this weekend and determine whether or not we are going supersize or not.
Tune in here for more details.
later, gators
JPB
May 2017: Memorial Day Weekend as a Married Man: 3 shows!
Wow, I got MARRIED! On Saturday, May 13th, I married Caroline Kirby.
Craziness. And yet, the best day of my life. She's a wonderful gal who, among other attributes, encourages my music-so much so that she doesn't mind that I've returned from our honeymoon to play 3 shows in a row!
Friday: DUO SHOW with Bill Staton at Blue Mountain Barrel House, 6-8 pm. Outisde, weather permitting. Should be awesome.
Saturday: The TRIO. 12 pm-3 pm. Bill, Turtle, and I will rock the house at Keswick Vineyards.
Sunday: Special Solo show! 1-4 pm. Stone Mountain Vineyards in Dyke, VA. I don't do many of these, but if you like a stripped down approach to the music, come on up the mountain. Besides, it's super pretty there.
What a weekend! See you soon!
JPB
Craziness. And yet, the best day of my life. She's a wonderful gal who, among other attributes, encourages my music-so much so that she doesn't mind that I've returned from our honeymoon to play 3 shows in a row!
Friday: DUO SHOW with Bill Staton at Blue Mountain Barrel House, 6-8 pm. Outisde, weather permitting. Should be awesome.
Saturday: The TRIO. 12 pm-3 pm. Bill, Turtle, and I will rock the house at Keswick Vineyards.
Sunday: Special Solo show! 1-4 pm. Stone Mountain Vineyards in Dyke, VA. I don't do many of these, but if you like a stripped down approach to the music, come on up the mountain. Besides, it's super pretty there.
What a weekend! See you soon!
JPB
April 2017: Early Mountain, Then Pause for The Cause
...or something like that.
Yes, we've got The Jason Burke Trio (Bill Staton, Turtle Zwadlo, and Yours Truly) at Early Mountain Vineyards from 1-4 pm today, Saturday, April 8, 2017.
After that...a little hiatus until the beginning of May. I'm getting married soon (yay!), and need some weekends to get my business in order. Notice I did not say "get my affairs in order." Sounds too much like I'm either dead or a philanderer.
The summer is filling UP. I've got more dates to add to the Calendar, which I'll be doing once things slow down after today. Also, stay tuned for some exciting news on the recording front. Not a new record, but kind of...you'll see!
Many thanks to Greg Auger at Zemaitis Guitars for his help. I am to understand that they have a nice Artists' page in the works. Can't wait to see it! #zemaitisguitar
Love to you and yours as Spring approaches. As always, feel free to reach out via email if you'd like us for a private party. Summer is filling up, but we book well in advance, so let's plan something fun!
Sincerely,
JPB
Yes, we've got The Jason Burke Trio (Bill Staton, Turtle Zwadlo, and Yours Truly) at Early Mountain Vineyards from 1-4 pm today, Saturday, April 8, 2017.
After that...a little hiatus until the beginning of May. I'm getting married soon (yay!), and need some weekends to get my business in order. Notice I did not say "get my affairs in order." Sounds too much like I'm either dead or a philanderer.
The summer is filling UP. I've got more dates to add to the Calendar, which I'll be doing once things slow down after today. Also, stay tuned for some exciting news on the recording front. Not a new record, but kind of...you'll see!
Many thanks to Greg Auger at Zemaitis Guitars for his help. I am to understand that they have a nice Artists' page in the works. Can't wait to see it! #zemaitisguitar
Love to you and yours as Spring approaches. As always, feel free to reach out via email if you'd like us for a private party. Summer is filling up, but we book well in advance, so let's plan something fun!
Sincerely,
JPB
I've got tickets for the Southern at a reduced Price!
Hi! So, it's 2017 and most everything is going up in price.
Live music is no exception. So, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall and I have some discounted tickets available via...me!
That's right, message me, email me, whatever. I'll come see you in Charlottesville and sell you tickets for the 3/18/17 show (Saturday night) for $10. They will be $12 day of show, so if your buying a pair in advance, that will get you some beer money or whatnots.
The show is going to be great-I've been practicing with folks, there's NEW SONGS...it won't be a show you've seen before. Plus, we've got Paulo Franco and The Freightliners coming out from Richmond to open things up. Woot! Woot, I say!
My email is [email protected], but you can also message me through the website, Facebook, whatever. I've got tickets! :)
Live music is no exception. So, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall and I have some discounted tickets available via...me!
That's right, message me, email me, whatever. I'll come see you in Charlottesville and sell you tickets for the 3/18/17 show (Saturday night) for $10. They will be $12 day of show, so if your buying a pair in advance, that will get you some beer money or whatnots.
The show is going to be great-I've been practicing with folks, there's NEW SONGS...it won't be a show you've seen before. Plus, we've got Paulo Franco and The Freightliners coming out from Richmond to open things up. Woot! Woot, I say!
My email is [email protected], but you can also message me through the website, Facebook, whatever. I've got tickets! :)
Jason Burke- a Zemaitis Artist!
So my FedEx tracking number tells me it's real...I have struck a deal with Zemaitis Guitars! Kanda Shokai, a Japanese company that is working very closely with the family of the late luthier Tony Zemaitis, has chosen me to be part of their artist endorsement program!
I am VERY excited about this-Zemaitis was a legendary builder during his lifetime, and his designs are (IMO) captivating. I am very exctied...I'm so excited I bought a guitar sight unseen! Well, I DID see a picture, but you know what I mean...I haven't PLAYED it. Yet. Soon. It's coming soon...
So, if you hear me at a show rattling on about my new guitar, I'm just trying to tell you about the awesome folks at Zemaitis-Scott Mills, Greg Auger, and Dan Hager just to name a few. These folks have been SUPER HELPFUL and are very supportive.
It is an honor to be affiliated with Kanda Shokai and the Zemaitis brand. They are a young company here in the States, but I look forward to field testing my new Grand Auditorium very soon at the following gigs:
February 17-World of Beer, Charlottesville
February 24-Pro R Nata, Crozet
February 26-CrossKeys Vineyards, Mt. Crawford
March 4-Cooper Vineyards, Louisa
March 5-Bold Rock Cider, Nellysford
March 18-Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville (with Paulo Franco and The Freightliners)
Be sure to ask me about my new guitar! :)
I am VERY excited about this-Zemaitis was a legendary builder during his lifetime, and his designs are (IMO) captivating. I am very exctied...I'm so excited I bought a guitar sight unseen! Well, I DID see a picture, but you know what I mean...I haven't PLAYED it. Yet. Soon. It's coming soon...
So, if you hear me at a show rattling on about my new guitar, I'm just trying to tell you about the awesome folks at Zemaitis-Scott Mills, Greg Auger, and Dan Hager just to name a few. These folks have been SUPER HELPFUL and are very supportive.
It is an honor to be affiliated with Kanda Shokai and the Zemaitis brand. They are a young company here in the States, but I look forward to field testing my new Grand Auditorium very soon at the following gigs:
February 17-World of Beer, Charlottesville
February 24-Pro R Nata, Crozet
February 26-CrossKeys Vineyards, Mt. Crawford
March 4-Cooper Vineyards, Louisa
March 5-Bold Rock Cider, Nellysford
March 18-Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville (with Paulo Franco and The Freightliners)
Be sure to ask me about my new guitar! :)
Merry New Year! 2017 Brings Old Friends and New Faces
So, here we are! 2017 is off to a rolling start, thanks to our friends at World of Beer Charlottesville. Bill Staton, Turtle Zwadlo and I will play there this Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 8 to 11 pm. Please join us if you can-if you liked what you heard before, Turtle's helping us take it to the next level. Thanks, Turtle!
The Jason Burke Duo (Jason Burke and Bill Staton) will hit the road on Saturday, Janurary 21, 2017 to head to Purcellville, VA! We're off to play at Two Twisted Posts Winery. Looking forward to new friends and friendly faces. Road trip anyone?
The rest of the month and into February is Songwriting time. I've got two new songs wrapped, and two more waiting for music. It will be my joy to bring these to you this year!
Please check back here for updates. I don't do an email list yet. Not Yet! Heh.
See you soon & Happy Friday, Folks!
JPB
The Jason Burke Duo (Jason Burke and Bill Staton) will hit the road on Saturday, Janurary 21, 2017 to head to Purcellville, VA! We're off to play at Two Twisted Posts Winery. Looking forward to new friends and friendly faces. Road trip anyone?
The rest of the month and into February is Songwriting time. I've got two new songs wrapped, and two more waiting for music. It will be my joy to bring these to you this year!
Please check back here for updates. I don't do an email list yet. Not Yet! Heh.
See you soon & Happy Friday, Folks!
JPB
Rappy's for Christmas Party, then Early Mountain to finish 2016!
Whew! Every month I try and slow things down I wind up going in the opposite direction.
Saturday, December 17, is Rapunzel's Christmas Party! Back to Rappy's to hang out until Bob makes me go home. Good Cheer!
Our last gig of 2016 will be at Early Mountain Vineyards on Friday, December 23. We'll be playing from 6-8 pm. We'll have some Carols for you, but our primary offering to this holiday potluck is a healthy dose of acoustified rock & roll. See you then!
Folks, if I don't get a chance to see you and say it face-to-face, Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! Be good to each other out there.
One Love,
JPB
Saturday, December 17, is Rapunzel's Christmas Party! Back to Rappy's to hang out until Bob makes me go home. Good Cheer!
Our last gig of 2016 will be at Early Mountain Vineyards on Friday, December 23. We'll be playing from 6-8 pm. We'll have some Carols for you, but our primary offering to this holiday potluck is a healthy dose of acoustified rock & roll. See you then!
Folks, if I don't get a chance to see you and say it face-to-face, Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! Be good to each other out there.
One Love,
JPB
11/27/16: Glass House Winery with Bill AND Turtle!
So, kind of a new thing for the duo is that from time to time it's a trio! Bill Staton and I are happy to be working with bass player extraordinaire, Turtle Zwadlo once again. This time, we are all to gather at Free Union's favorite winery (and certainly, one of ours), Glass House Winery!
Showtime is 2-5 pm, Sunday, November 27th. Forgot your picnic basket? Don't worry, Farm Fresh Fixins food truck will be on hand til 430 pm to make sure you've got sweet vittles for your post-Thanksgiving repast.
Please, grab a friend or two and come on out. We love the Glass House, but we love it more when you're there, too!
Showtime is 2-5 pm, Sunday, November 27th. Forgot your picnic basket? Don't worry, Farm Fresh Fixins food truck will be on hand til 430 pm to make sure you've got sweet vittles for your post-Thanksgiving repast.
Please, grab a friend or two and come on out. We love the Glass House, but we love it more when you're there, too!
JUST ANNOUNCED: WISDOM OAK WINERY TODAY 1-4 PM!
Nestled in North Garden, Viriginia, Wisdom Oak not only has some delightful wines but live music today, as well! Bill Staton and Jason Burke will be on hand, and maybe with a surprise guest. We are there 1-4 pm, there's no cover: Just come thirsty for wine & music!
Pro Re Nata, Cunningham Creek & a Return to Glass House
Last night at World of Beer in Charlottesville was bittersweet. It was our last "official" show with Frank Bechter. For those of you in the know, Frank has been an instrumental part (heh-sorry) of the establishment of my music in this area. He and I have played MANY shows and traveled many miles to do so. Frank is moving towards new, creative endeavors in Charlottesville and will get a plug from me as soon as he gives me a damn website to plug haha! Best of luck, Frank! Thanks again, WOB!
AS FOR NOVEMBER: There are some great shows to come. The weekend of November 19-20 is especially big. On Saturday, November 19th, we've got Eddie From Ohio veteran and champion local songwriter Michael Clem laying down some bass for us at Pro Re Nata brewery in Crozet, VA from 6-9 pm . Then on Sunday, November 20th, Bill Staton and I will be at the new-ish Cunningham Creek Winery in Palmyra from 1-4 pm. I'm very excited to come play this new venue (for me anyway, not new to some). Be sure to join us!
At the end of the month, post-Thanksgiving, Bill, Turtle, and I will be at the Glass House Winery from 2-5 pm on Sunday, November 27th. Turtle has joined the family, so to speak, so please come out and make him feel welcome. Bill and I are glad to be working with such a fine, established as Turtle Zwadlo.
By the way, we are also happy to report that we will be holding court at Keswick Vineyards a goodly bit next year! We had SO MUCH FUN at our last show that they made us book some more dates with them. I had to say "yes"-it's a great venue. Be sure to check the calendar for our 2017 appearances!
Whew-that's enough updating. Blessings to all of you this fine Sunday morning. We'll see you down the road!
Sincerely, Jason Burke
AS FOR NOVEMBER: There are some great shows to come. The weekend of November 19-20 is especially big. On Saturday, November 19th, we've got Eddie From Ohio veteran and champion local songwriter Michael Clem laying down some bass for us at Pro Re Nata brewery in Crozet, VA from 6-9 pm . Then on Sunday, November 20th, Bill Staton and I will be at the new-ish Cunningham Creek Winery in Palmyra from 1-4 pm. I'm very excited to come play this new venue (for me anyway, not new to some). Be sure to join us!
At the end of the month, post-Thanksgiving, Bill, Turtle, and I will be at the Glass House Winery from 2-5 pm on Sunday, November 27th. Turtle has joined the family, so to speak, so please come out and make him feel welcome. Bill and I are glad to be working with such a fine, established as Turtle Zwadlo.
By the way, we are also happy to report that we will be holding court at Keswick Vineyards a goodly bit next year! We had SO MUCH FUN at our last show that they made us book some more dates with them. I had to say "yes"-it's a great venue. Be sure to check the calendar for our 2017 appearances!
Whew-that's enough updating. Blessings to all of you this fine Sunday morning. We'll see you down the road!
Sincerely, Jason Burke
Farewell to Frank, Welcome Turtle, and Get Ready for Christmas!
Ok, so that's a non-traditional headline! What's going on? Road Trip! Bill Staton and I are jumping in the car and driving up to Loudoun County, VA to play for our friends at World Of Beer in their newest location. We will be at One Loudoun Center from 8 to 11 pm tonight (Saturday 10/22). Grab a thirsty friend, bring your appetites, and join us! We are excited to back in the performing swing of things to wrap up the year over the next few months.
NEXT WEEK, October 29th, we've got big stuff going on.
FRANK BECHTER, my dear friend, will no longer be playing as part of Jason Burke Band. In short, Frank is focusing on his own songs (which are GREAT-check him out when he gets around to getting a website together) and the many, diverse projects in which he is involved. FRANK is a friend of the JBB and we wish him nothing but the best of luck moving forward.
Joining Bill and me on October 29, 2016 at Keswick Vineyards is Turtle Zwadlo! We love Turtle, and know his work from playing with everybody from Paulo Franco and Tara Mills to his recent work with Brittany Marie. Turtle always brings his "A game" to the table, and we hope you will all make him feel welcome on 10/29!
That takes care of October. On November 5th, our farewell gig with Frank Bechter will be at World of Beer Charlottesville. Come see Frank and learn about his new projects in between sets. As I said before, we are VERY excited for Frank, will miss him like crazy, and look forward to splitting some shows with his new band down the road maybe? You never know...
Sincerely,
JPB
NEXT WEEK, October 29th, we've got big stuff going on.
FRANK BECHTER, my dear friend, will no longer be playing as part of Jason Burke Band. In short, Frank is focusing on his own songs (which are GREAT-check him out when he gets around to getting a website together) and the many, diverse projects in which he is involved. FRANK is a friend of the JBB and we wish him nothing but the best of luck moving forward.
Joining Bill and me on October 29, 2016 at Keswick Vineyards is Turtle Zwadlo! We love Turtle, and know his work from playing with everybody from Paulo Franco and Tara Mills to his recent work with Brittany Marie. Turtle always brings his "A game" to the table, and we hope you will all make him feel welcome on 10/29!
That takes care of October. On November 5th, our farewell gig with Frank Bechter will be at World of Beer Charlottesville. Come see Frank and learn about his new projects in between sets. As I said before, we are VERY excited for Frank, will miss him like crazy, and look forward to splitting some shows with his new band down the road maybe? You never know...
Sincerely,
JPB
October 2016: Back on Track
OK so I didn't delete the posts on my health in some sort of attempt at revisionist history. It was the only way I could re--format this page, for some reason! OH well...
So my heart seems to be chugging along nicely. I've got a kidney stone that is stalled out in me, but other than that life is pretty darn good.
So good that Bill and I will be on hand at Rapunzel's for the Songwriter's Contest on Saturday, October 15th. Come on down for a great night that promises to be full of great original music.
The following weekend we are headed north to play for new friends at World of Beer in One Loudoun Center. If you know folks up there, send 'em our way!
The week after that, we play Keswick Vineyards for the first time. We'd LOVE to see our Internet friends there in support. Should be a beautiful day.
OK, back to the coffee. Have a wonderful week and weekend. See you down the road!
Sincerely,
JPB
So my heart seems to be chugging along nicely. I've got a kidney stone that is stalled out in me, but other than that life is pretty darn good.
So good that Bill and I will be on hand at Rapunzel's for the Songwriter's Contest on Saturday, October 15th. Come on down for a great night that promises to be full of great original music.
The following weekend we are headed north to play for new friends at World of Beer in One Loudoun Center. If you know folks up there, send 'em our way!
The week after that, we play Keswick Vineyards for the first time. We'd LOVE to see our Internet friends there in support. Should be a beautiful day.
OK, back to the coffee. Have a wonderful week and weekend. See you down the road!
Sincerely,
JPB
07/16/16: Great Time in Roanoke! |
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Many thanks to Luke Church and WVTF's "Roots Down" show for a great time. I was just in Roanoke yesterday to tape a show and Luke & Co. made me feel right at home. I'll let you know here, but look for the broadcast to show in about 3 weeks on www.wvtf.org!
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07/15/16-07/17/16: From Afton to Roanoke and Back Again
So it's Blue Mountain Brewery tonight! I know I've been advertising Arrington...yeah, about that. Wrong. Sorry! Come to AFTON tonight and catch Bill Staton and me at Blue Mountain Brewery.
Then Saturday morning, I ride out to meet Luke Church at WVTF to tape a segment for the "Roots Down" program. I want to thank Luke for the invite and I am glad to be among his guests. Should be a grand time.
TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS! I've got Tickets for August 6's show at the Southern. Save yourself a couple of bucks and buy 'em presale. Hit me up on the Book of Faces or send me an email. Depending on where you are in Charlottesville, I"ll deliver!
Later,
JPB
Then Saturday morning, I ride out to meet Luke Church at WVTF to tape a segment for the "Roots Down" program. I want to thank Luke for the invite and I am glad to be among his guests. Should be a grand time.
TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS! I've got Tickets for August 6's show at the Southern. Save yourself a couple of bucks and buy 'em presale. Hit me up on the Book of Faces or send me an email. Depending on where you are in Charlottesville, I"ll deliver!
Later,
JPB
6/4/2016: From C'Villian to the Pavillion!
Hey!
Saturday, June 4th, we've got two gigs, but one of them is at the newly revitalized C'Villian Brewing Company. I'd love it if you came by. We're there from 2-4 pm. Nelson County folks, we'll see you at the Farmer's Market, 9 to noon!
The rest of the month, honestly, is all gearing up for Fridays After Five, as I prepare to open up for Positive Colllective!
Many thanks to all involved for booking me at The Pavillion. I can't wait! The show is Friday, June 24th. We start at 530 pm and run until 610 pm.
For other dates and activities, be sure to hit the calendar tab on this website. It's got all my info!
Later, Gators!
Saturday, June 4th, we've got two gigs, but one of them is at the newly revitalized C'Villian Brewing Company. I'd love it if you came by. We're there from 2-4 pm. Nelson County folks, we'll see you at the Farmer's Market, 9 to noon!
The rest of the month, honestly, is all gearing up for Fridays After Five, as I prepare to open up for Positive Colllective!
Many thanks to all involved for booking me at The Pavillion. I can't wait! The show is Friday, June 24th. We start at 530 pm and run until 610 pm.
For other dates and activities, be sure to hit the calendar tab on this website. It's got all my info!
Later, Gators!
5/7, 5/16, 5/20: A gig, a fundraiser, and a CD Release! Wow!
OK, so what's going on with me, you ask? Well, I'll tell you.
I had an extended hospital stay back in March. At that time, we learned I am suffering from a couple of different heart problems. Medicine is addressing these challenges, but it's been a little bit of an uphill fight.
On Monday, May 16, 2016, my dear friends Michael Clem and Paulo Franco are hosting a "Friends of Jason" benefit for me. This is an absolute honor. And a welcome one, as I have accrued no small amount of bills to pay from two separate hospitals. To learn more about the event, go to Facebook and read here (cut and paste into your browser):
https://www.facebook.com/events/1023500904405614/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D
Or just come to The Local Restaurant at 7 pm on May 16. We'll be upstairs. Your help is appreciated, for sure.
As for THIS SATURDAY, I am VERY PLEASED to say I am returning to World of Beer from 8 to 11 pm to rock it with Bill Staton and Frank Bechter. Join us! It's going to be a blast. We love those guys, and are glad to be returning.
Then (drumroll please) on Friday, May 20th, I will be at IX Park with Bill Staton opening up for David Tewksbury's CD Release Party. Woot! You GOTTA come out for this one. We start at 9 pm, so Fridays After Five will be over, we'll have all kinds of goodness going on. Here's the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/577028635807503/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D
I had an extended hospital stay back in March. At that time, we learned I am suffering from a couple of different heart problems. Medicine is addressing these challenges, but it's been a little bit of an uphill fight.
On Monday, May 16, 2016, my dear friends Michael Clem and Paulo Franco are hosting a "Friends of Jason" benefit for me. This is an absolute honor. And a welcome one, as I have accrued no small amount of bills to pay from two separate hospitals. To learn more about the event, go to Facebook and read here (cut and paste into your browser):
https://www.facebook.com/events/1023500904405614/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D
Or just come to The Local Restaurant at 7 pm on May 16. We'll be upstairs. Your help is appreciated, for sure.
As for THIS SATURDAY, I am VERY PLEASED to say I am returning to World of Beer from 8 to 11 pm to rock it with Bill Staton and Frank Bechter. Join us! It's going to be a blast. We love those guys, and are glad to be returning.
Then (drumroll please) on Friday, May 20th, I will be at IX Park with Bill Staton opening up for David Tewksbury's CD Release Party. Woot! You GOTTA come out for this one. We start at 9 pm, so Fridays After Five will be over, we'll have all kinds of goodness going on. Here's the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/577028635807503/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D
4/16/2016 and 6/24/16: Record Store Day and Fridays After Five!
OK, I have had a wonderful turn of events. My strength is up and I am ready to play a fun, 30-minute set at Sidetracks Music on Saturday, April 16th. Bill and I will play starting at 1 pm.
I would LOVE to see you there. It's been a bumpy few weeks, but Bill and I are ready to turn in a nice short set for anybody who pops into the store.
If you've never been to Sidetracks, this will be a great day to pop in.
Record Store Day!
...and June 24th, I will be opening up for a great band, Positive Collective, at Charlottesville's Fridays After Five. Music kicks off arount 5:30 pm. I'd love to see all of you there! I'll be rocking it with a full band, with Frank Bechter on bass and vocals, Paul Rosner on drums, and Bill Staton on guitar and vocals. This will be a grand time, and we are very much looking forward to the jam!
See you then,
Jason Burke
I would LOVE to see you there. It's been a bumpy few weeks, but Bill and I are ready to turn in a nice short set for anybody who pops into the store.
If you've never been to Sidetracks, this will be a great day to pop in.
Record Store Day!
...and June 24th, I will be opening up for a great band, Positive Collective, at Charlottesville's Fridays After Five. Music kicks off arount 5:30 pm. I'd love to see all of you there! I'll be rocking it with a full band, with Frank Bechter on bass and vocals, Paul Rosner on drums, and Bill Staton on guitar and vocals. This will be a grand time, and we are very much looking forward to the jam!
See you then,
Jason Burke
03/23/16: AN IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT REGARDING BOOKINGS
Hello, Folks. Jason Burke here with an important announcement regarding me, my calendar, and the future.
In Early March, I suffered what can be best described as a major medical set back. I have decided to allow myself ample recovery time and, because of that I have virtually cleared my April calendar. If you don't have your health, folks, you don't have ANYTHING.
