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The Music World According to Kenny…
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2/2007
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Hello websurfers,friends,music lovers and
curious searchers of the never ending search for
entertainment.Its now 2007 and the only thing that is constant
is change.However the more things change the more they stay
the same.This is my 3rd year teaching guitar and piano at
Middeltown Music (
Middletownmusic.com).My trio Jaded Angles continues to work 8
to 10 days a month,Im still running 2 open mics a week.4
corners taven,Elkton,MD....Beachcomber
restaurant......Northeast,MD.Check out the schuedle for times
and directions.My newest project and Labor of Love is a 10
piece horn band called Big Package..(
Bigpackageband.com)...We've just finished our 1st DVD
showcasing the band.Check out the site.....I've started work
on an instructional video for guitar as well as a lesson book
dealing with a unique approach to the fret board.I'm currently
planning a clinic on performance with trio formats.This is
aimed at improving Bass,Drums,Guitar,and Players working
together in a trio format.I pride myself on wearing many
hats.Guitarist,Singer,Writer,Producer,seeker of the search for
good tone,and keeping music real.I love all styles of music
(Rap?) (Almost all) But im remaining open minded.I look
forward to 2007 and getting my music to a larger audience.My
Jaded Angels CD,My Jazz and Pop CD titeled Ciankaizan..As well
as the Big Package DVD are now available.Im still involved in
producing local talent.If You need production help on your
CD's,Video's,Songwriting help Ect.......Contact me.....Lets
talk.
Jazzboxjones@yahoo.com. Im currently working on a new CD
showcasing many of my musical friends from New York,Nashville,
ad the Tri-state area....Look for a summer release.On a
personal note my significant other,girlfriend,soul mate,love
of my life,angel of mercy,and beautiful spouse Diana continues
to love,care,and understand while helping me raise my two
children.She always provides a smile with ultimate support for
1 very difficult and high maintenance individual
(Me)!!!!!!!!!!On a Daily basis...Its a mystery to me but she
seems to find some good in all I do.Thank you i truly love u
despite my sometimes negative behavior.I've watched my 15 year
old son Kenny and my lovely too mature for her 13 years of age
daughter Morgan slowly grow into responsible
citizens.They keep me jumping which is a 24-7 job.Also a
labor of love so I'll take the good with the bad.The teen
years are supposedly the hardest and it seems there is no end
in sight.However occasional bursts of kindness and love from
the 2 give me the strength and push i need to continue on.They
remind me how important family is.To say the least I love them
more than the grief and things i do to support the lifestyle I
provide them with.In conclusion I thank you all who continue
to come see me perform and log on to my site to keep tabs on
the latest work.Im greatful to be making my way through life
D.M.N.E (Doing Music & Nothing Else).This is only possible
because of support and the love we all have for LIVE MUSIC!!!!
Thanks to all my old and new friends...I hope to see you all
somewhere this year to share the gift of music with you.Feel
free to E-mail me if you need production help,help finishing a
song,just want to say hello to share a joke or story,or know a
club in your area where i could perform please contact me....
Jazzboxjones@yahoo.com
Hope to see you soon...Keep my family and I in your prayers and I will
do the same for you..Thanks again
P.S.
I would be remiss in my duties not to mention my friend and
web master or mistress? Kelli.She shares my love for music and
the need to help people stay informed.She is unequeled and
relentless in her quest to get information to the masses.(Join
her email list by sending an email to
ktome@crosslink.net)Thanks
Kelli your always and inspiration and a positive force in my search for
improvement and tolerance.
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| 4/2005 |
Greetings
music lovers, friends and curious new web surfers. Thanks for
logging on. Since we're well into 2005 I'll bring you up to
date. Lots of new info to share.
I've
recently finished my third solo CD, Cain
Kaizan (constant
and never ending improvement). It's an original CD showcasing
many styles of music with lots of surprise guest players. Also, I
handled a lot of the duties myself; bass, piano, percussion, vox, and
of course lead and rhythm guitars.
As
we speak; I'm making plans to start on CD number 4 which will feature a
lot of acustic guitar pieces, solo piano pieces, some blues, jazz, and
I'm working on some fusion heavy metal instrumentals. YES!!!,
heavy metal.
It's
been a great 2005 so far. I've just finished producing Delaware's
own local bass and 1st call blues sideman Jimi Pritchard's 1st CD Shopping
for the Blues. Jimi is
talent coordinator for Positive Promotion's TV show - Talk of the Town
with Tim Qualls. It's a great CD with 11 of Jimi's original
songs. Look for a summer release date.
Former
student of mine Jordan Demorest is on the verge of signing a
record deal with his new band
Trail of
Temper (formerly Delerium Theory). I produced their first album Serve Me Up. It was
Metallica meets Areosmith..Sorry, but it's not available unless you
really bug Jordan. However, I really enjoyed doing it and it
still sounds good. The new album, although a little heavier is as
good as any and better than most of what's out there, so check it
out. Jordan is also a guitar instructor at Middletown Music.
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Jordan
Demerest - Trail of Temper
A former student of Kenny's is hot on the
trail of a national record deal with his original band Trial
of Temper, (formerly Delerium Theory). Kenny produced their
only album, "Serve Me UP". Check out
Trail of
Temper .
Tell Jordan that Kenny sent you. Kenny's Wednesday open mic at
Breaker's
will be celebrating 4 years in April. Look for a big party to
celebrate
this event. Kenny is also celebrating almost 2 years of Sunday
open
mic at The Beachcomber, Charlestown, MD.
Delaware musician Ed (Slim) Dwornik is
orginating a splurge of shows during Febrary and March for The
Red Cross Tsunami relief fund. Check the list of shows
and venues at
http://www.waveofrelief.net, and come on out and
participate.
Kenny is finishing local blues fan and first call bass man Jimi
Pritchett's
freshman release, featuring Kenny, Johnny Neel, Sonny Rhoades and a
host
of first rate players. The release date is sometime this
spring.
This CD is the first release for Jimi, however, he has performed on may
national
releases. Jimi is also talent coordinator for Positive Promotions
Talk
of the Town with Tim Quall.
Kenny and Jimi are talking with a group of investors to start their own
label
and production company. Keep your fingers crossed. There is
a
lot of talent in the tri-state area that should be heard on a larger
level.
That is the hope for the new label, so say a prayer for Kenny, Jimi,
and
company. This could be a good thing.
Kenny and Uptown East had a great debut to a packed house at Elkton's
all-new
Four Corners. New Years Eve at Appetites on Main was also very
successful.
Check out the photos!!! Keep logging on and stay involved with
the
music.
Thanx,
See you soon,
KJ
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| 1/2/2004 |
Greetings:
As we speed into 2004 and out of 2003, the more things change the more
they stay the same. Many new and exciting changes? Just a few.
I'm putting the final touches on a new CD (Cain Kaizan*) which
will include many styles of my originals and some surprises.
Also, I had the pleasure of working as producer on NJ based duo
Casual Gypsies