I want to thank all of the venues who have allowed me to reschedule. I also want to assure my remaining bookings that, if need be, I will contact you regarding rescheduling with AMPLE time and I will make an effort to provide you an adequate subsititute.
I also want to thank my fiancee, family, friends and medical personnel who all gave so much over the last two weeks. Your love and care make all the difference.
Please, folks, take care of yourselves, and if you'd like to help: BUY MY RECORD! Either here or at SIDETRACKS MUSIC in Charlottesville, VA. Your purchase will 1.) get you a great record and 2.) put some money in my pocket that I can use to pay some medical bills.
Love! See you soon!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
[email protected]
In Early March, I suffered what can be best described as a major medical set back. I have decided to allow myself ample recovery time and, because of that I have virtually cleared my April calendar. If you don't have your health, folks, you don't have ANYTHING.
I want to thank all of the venues who have allowed me to reschedule. I also want to assure my remaining bookings that, if need be, I will contact you regarding rescheduling with AMPLE time and I will make an effort to provide you an adequate subsititute.
I also want to thank my fiancee, family, friends and medical personnel who all gave so much over the last two weeks. Your love and care make all the difference.
Please, folks, take care of yourselves, and if you'd like to help: BUY MY RECORD! Either here or at SIDETRACKS MUSIC in Charlottesville, VA. Your purchase will 1.) get you a great record and 2.) put some money in my pocket that I can use to pay some medical bills.
Love! See you soon!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
[email protected]
03/12/2016-03/13/2016: JASON SICK. BUT THE SHOW GOES ON, JUST WITH OTHERS!
Hey! I'm too sick to sing, but the rest of the gang is ok. Be sure to attend Rapunzel's and Afton House Concerts-we're working hard behind the scenes to get great players for you!
Ahh, Music Week is on it's way. What's Music Week? It's the week we spend LOTS of time telling folks about the upcoming Six Pack Songwriter Series at The Paramount Theater on Friday, 02/26/16!
On Sunday, 02/21/16 I will be on www.947wpvc.org from 10 am to 11 am! I am very exctied about meeting the hosts of "Homegrown", Clinton & Leslie! We'll talk about the show, I'll play some songs...tune in!
On Tuesday, 02/23/16, the ENTIRE LINE UP of this year's Paramount Six Pack will be at WTJU 91.1 FM from 4-7 pm to help with their fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the show and to help WTJU 91.1 FM, a fine station with a great reputation for helping to promote local music. Online listening is possible at www.wtju.net.
On Thursday, 02/25/16, Michael Clem and Julia Kwolyk will be on www.1061thecorner.com as part of the Corner Lounge series. They'll talk about the show and play a few tunes and be their generally amazing selves. You should listen!
On Friday, 02/26/16, BINGO! We are LIVE at The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville, VA. Please tell your friends & family, it's a not-to-miss event. Tickets are available online at www.theparamount.net or at the Paramount Box Office. $16 advance and $20 is a steal for a show of this magnitude. Six different songwriters, a house band, The Paramount...we can't wait to see you there!
(IMAGE: Michael Clem; PHOTO CREDIT: Jack Looney)
On Sunday, 02/21/16 I will be on www.947wpvc.org from 10 am to 11 am! I am very exctied about meeting the hosts of "Homegrown", Clinton & Leslie! We'll talk about the show, I'll play some songs...tune in!
On Tuesday, 02/23/16, the ENTIRE LINE UP of this year's Paramount Six Pack will be at WTJU 91.1 FM from 4-7 pm to help with their fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the show and to help WTJU 91.1 FM, a fine station with a great reputation for helping to promote local music. Online listening is possible at www.wtju.net.
On Thursday, 02/25/16, Michael Clem and Julia Kwolyk will be on www.1061thecorner.com as part of the Corner Lounge series. They'll talk about the show and play a few tunes and be their generally amazing selves. You should listen!
On Friday, 02/26/16, BINGO! We are LIVE at The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville, VA. Please tell your friends & family, it's a not-to-miss event. Tickets are available online at www.theparamount.net or at the Paramount Box Office. $16 advance and $20 is a steal for a show of this magnitude. Six different songwriters, a house band, The Paramount...we can't wait to see you there!
(IMAGE: Michael Clem; PHOTO CREDIT: Jack Looney)
02/22/16-02/26/16: MUSIC WEEK AND SIX PACK PARAMOUNT!
01/30/16: Fellini's (For The First Time)...
So if you're in Central Virginia like me, you are presently surrounded by lots of cold white stuff. This picture is from warmer times.
Do not fear-I have it on good authority that it eventually melts. That being said, my first gig at Fellini's is coming up on Saturday, 01/30/2016, from 10 pm to 1 am. We would love to see you out there!
Who's "we", you ask? Well, we'll have Frank Bechter on bass, Paul Rosner on drums and Bill Staton on guitar. Yes, full on band treatment!
I love playing with these guys, and Paul has been a welcome addition in previous shows. I'm looking forward to bringing our brand of rock & roll to Fellini's!
Not long after that, I'll be at Pro Re Nata Brewery as part of Songwriter Night there on Wednesday, February 02/03/16. Join me for a solo set while I keep our intrepid host, Paulo Franco, company!
Be sure to check back at www.jasonburkemusic.com for the latest in gig updates. Til then, stay warm and dry!
Do not fear-I have it on good authority that it eventually melts. That being said, my first gig at Fellini's is coming up on Saturday, 01/30/2016, from 10 pm to 1 am. We would love to see you out there!
Who's "we", you ask? Well, we'll have Frank Bechter on bass, Paul Rosner on drums and Bill Staton on guitar. Yes, full on band treatment!
I love playing with these guys, and Paul has been a welcome addition in previous shows. I'm looking forward to bringing our brand of rock & roll to Fellini's!
Not long after that, I'll be at Pro Re Nata Brewery as part of Songwriter Night there on Wednesday, February 02/03/16. Join me for a solo set while I keep our intrepid host, Paulo Franco, company!
Be sure to check back at www.jasonburkemusic.com for the latest in gig updates. Til then, stay warm and dry!
Sayonara, 2015! Hello, 2016!
Folks, it's been an amazing year! New Record, tons of shows, Six Pack at the Paramount...whew! Wow.
Time to take a break. We're done for 2015.
Please check the calendar for some exciting things in 2016, brand new venues and BAND shows included! Brave new world, etc.
Love Early and Often, People.
Sincerely,
JPB
Time to take a break. We're done for 2015.
Please check the calendar for some exciting things in 2016, brand new venues and BAND shows included! Brave new world, etc.
Love Early and Often, People.
Sincerely,
JPB
12/19/15: Rapunzel's Christmas!
We had a BALL playing the Jason Burke CD Release Party! Many thanks to the band, the fans, & the Southern Cafe & Music Hall for a great night. Also, big thanks to our friends in local media-you make a difference!
Next stop: Lovingston, VA, where I'll be on stage with Bill Staton to help Rapunzel's Coffee celebrate Christmas at their annual party on Saturday, December 19. Come on down and enjoy the show!
ALSO: Rumor has it I may be appearing at Glass House Winery on Sunday December 20th for the MoJo Sweet Potato Pie Christmas Sing-a-Long." Stay Tuned! Or just go, it will be a blast as well!
Next stop: Lovingston, VA, where I'll be on stage with Bill Staton to help Rapunzel's Coffee celebrate Christmas at their annual party on Saturday, December 19. Come on down and enjoy the show!
ALSO: Rumor has it I may be appearing at Glass House Winery on Sunday December 20th for the MoJo Sweet Potato Pie Christmas Sing-a-Long." Stay Tuned! Or just go, it will be a blast as well!
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12/13/15: Jason Burke CD release party, radio appearances and more!
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The week is off to a rolling start!
Many thanks to the whole WTJU crew for letting me stop in at "Around This Town" on Tuesday, December 8th. Cameron was a gracious host and gave me a chance to do some live cuts in between tracks from my new CD, Burning Daylight. The whole playback is available at www.wtju.net under the "Around This Town" section of The Archives.
Thursday, 12/10/15, I'll be on www.1061thecorner.com with Jeff Sweatman and my friend, Burning Daylight's engineer, Butch Taylor. Airtime is 8 pm.
Keep an eye in your mailbox, local fans, as I am also due to appear in PULSE magazine this week as part of The Daily Progress' entertainment pages. Whew!
Then it's Sunday, where I'll be on stage with Butch Taylor, Michael Clem, Bill Staton, Justin Storer, Rick Olivarez, Susan Munson, Julia Kwolyk, and Charles Owens. We take the stage at 8 pm, with David Tewksbury Band opening at 7 pm. Cover is $10 advance, $12 day of show.
WOW! I am stoked. Many thanks to all involved in getting us to this spot. Be sure to come to the show, say hi & grab a disc. I'll be out front signing them after the show. If you dig that sort of thing. I won't just sign it without asking. That would be weird.
Later gators!
JPB
Many thanks to the whole WTJU crew for letting me stop in at "Around This Town" on Tuesday, December 8th. Cameron was a gracious host and gave me a chance to do some live cuts in between tracks from my new CD, Burning Daylight. The whole playback is available at www.wtju.net under the "Around This Town" section of The Archives.
Thursday, 12/10/15, I'll be on www.1061thecorner.com with Jeff Sweatman and my friend, Burning Daylight's engineer, Butch Taylor. Airtime is 8 pm.
Keep an eye in your mailbox, local fans, as I am also due to appear in PULSE magazine this week as part of The Daily Progress' entertainment pages. Whew!
Then it's Sunday, where I'll be on stage with Butch Taylor, Michael Clem, Bill Staton, Justin Storer, Rick Olivarez, Susan Munson, Julia Kwolyk, and Charles Owens. We take the stage at 8 pm, with David Tewksbury Band opening at 7 pm. Cover is $10 advance, $12 day of show.
WOW! I am stoked. Many thanks to all involved in getting us to this spot. Be sure to come to the show, say hi & grab a disc. I'll be out front signing them after the show. If you dig that sort of thing. I won't just sign it without asking. That would be weird.
Later gators!
JPB
10/23/15: Six Pack Songwriter Series @ The Southern!
Please join us tonight, Friday, 10/23/15 as we present the next installment of Central Virginia's own Six Pack Songwriter Series.
We are returning to The Southern Cafe & Music Hall in Downtown Charlottesville. Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8. We've got six artists (hence the name) ready to share some compelling home-grown music with you. Tonight's roster includes: Pat Anderson, Scott Tiernan, Robin Wynn, Brian Patrick, Debra Guy, and Hunter Wolfe.
Tickets are $10 at the door. This is a seated show. Grab a bite & a drink beforehand & we'll see you there!
Happy Friday!
Sincerely, JPB
We are returning to The Southern Cafe & Music Hall in Downtown Charlottesville. Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8. We've got six artists (hence the name) ready to share some compelling home-grown music with you. Tonight's roster includes: Pat Anderson, Scott Tiernan, Robin Wynn, Brian Patrick, Debra Guy, and Hunter Wolfe.
Tickets are $10 at the door. This is a seated show. Grab a bite & a drink beforehand & we'll see you there!
Happy Friday!
Sincerely, JPB
09/29/15: CD Baby, Baby!
So after lots of emails and button pushing and uploading and downloading and sideloading (no sideloading, actually)....my store at CD Baby is OPEN!
It's still a work in progress, but "Burning Daylight" is up and showing on the page! To get a quick look, go to the updated "Buy The CD!" page and hit the button. And let me know if it works!
ONE LOVE,
jpb
It's still a work in progress, but "Burning Daylight" is up and showing on the page! To get a quick look, go to the updated "Buy The CD!" page and hit the button. And let me know if it works!
ONE LOVE,
jpb
09/27/2015: Misty Mountain Music Festival!
YEAH!
This Sunday,September 27, 2015, I will be playing the Misty Mountain Music Festival in beautiful Crozet, VA!
Joining me on stage will be two of my favorite music friends, Frank Bechter (bass, vocals) and Bill Staton (guitar, vocals). We'll take the stage at 2 pm, but encourage folks to check out the whole weekend. It's for a great cause!
This Sunday,September 27, 2015, I will be playing the Misty Mountain Music Festival in beautiful Crozet, VA!
Joining me on stage will be two of my favorite music friends, Frank Bechter (bass, vocals) and Bill Staton (guitar, vocals). We'll take the stage at 2 pm, but encourage folks to check out the whole weekend. It's for a great cause!
09/15/15: Kickstarter Mail Outs have begun!
The discs are in! THE DISCS ARE IN!
What does that mean? It means that Kickstarter contributors who email me their snail mail address will be receiving their disc soon!
Please email me at [email protected] and you will go out in the next mailing. I'm shooting for two USPS visits a week, based on replies. First visit will be strong, as we are already at 25% replied!
I am VERY excited to get you this disc. For those who received other incentives, know this:
1.) The video is coming. I need to figure out how to do that. But it does exist.
2.) In lieu of physical tickets, you will be guestlisted for the CD release. Date coming soon, I promise.
3.) For those getting hand written lyrics, just email me which song you want 'em for. Done.
Talk to you soon!
PS-Anyone every try Himalayan salt? Wow! SALTY.
JPB
What does that mean? It means that Kickstarter contributors who email me their snail mail address will be receiving their disc soon!
Please email me at [email protected] and you will go out in the next mailing. I'm shooting for two USPS visits a week, based on replies. First visit will be strong, as we are already at 25% replied!
I am VERY excited to get you this disc. For those who received other incentives, know this:
1.) The video is coming. I need to figure out how to do that. But it does exist.
2.) In lieu of physical tickets, you will be guestlisted for the CD release. Date coming soon, I promise.
3.) For those getting hand written lyrics, just email me which song you want 'em for. Done.
Talk to you soon!
PS-Anyone every try Himalayan salt? Wow! SALTY.
JPB
09/06/15: FIRST COLONY WINERY-It's Harvest Fest!
Or it's not!
Here's the scoop. Jason Burke Band will be playing from 2-5 pm. We've got Paul Rosner helping out on drums (thanks, Paul!) and Bill Staton and Frank Bechter on guitar and bass, respectively. Tastings will be available, and you can bring your own picnic if you like.
BUT,
If you want to participate in their wonderful Harvest Fest program, you will need a wristband, and that will cost $30. That entrance fee gets you ALL KINDS of fun and stuff. Check their website or call them for more details. www.firstcolonywinery.com.
See you today!
Here's the scoop. Jason Burke Band will be playing from 2-5 pm. We've got Paul Rosner helping out on drums (thanks, Paul!) and Bill Staton and Frank Bechter on guitar and bass, respectively. Tastings will be available, and you can bring your own picnic if you like.
BUT,
If you want to participate in their wonderful Harvest Fest program, you will need a wristband, and that will cost $30. That entrance fee gets you ALL KINDS of fun and stuff. Check their website or call them for more details. www.firstcolonywinery.com.
See you today!
08/29/15: Cooper Vineyards with Frank Bechter tomorrow!
Many thanks to Stone Mountain Vineyards and all of our wonderful friends and fans who came out (and up a mountain!) to show love & support on this beautiful day!
Rest for now, because tomorrow, Sunday 08/30/15, Frank Bechter and I will be at Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, VA!
We play from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Come on out and enjoy a beautiful day at Cooper's lovely tasting room. Weather permitting, we will see you on the patio!
Rest for now, because tomorrow, Sunday 08/30/15, Frank Bechter and I will be at Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, VA!
We play from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Come on out and enjoy a beautiful day at Cooper's lovely tasting room. Weather permitting, we will see you on the patio!
08/13/15: Live & Local @ Starr Hill is Tonight!
We've been doing it all summer long, but tonight we are back with another installment of Live & Local at Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet, VA!
This is a chance for you, the audience, to enjoy some Starr Hill while taking in local sounds-with no cover charge!
Tonight, we are featuring Jacob Paul Allen, Sam Cregger, and Amy Marino. Show starts at 7 pm, so come on out and shake off the work week-you're almost done!
This is a chance for you, the audience, to enjoy some Starr Hill while taking in local sounds-with no cover charge!
Tonight, we are featuring Jacob Paul Allen, Sam Cregger, and Amy Marino. Show starts at 7 pm, so come on out and shake off the work week-you're almost done!
8/04/2015: Let's Put a Bow on This Thing!
My first full-length CD, Burning Daylight, is completed!
At least, the mixing and mastering is done: Time to put it in a package and get it to you!
Many thanks (again) to Ravensworth Studios for introducing me to photographer Steve Edgar. We had a great photo shoot this weekend. I am looking forward to getting pictures back this week and then it's time to type it all up and send it off to the duplicators.
Stay tuned for more updates. Disc is almost here!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
At least, the mixing and mastering is done: Time to put it in a package and get it to you!
Many thanks (again) to Ravensworth Studios for introducing me to photographer Steve Edgar. We had a great photo shoot this weekend. I am looking forward to getting pictures back this week and then it's time to type it all up and send it off to the duplicators.
Stay tuned for more updates. Disc is almost here!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
07/09/15-07/09/15: STARR HILL, FRIDAYS AFTER 6,
AND DELFOSSE-JUST ANNOUNCED!
Wow! What a jam-packed weekend-and we're not even there yet!
Thursday night is Live & Local, Starr Hill Brewery's showcase of local talent. We've got Mike Cvetanovich, Sue Harlow, and John Howard! Great songs, great voices, great pickin'! No Cover. 7-10 pm at the brewery in Crozet. Live and Local is the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Friday night is Crozet again, with Fridays After 6! Frank Bechter and I will be on hand to rock it out! Old Trail in Crozet, VA.
Saturday is a last minute addition. I am VERY excited to play my first gig at Delfosse Vineyards in beautiful Nelson County. 2-5 pm. No cover. Come enjoy some of Nelson County's beauty and charm with us.
Whew!
See you then!
Thursday night is Live & Local, Starr Hill Brewery's showcase of local talent. We've got Mike Cvetanovich, Sue Harlow, and John Howard! Great songs, great voices, great pickin'! No Cover. 7-10 pm at the brewery in Crozet. Live and Local is the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Friday night is Crozet again, with Fridays After 6! Frank Bechter and I will be on hand to rock it out! Old Trail in Crozet, VA.
Saturday is a last minute addition. I am VERY excited to play my first gig at Delfosse Vineyards in beautiful Nelson County. 2-5 pm. No cover. Come enjoy some of Nelson County's beauty and charm with us.
Whew!
See you then!
07/03/15: THE END OF "Pickin' on The Patio"-FOR NOW...
It is with some sadness I must report that "Pickin' on the Patio" at Threepenny Cafe is cancelled as of 07/02/2015. I want to thank Merope Pavlides and the whole Threepenny Cafe staff for their love & support over the last year and a half! We've had great fun. Maybe we'll be back in the future, but for now the 1-4 pm Saturday show at Threepenny is cancelled.
On a lighter note, Bill Staton and I are at World of Beer tonight from 8-11 pm. Come hang out! We'll have a special guest with us. See you then! PS-if its raining we'll be inside!
On a lighter note, Bill Staton and I are at World of Beer tonight from 8-11 pm. Come hang out! We'll have a special guest with us. See you then! PS-if its raining we'll be inside!
06/27/15: BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL BENEFIT-JUST ADDED!
I am pleased to announce that I have been invited to play The Market at Grelen again! I am playing there on Saturday 06/27/15 in support of the Blue Ridge School benefit. Come to Grelen, by a ticket and help out a wonderful program. I'll see you there!
06/20/2015: SIX PACK SONGWRITER SERIES IS SATURDAY! BE THERE!
GENTLE REMINDER: The latest edition of the Six Pack Songwriter Series is coming out on Saturday, June 20, 2015! We are back at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, this time with six new artists: Carmen Allen, Jamie Dyer, John Howard, Jonah Kane-West, Gene Osborn, and Curtis Prince!
Advance tickets are $7, $10 day of show. For more information, please visit www.sixpacksongs.com or www.thesoutherncville.com to get your tickets. Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
We can't wait to see you Saturday!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
Advance tickets are $7, $10 day of show. For more information, please visit www.sixpacksongs.com or www.thesoutherncville.com to get your tickets. Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
We can't wait to see you Saturday!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
05/29/15: Holy Crapoley, I'm recording in a few hours!
The sensible thing to do the night before recording your first full-length album is FREAK OUT. Just a little.
That way, you don't totally freak out at the controls of the plane as you are trying to not crash into the Himalayas. Pull up? Can't pull up, already too high an altitude. No, down and in we go!
...hahaha, at least, that's how it feels right now. 2:52 am. Can't sleep. So excited!
Today is a very big day in Jason Land. 10 songs of mine are getting the band treatment from a host of special guests! It's a really humbling thing, to be able to work with these folks. I'm a little blown away by the whole deal, frankly.
We are starting things off by recording bass and drums with Michael Clem and James McLaughlin, respectively. It's an ambitious schedule, but these two are pros and are totally up for it! I'm ready, too. I'll be driving down to Ravensworth Studios in Scottsville, VA with a car full of acoustic and electric guitars, ready to go. Butch Taylor will be there. We're going to make music. It's going to be...what? I don't know.
The thing to keep in mind with these projects, IMO, is the "x" factor. The Unknown. What will it sound like? What's the room going to do with the drums? The humidity? The amp tubes? the strings? That "t" in "the" I didn't capitalize? Variables. Endless variables.
Letting go. Freedom, there. Remembering to have a ton of fun. Yes. DO THAT.
Let's have fun! More to come, folks.
JPB
That way, you don't totally freak out at the controls of the plane as you are trying to not crash into the Himalayas. Pull up? Can't pull up, already too high an altitude. No, down and in we go!
...hahaha, at least, that's how it feels right now. 2:52 am. Can't sleep. So excited!
Today is a very big day in Jason Land. 10 songs of mine are getting the band treatment from a host of special guests! It's a really humbling thing, to be able to work with these folks. I'm a little blown away by the whole deal, frankly.
We are starting things off by recording bass and drums with Michael Clem and James McLaughlin, respectively. It's an ambitious schedule, but these two are pros and are totally up for it! I'm ready, too. I'll be driving down to Ravensworth Studios in Scottsville, VA with a car full of acoustic and electric guitars, ready to go. Butch Taylor will be there. We're going to make music. It's going to be...what? I don't know.
The thing to keep in mind with these projects, IMO, is the "x" factor. The Unknown. What will it sound like? What's the room going to do with the drums? The humidity? The amp tubes? the strings? That "t" in "the" I didn't capitalize? Variables. Endless variables.
Letting go. Freedom, there. Remembering to have a ton of fun. Yes. DO THAT.
Let's have fun! More to come, folks.
JPB
05/11/15: WOOT! WE DID IT! KICKSTARTER IS FULLY FUNDED
AND THEN SOME!
Again: Wow!
I am blown away by the outpouring of generosity during the last 35 days. This process can be a humbling one, for sure, but you all made it as painless as can be. I thank you!
We raised $3,002 dollars! My goal was $2,500, so this overage defrays the percentage that Kickstarter takes for, well, being Kickstarter! What this means is that we are 100% funded for studio time. Awesome!
The next few weeks are pre-production: Finalizing arrangements of backing vocals, dialing guitar tones in, printing chart books up for use in the studio, etc. It is an exciting time, but one filled with things to do. I can't believe it's the 11th! Eek!
Thanks again to all of you for all you've done. I keep everybody in the loop as said loop evolves.
The fun is just getting started. Talk to you soon!
Sincerely,
JPB
I am blown away by the outpouring of generosity during the last 35 days. This process can be a humbling one, for sure, but you all made it as painless as can be. I thank you!
We raised $3,002 dollars! My goal was $2,500, so this overage defrays the percentage that Kickstarter takes for, well, being Kickstarter! What this means is that we are 100% funded for studio time. Awesome!
The next few weeks are pre-production: Finalizing arrangements of backing vocals, dialing guitar tones in, printing chart books up for use in the studio, etc. It is an exciting time, but one filled with things to do. I can't believe it's the 11th! Eek!
Thanks again to all of you for all you've done. I keep everybody in the loop as said loop evolves.
The fun is just getting started. Talk to you soon!
Sincerely,
JPB
04/18/15: THREEPENNY CAFE PATIO IS OPEN FOR MUSIC! PLUS: KICKSTARTER UPDATE!
Smell that Springy Springness out there? Hear the birds? See the flowers?
It's PATIO SEASON. Yes! Tomorrow, April 18, 2015, I am hosting the first installment of Pickin' on The Patio at Threepenny Cafe!
420 West Main Street in Charlottesville, VA is where the action is Saturday. I've got Susan Munson and Frank Becther jamming with me all day, from 1-4 pm. Bring your dog-it's a pooch-friendly patio! Unless, of course, you dog eats people or smaller dogs. In that case, we need to talk.
Pickin' on the Patio music is rain or shine. Sadly, no doggies in the restaurant (Health Code), but patio is fine. Come hang out! It looks like the weather for Saturday is good!
KICKSTARTER UPDATE: Wow! We are moving the needle, folks. Very COOL. As of 7 am, Friday, April 17, we are at $1329! We are halfway there! Please share the event via this short link:
http://kck.st/1CN3GcS
Let's keep rolling! Studio time starts in almost a month! I'm ready, but we need your help.
Let's talk about it...on the patio! :)
SEE YOU THEN,
JPB
It's PATIO SEASON. Yes! Tomorrow, April 18, 2015, I am hosting the first installment of Pickin' on The Patio at Threepenny Cafe!
420 West Main Street in Charlottesville, VA is where the action is Saturday. I've got Susan Munson and Frank Becther jamming with me all day, from 1-4 pm. Bring your dog-it's a pooch-friendly patio! Unless, of course, you dog eats people or smaller dogs. In that case, we need to talk.
Pickin' on the Patio music is rain or shine. Sadly, no doggies in the restaurant (Health Code), but patio is fine. Come hang out! It looks like the weather for Saturday is good!
KICKSTARTER UPDATE: Wow! We are moving the needle, folks. Very COOL. As of 7 am, Friday, April 17, we are at $1329! We are halfway there! Please share the event via this short link:
http://kck.st/1CN3GcS
Let's keep rolling! Studio time starts in almost a month! I'm ready, but we need your help.
Let's talk about it...on the patio! :)
SEE YOU THEN,
JPB
04/04/15-04/05/15:Madison, Arlington, it's ALL GOOD.
Two shows this weekend!
04/04/15
Saturday, Bill Staton and I are back at the beautiful Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, VA. Come thirsty, leave happy. 1-4 pm.
04/05/15
Sunday NIGHT, I am road-tripping back to the Motherland, Clarendon, VA! I am on a Easter weekend bill with some folks we haven't met (Color School) and some good friends, too (Ben Eppard, Paulo Franco, and David Tewksbury). This show is a blast for me, as the IOTA CLUB AND CAFE is where I learned a lot about a lot, especially live performance. Big thanks to Stephen @ IOTA for the opportunity.
While I'm there, I will probably mention the fact that I have also LAUNCHED A KICKSTARTER! Yes, I am going into the studio to record my first full-length record and can use your help, for sure. Please take a look at my video, the rewards, the whole dealio, share often and give what you can. Every contribution is vital. Here's the short link:
http://kck.st/1CN3GcS
So hey, come on out to IOTA! And Early Mountain! And don't forget it's a holiday for some folks, so if they're all dressed up you know why.
Later gators,
JPB
04/04/15
Saturday, Bill Staton and I are back at the beautiful Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, VA. Come thirsty, leave happy. 1-4 pm.
04/05/15
Sunday NIGHT, I am road-tripping back to the Motherland, Clarendon, VA! I am on a Easter weekend bill with some folks we haven't met (Color School) and some good friends, too (Ben Eppard, Paulo Franco, and David Tewksbury). This show is a blast for me, as the IOTA CLUB AND CAFE is where I learned a lot about a lot, especially live performance. Big thanks to Stephen @ IOTA for the opportunity.
While I'm there, I will probably mention the fact that I have also LAUNCHED A KICKSTARTER! Yes, I am going into the studio to record my first full-length record and can use your help, for sure. Please take a look at my video, the rewards, the whole dealio, share often and give what you can. Every contribution is vital. Here's the short link:
http://kck.st/1CN3GcS
So hey, come on out to IOTA! And Early Mountain! And don't forget it's a holiday for some folks, so if they're all dressed up you know why.
Later gators,
JPB
Six Pack All-Stars at Paramount Theater on 04/10/2015!
The Six Pack All-Stars Show at the Paramount Theater is on Friday, April 10, 2015! Advance tickets are on sale now at www.theparamount.net. This is a not-to-miss event: Six fantastic songwriters from Central Virginia on the Paramount stage, backed up by luminaries Brian Caputo (drums), Michael Clem (bass), Chris Holden (piano), and Rusty Speidel (guitar). Holey Namedrop!
You know it! This is the tell your friends, grab dinner downtown and enjoy Spring as you walk to the Paramount for the season's big show!
Our songwriters are all folks who've graced the Six Pack stage before, brought together for this special event: Michael Coleman, Thomas Gunn, Sue Harlow, John Kelly, Susan Munson, and Justin Storer. Showtime will be 8 pm.
Help us ring in Spring at The Paramount!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
03/14/15: Cooper Vineyards Redux!
Hey Hey! Frank Bechter and I return to Cooper today for another fun filled Saturday of music. Come on out for a glass of Cooper's finest. We'll be there from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. See you then!
3/12/15: Starr Hill Brewery Is LIVE & LOCAL!
OK, So I have a confession. I have trouble saying no to cool stuff!
So, when Starr Hill Brewery approached me to host their new music series LIVE & LOCAL, I resisted for about ZERO seconds.
Yep.
The 2nd Thursday of EVERY MONTH will be LIVE & LOCAL at STARR HILL BREWERY in Crozet, VA. From 7 to 10 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2015, I will MC and perform alongside some of the best songwriters in the Charlottesville area: Michael Coleman, John Kelly, Susan Munson, Curtis Prince, Justin Storer, David Tewksbury. These artists will perform original music as well as a few songs by their influences in an evening sure to please all involved.
What's the catch? For the evening's "winner", a gig at Starr Hill! For the rest of us? A night of great tunes and a chance to get the inside scoop on some great local tunes.
Be sure to come on out and join us for some food, a cold beverage, and some sweet jams. <ohyeah>
So, when Starr Hill Brewery approached me to host their new music series LIVE & LOCAL, I resisted for about ZERO seconds.
Yep.
The 2nd Thursday of EVERY MONTH will be LIVE & LOCAL at STARR HILL BREWERY in Crozet, VA. From 7 to 10 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2015, I will MC and perform alongside some of the best songwriters in the Charlottesville area: Michael Coleman, John Kelly, Susan Munson, Curtis Prince, Justin Storer, David Tewksbury. These artists will perform original music as well as a few songs by their influences in an evening sure to please all involved.
What's the catch? For the evening's "winner", a gig at Starr Hill! For the rest of us? A night of great tunes and a chance to get the inside scoop on some great local tunes.
Be sure to come on out and join us for some food, a cold beverage, and some sweet jams. <ohyeah>
02/20/15: SHOW DAY! SIX PACK 8 IS ON ITS WAY!
YAY!
I'm glad to say that the Six Pack is back! Come on down to The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA tonight for the return of the show folks are talkin' about!
Paulo Franco, Genna Matthew, Keith Morris, Anne O'Brien, Ben Eppard, and Frank Bechter will be on hand to bring the music, along with a surprise assortment of accompanists! Maybe it's the coffee talking, but I daresay the evening is "Chock-Full!"
Doors at 730pm, show at 8 pm. Please visit www.thesoutherncville.com for tickets, or you can get them at the door for $10 tonight. See you then!
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Thursday, February 19, 2015, Ben Eppard and Genna Matthew will be in the Corner Lounge with Jeff Sweatman talking about the upcoming Six Pack Songwriter Series at The Southern on Friday, February 20, 2015. Be sure to visit www.1061thecorner.com for broadcast times, or tune in to 106.1 FM if you are in the Charlottesville, VA listening area.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015, WTJU 91.1 FM is bringing in some of the performers to be featured in Friday's show: Frank Bechter, Keith Morris, Anne O'Brien and Paulo Franco will be on hand to give everybody a little sample of what's to come on "Around This Town." Please tune in to www.wtju.net around 4:30 pm to catch them in action!
Tickets for Friday's show are available at www.thesoutherncville.com. $7 in advance, $10 day of show. Also, we still have a few of the men's and women's Six Pack T-Shirts, which will be available for purchase $15 at the show. It's a pretty sweet logo, courtesy of Travis Lewis. Please message me for contact info.
Have a great week, folks. See you at The Southern!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
02/04/15: WTJU FOLK MARATHON IS ON! PLEASE CONTRIBUTE...
I am very happy to announce that I will be guest hosting the WTJU Folk Marathon on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 8-12 midnight.
Please be sure to give us a listen and call in your support. WTJU needs listeners like you to help out in order to keep great programs like "Around This Town" on the air!
The line-up of performers for this radio segment will be as follows:
8 pm-Matthew McAllister
830 pm-Clarence Green
9 pm- Sue Harlow
930 pm-Michael Coleman
10 pm-John Kelly
1030 pm-David Tewksbury
11 pm-Susan Munson (with Frank Bechter)
1130 pm-Mike Poznansky
Be sure to tune and pledge your support! These performers are lending their time to this venerated station and we hope you do the same.
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
Please be sure to give us a listen and call in your support. WTJU needs listeners like you to help out in order to keep great programs like "Around This Town" on the air!
The line-up of performers for this radio segment will be as follows:
8 pm-Matthew McAllister
830 pm-Clarence Green
9 pm- Sue Harlow
930 pm-Michael Coleman
10 pm-John Kelly
1030 pm-David Tewksbury
11 pm-Susan Munson (with Frank Bechter)
1130 pm-Mike Poznansky
Be sure to tune and pledge your support! These performers are lending their time to this venerated station and we hope you do the same.
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
01/28/15: Opening Up for Charlie Mars at The Southern!
OK, so I'm so excited that I've deleted the title of this event 3 times with random, unchaperoned keystrokes.
I am very pleased to announce that I am going to be opening up for Charlie Mars at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Show starts at 8 pm. Advance tickets are available at www.thesoutherncville.com.
I would love to see all of your smiling faces there! It means a lot to get a chance to open for a touring act of Charlie's caliber, and I am really looking forward to this show. Bill Staton, Amherst's own acoustic slinger, will be on hand to help me make my songs shine.
Many thanks to The Southern & all involved in making this possible. Folks, be sure to come on out-it's going to be a great night of music!
Sincerely,
JPB
I am very pleased to announce that I am going to be opening up for Charlie Mars at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Show starts at 8 pm. Advance tickets are available at www.thesoutherncville.com.
I would love to see all of your smiling faces there! It means a lot to get a chance to open for a touring act of Charlie's caliber, and I am really looking forward to this show. Bill Staton, Amherst's own acoustic slinger, will be on hand to help me make my songs shine.
Many thanks to The Southern & all involved in making this possible. Folks, be sure to come on out-it's going to be a great night of music!
Sincerely,
JPB
01/16/15: World Of Beer!
Hey Everybody! I can't wait to see you this coming Friday, January
16, 2015 at Charlottesville's own World of Beer! Bill Staton and I will be playing from 9 pm to 12 midnight-come hang out, grab a beverage and enjoy some tuneage courtesy of you know who!
See you then!
16, 2015 at Charlottesville's own World of Beer! Bill Staton and I will be playing from 9 pm to 12 midnight-come hang out, grab a beverage and enjoy some tuneage courtesy of you know who!
See you then!
01/03/15: Happy Birthday, Michael Clem! Party at Jammin' Java!
12/08/14: MUSIC WEEK IS HERE! SIX PACK IS THURSDAY!!!
It's here again!
It's "Music Week" again in Charlottesville, VA. What does that mean? It means it's radio appearances, newspaper articles, guitar re-stringing, practicing, soundchecking, and performing! It's CDs and T-shirts and food and drink. It's the BIG SHOW on Thursday.
<ohyeah>
This is my favorite time, really...the build up to the big show. It's scary and awesome at the same time.
If you don't have your tickets yet, get them soon! This promises to be another big show full of some of the best original music that Charlottesville has to offer. For more information, please go to www.sixpacksongs.com or www.thesoutherncville.com.
The line up for this Six Pack is: Sam Bush (The Hill and Wood), Nikki Chambless, Clarence Green (Downbeat Project), Annabeth McNamara, Mike Poznansky, and David Tewksbury.
It's "Music Week" again in Charlottesville, VA. What does that mean? It means it's radio appearances, newspaper articles, guitar re-stringing, practicing, soundchecking, and performing! It's CDs and T-shirts and food and drink. It's the BIG SHOW on Thursday.
<ohyeah>
This is my favorite time, really...the build up to the big show. It's scary and awesome at the same time.
If you don't have your tickets yet, get them soon! This promises to be another big show full of some of the best original music that Charlottesville has to offer. For more information, please go to www.sixpacksongs.com or www.thesoutherncville.com.
The line up for this Six Pack is: Sam Bush (The Hill and Wood), Nikki Chambless, Clarence Green (Downbeat Project), Annabeth McNamara, Mike Poznansky, and David Tewksbury.
12/04/14: Six Pack in 1 Week! Got Your Tickets?
Hi, Folks!
So the show is one week away! <yikes!> That leads me to ask the big question: Got your tickets yet? If not, it's easy: just go to www.thesoutherncville.com and buy online!
That's it! Some of the artists have some pre-show discount tickets available for $7. If you have your heart set on getting some of these, contact me at [email protected] and I will direct you to the right place. Otherwise, tickets can be had day of show for $10.
I've been chatting with some of the artists regarding their set lists, special guests, etc. and I can tell already that this is going to be a fun one!
The line up for this Six Pack is: Sam Bush (The Hill and Wood), Nikki Chambless, Clarence Green (Downbeat Project), Annabeth McNamara, Mike Poznansky, and David Tewksbury.
See you in a week! The Six Pack Songwriter Series will be held at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm. See you then!
So the show is one week away! <yikes!> That leads me to ask the big question: Got your tickets yet? If not, it's easy: just go to www.thesoutherncville.com and buy online!
That's it! Some of the artists have some pre-show discount tickets available for $7. If you have your heart set on getting some of these, contact me at [email protected] and I will direct you to the right place. Otherwise, tickets can be had day of show for $10.
I've been chatting with some of the artists regarding their set lists, special guests, etc. and I can tell already that this is going to be a fun one!
The line up for this Six Pack is: Sam Bush (The Hill and Wood), Nikki Chambless, Clarence Green (Downbeat Project), Annabeth McNamara, Mike Poznansky, and David Tewksbury.
See you in a week! The Six Pack Songwriter Series will be held at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm. See you then!
11/26/14: Six Pack Shirts, MRC, and a big show in December
Six Pack T-Shirts? Yes, but not the kind that show off your abs. These are Official T-Shirts for the Six Pack Songwriter Series! Thanks to a great design from Travis Lewis (Krush Design) and local shirtmeisters Blue Ridge Graphics, I will have the first batch of shirts ready in time for the big show at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall on Thursday, December 11, 2014.
Please know that a portion of the proceeds from each shirt sold will be donated to the Music Resource Center in Charlottesville, VA. To learn more about this great organization (soon to be in its 20th year!), please visit:
http://musicresourcecenter.org/
Please know that a portion of the proceeds from each shirt sold will be donated to the Music Resource Center in Charlottesville, VA. To learn more about this great organization (soon to be in its 20th year!), please visit:
http://musicresourcecenter.org/
11/22/14: Music at Threepenny Cafe goes into HIBERNATION til March 2015!
OK, so I have confirmed with the management at Threepenny Cafe that the last "Pickin' on The Patio" will be THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2014. Our guests will be Rue Snider (NYC), Justin Storer, and me, your host, Jason Burke.
Please come on out, say hi, grab a snack or a drink and help us sign off for the year! It's going to be a great day for music at Threepenny Cafe.
I want to thank Merope, Chris & the whole Threepenny staff for making us feel so welcome throughout 2014. Their commitment to making local musicians feel appreciated and have a place to hone our craft is not lost on me. Threepenny: I thank you each and every one of you.
So, hey, come hang with us one more time in 2014! It's going to be a blast, for sure...
Please come on out, say hi, grab a snack or a drink and help us sign off for the year! It's going to be a great day for music at Threepenny Cafe.
I want to thank Merope, Chris & the whole Threepenny staff for making us feel so welcome throughout 2014. Their commitment to making local musicians feel appreciated and have a place to hone our craft is not lost on me. Threepenny: I thank you each and every one of you.
So, hey, come hang with us one more time in 2014! It's going to be a blast, for sure...
11/15-11/16/14: PARTY AT THREEPENNY, then OFF TO DEMOCRACY!
Great weekend ahead!
Saturday I'll be playing with my good friends Frank Bechter and Susan Munson at one of the last Threepenny Cafe shows of the year. Please come hang and join us as we rock the joint from 1-4 pm.
Sunday, I'm proud to say, I'll be joining my friend Paulo Franco at Democracy Vineyards for a split bill. Speaking of Bill, Bill Staton is also on deck to jam out with us. Whew! Another music-filled weekend. Come say hi, Nelson County & surrounding areas. Albemarle, we hope to see you there, too!
Saturday I'll be playing with my good friends Frank Bechter and Susan Munson at one of the last Threepenny Cafe shows of the year. Please come hang and join us as we rock the joint from 1-4 pm.
Sunday, I'm proud to say, I'll be joining my friend Paulo Franco at Democracy Vineyards for a split bill. Speaking of Bill, Bill Staton is also on deck to jam out with us. Whew! Another music-filled weekend. Come say hi, Nelson County & surrounding areas. Albemarle, we hope to see you there, too!
11/03/14: WORLD OF BEER THIS THURSDAY!
This Thursday is going to be a big night!
I've been blessed with a chance to play at Charlottesville's new venue, World Of Beer! The stage is fantastic, complete with in-house sound system!
Come on down this Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 9-12 midnight and catch me with Frank Bechter doing what we do best. Special guest? Mmmmmmaybe!
I can tell you that my first experience at WOB was impressive: service was right on the mark and they were super helpful. Join us for a cold one, some eats & Rock & Roll! Parking in the garage or on the street, but the garage is easy...see you there!
JPB
I've been blessed with a chance to play at Charlottesville's new venue, World Of Beer! The stage is fantastic, complete with in-house sound system!
Come on down this Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 9-12 midnight and catch me with Frank Bechter doing what we do best. Special guest? Mmmmmmaybe!
I can tell you that my first experience at WOB was impressive: service was right on the mark and they were super helpful. Join us for a cold one, some eats & Rock & Roll! Parking in the garage or on the street, but the garage is easy...see you there!
JPB
10/30/14: Two Days Til Early Mountain Vineyards!
Hey Everybody!
So I'm excited to announce that, for the very first time, I am playing at Madison's own Early Mountain Vineyards! The place is stunning, the food is YUM, and I am to understand that the wine is, too!
Come up to Madison, VA and turn onto Wolftown-Hood road. It's just a little off of Highway 29.
I'll be playing with my friend, guitar slinger Bill Staton. I'm really looking forward to this gig. I love playing with Frank, but Frank couldn't make it so Bill was gracious enough to help out!
See you there! 1-4 pm, this Saturday, 11/01/14!
JPB
So I'm excited to announce that, for the very first time, I am playing at Madison's own Early Mountain Vineyards! The place is stunning, the food is YUM, and I am to understand that the wine is, too!
Come up to Madison, VA and turn onto Wolftown-Hood road. It's just a little off of Highway 29.
I'll be playing with my friend, guitar slinger Bill Staton. I'm really looking forward to this gig. I love playing with Frank, but Frank couldn't make it so Bill was gracious enough to help out!
See you there! 1-4 pm, this Saturday, 11/01/14!
JPB
10/23/14: RAPUNZEL'S SONGWRITER CONTEST THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
So this weekend, Saturday in particular, is chock full!
Saturday afternoon, 10/25/14, I'll be at Threepenny Cafe from 1 to 4 pm with a couple of great performers: Pat Anderson and Jamie Dyer! Come on down and see how these guys get it done...see a Saturday show while you can, because Pickin' on The Patio will be on hold after Saturday, 11/22/14. Don't worry, we'll be back in the Spring, but hey, winter's a-comin'!
Saturday night, I'm throwing my hat in the ring again at the Rapunzel's Songwriter Contest. My entry, "Just A County Down," will be played by yours truly and Mr. Bill Staton on guitar. I am stoked! There's always tough competiton, but you cannot win if you do not play. We shall see!
As always, I hope to see you soon. Stay warm tonight!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Saturday afternoon, 10/25/14, I'll be at Threepenny Cafe from 1 to 4 pm with a couple of great performers: Pat Anderson and Jamie Dyer! Come on down and see how these guys get it done...see a Saturday show while you can, because Pickin' on The Patio will be on hold after Saturday, 11/22/14. Don't worry, we'll be back in the Spring, but hey, winter's a-comin'!
Saturday night, I'm throwing my hat in the ring again at the Rapunzel's Songwriter Contest. My entry, "Just A County Down," will be played by yours truly and Mr. Bill Staton on guitar. I am stoked! There's always tough competiton, but you cannot win if you do not play. We shall see!
As always, I hope to see you soon. Stay warm tonight!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
10/06/2014: HEADING TO NOLA, FOLKS! SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
OK, folks, I'm off to NOLA this week. I'll be back for more music at Threepenny Cafe on Saturday 10/18/2014.
Many thanks to Mountfair Vineyards, Blenheim Vineyards, and Adventure Farm for a wonderful weekend. It was awesome.
Love to you and yours,
JPB
Many thanks to Mountfair Vineyards, Blenheim Vineyards, and Adventure Farm for a wonderful weekend. It was awesome.
Love to you and yours,
JPB
BULLETIN! Will Overman is not going to be able to join us today due to illness. Filling in for Will is our good friend David Tewksbury! Come say to David this afternoon!
So Da Interwebz, in it's infinite mercy, has apparently spared all of you the 4 paragraphs that I just finished typing by wiping them out in lieu of the picture below.
If it weren't so absolute in its destruction of everything I just spent the last 30 minutes typing, I would be far more upset. The devastation is so complete and shocking that I'm left laughing into my coffee.
But it went something like this:
The weather out here near Mountfair Vineyards is perfect. It is a sublime Autumn day. The leaves are changing, dropping and saying adios to Summer, one by one.
What better reason to come out and see them off with a picnic? Grab your basket, fill it with some goodies and please join us from 2-5 pm today for a celebration of local music and local wine.
Corks & Chords is the 1st Sunday of every month, from 2-5 pm, until further notice. We've been doing the series since February. It's been a blast. Chris and Lizzy Yordy, along with Jason Jacks, have set this date aside for all of us to come out and spend at least a part of the day with local music.
And it doesn't suck, let me you tell you. On the contrary, I've seen many a fine musical moment out here.
I want you to see them, too! Tell a friend and join us today. Before the weather gets too dicey. Before it's all crockpots and kittycats sleeping in the corner and "I'll catch it next time." Today is a fine day for wine, food, and local music. And you!
Will Overman has taken a break from playing all over Virginia to join us again. And newcomer Tommy Hajduk (pronounced "Hey Duck") has some fine songs of his own. I'm in the mix today, too, turning in two 20 minute sets.
All we need now is you! By the way, anybody who brings some dark chocolate for half-time gets a proper shout-out from the bandstand.
And that's a promise! See you soon....
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
If it weren't so absolute in its destruction of everything I just spent the last 30 minutes typing, I would be far more upset. The devastation is so complete and shocking that I'm left laughing into my coffee.
But it went something like this:
The weather out here near Mountfair Vineyards is perfect. It is a sublime Autumn day. The leaves are changing, dropping and saying adios to Summer, one by one.
What better reason to come out and see them off with a picnic? Grab your basket, fill it with some goodies and please join us from 2-5 pm today for a celebration of local music and local wine.
Corks & Chords is the 1st Sunday of every month, from 2-5 pm, until further notice. We've been doing the series since February. It's been a blast. Chris and Lizzy Yordy, along with Jason Jacks, have set this date aside for all of us to come out and spend at least a part of the day with local music.
And it doesn't suck, let me you tell you. On the contrary, I've seen many a fine musical moment out here.
I want you to see them, too! Tell a friend and join us today. Before the weather gets too dicey. Before it's all crockpots and kittycats sleeping in the corner and "I'll catch it next time." Today is a fine day for wine, food, and local music. And you!
Will Overman has taken a break from playing all over Virginia to join us again. And newcomer Tommy Hajduk (pronounced "Hey Duck") has some fine songs of his own. I'm in the mix today, too, turning in two 20 minute sets.
All we need now is you! By the way, anybody who brings some dark chocolate for half-time gets a proper shout-out from the bandstand.
And that's a promise! See you soon....
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
THREEPENNY CAFE THIS SATURDAY WITH GUNN & HARLOW
Now that the smoke has cleared and the dust has settled from last weekend's marathon of music at Threepenny Cafe, it is a week of quiet reflection.
Fall done fell, folks.
It's cooler out, it's dark when I wake up, and the Holidays are approaching.
One constant, though, is Saturdays from 1-4 pm at Threepenny Cafe. I'll be there this weekend with Thomas Gunn and Sue Harlow. I've played with both of these folks before and it's been great. I don't know that they've met each other, though, so that will be fun.
Come join us for an easy Saturday of acoustic music. And stay tuned for more on the first weekend in October, which will be a triple header!
Fall done fell, folks.
It's cooler out, it's dark when I wake up, and the Holidays are approaching.
One constant, though, is Saturdays from 1-4 pm at Threepenny Cafe. I'll be there this weekend with Thomas Gunn and Sue Harlow. I've played with both of these folks before and it's been great. I don't know that they've met each other, though, so that will be fun.
Come join us for an easy Saturday of acoustic music. And stay tuned for more on the first weekend in October, which will be a triple header!
GLASS HOUSE, WISDOM OAK AND THREEPENNY THURSDAY,WHICH IS, LIKE, TODAY!
So LOTS of stuff going on over the next few days!
1.) I'll be at Threepenny Cafe tonight as part of The Good Guys, the group I play in with Frank Bechter. 8-10 pm, come on down! I'd love see your smiling faces hanging out.
2.) Friday, September 12, 2014 6-9 pm is Glass House Winery in Free Union, VA. GH is hosting a special fundraiser for The Wildlife Center of Virginia. It's a $10 suggested donation, but music includes Genna Matthew, John Kelly, Justin Storer and Two Wishes! Come hungry, the Spiked Food Truck will be there with dishes to compliment Glass House's wine!
3.) Saturday 2-5 pm I will be at Wisdom Oak Winery in North Garden, VA with Frank! This is our first time at this notable venue, so if you are passing through North Garden and you get a little parched, ahem, you could, say....stop in! We'd love to see you.
Well, that's all for now. Love to you & yours on this special day. Blessings.
Sincerely,
JPB
1.) I'll be at Threepenny Cafe tonight as part of The Good Guys, the group I play in with Frank Bechter. 8-10 pm, come on down! I'd love see your smiling faces hanging out.
2.) Friday, September 12, 2014 6-9 pm is Glass House Winery in Free Union, VA. GH is hosting a special fundraiser for The Wildlife Center of Virginia. It's a $10 suggested donation, but music includes Genna Matthew, John Kelly, Justin Storer and Two Wishes! Come hungry, the Spiked Food Truck will be there with dishes to compliment Glass House's wine!
3.) Saturday 2-5 pm I will be at Wisdom Oak Winery in North Garden, VA with Frank! This is our first time at this notable venue, so if you are passing through North Garden and you get a little parched, ahem, you could, say....stop in! We'd love to see you.
Well, that's all for now. Love to you & yours on this special day. Blessings.
Sincerely,
JPB
MOUNTFAIR, GLASS HOUSE, AND CHRISTMAS IN...SEPTEMBER? YES!
So I finally slept off the fatigue and magic of The Six Pack at The Southern. Thanks to all who attended-stay tuned for more on that later...
September is going to be chock-full (yes, chock) of great local music events. Here's a play by play for September:
09/06/14: MOUNTFAIR VINEYARDS SOLO SHOW. I love the whole Mountfair team! I would love to see your smiling faces there as I roll out some new songs for you.
Let's pic-a-nic like there's no tomorrow!
09/07/14: CORKS & CHORDS @ MOUNTFAIR VINEYARDS. Back to Mountfair! This time, I'll be joined by a great mix of local talent: Jamie Dyer (from the Hogwaller Ramblers), Oona Love, and The Winter Line.
CORKS & CHORDS is held the first Sunday of every month at Mountfair. Please message me for details.
09/12/14: GLASS HOUSE WINERY SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR THE WILDLIFE CENTER. I am very excited about this show! Please join us as we celebrate the efforts of the Wildlife Center in Waynesboro, VA. Our line-up includes Genna Matthew, John Kelly, Justin Storer & the duo Two Wishes! This is a benefit. Please visit the Facebook event for more invitation and to RSVP by visiting:
https://www.facebook.com/events/587443294699647/
09/20/14: THREEPENNY CAFE'S X-MAS IN SEPTEMBER. QUE? SI! "Three P" is hosting a benefit Christmas show marathon from Noon to Midnight on September 20, 2014. HERE'S THE PUNCHLINE: We're making a Christmas CD! All proceeds from the sale of the CD benefit The Free Clinic and WNRN 91.9 FM. The line-up features FOURTEEN (yes, 14) different area performers who are donating their time to this worthy cause to sing classic and original Christmas carols for the compilation.
Mark your calendar, it's going to be an all-day, all night X-MAS IN SEPTEMBER MARATHON!
If I haven't said this lately, I should say it now. I love my life! I am SO GRATEFUL to all of you who attend, support and promote these area events. You are part of a special magic that brings joy to many. Please be sure to come say hi when you get a chance-I love and encourage your feedback. You are what makes this thing great.
ONE LOVE,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
September is going to be chock-full (yes, chock) of great local music events. Here's a play by play for September:
09/06/14: MOUNTFAIR VINEYARDS SOLO SHOW. I love the whole Mountfair team! I would love to see your smiling faces there as I roll out some new songs for you.
Let's pic-a-nic like there's no tomorrow!
09/07/14: CORKS & CHORDS @ MOUNTFAIR VINEYARDS. Back to Mountfair! This time, I'll be joined by a great mix of local talent: Jamie Dyer (from the Hogwaller Ramblers), Oona Love, and The Winter Line.
CORKS & CHORDS is held the first Sunday of every month at Mountfair. Please message me for details.
09/12/14: GLASS HOUSE WINERY SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR THE WILDLIFE CENTER. I am very excited about this show! Please join us as we celebrate the efforts of the Wildlife Center in Waynesboro, VA. Our line-up includes Genna Matthew, John Kelly, Justin Storer & the duo Two Wishes! This is a benefit. Please visit the Facebook event for more invitation and to RSVP by visiting:
https://www.facebook.com/events/587443294699647/
09/20/14: THREEPENNY CAFE'S X-MAS IN SEPTEMBER. QUE? SI! "Three P" is hosting a benefit Christmas show marathon from Noon to Midnight on September 20, 2014. HERE'S THE PUNCHLINE: We're making a Christmas CD! All proceeds from the sale of the CD benefit The Free Clinic and WNRN 91.9 FM. The line-up features FOURTEEN (yes, 14) different area performers who are donating their time to this worthy cause to sing classic and original Christmas carols for the compilation.
Mark your calendar, it's going to be an all-day, all night X-MAS IN SEPTEMBER MARATHON!
If I haven't said this lately, I should say it now. I love my life! I am SO GRATEFUL to all of you who attend, support and promote these area events. You are part of a special magic that brings joy to many. Please be sure to come say hi when you get a chance-I love and encourage your feedback. You are what makes this thing great.
ONE LOVE,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
08/20/14: SIX PACK SONGWRITER SERIES COMING SOON!
So, GAME ON!
I just picked up a fat stack of sweet looking "Six Pack" posters for the show on Friday, August 29, 2014. They look great!
Special thanks to Lindsay Dorrier III and Danny Shea@ Red Light Managment for all of their help in getting this show rolling. Sometimes the little things ARE the big things until someone lends a hand. Thanks, guys!
Time draws near, so please get your tickets soon! You can get tickets from the show's participants, including me, or you can go online to www.thesoutherncville.com and click-click your way to ticketdom. Just that easy! Tickets are $7. Doors at 7:30 pm, Show at 8 pm. We WILL start on time, no question, so please get there early.
We've got a fantastic show lined up: Umberto Sales and Madeline Holly-Sales (Beleza Brazil), James Harris Moore, Matthew McAllister, Susan Munson, Justin Storer, and Erin Lunsford. Yeah! And a little bit o' Jason Burke to kick it off.
Special thanks to Andy Gems of The Southern Cafe & Music Hall for all of his help in these pre-show stages. Andy, your efforts are not lost on me: THANKS!
If you do not want to use the internet and would rather buy tickets from me directly, please email me at [email protected] and I will do my best to meet you after work. Cash sales only. Thanks and see you soon!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
I just picked up a fat stack of sweet looking "Six Pack" posters for the show on Friday, August 29, 2014. They look great!
Special thanks to Lindsay Dorrier III and Danny Shea@ Red Light Managment for all of their help in getting this show rolling. Sometimes the little things ARE the big things until someone lends a hand. Thanks, guys!
Time draws near, so please get your tickets soon! You can get tickets from the show's participants, including me, or you can go online to www.thesoutherncville.com and click-click your way to ticketdom. Just that easy! Tickets are $7. Doors at 7:30 pm, Show at 8 pm. We WILL start on time, no question, so please get there early.
We've got a fantastic show lined up: Umberto Sales and Madeline Holly-Sales (Beleza Brazil), James Harris Moore, Matthew McAllister, Susan Munson, Justin Storer, and Erin Lunsford. Yeah! And a little bit o' Jason Burke to kick it off.
Special thanks to Andy Gems of The Southern Cafe & Music Hall for all of his help in these pre-show stages. Andy, your efforts are not lost on me: THANKS!
If you do not want to use the internet and would rather buy tickets from me directly, please email me at [email protected] and I will do my best to meet you after work. Cash sales only. Thanks and see you soon!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
08/16-08/17/14: ROAD TRIP! FROM THREEPENNY TO PARADISE SPRINGS AND BACK TO THREEPENNY CAFE...FRANK AND I ARE HITTING THE ROAD!
So what a weekend I've got lined up!
This Saturday, I'm back at Threepenny Cafe to host "Pickin' on The Patio/Yappy Hour." Bring your pups and join us from 1-4 pm, as I'll be joined by Tori Leche and Ben Eppard. Be sure to catch these two before travels take BOTH of them out of town again!
Sunday, Frank and I are pulling double duty. From 2-5 pm, we will be playing at Paradise Springs Winery in beautiful Clifton, VA! If you're up in the Beltway, please come say hi and join us for a lazy Sunday of wine and music. Bring some pic-a-nic goodies!
After our time in Paradise (heh), Frank and I will pack up the circus tent and roll into Threepenny Cafe for the kick off of
"Sunday School"-Threepenny's new Sunday night music series.
Be sure to join us as we celebrate the last trace of the weekend before the arrival of the impending doom that is Monday...
This Saturday, I'm back at Threepenny Cafe to host "Pickin' on The Patio/Yappy Hour." Bring your pups and join us from 1-4 pm, as I'll be joined by Tori Leche and Ben Eppard. Be sure to catch these two before travels take BOTH of them out of town again!
Sunday, Frank and I are pulling double duty. From 2-5 pm, we will be playing at Paradise Springs Winery in beautiful Clifton, VA! If you're up in the Beltway, please come say hi and join us for a lazy Sunday of wine and music. Bring some pic-a-nic goodies!
After our time in Paradise (heh), Frank and I will pack up the circus tent and roll into Threepenny Cafe for the kick off of
"Sunday School"-Threepenny's new Sunday night music series.
Be sure to join us as we celebrate the last trace of the weekend before the arrival of the impending doom that is Monday...
08/07/14: I'm back on The Market...at Grelen!
So I'm on the market! Heh, couldn't resist...but seriously, come to Somerset, VA, and see me at The Market at Grelen!
Music starts at 5 pm. I'll be joined by my good buddy and musical friend Frank Bechter. We'll be playing from 5 to 8 pm, tonight, which is Thursday, August 7th for those behind the power curve. Just north of Charlottesville, it's a short drive to come enjoy a one of a kind spot. Please visit www.themarketatgrelen.com for directions! Frank and I are working up some new tunes for the repetoire. Come see if you can pick them out, grab a bite and enjoy the market. You'll be glad you made the trip. See you soon! Sincerely, JPB |
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07/27/14: HAD A BLAST AT COOPER VINEYARDS!
GREAT DAY AT COOPER VINEYARDS! First of all, I got to play with my friend, Frank Bechter, who took care of bass, guitar and backing vocalst today. He also led the charge with a smokin' "Tangled Up in Blue" and closed the afternoon for us with a great "Rocky Raccoon." Frank, thanks for rockin' with me today!
Big thanks to everybody at Cooper: D'Angelo, Marie and the whole crew. I also want to give a special shout to Bill, Abby, Julie, and everybody else who had fun with us today. We can't wait to do it again!
Have a great week everybody, and stay tuned here and at www.sixpacksongs.com for more local music news from yours truly.
Sincerely,
JPB
Big thanks to everybody at Cooper: D'Angelo, Marie and the whole crew. I also want to give a special shout to Bill, Abby, Julie, and everybody else who had fun with us today. We can't wait to do it again!
Have a great week everybody, and stay tuned here and at www.sixpacksongs.com for more local music news from yours truly.
Sincerely,
JPB
07/26 AND 07/27/14: HANGIN' WITH MR. BECTHER!
Indeed!
I am happy to say that I am looking at another great weekend of local music, and I am in the thick of it!
This Saturday, 07/26/14, I return to "Pickin' on The Patio", Threepenny Cafe in Charlottesville, VA, from 1-4 PM. I'll be joined by the very talented Susan Munson (welcome back, Susan!) and Frank Bechter. These two are fun to watch together, whether it be in a harmonized vocal or just playing on each other's songs. And Frank and I will, I hope, reprise our "Good Guys" set. See you there!
Then, on Sunday, 07/27/14, Frank Bechter will join me as I return to Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, VA. This is a beautiful, clean, well-appointed tasting room with a fun patio that's perfect for a couple of strummers in the corner. Hey, that's us! I hope to see a few of you out there. We'll be playing from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Bring a picnic basket and hang out! Pretty out there...
Thanks to all of you for your support of local music!
JPB
I am happy to say that I am looking at another great weekend of local music, and I am in the thick of it!
This Saturday, 07/26/14, I return to "Pickin' on The Patio", Threepenny Cafe in Charlottesville, VA, from 1-4 PM. I'll be joined by the very talented Susan Munson (welcome back, Susan!) and Frank Bechter. These two are fun to watch together, whether it be in a harmonized vocal or just playing on each other's songs. And Frank and I will, I hope, reprise our "Good Guys" set. See you there!
Then, on Sunday, 07/27/14, Frank Bechter will join me as I return to Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, VA. This is a beautiful, clean, well-appointed tasting room with a fun patio that's perfect for a couple of strummers in the corner. Hey, that's us! I hope to see a few of you out there. We'll be playing from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Bring a picnic basket and hang out! Pretty out there...
Thanks to all of you for your support of local music!
JPB
07/09/14: ROAD TRIP TO RVA
Coolness! This afternoon I'm headed up to Ashland, VA to COTUB (that's Center of The Universe Brewing) to play with my friend, Paulo Franco!
After that, I'll be waging my 1 person campaign to re-write all existing astronomic data to reflect that the core of The Universe is, indeed, located in Ashland. Who Knew?
Apparently, COTUB did. Hence, the name! I am excited to play with Paulo again and look forward to meeting new friends and seeing some old ones in the RVA. Come hang!
After that, I'll be waging my 1 person campaign to re-write all existing astronomic data to reflect that the core of The Universe is, indeed, located in Ashland. Who Knew?
Apparently, COTUB did. Hence, the name! I am excited to play with Paulo again and look forward to meeting new friends and seeing some old ones in the RVA. Come hang!
L TO R: Jason Burke, Paulo Franco
07/04/14: Corks & Chords is This Sunday!
This Sunday, from 2-5 pm, we have the return of our Mountfair Vineyards music event, Corks & Chords. We've been doing this event since February and it is a joy!
This month, we've got Ben Eppard, Matthew McAllister, and Jon Nafziger. Three fine songwriters, locally grown and ready to go!
Music starts at 2. We can't wait to see you there-weather should be perfect.
Bring a picnic: Mountfair has the wine, and we've got your songs. See you then!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
This month, we've got Ben Eppard, Matthew McAllister, and Jon Nafziger. Three fine songwriters, locally grown and ready to go!
Music starts at 2. We can't wait to see you there-weather should be perfect.
Bring a picnic: Mountfair has the wine, and we've got your songs. See you then!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
06/16/14: BIG NEWS REGARDING THE SIX PACK SONGWRITER SERIES
COMING...SOON!
I have a BIG announcement scheduled for July 8, 2014. BIG. HUGE!
I can't tell you right now. But I promise you will hear it by July 8, 2014.
Yes, I'll have some pretty cool news regarding The Six Pack Songwriter Series.
For those of you wondering what the hell I am talking about, go here: www.sixpacksongs.com.
Later gator,
JPB
I can't tell you right now. But I promise you will hear it by July 8, 2014.
Yes, I'll have some pretty cool news regarding The Six Pack Songwriter Series.
For those of you wondering what the hell I am talking about, go here: www.sixpacksongs.com.
Later gator,
JPB
06/08/14: KICKSTARTER NEEDLE IS MOVING AND I AM SHIPPING MY DISC...OVERSEAS?
Ok, so how cool is this? Not only is the needle on my Kickstarter campaign moving a little bit more each day (I hope), but I just packed up a copy of Just a County Down to ship off to Europe!
That brought me so much joy I just had to share it.
For those who haven't heard yet, I have launched a Kickstarter campaign to record the songs that didn't make the first disc. They didn't make the cut the first time because I ran out of money! I am now turning to you, the supporter of music, for your help.
There is something for everybody, I think, at each level. And, just to clarify matters for my potential International supporters, I WILL MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE YOUR REWARDS. Shipping things internationally is done everyday; I will make sure this happens!
Please take a moment to share the Kickstarter on Facebook, Twitter, and by any other means. It means the world to me to get these tracks recorded, and all of the pieces are falling into place. We just need the financing. Here's the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/319903667/jason-burke-sweet-misery-recording-project?ref=email
Love to you and yours this fine Spring evening!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
[email protected]
That brought me so much joy I just had to share it.
For those who haven't heard yet, I have launched a Kickstarter campaign to record the songs that didn't make the first disc. They didn't make the cut the first time because I ran out of money! I am now turning to you, the supporter of music, for your help.
There is something for everybody, I think, at each level. And, just to clarify matters for my potential International supporters, I WILL MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE YOUR REWARDS. Shipping things internationally is done everyday; I will make sure this happens!
Please take a moment to share the Kickstarter on Facebook, Twitter, and by any other means. It means the world to me to get these tracks recorded, and all of the pieces are falling into place. We just need the financing. Here's the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/319903667/jason-burke-sweet-misery-recording-project?ref=email
Love to you and yours this fine Spring evening!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
[email protected]
06/08/14: EP IS RELEASED INTO THE WILD, TRACKING DEVICE AFFIXED.
ALSO: FIRST COLONY WITH MICHAEL CLEM TODAY!
Before I wax philosophic, I need thank a few folks. First and foremost, many thanks to my family. The support of my family is the cornerstone for my life's present incarnation. It is the reminder of what's important. Thanks, all: I love you without end.
Friends and supporters are too many to list quickly, but I'll say this: If you've got my EP in your collection now, you are probably among the group I refer to as "superfans." I see you at my various shows around town or I've known you for years and we are learning to redefine friendship in the face of distance. I love all of you, too!
BIG THANKS to everybody who made the drive to Rapunzel's for the EP Release. I had a wonderful time and I hope you did, too!
Many thanks to Michael Clem, Rick Olivarez, & Chris Doermann (VA Arts Recording, Charlottesville) for being the band behind the tunes. Also, big thanks to Susan Munson (Jeebus, Oh Wow Boy!) for helping us rock out the 2nd half of the program. Justin Storer also gets mad points for being my emergency Merch Guy (you rock, dude).
Special thanks need to go out to local media, too, for getting the disc out there. Jane Norris of the Daily Progress, Brent Wells (News & Advance, Lynchburg), Jess @ 91.9 FM WNRN's Local Motive, Peter Jones & Sabra Guzman at WTJU 91.1 FM, and C'Ville Weekly.
I also want to thank all of you for forwarding the event, spreading the word and just being involved.
What next? The Kickstarter (read below) is launched. I am really trying to raise $4000 to get the remaining tracks recorded, mixed, mastered and printed on the next disc, "Sweet Misery." Your help is vital to the success of this project. Please give what you can, and I'll get you a great disc. These tracks are going to be smokin'!
But what about today? Well, come to First Colony Winery in Scottsville! Bring your pic-a-nic basket, grab a bottle of First Colony wine or what not and settle in. Michael Clem will join me today from 2-5 pm. We would love to see you there.
Anyway, I've got to go mow the yard real quick. No yard roadies. YET.
Love to you and yours,
JPB
Friends and supporters are too many to list quickly, but I'll say this: If you've got my EP in your collection now, you are probably among the group I refer to as "superfans." I see you at my various shows around town or I've known you for years and we are learning to redefine friendship in the face of distance. I love all of you, too!
BIG THANKS to everybody who made the drive to Rapunzel's for the EP Release. I had a wonderful time and I hope you did, too!
Many thanks to Michael Clem, Rick Olivarez, & Chris Doermann (VA Arts Recording, Charlottesville) for being the band behind the tunes. Also, big thanks to Susan Munson (Jeebus, Oh Wow Boy!) for helping us rock out the 2nd half of the program. Justin Storer also gets mad points for being my emergency Merch Guy (you rock, dude).
Special thanks need to go out to local media, too, for getting the disc out there. Jane Norris of the Daily Progress, Brent Wells (News & Advance, Lynchburg), Jess @ 91.9 FM WNRN's Local Motive, Peter Jones & Sabra Guzman at WTJU 91.1 FM, and C'Ville Weekly.
I also want to thank all of you for forwarding the event, spreading the word and just being involved.
What next? The Kickstarter (read below) is launched. I am really trying to raise $4000 to get the remaining tracks recorded, mixed, mastered and printed on the next disc, "Sweet Misery." Your help is vital to the success of this project. Please give what you can, and I'll get you a great disc. These tracks are going to be smokin'!
But what about today? Well, come to First Colony Winery in Scottsville! Bring your pic-a-nic basket, grab a bottle of First Colony wine or what not and settle in. Michael Clem will join me today from 2-5 pm. We would love to see you there.
Anyway, I've got to go mow the yard real quick. No yard roadies. YET.
Love to you and yours,
JPB
KICKSTARTER IS LAUNCHED!
A fair question to me right now would be: Huh?
Here's what's going on. I've launched a Kickstarter campaign! Here's the Facebook link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/319903667/jason-burke-sweet-misery-recording-project?ref=email
See, this Friday, 06/06/14, I am celebrating the release of my very first professional recording, Just a County Down.
It's an EP, which is short for "Extended Play." It is not a full-length CD. Budgets were tight, we did what we could.
So what I'm doing now is asking for some help to get the remaining tracks recorded. For older friends, this means songs like "Pull Up Your Stakes" and "I'm Going Out." For newer friends, this means, "Sweet Sweet Misery Loves a Little Company" and "Everything In The World (Is Gonna Be Just Fine)," among others.
I love these songs and I want to get them down right. So, I'm asking your help. Now some of you may say: Jeez, Jason, we haven't even had a chance to hear THIS record and you want to make another one? And the answer is: Yes, yes I do! I want to try and capture these songs before they change...or go away entirely.
That's where you come in. I've tried to make the rewards portion of the Kickstarter fun and make sure you're getting some cool stuff at each signpost. One of the donation levels, $50, gets you two studio recordings AND a live recording of this Friday's show!
Please, when you have a few minutes, review the page and consider getting involved. I love making music for you and would love to find myself running to the Post Office to mail you discs, shirts, whatever...let's have some fun with it!!
See you Friday...
JPB
Here's what's going on. I've launched a Kickstarter campaign! Here's the Facebook link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/319903667/jason-burke-sweet-misery-recording-project?ref=email
See, this Friday, 06/06/14, I am celebrating the release of my very first professional recording, Just a County Down.
It's an EP, which is short for "Extended Play." It is not a full-length CD. Budgets were tight, we did what we could.
So what I'm doing now is asking for some help to get the remaining tracks recorded. For older friends, this means songs like "Pull Up Your Stakes" and "I'm Going Out." For newer friends, this means, "Sweet Sweet Misery Loves a Little Company" and "Everything In The World (Is Gonna Be Just Fine)," among others.
I love these songs and I want to get them down right. So, I'm asking your help. Now some of you may say: Jeez, Jason, we haven't even had a chance to hear THIS record and you want to make another one? And the answer is: Yes, yes I do! I want to try and capture these songs before they change...or go away entirely.
That's where you come in. I've tried to make the rewards portion of the Kickstarter fun and make sure you're getting some cool stuff at each signpost. One of the donation levels, $50, gets you two studio recordings AND a live recording of this Friday's show!
Please, when you have a few minutes, review the page and consider getting involved. I love making music for you and would love to find myself running to the Post Office to mail you discs, shirts, whatever...let's have some fun with it!!
See you Friday...
JPB
FRIDAY 06/06/14=PARTY!
SO I AM OFFICIALLY STOKED!
First of all, my apologies to the regular visitors to this site for the long delay in updates. I am, thankfully, back online at home. Thank you for patience during the hiatus.
So, let's talk about the show!
The Jason Burke EP Release Party at Rapunzel's Coffee in Lovington, VA starts at 8 pm on Friday, June 6, 2014. Doors at 7 pm. There is a cover charge of $10 at the door. This money goes to pay the bands (2 of 'em!). If you bought a pre-release copy of Just a County Down, bring it to the show and show it at the door to get in for free. This is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a Jason Burke supporter! For those who don't have the disc yet, there will be a merch table set up. Copies are going fast, but all proceeds from the disc go to keeping it in print. I only printed 150 copies and I am now down to about 90, so when these go I should have enough money to print the next run. Thank you in advance for all that you do to support local music!
The opener for the show is our friends from Fredericksburg, VA, Vinyl Epitaph! These guys are a serious rock band (no, really, they ROCK) but they are doing a special acoustic evening for us! Love it. David Vining, the front man for the band, is an outstanding guitarist in my opinion. I look forward to hearing from him & his crew!
After Vinyl Epitaph gets things cooking, I'll take the stage with some very important folks in my world: The people I recorded with to create my EP, Just a County Down. Michael Clem, Chris Doermann, and Rick Olivarez are going to help me play the record live in its entirety...plus a bunch of other Jason Burke songs that haven't been recorded... yet, that is!
Also joining us on stage will be my good friends Justin Storer and Susan Munson stopping by to sing a few with us, too!I
I want to take a minute to thank Bob, Sara, and Gabriel Taylor for all of their time, effort & energy over the last few years. I would not be the artist I am right now if it weren't for them. No question. Thanks, folks.
I also want to thank Chris Doermann of Virginia Arts Studios in Charlottesville, VA. I walked into Chris' studio a little skeptical and a lot worried about what I was getting into. Chris is great to work with and I can't wait to do it again.
In case I forget later, I also want to thank the folks who's playing you hear on Just a County Down. Michael Clem and Rick Olivarez, along with Doermann, laid out the textures and tones that make this record exciting for me to play. It was a joy to watch pros at work.
I would be remiss if I failed to mention my graphics team. Tim McDaniel's photography is all over this disc and it makes me happy. Thank you, Tim! Pictures alone don't cut it, though, and that's where Frank Bechter came in. Frank, you dialed in the vision I had and made it much, much better than what I would have settled for. Thanks for being a perfectionist! I love the look of this disc.
Last but not least, I want to thank my family for the love and support that made this record, plus so much more, possible. I love you.
...Oh, yeah, there's one other thing. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the show. Stay tuned. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
Have a great week, folks. More bulletins to come. I can't wait to play for you!
JPB
First of all, my apologies to the regular visitors to this site for the long delay in updates. I am, thankfully, back online at home. Thank you for patience during the hiatus.
So, let's talk about the show!
The Jason Burke EP Release Party at Rapunzel's Coffee in Lovington, VA starts at 8 pm on Friday, June 6, 2014. Doors at 7 pm. There is a cover charge of $10 at the door. This money goes to pay the bands (2 of 'em!). If you bought a pre-release copy of Just a County Down, bring it to the show and show it at the door to get in for free. This is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a Jason Burke supporter! For those who don't have the disc yet, there will be a merch table set up. Copies are going fast, but all proceeds from the disc go to keeping it in print. I only printed 150 copies and I am now down to about 90, so when these go I should have enough money to print the next run. Thank you in advance for all that you do to support local music!
The opener for the show is our friends from Fredericksburg, VA, Vinyl Epitaph! These guys are a serious rock band (no, really, they ROCK) but they are doing a special acoustic evening for us! Love it. David Vining, the front man for the band, is an outstanding guitarist in my opinion. I look forward to hearing from him & his crew!
After Vinyl Epitaph gets things cooking, I'll take the stage with some very important folks in my world: The people I recorded with to create my EP, Just a County Down. Michael Clem, Chris Doermann, and Rick Olivarez are going to help me play the record live in its entirety...plus a bunch of other Jason Burke songs that haven't been recorded... yet, that is!
Also joining us on stage will be my good friends Justin Storer and Susan Munson stopping by to sing a few with us, too!I
I want to take a minute to thank Bob, Sara, and Gabriel Taylor for all of their time, effort & energy over the last few years. I would not be the artist I am right now if it weren't for them. No question. Thanks, folks.
I also want to thank Chris Doermann of Virginia Arts Studios in Charlottesville, VA. I walked into Chris' studio a little skeptical and a lot worried about what I was getting into. Chris is great to work with and I can't wait to do it again.
In case I forget later, I also want to thank the folks who's playing you hear on Just a County Down. Michael Clem and Rick Olivarez, along with Doermann, laid out the textures and tones that make this record exciting for me to play. It was a joy to watch pros at work.
I would be remiss if I failed to mention my graphics team. Tim McDaniel's photography is all over this disc and it makes me happy. Thank you, Tim! Pictures alone don't cut it, though, and that's where Frank Bechter came in. Frank, you dialed in the vision I had and made it much, much better than what I would have settled for. Thanks for being a perfectionist! I love the look of this disc.
Last but not least, I want to thank my family for the love and support that made this record, plus so much more, possible. I love you.
...Oh, yeah, there's one other thing. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the show. Stay tuned. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
Have a great week, folks. More bulletins to come. I can't wait to play for you!
JPB
05/13/14: WTJU IN-STUDIO with The Six Pack!
Sweet! In just a few hours, I"ll be joined in the WTJU studios by Joe Orme (Orme Storm) and Tara Mills (Yankee Dixie) for a special in-studio performance of their original music! The program, "Around This Town", is hosted by Sabra Guzman and starts at 4 pm. Joe, Tara, and I will be on-air around 4:30 PM EST in support of the Six Pack Songwriter's Series 1 Year Anniversary.
For those not in the Charlottesville area, you can tune in at www.wtju.net. LOCALS: set your Earth radio to 91.1 FM.
Can't Wait!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter's Series
For those not in the Charlottesville area, you can tune in at www.wtju.net. LOCALS: set your Earth radio to 91.1 FM.
Can't Wait!
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter's Series
05/10/14: Three Songwriters @ Threepenny Cafe: Bechter, Burke, and Moore
Hey All! Just a heads up about this weekend's show at Threepenny Cafe. For those who haven't made it yet, we are "Pickin' on the Patio" at Threepenny Cafe, 420 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Showtime is 1- 4pm.
This weekend we've got James Harris Moore and Frank Bechter joining me on the patio. We'll take turns singing songs, telling the occasional story and getting to know your dog (if you bring one, that is). Remember, it's Yappy Hour on the patio! I know, but it's even sillier when you type it.
I just did a fine house concert with James Moore and can say with 100% certainty that he is not to be missed. Frank and I have played together on a number of occasions and the result is always a blast. Come on out, grab a late lunch or a drink and join us on the patio!
This weekend we've got James Harris Moore and Frank Bechter joining me on the patio. We'll take turns singing songs, telling the occasional story and getting to know your dog (if you bring one, that is). Remember, it's Yappy Hour on the patio! I know, but it's even sillier when you type it.
I just did a fine house concert with James Moore and can say with 100% certainty that he is not to be missed. Frank and I have played together on a number of occasions and the result is always a blast. Come on out, grab a late lunch or a drink and join us on the patio!
05/06/14: What a weekend!
EDITOR'S NOTE: My apologies to John Kelly: I did not get any shots of you! Next time. big thanks to all who made it out to each of these special events!
05/02, 05/03, 05/04: Three Very Different Shows
So it wasn't planned this way, but the beginning of May has turned into a really special run of shows for me (and some friends)!
First of all, this Friday, May 2nd is my first appearnce as a performer at Joan and Albie's Downtown House Concert Series. I am flattered to be able to bring a great line up with me, as I'll be playing with David Tewksbury and James Harris Moore. Accompanying me will be a trusted guitar slinger, Amherst's own Bill Staton. Big thanks to Bill for agreeing to do the show with me. To attend this event you must RSVP, so please email Joan Fenton at [email protected]. Please bring something for the potluck, too! Come eat with us from 6-7 pm. Showtime is 7:30-9:30 pm. I can't wait to see you there!
On Saturday I return to Yappy Hour! Threepenny Cafe on West Main Street is open and the food is yum; bring your dog and hang out on the patio with us. I'll be there with Gina Sobel and John Kelly from 1-4 pm. Many thanks to Threepenny Cafe for helping us bring the show to Charlottesville!
On Sunday, we're in the country! Please join us at Mountfair Vineyards for Corks & Chords! May's line up is special for sure: Paulo Franco, Susan Munson (Jeebus, Alligator) and Peyton Tochterman. We're on the patio if the weather is right, and we're playing from 2-5 pm. If you've never seen any of these artists, this is a great way to enjoy the music.
Thanks to all of you who come to these events. It makes a HUGE difference when you are there. We love playing for you. See you soon!
First of all, this Friday, May 2nd is my first appearnce as a performer at Joan and Albie's Downtown House Concert Series. I am flattered to be able to bring a great line up with me, as I'll be playing with David Tewksbury and James Harris Moore. Accompanying me will be a trusted guitar slinger, Amherst's own Bill Staton. Big thanks to Bill for agreeing to do the show with me. To attend this event you must RSVP, so please email Joan Fenton at [email protected]. Please bring something for the potluck, too! Come eat with us from 6-7 pm. Showtime is 7:30-9:30 pm. I can't wait to see you there!
On Saturday I return to Yappy Hour! Threepenny Cafe on West Main Street is open and the food is yum; bring your dog and hang out on the patio with us. I'll be there with Gina Sobel and John Kelly from 1-4 pm. Many thanks to Threepenny Cafe for helping us bring the show to Charlottesville!
On Sunday, we're in the country! Please join us at Mountfair Vineyards for Corks & Chords! May's line up is special for sure: Paulo Franco, Susan Munson (Jeebus, Alligator) and Peyton Tochterman. We're on the patio if the weather is right, and we're playing from 2-5 pm. If you've never seen any of these artists, this is a great way to enjoy the music.
Thanks to all of you who come to these events. It makes a HUGE difference when you are there. We love playing for you. See you soon!
05/02/14: A VERY SPECIAL SHOW, RIGHT IN CHARLOTTESVILLE!
Hi, everybody!
Coming very soon is a very special event. No, I'm not talking about the Six Pack this time. On Friday, May 2, 2014, I'll be playing a house concert at Joan Fenton and Albie Tackman's home in downtown Charlottesville. I'm sharing the stage with two excellent performers, David Tewksbury and James Harris Moore.
THINGS TO KNOW:
This is a gathering. There will be a potluck dinner and time to relax on their lovely porch before the show begins. Please bring a dish if you can!
POTLUCK IS 6-7 PM, SHOW IS 7:30 PM TO 9:30 PM.
This is Joan and Albie's home. They have been kind enough to invite us, and I am inviting you to join us in a special evening. It's simply a great time. Please come hungry, stay for the whole show and meet somebody new.
There is a cover, $15. All the money goes to the musicians. When you think about it, that's $5 per artist with dinner for free (well, potluck free). That's a pretty sweet deal for a Friday night downtown!
I ask those of you who support local music to join us. It's a great time if you've never been and we are really hoping to show Joan and Albie that local musicians are a good fit for their house concert series. Please share the news, tell a friend, bring a date or two and join us. Spring has sprung and we will be bringing our "A" game to this event!
please rsvp to houseconcerts434@gmail . com and day of show phone is 434-466-8110.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support of local music. This will be a great evening. See you then!
Coming very soon is a very special event. No, I'm not talking about the Six Pack this time. On Friday, May 2, 2014, I'll be playing a house concert at Joan Fenton and Albie Tackman's home in downtown Charlottesville. I'm sharing the stage with two excellent performers, David Tewksbury and James Harris Moore.
THINGS TO KNOW:
This is a gathering. There will be a potluck dinner and time to relax on their lovely porch before the show begins. Please bring a dish if you can!
POTLUCK IS 6-7 PM, SHOW IS 7:30 PM TO 9:30 PM.
This is Joan and Albie's home. They have been kind enough to invite us, and I am inviting you to join us in a special evening. It's simply a great time. Please come hungry, stay for the whole show and meet somebody new.
There is a cover, $15. All the money goes to the musicians. When you think about it, that's $5 per artist with dinner for free (well, potluck free). That's a pretty sweet deal for a Friday night downtown!
I ask those of you who support local music to join us. It's a great time if you've never been and we are really hoping to show Joan and Albie that local musicians are a good fit for their house concert series. Please share the news, tell a friend, bring a date or two and join us. Spring has sprung and we will be bringing our "A" game to this event!
please rsvp to houseconcerts434@gmail . com and day of show phone is 434-466-8110.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support of local music. This will be a great evening. See you then!
04/16/14: NOTE FROM A SATISFIED CUSTOMER
Thanks to Erika F. for dropping me this note on Facebook:
Not sure where to leave feedback regarding ordering your CD via PayPal - it worked like a charm and only 2 days later the CD is here and I really, really like it.
You're welcome, Erika! I try to mail discs out as soon as possible, because I want you to hear it! I'm really happy with what's we've got on the EP, but want your feedback. Thanks to everybody who's purchased a pre-release CD!
Not sure where to leave feedback regarding ordering your CD via PayPal - it worked like a charm and only 2 days later the CD is here and I really, really like it.
You're welcome, Erika! I try to mail discs out as soon as possible, because I want you to hear it! I'm really happy with what's we've got on the EP, but want your feedback. Thanks to everybody who's purchased a pre-release CD!
Tochterman, Clem, Burke @ James River Brewing on 04/19/14
Saturday is a few days away and I'm already excited about Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing! I"ll be there from 2-5 pm with two great perfomers: Michael Clem and Peyton Tochterman!
Come on out and enjoy some patio with us if the weather permits. If it's cold, we'll take in indoors. Either way, a great show is coming down the line. I hope to see you there!
Come on out and enjoy some patio with us if the weather permits. If it's cold, we'll take in indoors. Either way, a great show is coming down the line. I hope to see you there!
Acoustic Afternoons Tomorrow! Pre-game for Tom Tom!
I am fully aware that the Tom Tom Founders Fest (TTFF) will be in full swing come Saturday. That being said, isn't it nice to have a plan for getting the hell away from a bunch of people? I love people. For awhile. Then...it's nice to go chill somewhere.
I"ll have Ralph Edwards and John Kelly with me this Saturday from 2-5 pm at James River Brewing Company in Scottsville, VA! I've got just three more appearances at James River before I bow out, so we'd love to see you there. Weather should sweet. Patio is fine. And JRBC? You know them-kind folks. Let's all hang out a bit this weekend.
Who knows? Maybe Bill Staton or somebody will swing by and jam. Bill? :)
JPB
I"ll have Ralph Edwards and John Kelly with me this Saturday from 2-5 pm at James River Brewing Company in Scottsville, VA! I've got just three more appearances at James River before I bow out, so we'd love to see you there. Weather should sweet. Patio is fine. And JRBC? You know them-kind folks. Let's all hang out a bit this weekend.
Who knows? Maybe Bill Staton or somebody will swing by and jam. Bill? :)
JPB
PRE-RELEASE COPIES OF Just a County Down EP now available HERE!
Due to an increased demand and my own inability to wait til 06/06, I have set up a PayPal account. Just a County Down is now available for pre-release sale HERE at www.jasonburkemusic.com!
Just go to the "New CD is In!" tab and hit the button. PayPal will walk you through the rest.
Or it should. Please let me know of any snags at [email protected].
It's a 4 song EP recorded in Charlottesville, VA at Virginia Arts Studios with engineer Chris Doermann. Tracks include Stealin', Just a County Down, Reflections and Monkey See Monkey Do.
I'm grateful to all who helped make this disc happen, especially the musicians who came to help on relatively short notice. Rick Olivarez, Michael Clem, Chris Doermann...thank you.
I've bought some mailers and I know where the post office is. I'm as ready as I'll be. I hope you enjoy the disc and I look forward to your feedback.
With Love to You and Yours,
JPB
Just go to the "New CD is In!" tab and hit the button. PayPal will walk you through the rest.
Or it should. Please let me know of any snags at [email protected].
It's a 4 song EP recorded in Charlottesville, VA at Virginia Arts Studios with engineer Chris Doermann. Tracks include Stealin', Just a County Down, Reflections and Monkey See Monkey Do.
I'm grateful to all who helped make this disc happen, especially the musicians who came to help on relatively short notice. Rick Olivarez, Michael Clem, Chris Doermann...thank you.
I've bought some mailers and I know where the post office is. I'm as ready as I'll be. I hope you enjoy the disc and I look forward to your feedback.
With Love to You and Yours,
JPB
04/07/14: PHOTO SHOOTS AND TACO TRUCKS ON A RAINY MONDAY NIGHT IN LOVINGSTON. OH, AND SYMBOLIC CUPCAKES.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: The hardest part of doing the Six Pack is the group photo. Hands down. I now realize that I got lucky with the first two. Still, had fun tonight at Rapunzel's for a special closed-doors photo shoot. Special thanks to Bob Taylor and Katherine Turner for helping us coordinate the shot.
I'll post the pic when it's available, but I have to explain. The picture features Bahlmann Abbot, Tara Mills, Joe Orme, and Sally Rose and...two cupcakes standing in place for Michael Coleman and Sarah White.
Originally, the idea was that all six Six Pack members would pose around a cupcake with a candle in it, because, you know, 1 year. Right?
Well, we were a couple folks short. No worries. They are with us, symbolically represented by a couple of cupcakes.
We posed with the cupcakes. We played with the cupcakes. We even dropped one on stage (sorry, Bob).
So, if you see the photo and count only four people, remember the cupcakes.
Now, please know that there is no subtext to the cupcakes. There is no secret, hidden meaning. At least, I'm not aware of one. If I have stumbled across one in error, though, hit me up on FB or email or something and tell me, because I love stuff like that.
"But what about the Taco Truck, Jason?" somebody is no doubt saying. And you would be right in asking that question.
Because TACO TRUCK, BABY! I have secured a tentative agreement with Alex's Taco Truck in Waynesboro, VA to come sell tacos for us on Friday, May 16, 2014 for our Six Pack Songwriter Series 1 Year Anniversary. Big ups to Sally Rose for the tip. You rock, Lady! ...but we knew this....
TACOS!
We'll get it all worked out, but I mention this now so you know to come hungry! These are, I am told by a trusted source, the bomb tacos. Killer. Awesome. From SCRATCH. Homemade tortillas. So, please, if I pull this off and they agree to come help us out, please come eat some rockin' tacos with me.
It will be Friday, Spring, May, Lovingston, Rapunzel's, Six Pack, swing and a hit goodness.
I can't wait.
Love to you and yours,
JPB
PS-TACO TRUCK!
I'll post the pic when it's available, but I have to explain. The picture features Bahlmann Abbot, Tara Mills, Joe Orme, and Sally Rose and...two cupcakes standing in place for Michael Coleman and Sarah White.
Originally, the idea was that all six Six Pack members would pose around a cupcake with a candle in it, because, you know, 1 year. Right?
Well, we were a couple folks short. No worries. They are with us, symbolically represented by a couple of cupcakes.
We posed with the cupcakes. We played with the cupcakes. We even dropped one on stage (sorry, Bob).
So, if you see the photo and count only four people, remember the cupcakes.
Now, please know that there is no subtext to the cupcakes. There is no secret, hidden meaning. At least, I'm not aware of one. If I have stumbled across one in error, though, hit me up on FB or email or something and tell me, because I love stuff like that.
"But what about the Taco Truck, Jason?" somebody is no doubt saying. And you would be right in asking that question.
Because TACO TRUCK, BABY! I have secured a tentative agreement with Alex's Taco Truck in Waynesboro, VA to come sell tacos for us on Friday, May 16, 2014 for our Six Pack Songwriter Series 1 Year Anniversary. Big ups to Sally Rose for the tip. You rock, Lady! ...but we knew this....
TACOS!
We'll get it all worked out, but I mention this now so you know to come hungry! These are, I am told by a trusted source, the bomb tacos. Killer. Awesome. From SCRATCH. Homemade tortillas. So, please, if I pull this off and they agree to come help us out, please come eat some rockin' tacos with me.
It will be Friday, Spring, May, Lovingston, Rapunzel's, Six Pack, swing and a hit goodness.
I can't wait.
Love to you and yours,
JPB
PS-TACO TRUCK!
04/04/14: DISCS ARE IN!
Discs are in!
Special thanks to National Media Serivces in Front Royal, VA for being so professional. I have nothing but kind things to say about my experiences with them to date. Thanks to Chris Doermann at Virginia Arts Studios in Charlottesville, VA for turning me on to a pro shop right here in VA.
OK, so now I have to sit on these things until JUNE! ARRRGHH! I'm really excited. We are planning a special event for you to come to Rapunzel's on 06/06/14, catch up with each other, catch some great live music and pick up the disc. And possibly tacos. I am working on tacos...
Hey, hope to see you this weekend during Music Marathon, or as I like to call it: "PLEASE NO MORE DEER HITS ON MY POOR CAR!" It's like they've got my number, man...
COME ENJOY MUSIC THIS WEEKEND! Here's the dealio:
TONIGHT: MILLI JOE, CHARLOTTESVILLE WITH THE WINTER LINE 7ish? I'll play 8ish I think.
TOMORROW AM: Farmer's Market, Rockfish Valley Community Center 9:30-11:30 am
TOMORROW PM: James River Brewing Company "Acoustic Afternoons", 2-5 pm
SUNDAY: MOUNTFAIR VINEYARDS "Corks & Chords": Michael Coleman, Tara Mills, Turtle Zwadlo (and me) 2-5 pm
Sweet! See you soon, I hope!
JPB
OK, so now I have to sit on these things until JUNE! ARRRGHH! I'm really excited. We are planning a special event for you to come to Rapunzel's on 06/06/14, catch up with each other, catch some great live music and pick up the disc. And possibly tacos. I am working on tacos...
Hey, hope to see you this weekend during Music Marathon, or as I like to call it: "PLEASE NO MORE DEER HITS ON MY POOR CAR!" It's like they've got my number, man...
COME ENJOY MUSIC THIS WEEKEND! Here's the dealio:
TONIGHT: MILLI JOE, CHARLOTTESVILLE WITH THE WINTER LINE 7ish? I'll play 8ish I think.
TOMORROW AM: Farmer's Market, Rockfish Valley Community Center 9:30-11:30 am
TOMORROW PM: James River Brewing Company "Acoustic Afternoons", 2-5 pm
SUNDAY: MOUNTFAIR VINEYARDS "Corks & Chords": Michael Coleman, Tara Mills, Turtle Zwadlo (and me) 2-5 pm
Sweet! See you soon, I hope!
JPB
04/01/14: Discs are ORDERED! Plus, Music Marathon this weekend...
The discs are being made! Yep! I've OK'd the printing of 150 copies of my 1st EP, Just a County Down. It will be available to the public on Friday, June 6, 2014 at my EP release party at Rapunzel's in Lovingston, VA! I can't wait to see you all there, we're gonna rock it out.
This is assuming I survive the Marathon this weekend! Here's a breakdown:
Friday 04/04: Milli Joe Coffee in Charlottesville, VA with The Winter Line
Saturday 04/05 9:30-11:30 am: Rockfish Valley Community Center, Nelson County, VA. Farmer's Market, baby!
Saturday 2-5 pm: James River Brewing Company (JRBC) with David Tewksbury and Erin Lunsford
Sunday 2-5 pm: Mountfair Vineyards, Mountfair VA. Corks & Chords show with Michael Coleman, Tara Mills and Turtle Zwadlo. yeah!
Whew! That's a lot of fun all in a row. I really hope to catch you at some of these shows, as I love to play for you and new friends, too!
Challenge: if you haven't been to one of the venues above, come on out!
#2 Challenge: if you have been to one of these venues before, come back but with a friend this time!
have a great week, folks. See you soon!
JPB
This is assuming I survive the Marathon this weekend! Here's a breakdown:
Friday 04/04: Milli Joe Coffee in Charlottesville, VA with The Winter Line
Saturday 04/05 9:30-11:30 am: Rockfish Valley Community Center, Nelson County, VA. Farmer's Market, baby!
Saturday 2-5 pm: James River Brewing Company (JRBC) with David Tewksbury and Erin Lunsford
Sunday 2-5 pm: Mountfair Vineyards, Mountfair VA. Corks & Chords show with Michael Coleman, Tara Mills and Turtle Zwadlo. yeah!
Whew! That's a lot of fun all in a row. I really hope to catch you at some of these shows, as I love to play for you and new friends, too!
Challenge: if you haven't been to one of the venues above, come on out!
#2 Challenge: if you have been to one of these venues before, come back but with a friend this time!
have a great week, folks. See you soon!
JPB
03/29/14 WAS A FUN DAY AT JAMES RIVER!
THANKS JRBC,AND THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT IN THE RAIN...
What a soggy Saturday! It was just right inside JRBC, though, and even though we had a light crowd in the beginning we had a nice room by the end of the program. Thanks to JRBC for having us out each and every Saturday to play Acoustic Afternoons!
This was a bittersweet day for me, being the first of the 'farewell shows' for me. Still, we had a fine time playing with Sue Harlow and Nicholas "Bootless" Lenderking-Brill.
Special thanks to Ginger and her ladies' crew for hanging with us the whole day. Also, special thanks to David Tewksbury for taking pics and just generally being an awesome person.
...speaking of David, stay tuned! David Tewksbury and Erin Lunsford will join me in the tasting room (or outside, weather permitting) from 2-5 pm on Saturday 04/05/14. We hope to see you there!
This was a bittersweet day for me, being the first of the 'farewell shows' for me. Still, we had a fine time playing with Sue Harlow and Nicholas "Bootless" Lenderking-Brill.
Special thanks to Ginger and her ladies' crew for hanging with us the whole day. Also, special thanks to David Tewksbury for taking pics and just generally being an awesome person.
...speaking of David, stay tuned! David Tewksbury and Erin Lunsford will join me in the tasting room (or outside, weather permitting) from 2-5 pm on Saturday 04/05/14. We hope to see you there!
***NOTICE***
IMPORTANT CHANGES WITH ACOUSTIC AFTERNOONS
I want to thank James River Brewing Company for helping me bring you "Acoustic Afternoons." Truly, I I have enjoyed bringing you each and every installment of this fine program.
Change is afoot, though, and I want to be clear about what is coming. Without going into the nuts and bolts of it all, I have decided to make April 2014 the last month of my direct involvement with Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing Company.
Musicians: Please know that the bookings you made with me have been forwarded to JRBC and they will, I assume, be honored. Your contact for any questions regarding booking future dates should be directed to Michelle Hallahan. Please message me for her information.
Audience: Please know that your support has been revered by yours truly. I love seeing you at these shows. You make us smile and want to bring our "A" game, everytime. Thank you for that.
JRBC: Hey, thanks for the gig! When Chris Kyle asked me to bring you a show, it was the best kind of deal. Put it together, make it happen, let's give folks a good time. I distinctly remember some occasions where it was very difficult to walk around in there; it was full of people. Patio weather should relieve some of that. Let's hope that the end of April brings us a nice afternoon to send me on my way.
I want to thank Chris Kyle for greenlighting the creation of this event. I also want to thank Kelby Barnhill for making things right. You know what I mean. Thanks also go to Michelle Hallahan and the rest of the JRBC crew! Thank you for all you do and for making musicians feel welcome and valued.
The next Acoustic Afternoons will be on Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 3 to 6 pm and will feature Nicholas Lenderking-Brill and Sue Harlow.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting April 2014, Acoustic Afternoons will be from 2-5 pm. On the patio whenever possible. Becuase patio.
Yours in song & spirit,
Jason Burke
Founder, sixpacksongs.com
Change is afoot, though, and I want to be clear about what is coming. Without going into the nuts and bolts of it all, I have decided to make April 2014 the last month of my direct involvement with Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing Company.
Musicians: Please know that the bookings you made with me have been forwarded to JRBC and they will, I assume, be honored. Your contact for any questions regarding booking future dates should be directed to Michelle Hallahan. Please message me for her information.
Audience: Please know that your support has been revered by yours truly. I love seeing you at these shows. You make us smile and want to bring our "A" game, everytime. Thank you for that.
JRBC: Hey, thanks for the gig! When Chris Kyle asked me to bring you a show, it was the best kind of deal. Put it together, make it happen, let's give folks a good time. I distinctly remember some occasions where it was very difficult to walk around in there; it was full of people. Patio weather should relieve some of that. Let's hope that the end of April brings us a nice afternoon to send me on my way.
I want to thank Chris Kyle for greenlighting the creation of this event. I also want to thank Kelby Barnhill for making things right. You know what I mean. Thanks also go to Michelle Hallahan and the rest of the JRBC crew! Thank you for all you do and for making musicians feel welcome and valued.
The next Acoustic Afternoons will be on Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 3 to 6 pm and will feature Nicholas Lenderking-Brill and Sue Harlow.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting April 2014, Acoustic Afternoons will be from 2-5 pm. On the patio whenever possible. Becuase patio.
Yours in song & spirit,
Jason Burke
Founder, sixpacksongs.com
03/29/14: Lenderking-Brill & Harlow join Acoustic Afternoons
So I'm up early this morning, crunching around in the snow, when I realized I'd better get the word out about Saturday.
This is our LAST Acoustic Afternoons show from 3-6 pm. TIME IS CHANGING TO 2-5 PM STARTING IN APRIL.
Sue Harlow is coming back for another spin on the JRBC wheel! You probably know Sue's work (locally) from her appearance in Six Pack 2, Corks & Chords, and, of course, at James River Brewing's Acoustic Afternoons. I look forward to hearing her again.
And we've got a new face-Nicholas Lenderking-Brill from Charlottesville! Nicholas is going to play originals and covers with us on Saturday, and I hope we can bring a nice gathering out to make him feel welcome.
Gearing up, slowly, for the big shows mentioned below, but I want to thank James River Brewing for the continued opportunity to play for its patrons. It is a blessing and one that is not lost on me.
Stay warm, folks. See you Saturday!
This is our LAST Acoustic Afternoons show from 3-6 pm. TIME IS CHANGING TO 2-5 PM STARTING IN APRIL.
Sue Harlow is coming back for another spin on the JRBC wheel! You probably know Sue's work (locally) from her appearance in Six Pack 2, Corks & Chords, and, of course, at James River Brewing's Acoustic Afternoons. I look forward to hearing her again.
And we've got a new face-Nicholas Lenderking-Brill from Charlottesville! Nicholas is going to play originals and covers with us on Saturday, and I hope we can bring a nice gathering out to make him feel welcome.
Gearing up, slowly, for the big shows mentioned below, but I want to thank James River Brewing for the continued opportunity to play for its patrons. It is a blessing and one that is not lost on me.
Stay warm, folks. See you Saturday!
03/23/14: Acoustic Afternoons, Fun with Thomas Gunn and More Shows to Come!
Man, that was so cheesy I HAD to type it! I was, I think, MY DESTINY.
Enough of that. So Acoustic Afternoons, right? On the Patio? FUN. Good fun with my friend Thomas Gunn (Michael Clem Trio, The Pollocks) yesterday. We had a great audience, with the hardest working little boy in show business running around collecting tips for us-hats off to you, kid! Thomas, as always, reminded me that I need to practice more. Great solo moments and solid riffing from Thomas, plus we played 3 Butch Hancock songs in a row! That may not mean anything to you, but it might to Butch, so for goodness' sake, don't tell him...
Bill Staton: You were missed! We talked about you while you weren't there, just so you know, but it's all good stuff. We MISS BILL. Get better soon!
PLEASE NOTE: ACOUSTIC AFTERNOONS IS CHANGING TIMES!
03/29/14 will be the last show in the 3-6 pm slot. Acoustic Afternoons, starting in April 2014, will be from 2-5 pm. On the patio, whenever possible. Because patio.
For listings of future Acoustic Afternoons, plus everywhere else I'll be, plus news about DOWNTOWN HOUSE CONCERT, SIX PACK'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY (www.sixpacksongs.com) and my EP Release Party on 06/06...hit the calendar page right here at www.jasonburkemusic.com!
Enough of that. So Acoustic Afternoons, right? On the Patio? FUN. Good fun with my friend Thomas Gunn (Michael Clem Trio, The Pollocks) yesterday. We had a great audience, with the hardest working little boy in show business running around collecting tips for us-hats off to you, kid! Thomas, as always, reminded me that I need to practice more. Great solo moments and solid riffing from Thomas, plus we played 3 Butch Hancock songs in a row! That may not mean anything to you, but it might to Butch, so for goodness' sake, don't tell him...
Bill Staton: You were missed! We talked about you while you weren't there, just so you know, but it's all good stuff. We MISS BILL. Get better soon!
PLEASE NOTE: ACOUSTIC AFTERNOONS IS CHANGING TIMES!
03/29/14 will be the last show in the 3-6 pm slot. Acoustic Afternoons, starting in April 2014, will be from 2-5 pm. On the patio, whenever possible. Because patio.
For listings of future Acoustic Afternoons, plus everywhere else I'll be, plus news about DOWNTOWN HOUSE CONCERT, SIX PACK'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY (www.sixpacksongs.com) and my EP Release Party on 06/06...hit the calendar page right here at www.jasonburkemusic.com!
From Left to Right: Jason Burke and Thomas Gunn.
03/19/14: Spring is coming! And with it, some BIG FRIDAY EVENTS...
Tired of snow, love Spring, yeah yeah yeah. I GET it. Livin' it. Come on, Spring!
I've got some big shows coming up and would love to see you at them, as they are perhaps some of the most important shows of the year for me...
FRIDAY, 05/02/14: Downtown House Concert Series. Special thanks to Joan and Albie for extending me the opportunity to bring them a show. As some of you may have noticed, I've been wearing the promoter hat lately! Friday, May 2, I am performing alongside two of my C'ville Favorites, James Harris Moore and David Tewksbury.
This is a HOUSE CONCERT, and we would love to see you there, from the Potluck Dinner to the end. Dinner is 6 to 7 pm and show is 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Please RSVP Joan at [email protected] and she will get you the address. Kick-off the weekend with us over dinner and what promises to be a night of great local music. I strongly encourage you to seek out this event and attend, as it is a great time.
FRIDAY, 05/16/14: Six Pack Songwriter Series 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Can you believe it? I CAN! Wow, what a year. I will be announcing the line-up soon in a separate post, but this is going to be a blow out event. I've got six not-to-be-missed performers ready to go. Please join us at Rapunzel's in Lovingston, VA on 05/16, rub some elbows and settle in for some of the best that Central VA has to offer.
FRIDAY, 06/06/14: Just a County Down EP Release Party
The event I've been waiting to announce! I've received the disc, it looks FANTASTIC (thank you Tim McDaniel and Frank Bechter for the stunning pics and graphics work, repsectively). Oh, yeah, and I love the sound, too! Big thumbs up to Chris Doermann and VA Arts Recording Studios for helping me deliver my debut!
I've also received confirmation from the original studio musicians on the project that they will be on hand to help me perform the EP in it's entirety, PLUS we'll be doing other songs in my catalog, too! Special thanks to Michael Clem (bass & BV's), Chris Doermann (drums, Engineering) and Rick Olivarez (electric guitar) for their contributions. I love hearing these songs come to life.
Opening the show will be my friends from Fredericksburg, VA, David Vining and his band, Vinyl Epitaph, doing a special acoustic show for us. Special thanks to David and Co. for agreeing to join us so far from home! Please help me give them a warm welcome when the day comes...they're going to rock it for us.
I'm also working on getting a food truck for this event. It's a Friday, the weather will be awesome...what better way to say "weekend" then food from a truck? I'll keep you posted...
Granted, there are other shows I am doing in April, May and June at which I'd love to see you! Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing Company in Scottsville has been going strong since November, and I return from my hiatus this Saturday, March 22nd, when I'll be joined by Thomas Gunn for a special session from 3-6 pm. Also down the road on Sunday, April 6th is the next installment of Corks & Chords at Mountfair Vineyards, which will feature Michael Coleman, Tara Mills and Turtle Zwadlo. Please check out the tab for this event (on this webpage) for more details.
Whew! That's all for now. Make it a great day-I'll see you soon, I hope!
JPB
I've got some big shows coming up and would love to see you at them, as they are perhaps some of the most important shows of the year for me...
FRIDAY, 05/02/14: Downtown House Concert Series. Special thanks to Joan and Albie for extending me the opportunity to bring them a show. As some of you may have noticed, I've been wearing the promoter hat lately! Friday, May 2, I am performing alongside two of my C'ville Favorites, James Harris Moore and David Tewksbury.
This is a HOUSE CONCERT, and we would love to see you there, from the Potluck Dinner to the end. Dinner is 6 to 7 pm and show is 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Please RSVP Joan at [email protected] and she will get you the address. Kick-off the weekend with us over dinner and what promises to be a night of great local music. I strongly encourage you to seek out this event and attend, as it is a great time.
FRIDAY, 05/16/14: Six Pack Songwriter Series 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Can you believe it? I CAN! Wow, what a year. I will be announcing the line-up soon in a separate post, but this is going to be a blow out event. I've got six not-to-be-missed performers ready to go. Please join us at Rapunzel's in Lovingston, VA on 05/16, rub some elbows and settle in for some of the best that Central VA has to offer.
FRIDAY, 06/06/14: Just a County Down EP Release Party
The event I've been waiting to announce! I've received the disc, it looks FANTASTIC (thank you Tim McDaniel and Frank Bechter for the stunning pics and graphics work, repsectively). Oh, yeah, and I love the sound, too! Big thumbs up to Chris Doermann and VA Arts Recording Studios for helping me deliver my debut!
I've also received confirmation from the original studio musicians on the project that they will be on hand to help me perform the EP in it's entirety, PLUS we'll be doing other songs in my catalog, too! Special thanks to Michael Clem (bass & BV's), Chris Doermann (drums, Engineering) and Rick Olivarez (electric guitar) for their contributions. I love hearing these songs come to life.
Opening the show will be my friends from Fredericksburg, VA, David Vining and his band, Vinyl Epitaph, doing a special acoustic show for us. Special thanks to David and Co. for agreeing to join us so far from home! Please help me give them a warm welcome when the day comes...they're going to rock it for us.
I'm also working on getting a food truck for this event. It's a Friday, the weather will be awesome...what better way to say "weekend" then food from a truck? I'll keep you posted...
Granted, there are other shows I am doing in April, May and June at which I'd love to see you! Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing Company in Scottsville has been going strong since November, and I return from my hiatus this Saturday, March 22nd, when I'll be joined by Thomas Gunn for a special session from 3-6 pm. Also down the road on Sunday, April 6th is the next installment of Corks & Chords at Mountfair Vineyards, which will feature Michael Coleman, Tara Mills and Turtle Zwadlo. Please check out the tab for this event (on this webpage) for more details.
Whew! That's all for now. Make it a great day-I'll see you soon, I hope!
JPB
03/16/14: MRC Benefit at Glass House Winery Will CHANGE A LIFE
I understand that empty promises and aggrandized statements are best left at a used car lot, but let's think about this...
One hears of the importance of "buying local". I agree. With that thought in mind, I would say that the premise also applies to giving.
It is important to "give locally." By giving locally, you are helping your community which, in turn, changes lives.
Want to change your community? There are many ways. Here's one...
On Sunday, March 16, 2014, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Glass House Winery is holding a benefit for Charlottesville's Music Resource Center.
Music Resource Center (MRC)'s website is HERE:
http://musicresourcecenter.org/
Here's their Mission Statement:
The mission of the Music Resource Center is to educate and inspire young people through music and equip them with life skills for the future.
Young people. OUR young people. Here. In this community.
Music saved my life; I will attest to that fact gladly, because it continues to do so. Because of this, I am especially attracted to an opportunity to shine a light on anything that a) helps kids b) involves music and c) is going on in my own town.
Sunday, March 16, 2014, Glass House Winery is holding a benefit for Charlottesville's Music Resource Center.
Glass House's website is here:
http://www.glasshousewinery.com/
Here's the plan:
Michael Clem, Thomas Gunn, Gina Sobel, and David Tewksbury are going to show you some great local music.
Also performing is Aimee Moody, an MRC "CUSTOMER". She is a talented young artist ready to show you what MRC is all about.
Big Easy Metro Market Food Truck will rock your taste buds.
...all we need now is you.
So, if you're reading this, I ask you to attend. Get in the car on 03/16, and drive out to Glass House. It's not hard to find and you'll see some lovely countryside on the way. The winery itself is stunning, the wine and chocolates are frequently lauded, and we will bring you some great local music. If you need directions, email me at [email protected] or contact Glass House directly. They're great folks.
Thank you for your time. Tell a friend. Spread the word. See you there.
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
One hears of the importance of "buying local". I agree. With that thought in mind, I would say that the premise also applies to giving.
It is important to "give locally." By giving locally, you are helping your community which, in turn, changes lives.
Want to change your community? There are many ways. Here's one...
On Sunday, March 16, 2014, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Glass House Winery is holding a benefit for Charlottesville's Music Resource Center.
Music Resource Center (MRC)'s website is HERE:
http://musicresourcecenter.org/
Here's their Mission Statement:
The mission of the Music Resource Center is to educate and inspire young people through music and equip them with life skills for the future.
Young people. OUR young people. Here. In this community.
Music saved my life; I will attest to that fact gladly, because it continues to do so. Because of this, I am especially attracted to an opportunity to shine a light on anything that a) helps kids b) involves music and c) is going on in my own town.
Sunday, March 16, 2014, Glass House Winery is holding a benefit for Charlottesville's Music Resource Center.
Glass House's website is here:
http://www.glasshousewinery.com/
Here's the plan:
Michael Clem, Thomas Gunn, Gina Sobel, and David Tewksbury are going to show you some great local music.
Also performing is Aimee Moody, an MRC "CUSTOMER". She is a talented young artist ready to show you what MRC is all about.
Big Easy Metro Market Food Truck will rock your taste buds.
...all we need now is you.
So, if you're reading this, I ask you to attend. Get in the car on 03/16, and drive out to Glass House. It's not hard to find and you'll see some lovely countryside on the way. The winery itself is stunning, the wine and chocolates are frequently lauded, and we will bring you some great local music. If you need directions, email me at [email protected] or contact Glass House directly. They're great folks.
Thank you for your time. Tell a friend. Spread the word. See you there.
Sincerely,
Jason Burke
Founder, Six Pack Songwriter Series
03/04/14 Six Pack, Corks & Chords, Recap and Rest...
Wow, what happened?
So, we survived Six Pack 4 (visit www.sixpacksongs.com for the deets on that). Great fun! Not long after that, though, I found myself returning to Mountfair Vineyards to host Corks & Chords.
The lineup for March's Corks & Chords held three personal favorites: Sue Harlow, John Kelly, and James Harris Moore. As before, Bill Staton was on hand working sound and helping me open the show with fine versions of "Reflections" (mine), "Wild Horses" (Mick and Keith's), and "Stealin'" (mine again).
John Kelly kicked things off, sharing a sad tale-that of his recently destroyed Larrivee guitar! Apparently, it met with a case of gravity poisioning, splitting it in half. John wasted no time on his loaner guitar, though, and soon the barrel room was alive with expert playing and his unmistakable voice.
Sue Harlow reminded me why I booked her: Her voice has a high, lonesome sound that is unmistakable. Sue got a good laugh in, responding to John's statement about playing "sad ballads" by responding, "...man, that's about ALL I play!"
James Harris Moore closed out both sets. All I'll say is that there was a moment during one of them where he demonstrated how and when to use, and not to use, a microphone. James stepped away from the mic at one point and let the dynamics of his voice fill the barrel room. And it did. And I got chills. It was awesome!
Thanks to all the players for joining me for a singalong at the end. And James, the song is actually in A. My bad. :)
Come to the next Corks & Chords! It's the first Sunday of each month. Our next line up is Michael Coleman, Tara Mills, and Turtle Zwadlo.
See you then!
So, we survived Six Pack 4 (visit www.sixpacksongs.com for the deets on that). Great fun! Not long after that, though, I found myself returning to Mountfair Vineyards to host Corks & Chords.
The lineup for March's Corks & Chords held three personal favorites: Sue Harlow, John Kelly, and James Harris Moore. As before, Bill Staton was on hand working sound and helping me open the show with fine versions of "Reflections" (mine), "Wild Horses" (Mick and Keith's), and "Stealin'" (mine again).
John Kelly kicked things off, sharing a sad tale-that of his recently destroyed Larrivee guitar! Apparently, it met with a case of gravity poisioning, splitting it in half. John wasted no time on his loaner guitar, though, and soon the barrel room was alive with expert playing and his unmistakable voice.
Sue Harlow reminded me why I booked her: Her voice has a high, lonesome sound that is unmistakable. Sue got a good laugh in, responding to John's statement about playing "sad ballads" by responding, "...man, that's about ALL I play!"
James Harris Moore closed out both sets. All I'll say is that there was a moment during one of them where he demonstrated how and when to use, and not to use, a microphone. James stepped away from the mic at one point and let the dynamics of his voice fill the barrel room. And it did. And I got chills. It was awesome!
Thanks to all the players for joining me for a singalong at the end. And James, the song is actually in A. My bad. :)
Come to the next Corks & Chords! It's the first Sunday of each month. Our next line up is Michael Coleman, Tara Mills, and Turtle Zwadlo.
See you then!
02/20/2014: WNRN 91.9! Fun with The Six Pack
So we were on the radio today! I got to hang out in the background and be an observer today (a nice break). Kathryn Caine, Sam Cregger, and John Kelly all turned in fine performances on Acoustic Sunrise, WNRN's morning program with veteran host Anne Williams.
John kicked things off, followed by Sam. Rounding out the morning's program was Kathryn, doing a bang-up job of her song, "When I was His Wife." Look for that clip on the Youtubes, kids...
THE SHOW IS TOMORROW! RAPUNZEL'S COFFEE, 02/21/2014 FROM 8 TO 1030 PM. SEE YOU THERE!
pictures from this morning coming soon!
John kicked things off, followed by Sam. Rounding out the morning's program was Kathryn, doing a bang-up job of her song, "When I was His Wife." Look for that clip on the Youtubes, kids...
THE SHOW IS TOMORROW! RAPUNZEL'S COFFEE, 02/21/2014 FROM 8 TO 1030 PM. SEE YOU THERE!
pictures from this morning coming soon!
02/16/2014: Fun @ Pippin Hill, now take a breath and get ready for the Six Pack!
Big thanks to Meg & Matt at Pippin Hill Farm for having me out "on the Hill" today! Also, special thanks to Bill Staton for jumping in the fire with me (we're getting pretty good at this, eh?)-your presence on stage is always welcome.
What a charming place! If you get a chance, head out to Pippin Hill Farm sometime and tell them Jason Burke (the local musician, not the award winning journalist) sent you! Folks were definitely enjoying themselves and it's no mystery why...the food looked awesome and Bill tells me the wine was spot on. Good stuff!
Tom and Ben, thank you for coming to my show. I know it wasn't a "listening room" experience, but knowing you were there meant a lot.
Anyway, can't wait to be back...I imagine there will be less snow!
So, that leaves the Six Pack! Whew, here again already! Man, I tell you what-I am a little fired up about this week. It's going to be jam-packed with activity, from radio appearnces to show time...I can't wait!
If you haven't had a chance to see The Six Pack, the next installment is this Friday, February 21, 2014 at Rapunzel's Coffee from 8 to 1030 pm. Doors at 7 pm. Cover is $7. Come early, grab a drink, settle in. It's going to be a super show, with Kathryn Caine, Alice Clair, Sam Cregger, John Kelly, Gene Mills, and Bill Staton. Haven't heard of some of them? That's the idea: These are folks who should be on your local music radar. Come see why!
If anybody has any questions on where the venue is or about any of the events this week, please message me at [email protected]. I am happy to help.
What a charming place! If you get a chance, head out to Pippin Hill Farm sometime and tell them Jason Burke (the local musician, not the award winning journalist) sent you! Folks were definitely enjoying themselves and it's no mystery why...the food looked awesome and Bill tells me the wine was spot on. Good stuff!
Tom and Ben, thank you for coming to my show. I know it wasn't a "listening room" experience, but knowing you were there meant a lot.
Anyway, can't wait to be back...I imagine there will be less snow!
So, that leaves the Six Pack! Whew, here again already! Man, I tell you what-I am a little fired up about this week. It's going to be jam-packed with activity, from radio appearnces to show time...I can't wait!
If you haven't had a chance to see The Six Pack, the next installment is this Friday, February 21, 2014 at Rapunzel's Coffee from 8 to 1030 pm. Doors at 7 pm. Cover is $7. Come early, grab a drink, settle in. It's going to be a super show, with Kathryn Caine, Alice Clair, Sam Cregger, John Kelly, Gene Mills, and Bill Staton. Haven't heard of some of them? That's the idea: These are folks who should be on your local music radar. Come see why!
If anybody has any questions on where the venue is or about any of the events this week, please message me at [email protected]. I am happy to help.
02/15/2014: Acoustic Afternoons, Pippin Hill & A Taste of the EP...it's up on the web!
Big things happening today! For starters, I'm pretty sure my car is driveable and no longer being smothered by several metric tons of snow.
On the music front, it's another big weekend!
First of all, if you head to the audio/video section of this website, you will notice that there is now an audio/video section! Yep, I've uploaded a couple of samples of the forthcoming EP, Just a County Down. This record has a target release date of April 2014. In the meantime, I thought I'd put a little bit of it out there. I hope you enjoy!
Later today, though, we are back in Scottsville for a great Acoustic Afternoons session at James River Brewing Company. Two "new guys" who aren't new to making music will be joining us. Ralph Edwards (Rockfish Gap) and Matthew McAllister will bring their music to the tasting room today from 3-6 pm, and we hope you're there too.
These sessions have been a blast. I've been learning new songs and even have the roots of a new original laid down! I tell you, it keeps me hopping.
Tomorrow, I'll be a newbie myself, as I will play the beautiful Pippin Hill Farm & Winery in Batesville, VA from 2-5 pm. Bill Staton will be joining me, and we're going to try and video some of it. You should come out and say suggestive things during the recording! That will help....
I hope you're all well after the storm, and can't wait to hear your individual stories of shoveling and overcoming adversity. I salute you!
See you soon...
JPB
On the music front, it's another big weekend!
First of all, if you head to the audio/video section of this website, you will notice that there is now an audio/video section! Yep, I've uploaded a couple of samples of the forthcoming EP, Just a County Down. This record has a target release date of April 2014. In the meantime, I thought I'd put a little bit of it out there. I hope you enjoy!
Later today, though, we are back in Scottsville for a great Acoustic Afternoons session at James River Brewing Company. Two "new guys" who aren't new to making music will be joining us. Ralph Edwards (Rockfish Gap) and Matthew McAllister will bring their music to the tasting room today from 3-6 pm, and we hope you're there too.
These sessions have been a blast. I've been learning new songs and even have the roots of a new original laid down! I tell you, it keeps me hopping.
Tomorrow, I'll be a newbie myself, as I will play the beautiful Pippin Hill Farm & Winery in Batesville, VA from 2-5 pm. Bill Staton will be joining me, and we're going to try and video some of it. You should come out and say suggestive things during the recording! That will help....
I hope you're all well after the storm, and can't wait to hear your individual stories of shoveling and overcoming adversity. I salute you!
See you soon...
JPB
02/13/2014: SNOW!
THAT IS ALL.
No, seriously, SNOW! Plenty by Mid-Atlantic standards, at least where I am.
I will keep you posted regarding this weekend's shows:
02/15/2014: Acoustic Afternoons, Scottsville, VA, James River Brewing Co. with Ralph Edwards and Matthew McAllister. 3-6 pm.
02/16/2014: Pippin Hill Farm & Winery, Batesville, VA. with Bill Staton. 2-5 pm.
At present, there is no word on cancellations. It's Thursday today, so we've got some time for the road crews to do what they do best.
In the meantime, I wish all of you a warm place to stay today....
JPB
No, seriously, SNOW! Plenty by Mid-Atlantic standards, at least where I am.
I will keep you posted regarding this weekend's shows:
02/15/2014: Acoustic Afternoons, Scottsville, VA, James River Brewing Co. with Ralph Edwards and Matthew McAllister. 3-6 pm.
02/16/2014: Pippin Hill Farm & Winery, Batesville, VA. with Bill Staton. 2-5 pm.
At present, there is no word on cancellations. It's Thursday today, so we've got some time for the road crews to do what they do best.
In the meantime, I wish all of you a warm place to stay today....
JPB
02/09/14: GLASS HOUSE WINERY, HERE WE COME! ...you should come, too! Seriously, we're gonna have food and everything...
So as I type this I realize that in a few hours I'll be packing up the car to go play at the stunning Glass House Winery in Free Union, VA. I am excited: It's my first visit to Glass House as a musician, but I'm already in love with the greenhouse, the scenery, and the wonderful staff. Everybody there is kind and courteous. Makes me wonder how I slipped in!
Joining me today is my friend, the very talented Michael Clem. Even if you already know Michael from his tenure with Eddie From Ohio, you should try and catch his other project, the Michael Clem Trio. They are fine musicians who regularly present an engaging live show. I always leave smiling.
So, what about lunch, Jason? GH has ya covered. The Mouth Wide Open Food Truck will be onsite taking care of your dining needs. This is not your typical street food, folks. YUM.
So, for the last time this morning, a GENTLE REMINDER: Hey! Come hang out with us! We'll be playing from 2-5 pm today.
ALSO: Stay tuned for news about a BIG, WONDERFUL EVENT coming to Glass House Winery on 03/16/2014: YOU WANT TO BE THERE FOR IT, TRUST ME.
See you soon!
JPB
Joining me today is my friend, the very talented Michael Clem. Even if you already know Michael from his tenure with Eddie From Ohio, you should try and catch his other project, the Michael Clem Trio. They are fine musicians who regularly present an engaging live show. I always leave smiling.
So, what about lunch, Jason? GH has ya covered. The Mouth Wide Open Food Truck will be onsite taking care of your dining needs. This is not your typical street food, folks. YUM.
So, for the last time this morning, a GENTLE REMINDER: Hey! Come hang out with us! We'll be playing from 2-5 pm today.
ALSO: Stay tuned for news about a BIG, WONDERFUL EVENT coming to Glass House Winery on 03/16/2014: YOU WANT TO BE THERE FOR IT, TRUST ME.
See you soon!
JPB
ABOVE: A picture from the last Burke/Clem session in Mountfair, VA.
02/08/14: Back in Scottsville, but in the new tasting room @ JRBC!
Boy, it was nice to get back to James River Brewing Company! This was a combination of old and new, with Ben Eppard returning to JRBC for another Acoustic Afternoons. The New? Tara Mills! No stranger to live performance, Tara was a welcome addition to the Acoustic Afternoons family.
Extra special thanks to Kelby Barnhill & Erin, who worked tirelessly throughout the show. We had a busload of teachers show up! No problem. Everybody settled in the groove and had a fine time. Thank you, James River Brewing, for everything you do for live music!
Once again, special guests made the day that much brigther: Jimmy Stelling showed up and played some fine banjo with Tara and Turtle, Turtle Zwadlo worked overtime on the big bass and Bill Staton did what Bill does best, laying down tasty solos and fine harmonies. Heck, I even got to stretch out and take a solo on my song, "Reflections." Good fun!
Also, I want to give a shout out to Patrick Tocci for the excellent live sound set up, recording, taking pictures...man, you were hitting the note yesterday! BTW, if you haven't seen Patrick play, you should try and catch him, too. Patrick gets it done right!
Next Saturday, 02/15/2014, we've got Matthew McAllister and Ralph Edwards (Rockfish Gap) joining us: two Acoustic Afternoons newbies! Please help me make them feel welcome: they are both fine performers in their own right. Special guest rumors already flying...
See you in Scottsville!
Extra special thanks to Kelby Barnhill & Erin, who worked tirelessly throughout the show. We had a busload of teachers show up! No problem. Everybody settled in the groove and had a fine time. Thank you, James River Brewing, for everything you do for live music!
Once again, special guests made the day that much brigther: Jimmy Stelling showed up and played some fine banjo with Tara and Turtle, Turtle Zwadlo worked overtime on the big bass and Bill Staton did what Bill does best, laying down tasty solos and fine harmonies. Heck, I even got to stretch out and take a solo on my song, "Reflections." Good fun!
Also, I want to give a shout out to Patrick Tocci for the excellent live sound set up, recording, taking pictures...man, you were hitting the note yesterday! BTW, if you haven't seen Patrick play, you should try and catch him, too. Patrick gets it done right!
Next Saturday, 02/15/2014, we've got Matthew McAllister and Ralph Edwards (Rockfish Gap) joining us: two Acoustic Afternoons newbies! Please help me make them feel welcome: they are both fine performers in their own right. Special guest rumors already flying...
See you in Scottsville!
***NOTICE: SATURDAY 01/25/14 SHOW***
IS CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
Hello! I am sorry to say that both Bill Staton and I are still feeling the wrath of this latest virus going around. Consequently, neither one of us is in shape to play this Saturday and the Acoustic Afternoon's session for 01/25/14 is cancelled.
Please be sure come on out the following Saturday in you are in Scottsville to see the very talented Carmen Allen (Coyote), John Howard (John Howard Band), and Turtle Zwadlo, who is playing some brand new solo material! They will be in the James River Brewing Company tasting room on Saturday, March 1, 2014 (I will be over in Arrington playing for the folks over at Blue Mountain Brewery's Barrel Room from 3:30 to 6:30pm).
Please be sure come on out the following Saturday in you are in Scottsville to see the very talented Carmen Allen (Coyote), John Howard (John Howard Band), and Turtle Zwadlo, who is playing some brand new solo material! They will be in the James River Brewing Company tasting room on Saturday, March 1, 2014 (I will be over in Arrington playing for the folks over at Blue Mountain Brewery's Barrel Room from 3:30 to 6:30pm).
James River Brewing is calling...must be another Acoustic Afternoons session!
01/18/14: Back to Scottsville for more Acoustic Afternoons! I am very excited to say that I am doing a gig with Bubba Martin (Bubba Rose Band) and Justin Storer (The Working Effective). Come on out for a song and a drink! Or two songs! We will be in the tasting room from 3-6 pm today. BTW, if anybody has any good pictures from previous Acoustic Afternoons shows, please email me at [email protected]. I would love to post them!
01/11/14: Mountfair was a blast! Thanks Everybody!
So I wasn't sure there was going to be a gig! As anyone in our area knows all too well, we were inundated with heavy rain yesterday. Nonetheless, I packed up the Burkemobile and headed down the road to Mountfair Vineyards for my show with Michael Clem.
The entrance was pretty muddy and I did a little gliding on the way in, but got there a-ok. Chris, Lizzie and Jason were there to greet me; all smiles. Michael showed up shortly thereafter and we set up the stage.
A few die-hards made it for the beginning of the show, but by the end of the 1st set we had a full room! Thankfully, among our visitors was Justin Storer of the Working Effective. Justin was nice enough to jump up and do a couple of songs, "Romeo" and one very, very new tune. Folks loved it, as did I! Now if Michael will stop making fun of my boots...
The rest of the show was a hoot-originals, Stones covers, some Eddie Rabbit and an experiment to David Bowie's "China Girl"...even Shazam recognized it!
Thanks to all who came to the show! For those who couldn't make it, I'll be back at Mountfair for their brand new songwriter series, "Corks & Chords." This is scheduled for Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 2-5 pm. Featured artists for the first installation are Rusty Speidel (SGGL, Ashley McMillen), Justin Storer (The Working Effective), and David Tewksbury.
Special thanks to Chris & Lizzie Yordy and Jason Jacks at Mountfair for their enthusiasm and support of live music. Love you guys!!!
JPB
The entrance was pretty muddy and I did a little gliding on the way in, but got there a-ok. Chris, Lizzie and Jason were there to greet me; all smiles. Michael showed up shortly thereafter and we set up the stage.
A few die-hards made it for the beginning of the show, but by the end of the 1st set we had a full room! Thankfully, among our visitors was Justin Storer of the Working Effective. Justin was nice enough to jump up and do a couple of songs, "Romeo" and one very, very new tune. Folks loved it, as did I! Now if Michael will stop making fun of my boots...
The rest of the show was a hoot-originals, Stones covers, some Eddie Rabbit and an experiment to David Bowie's "China Girl"...even Shazam recognized it!
Thanks to all who came to the show! For those who couldn't make it, I'll be back at Mountfair for their brand new songwriter series, "Corks & Chords." This is scheduled for Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 2-5 pm. Featured artists for the first installation are Rusty Speidel (SGGL, Ashley McMillen), Justin Storer (The Working Effective), and David Tewksbury.
Special thanks to Chris & Lizzie Yordy and Jason Jacks at Mountfair for their enthusiasm and support of live music. Love you guys!!!
JPB
MOUNTFAIR, HERE WE COME! 01/11/14 FROM 2-5 PM, COME HANG!
I am very excited about this Saturday, because 1) I hear it's not going to be -whatever degrees and 2) I am returning to Mountfair Vineyards with my friend, Michael Clem!
Michael and I really enjoyed ourselves when last we played here. It was crazy hot outside that day, but we soldiered on inside to a grateful audience. I am thankful for a chance to to come back and play for such gracious hosts.
We'll be in the barrel room this time, on Mountfair's stage! Please join us for a break from winter. I am to understand that Mountfair will be serving at least three featured wines that day. Michael and I will be playing an assortment of some favorite covers and my original material, including excerpts from my forthcoming CD, "Just a County Down." Grab a friend, cruise out to my neck of the woods and join us!
Michael and I really enjoyed ourselves when last we played here. It was crazy hot outside that day, but we soldiered on inside to a grateful audience. I am thankful for a chance to to come back and play for such gracious hosts.
We'll be in the barrel room this time, on Mountfair's stage! Please join us for a break from winter. I am to understand that Mountfair will be serving at least three featured wines that day. Michael and I will be playing an assortment of some favorite covers and my original material, including excerpts from my forthcoming CD, "Just a County Down." Grab a friend, cruise out to my neck of the woods and join us!
01/04/14: KICKED THE YEAR OFF RIGHT, WE DID!
I know that's not really a sentence. I also know it has a Yoda-like ring to it (just getting that now), BUT IT'S TRUE. We had fun yesterday! I confess, I wasn't sure how the gig was going to go. I'd heard Curtis Prince's CD, Wishing For Rhymes, and knew Ben Eppard from his work at Songwriter Night @ The Local in Belmont. But throwing it all in a pot together was something else.
Nobody disappointed. I kicked things off, then we went to Curtis, then to Ben. Curtis' 12 string, tuned down to D tuning (DADFAD I'm told), resonated with lots of chimey overtones and rich low end. His songs and stories caught my ear and wouldn't let go of it. Curtis has a signature sound and brought it home all day long.
And then we came to Ben Eppard. Ben was playing a couple of straight-acoustic (no pickup) Yamahas and was KILLING IT with them. Those guitars packed a punch, especially the one to the left. This guitar actually survived a motorcycle wreck! Love that tone...almost as much as I enjoyed Ben's voice. If you have not had a chance to hear Ben sing, you should seek him out. Ben is writing smart songs and singing them with power and control. http://www.beneppard.com/
Special guests were a factor once again, with Bill Staton doing some fine picking. Carmen Allen was with us, too, and was kind enough to jump up for a couple of tunes (thanks, Carmen!). We also had Acoustic Afternoons alumni Frank Bechter and Susan Munson step up and lay down some wonderful harmonies. Susan also turned in an engaging couple of numbers on her own.
The cake-taker for me (yeah, totally making that a word) was the sing-a-long moments with the audience. That never gets old, guys. Not ever.
Thanks again to James River Brewing's staff, too, as they always take care of us. Trust me, it means a lot!
I will not be at the next Acoustic Afternoons, as I will be playing at Mountfair Vineyards with Michael Clem. If you're on that side of town, please be sure to check us out in the barrel room!
As for Acoustic Afternoons, though, the show goes on: for 01/11/2014, we've got Shannon Branch, Sam Cregger, and John Tracy. I don't know, you might have to flip a coin Saturday...
Nobody disappointed. I kicked things off, then we went to Curtis, then to Ben. Curtis' 12 string, tuned down to D tuning (DADFAD I'm told), resonated with lots of chimey overtones and rich low end. His songs and stories caught my ear and wouldn't let go of it. Curtis has a signature sound and brought it home all day long.
And then we came to Ben Eppard. Ben was playing a couple of straight-acoustic (no pickup) Yamahas and was KILLING IT with them. Those guitars packed a punch, especially the one to the left. This guitar actually survived a motorcycle wreck! Love that tone...almost as much as I enjoyed Ben's voice. If you have not had a chance to hear Ben sing, you should seek him out. Ben is writing smart songs and singing them with power and control. http://www.beneppard.com/
Special guests were a factor once again, with Bill Staton doing some fine picking. Carmen Allen was with us, too, and was kind enough to jump up for a couple of tunes (thanks, Carmen!). We also had Acoustic Afternoons alumni Frank Bechter and Susan Munson step up and lay down some wonderful harmonies. Susan also turned in an engaging couple of numbers on her own.
The cake-taker for me (yeah, totally making that a word) was the sing-a-long moments with the audience. That never gets old, guys. Not ever.
Thanks again to James River Brewing's staff, too, as they always take care of us. Trust me, it means a lot!
I will not be at the next Acoustic Afternoons, as I will be playing at Mountfair Vineyards with Michael Clem. If you're on that side of town, please be sure to check us out in the barrel room!
As for Acoustic Afternoons, though, the show goes on: for 01/11/2014, we've got Shannon Branch, Sam Cregger, and John Tracy. I don't know, you might have to flip a coin Saturday...
12/28/13-ELI COOK AND JOHN KELLY! WHAT? TOTALLY...
Sorry for the late posting of the pictures, folks, but here they are. Special thanks to Eli Cook and John Kelly for jumping in the car and cruising down to Scottsville! Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing is every Saturday from 3-6 pm, and when we get guys like these two it's a special day for me.
We did things a little differently this time, using a microphone and one speaker to help us negotiate the crowd. It worked well, and both Eli and John rose to the occasion and delivered the goods!
Eli is, at this moment, probably tearing it up on electric guitar (as he is known to do). Here's some pics of him doing "Little Wing" on 12 string acoustic (yeah, it rocked). Also shown is John Kelly, bringing it home on his own compositions. Keep an eye out for both of these talented performers-be sure to see them when you get a chance!
TOMORROW 01/04/2014 is the first Acoustic Afternoons in January, featuring the very talented Ben Eppard and Curtis Prince! We'd love to see you, so please join us for a drink and a song. Or two!
We did things a little differently this time, using a microphone and one speaker to help us negotiate the crowd. It worked well, and both Eli and John rose to the occasion and delivered the goods!
Eli is, at this moment, probably tearing it up on electric guitar (as he is known to do). Here's some pics of him doing "Little Wing" on 12 string acoustic (yeah, it rocked). Also shown is John Kelly, bringing it home on his own compositions. Keep an eye out for both of these talented performers-be sure to see them when you get a chance!
TOMORROW 01/04/2014 is the first Acoustic Afternoons in January, featuring the very talented Ben Eppard and Curtis Prince! We'd love to see you, so please join us for a drink and a song. Or two!
SATURDAY. 12/21/13. SCOTTSVILLE SOLSTICE!
Back at it! We've been having a great time with Acoustic Afternoons, and yesterday was no exception. I knew we were in for a treat when David told me he was excited to be playing on the Solstice; I was so wrapped up in daily trivialities that it took me a moment to realize it: Winter. Winter is here. David Tewksbury and Frank Bechter are playing!
Well, you couldn't tell from the weather! I'm sure you've heard of Christmas in July (car sales, etc.)-this was more July in Christmas! We were grateful for the break but opted to stay in the tasting room and I'm glad we did. It made for a really special gathering of family and friends, both new and old.
I must say, the round-robin approach to this event really makes interesting. Just when you're kind of locking in on one artist, all of a sudden you get to see somebody else. Even better, you get to see them play with each other!
Or with somebody in the audience...we had some heavy hitters with us Saturday, and it made for some exciting stuff! Marc Lipson grabbed both the bass and guitar on different numbers. Susan Munson sang along and Bill Staton did some fine picking throughout. At the end, we even had Curtis Prince jump on the 12 string! A guy could get spoiled in a hurry!
Thanks to all of you who attended. The holidays are tough times for breaking away for events like this and we appreciate all who were able to make it. For those who missed, I wish you a wonder Holiday Season and hope to see you in Scottsville soon...
Well, you couldn't tell from the weather! I'm sure you've heard of Christmas in July (car sales, etc.)-this was more July in Christmas! We were grateful for the break but opted to stay in the tasting room and I'm glad we did. It made for a really special gathering of family and friends, both new and old.
I must say, the round-robin approach to this event really makes interesting. Just when you're kind of locking in on one artist, all of a sudden you get to see somebody else. Even better, you get to see them play with each other!
Or with somebody in the audience...we had some heavy hitters with us Saturday, and it made for some exciting stuff! Marc Lipson grabbed both the bass and guitar on different numbers. Susan Munson sang along and Bill Staton did some fine picking throughout. At the end, we even had Curtis Prince jump on the 12 string! A guy could get spoiled in a hurry!
Thanks to all of you who attended. The holidays are tough times for breaking away for events like this and we appreciate all who were able to make it. For those who missed, I wish you a wonder Holiday Season and hope to see you in Scottsville soon...
THURSDAY 12/19/13: "TWOFER" SATURDAY COMING UP!
Yes, indeedy, Saturday 12/21/13 isn't just the Winter Solstice (though that is AWESOME)-it's a double header of gigs!
First, Acoustic Afternoons will be back at James River Brewing Company in Scottsville, VA from 3-6 pm. This time, we've got David Tewksbury and Frank Bechter joining me!
If you've never seen David, he's got a powerful presence and a voice to match. David Tewksbury has some items up on www.youtube.com, so feel free to pre-game!
Frank Bechter, who you may have seen playing alongside Justin Storer, Susan Munson and me a few times, will be there, too. Frank is a songwriter, and a talented one at that, but never fails to surprise me with an eclectic cover.
Once we finish in Scottsville, Frank and I will jump in the car (not literally) and head over to Rapunzel's Coffee & Books in Lovingston, VA for their 12th Annual Christmas Party! The line-up for this show is really sweet, with Terri Allard, Thomas Gunn and many others joining us. We'd love to see you there, too, as it will be a fun-filled night of music and holiday cheer!
For details, please visit the links below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/392087304256568/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com/
First, Acoustic Afternoons will be back at James River Brewing Company in Scottsville, VA from 3-6 pm. This time, we've got David Tewksbury and Frank Bechter joining me!
If you've never seen David, he's got a powerful presence and a voice to match. David Tewksbury has some items up on www.youtube.com, so feel free to pre-game!
Frank Bechter, who you may have seen playing alongside Justin Storer, Susan Munson and me a few times, will be there, too. Frank is a songwriter, and a talented one at that, but never fails to surprise me with an eclectic cover.
Once we finish in Scottsville, Frank and I will jump in the car (not literally) and head over to Rapunzel's Coffee & Books in Lovingston, VA for their 12th Annual Christmas Party! The line-up for this show is really sweet, with Terri Allard, Thomas Gunn and many others joining us. We'd love to see you there, too, as it will be a fun-filled night of music and holiday cheer!
For details, please visit the links below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/392087304256568/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com/
SATURDAY 12/7/13: And then there were TWO...mwahhahahahah...
So the flu bug put on it's Grim Reaper costume this morning! James Moore and Steve Vargo both could not make it. When I got to James River Brewing, Shannon Branch was there getting it done. He's got a powerful, clean country voice. Set up in the window, he took care of business for a solid hour!
Thankfully, Bill Staton stopped by. A veteran of the Dallas Wesley band and a number of others, Bill is a great player and has a real ear for harmonies. He and and I played from 4:15 pm til 6, spinning off my original numbers and some classics from the days of ABC's Wide World of Sports and the Sylvania Super Set (hint for younger readers: these are older things).
No dogs this time, but we did have our share of babies. One especially cute baby brought our volume down to "baby ears friendly" as we harmonized on "Dead Flowers" and "Wild Horses." Babies LOVE early 70s Rolling Stones, just so you know...
I'll be back at James River Brewing on 12/21/13 as I take the stage with David Tewksbury and Frank Bechter, before I run down Highway 6 to play at Rapunzel's 12th Annual Christmas Party. Whew!
Thankfully, Bill Staton stopped by. A veteran of the Dallas Wesley band and a number of others, Bill is a great player and has a real ear for harmonies. He and and I played from 4:15 pm til 6, spinning off my original numbers and some classics from the days of ABC's Wide World of Sports and the Sylvania Super Set (hint for younger readers: these are older things).
No dogs this time, but we did have our share of babies. One especially cute baby brought our volume down to "baby ears friendly" as we harmonized on "Dead Flowers" and "Wild Horses." Babies LOVE early 70s Rolling Stones, just so you know...
I'll be back at James River Brewing on 12/21/13 as I take the stage with David Tewksbury and Frank Bechter, before I run down Highway 6 to play at Rapunzel's 12th Annual Christmas Party. Whew!
SATURDAY 11/30/13: Giving thanks at James River Brewing's Acoustic Afternoons with Michael Coleman & Gina Sobel
Michael Coleman at JRBC, 11/30/13.
Thanksgiving is, more or less, over. It's leftovers and relaxation til Monday for many. I hope that all who read this found themselves at the table of plenty this year. If you were not, may you be there soon.
I, for one, am thankful for much this year, and Saturday's "Acoustic Afternoons" show at James River Brewing in Scottsville, VA really encapsulates that gratitude for me. It was a day of heartfelt performances. Some of them playful, some tender and some a little rowdy (that'd be me).
I am thankful for Michael Coleman and Gina Sobel. They were kind enough to step away from their families and holidays long enough to deliver some great music, and deliver they did. The vibe of the afternoon was, as always, loose and relaxed. At times casual and chatty, the room would hush and become acutely attentive during certain moments. At times, you could hear every note and every breath.
These Acoustic Afternoons shows are a cyclical, organic experience to me. The music is not always the central focus of the day for the entire room, but then it is, for extended periods of time. It is safe to say that Michael, Gina, and I each had a chance to "wow" the room and I think we did! Boy, it's sweet when you get to hit the note just right...
I am also thankful for Gary Hatter, who made the drive from (insert faraway location here). Gary was nice enough to sit in and give us a few tunes. To me, it really added to the day. I, for one, enjoy the sense of community created at this event. I am meeting new folks all the time and am frequently amazed by their generosity and care. Trust me, if this gig was no fun we wouldn't do it. It's a darn good time! I hope we get to see you there soon.
I will not be at another JRBC Acoustic Afternoons show for awhile, but I want to thank Chris Kyle of James River Brewing and his entire staff for making me feel like a rock star all month long. NOT ONCE did I ever feel out of place. Guys, that's not me-that's YOU. And I thank you.
I'll be back at James River Brewing on Saturday December 21 to introduce some other friends of mine: Frank Bechter, Thomas Gunn, and David Tewksbury. Who knows, maybe I'll get to sit in on a few. :)
Blessings to you and yours this holiday season.
Sincerely,
JPB
I, for one, am thankful for much this year, and Saturday's "Acoustic Afternoons" show at James River Brewing in Scottsville, VA really encapsulates that gratitude for me. It was a day of heartfelt performances. Some of them playful, some tender and some a little rowdy (that'd be me).
I am thankful for Michael Coleman and Gina Sobel. They were kind enough to step away from their families and holidays long enough to deliver some great music, and deliver they did. The vibe of the afternoon was, as always, loose and relaxed. At times casual and chatty, the room would hush and become acutely attentive during certain moments. At times, you could hear every note and every breath.
These Acoustic Afternoons shows are a cyclical, organic experience to me. The music is not always the central focus of the day for the entire room, but then it is, for extended periods of time. It is safe to say that Michael, Gina, and I each had a chance to "wow" the room and I think we did! Boy, it's sweet when you get to hit the note just right...
I am also thankful for Gary Hatter, who made the drive from (insert faraway location here). Gary was nice enough to sit in and give us a few tunes. To me, it really added to the day. I, for one, enjoy the sense of community created at this event. I am meeting new folks all the time and am frequently amazed by their generosity and care. Trust me, if this gig was no fun we wouldn't do it. It's a darn good time! I hope we get to see you there soon.
I will not be at another JRBC Acoustic Afternoons show for awhile, but I want to thank Chris Kyle of James River Brewing and his entire staff for making me feel like a rock star all month long. NOT ONCE did I ever feel out of place. Guys, that's not me-that's YOU. And I thank you.
I'll be back at James River Brewing on Saturday December 21 to introduce some other friends of mine: Frank Bechter, Thomas Gunn, and David Tewksbury. Who knows, maybe I'll get to sit in on a few. :)
Blessings to you and yours this holiday season.
Sincerely,
JPB
THANK YOU FOR SATURDAY 11/23 at JAMES RIVER BREWING COMPANY! WHAT A CROWD!
Man, I thought the turnout for previous Acoustic Afternoons was good (and it was). You guys ROCK! Thanks to all the beautiful people who drove from as far as Amherst and Buena Vista to be with us (Tom, Gary, gold stars to you guys). We had SO MUCH FUN. It's quite literally stunning to me how well the day went.
For the uninitiated, Acoustic Afternoons is just that: Songwriters in the round, singing originals and covers for the "beer quality inspectors" on hand. It is convivial, informal and fun for all involved.
Highlights for me included sing-a-longs to the Lou Reed/Rolling Stones mash-up, Susan Munson and Michael Clem's originals, plus local banjo man Jimmy Stalling sitting in with us at the end. Yeah!
Again, you guys really made the day for us. I sincerely hope we see you at future Acoustic Afternoons.
Special THANK YOU to Chris Kyle and the JRBC staff for making us feel so welcome.
If anyone else out there has any pics (thanks to Gary H. for this one), please e-mail me at [email protected]. I would love to post them.
For the uninitiated, Acoustic Afternoons is just that: Songwriters in the round, singing originals and covers for the "beer quality inspectors" on hand. It is convivial, informal and fun for all involved.
Highlights for me included sing-a-longs to the Lou Reed/Rolling Stones mash-up, Susan Munson and Michael Clem's originals, plus local banjo man Jimmy Stalling sitting in with us at the end. Yeah!
Again, you guys really made the day for us. I sincerely hope we see you at future Acoustic Afternoons.
Special THANK YOU to Chris Kyle and the JRBC staff for making us feel so welcome.
If anyone else out there has any pics (thanks to Gary H. for this one), please e-mail me at [email protected]. I would love to post them.
James Moore and Sam Cregger, now Susan Munson and Michael Clem? Must be Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing!!!
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! Thanks again to James Moore and Sam Cregger for joining me last week. Be sure to see us again this Saturday November 23 for Susan Munson and Michael Clem! Good fun, hilarity to ensue. :)
But now pictures!
But now pictures!
ACOUSTIC AFTERNOONS-IN THE TASTING ROOM
AT JAMES RIVER BREWING COMPANY-ANOTHER SOLID JAM
Despite that fact that a deer had just used my car as a diving board the night before (insert frowny face HERE), I was able to make it back to Scottsville for another session of Acoustic Afternoons. I am genuinely enjoying myself at this gig! First of all, we were in the tasting room so we were able to fight off the chill outside. Score! Even better than that, though, was being able to spend the day playing with Sue Harlow and Gina Sobel!
Sue Harlow and Gina Sobel are both finalists and Honorable Mentions in this year's Songwriter's Conest at Rapunzel's Coffee. They are comfortable on stage, and it shows. We just took turns singing tunes, with Gina jamming out on flute for a number of tunes (take that, "jazz flute" critics!) and really dialing it in. Just great!
We had a full house by then end of the afternoon, and folks were genuninely sorry to see us go. Now, THAT'S satisfying...
Here are some pics from the day. Do me a favor and join us at the next one so somebody can take a group shot of us!
Sue Harlow and Gina Sobel are both finalists and Honorable Mentions in this year's Songwriter's Conest at Rapunzel's Coffee. They are comfortable on stage, and it shows. We just took turns singing tunes, with Gina jamming out on flute for a number of tunes (take that, "jazz flute" critics!) and really dialing it in. Just great!
We had a full house by then end of the afternoon, and folks were genuninely sorry to see us go. Now, THAT'S satisfying...
Here are some pics from the day. Do me a favor and join us at the next one so somebody can take a group shot of us!
From L to R: Sue Harlow sings a sad one. Gina Sobel gets a groove going. Jason Burke strums one (with Sue Harlow to right).
ACOUSTIC AFTERNOONS AT JAMES RIVER-A GREAT DAY OUTSIDE!
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: John Howard multi-tasking; Bill Staton saving the day with the "3 on the tree" microphone stand!
Hey All! So i'm still reliving the fun I had with John Howard and Bill Staton (sounds like satan) yesterday on the back deck at James River Brewing in downtown Scottsville, VA. An important thing to note is that, because the weather was so good, we just set up outside! James River Brewing has a sweet back patio area, with a fire pit, too, and it's back yard is trees and hills. It is, all in all, a great place to test drive a James River beer.
Big thanks to Bill, who broke out his awesome little PA system . He even had a little mic stand "tree" with 3 condenser microphoness coming off of it. This gave us a clear, crisp sound without being too "in your face" with everything. We had a loyal crowd that pretty much stayed with us all afternoon! Gotta love that....
This was a first for me in a couple of ways. It was the first time I got to share a stage with John Howard (Hobojac). John is multi-talented, playing guitar and harmonica at the same time and then swtiching to mandolin (like it twernt nuthin)! This was also my first time playing in a duo with Bill Staton (The Free Radicals). Bill's got a great touch on the guitar and IMO really brought a lot to the table.
Instead of just doing 3 straight sets, we kept the day pretty loose. To start off, all three of us jammed out on some of my tunes! Good fun for me, for sure, as it's not everyday I get 2 talented artists jumping in on my music. After that, Bill and I continued for awhile, then Bill solo, then John again, and then Bill and me again, then a super jam to close it out with a medley of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" mashed up with the Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want". Great picking from John and Bill on that one, for sure!
Special thanks to our friends who made it (and that, of course, includes you, Ginger). Thanks also to Michelle at James River Brewing for taking care of us and to Chris Kyle for making it all happen.
This is a NEW thing. As winter descends and we retreat indoors, come on down to Scottsville and join us in the tasting room. We've got some really great singer-songwriters hanging out and the room is warm and woody. We're having a ball and would love to see you there, too.
Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 3 to 6 pm I will be joined by Sue Harlow and Gina Sobel. Both of these artists won Honorable Mention at the 2013 Songwriter's Contest at Rapunzel's Coffee and Books just this last month! Come see why. Maybe Gina will bring a flute AND saxaphone....yeah....
Until next week, have a great morning. Hug your kids and feed your pets. Then reverse.
Sincerely, JPB
Big thanks to Bill, who broke out his awesome little PA system . He even had a little mic stand "tree" with 3 condenser microphoness coming off of it. This gave us a clear, crisp sound without being too "in your face" with everything. We had a loyal crowd that pretty much stayed with us all afternoon! Gotta love that....
This was a first for me in a couple of ways. It was the first time I got to share a stage with John Howard (Hobojac). John is multi-talented, playing guitar and harmonica at the same time and then swtiching to mandolin (like it twernt nuthin)! This was also my first time playing in a duo with Bill Staton (The Free Radicals). Bill's got a great touch on the guitar and IMO really brought a lot to the table.
Instead of just doing 3 straight sets, we kept the day pretty loose. To start off, all three of us jammed out on some of my tunes! Good fun for me, for sure, as it's not everyday I get 2 talented artists jumping in on my music. After that, Bill and I continued for awhile, then Bill solo, then John again, and then Bill and me again, then a super jam to close it out with a medley of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" mashed up with the Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want". Great picking from John and Bill on that one, for sure!
Special thanks to our friends who made it (and that, of course, includes you, Ginger). Thanks also to Michelle at James River Brewing for taking care of us and to Chris Kyle for making it all happen.
This is a NEW thing. As winter descends and we retreat indoors, come on down to Scottsville and join us in the tasting room. We've got some really great singer-songwriters hanging out and the room is warm and woody. We're having a ball and would love to see you there, too.
Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 3 to 6 pm I will be joined by Sue Harlow and Gina Sobel. Both of these artists won Honorable Mention at the 2013 Songwriter's Contest at Rapunzel's Coffee and Books just this last month! Come see why. Maybe Gina will bring a flute AND saxaphone....yeah....
Until next week, have a great morning. Hug your kids and feed your pets. Then reverse.
Sincerely, JPB
FIRST COLONY WINERY this Sunday 11/03-my first visit!
I'm very excited to announce that I will be playing at First Colony Winery this Sunday afternoon! Come on out and have a glass while I play for the peoples....time is probably 2-5 pm but I will confirm and update this page soon. Promise! Thanks to First Colony and Fritz the Cat for having me! Not that Fritz, a different one. Just as cool, I'm sure...**SPECIAL UPDATE** My good friend Michael Clem will be joining me, bringing with him (as always) his talents, joy and a great smile. Come say hi to Michael, too!
"ACOUSTIC AFTERNOONS" at James River Brewing Company-I'll be there 11/02/13 and in good company!
I just confirmed our "special TBA" guest for the 11/2/13 installment of Acoustic Afternoons at James River Brewing. Bill Staton will be joining me and my other special guest John Howard for an afternoon of acoustic music in the tasting room at James River Brewing. We'll be doing original music and cover tunes from 3-6 pm this coming Saturday. Please, tell a friend and come on down to Scottsville to enjoy a James River Brewing Company beer and some music with us. If you've never seen John Howard with Hobojac or Yankee Dixie, this will be a nice introduction. And Bill Staton is certainly no slouch on the six string. Bust out of the house for few hours and grab a stool! By the way, for those who aren't beer drinkers, they've also got a cream soda made with sassafrass from Scottsville. It's crazy good.
We've got some GREAT performers lined up for this event and it is a prime opportunity to hear them up close & personal. I look forward to seeing familar faces & new ones. See you then!
We've got some GREAT performers lined up for this event and it is a prime opportunity to hear them up close & personal. I look forward to seeing familar faces & new ones. See you then!
*UPDATED 10/06/13* MIXING IS COMPLETE. MAYBE?
STILL FUN, BUT MY EARS ARE TIRED!
Saturday 10/05/13 was a productive day. Chris Doermann (Virginia Arts Studios) and I met around 11 am. I really wanted to be DONE. I knew I was not done. Not at all. We had mixing to do, plus...I had to recut some vocals. The results were very positive, as we wound up getting a much clearer, stronger vocal for "Just a County Down". Hats off to Chris for making that, and the whole day, both productive and rewarding.
Because I'll tell you, we did some LISTENING. Oh, my Goodness. But we listened and tweaked and turned knobs and clicked clickers and pushed faders and WHEW. Mixing a song is a lot like making a cake. Except you're not buying a cake in a box. You know what you want-you want a chocolate cake right? But wait-what KIND of chocolate? How much? Is the cake chocolate or just the icing? Sprinkles? Bundt cake? Cupcake? Triple Decker?
You can be prepared to answer a lot of these questions, but when you have to figure out what kind of reverb you want on the tamborine...OR DO YOU????....then you and the engineer peruse the selection of 350 reverb plug-ins. Which one?
This is where a great engineer is your best friend. Either that, or find a cliff and start jumpin'. Chris was my sherpa through this process, and made me want to climb the mountain again. It means a great deal to me, as the artist, to know that my fractured system of describing what I want a song to sound like is being processed accurately. Thanks, Chris!
I really like this record. It's warm all around-analog goodness converted to digital. The songs, in my opinion, are getting a proper treatment here and the performances are fun for me.
I think we're done, but I'm going to chill on this for a few days to rest my ears. One of the problems I am discovering is my willingness to fall in love with something that can be made much better and clearer. These mixes are really hitting it for me now, whereas the rough versions of the songs were...well, hell, they were unmixed. A few trusted sets of ears have heard the roughs, but I'm waiting for the finished product to come out before anything else circulates. It's like asking your friends to tell you what they think of your chocolate cake before you've even baked the thing...
Shopping cover art now and blah blah blah its just more money. This cake may not come out of the oven until next year. We shall see.
I'm also checking out some venues for a CD release party. Something small & intimate, where you guys can come see us put on a good rock and roll show for you, get you a copy of the CD and all mix & mingle before and after. I'm thinking January is what we're looking at now, as I do not aspire to compete with Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. More on that later.
Anyway, that's it for me talking about me for awhile. I will post studio photos as soon as I remember to bring home the Iphone plug that this computer actually recognizes. Til then, have a great week everybody!
JPB
Because I'll tell you, we did some LISTENING. Oh, my Goodness. But we listened and tweaked and turned knobs and clicked clickers and pushed faders and WHEW. Mixing a song is a lot like making a cake. Except you're not buying a cake in a box. You know what you want-you want a chocolate cake right? But wait-what KIND of chocolate? How much? Is the cake chocolate or just the icing? Sprinkles? Bundt cake? Cupcake? Triple Decker?
You can be prepared to answer a lot of these questions, but when you have to figure out what kind of reverb you want on the tamborine...OR DO YOU????....then you and the engineer peruse the selection of 350 reverb plug-ins. Which one?
This is where a great engineer is your best friend. Either that, or find a cliff and start jumpin'. Chris was my sherpa through this process, and made me want to climb the mountain again. It means a great deal to me, as the artist, to know that my fractured system of describing what I want a song to sound like is being processed accurately. Thanks, Chris!
I really like this record. It's warm all around-analog goodness converted to digital. The songs, in my opinion, are getting a proper treatment here and the performances are fun for me.
I think we're done, but I'm going to chill on this for a few days to rest my ears. One of the problems I am discovering is my willingness to fall in love with something that can be made much better and clearer. These mixes are really hitting it for me now, whereas the rough versions of the songs were...well, hell, they were unmixed. A few trusted sets of ears have heard the roughs, but I'm waiting for the finished product to come out before anything else circulates. It's like asking your friends to tell you what they think of your chocolate cake before you've even baked the thing...
Shopping cover art now and blah blah blah its just more money. This cake may not come out of the oven until next year. We shall see.
I'm also checking out some venues for a CD release party. Something small & intimate, where you guys can come see us put on a good rock and roll show for you, get you a copy of the CD and all mix & mingle before and after. I'm thinking January is what we're looking at now, as I do not aspire to compete with Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. More on that later.
Anyway, that's it for me talking about me for awhile. I will post studio photos as soon as I remember to bring home the Iphone plug that this computer actually recognizes. Til then, have a great week everybody!
JPB
*UPDATED 10/02/13* SO I WENT INTO THE STUDIO. AND IT WAS FUN!
*UPDATE* OK, so I don't want to delete everything below so I'm doing this instead. So, we've added some hand claps, tamborine, shaker and various drummage to the recordings and they are starting to sound sweet. Going back in end of this week to do some mixing. More later, but I can say with confidence that the tracks sound nice. Still some work to be done, but so far so good! I can't wait to get them out to you guys!
I'm pleased to announce that I was able to make a little visit to a local recording studio to record some tracks! I decided, after no small deliberation, on Virginia Arts Recording Studios in Charlottesville, VA. The studio has a long & colorful reputation, having been open some 30 years. The facility is unassuming from the outside, but we don't record OUTside, we record INside. And inside is NICE. There's a fantastic console that allows some sort of analog to digital greatness that I won't attempt to bull$%^& my way through describing. Needless to say, they got the gear and they've got Chris Doermann-many thanks to Chris for his help so far! The whole experience, though really only half a day, was super-positive. I went in with a plan: let's just record some tracks; we can make the Great American Rock Record next year. Some other time. Let's just record until I run out of money. Surprisingly, we were able to track four tunes: Stealin', Monkey See Monkey Do, Just a County Down, and Reflections (one of my older tunes). No drums on these tracks. Still, there's room for a shaker, tamborine, etc.. Also, there's harmonica left to overdub, and an overall mixing. But the tracks? I'm so pleased to finally hear some of my music being given a sonic once-over. Special thanks to Michael Clem (Eddie From Ohio, Michael Clem Trio) and Rick Olivarez (Rick Olivarez Trio) for lending a hand and really helping the tunes become more actualized. The overall effect, for me, is that I want to record more!!!
And I will record more, down the road. This is a process that takes time, patience and, you guessed it, money. I cringe a little at the idea of a Kickstarter campaign, but that is becoming less intimidating as my understanding of how time flows/can flow in a studio. The overall plan now is just to finish these tracks and get them sounding as strong as possible. I don't really have decent recordings of my material, but this is getting me closer. I hope to have an EP in your hands by year's end.
Please keep an eye on www.jasonburkemusic.com, as I'll be posting pics from the studio sessions! Yes, my good friend photographer Tim McDaniel (www.mcdanielphotography.net) was kind enough to come by and snap some pics. When I get them, I'll post them!
And I will record more, down the road. This is a process that takes time, patience and, you guessed it, money. I cringe a little at the idea of a Kickstarter campaign, but that is becoming less intimidating as my understanding of how time flows/can flow in a studio. The overall plan now is just to finish these tracks and get them sounding as strong as possible. I don't really have decent recordings of my material, but this is getting me closer. I hope to have an EP in your hands by year's end.
Please keep an eye on www.jasonburkemusic.com, as I'll be posting pics from the studio sessions! Yes, my good friend photographer Tim McDaniel (www.mcdanielphotography.net) was kind enough to come by and snap some pics. When I get them, I'll post them!
*UPDATED 10/02/13* SO I'M IN THIS SONGWRITING CONTEST NEXT MONTH. NO, REALLY!
Yessir, it's that time of year again. Rapunzel's Coffee in Lovingston, VA (http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com/) is holding the 11th annual Songwriter's Contest, brought to you by WNRN.ORG and Trager Brothers Coffee. The "updated news" is that I've made the cut for the finals! I entered two songs, but finalists only get to play the one selected by the Review Panel.
The Review Panel is a secret society, headquartered deep under the mountains of Nelson County. No? Would you believe that they are a crack team of vigilante crime-fighters? Not that one, either, eh? OK, the truth is I DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE BUT I THANK THEM! The Panel chose my song "Sweet Sweet Misery Loves a Little Company" as the one they want me to perform for the judges. I'm allowed two accompanyists. I've chosen Paco de Lucia and MC Hammer, just to mix it up a bit, but their respective "people" have yet to respond. Seriously, though, I'm not sure whether or not I'm going solo or if I can con, er, that is, ask one of my friends to join me on this ride. Keep checking here for updates!
The competition is on Saturday, October 26, 2013, starting at 8pm. Tickets for spectators are $15, but well worth it, as you will be seeing some of the area's best compete for $1000 Grand Prize, plus 8 hours at Packing Shed Records! Hell, I want IN! Alas, I have to compete just like everybody else. Wish me luck, guys!
The Review Panel is a secret society, headquartered deep under the mountains of Nelson County. No? Would you believe that they are a crack team of vigilante crime-fighters? Not that one, either, eh? OK, the truth is I DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE BUT I THANK THEM! The Panel chose my song "Sweet Sweet Misery Loves a Little Company" as the one they want me to perform for the judges. I'm allowed two accompanyists. I've chosen Paco de Lucia and MC Hammer, just to mix it up a bit, but their respective "people" have yet to respond. Seriously, though, I'm not sure whether or not I'm going solo or if I can con, er, that is, ask one of my friends to join me on this ride. Keep checking here for updates!
The competition is on Saturday, October 26, 2013, starting at 8pm. Tickets for spectators are $15, but well worth it, as you will be seeing some of the area's best compete for $1000 Grand Prize, plus 8 hours at Packing Shed Records! Hell, I want IN! Alas, I have to compete just like everybody else. Wish me luck, guys!
SO I PUT ON THIS SONGWRITER'S SHOW 4 TIMES A YEAR...
Please check out http://www.sixpacksongs.com/ when you get a chance. This is my baby, my special project. I am grateful to be able to produce, 4 times a year, the Six Pack Songwriter Series. This show is a spotlight on the bounty of songwriting talent here in Central VA. The next installment is Friday, November 15, 2013 at Rapunzel's in Lovingston, VA. Again, when you get a chance please check out the webpage and seek out some or all of the artists there. You'd be amazed at what's going on around here. And come to a show! We'd love to see you there!
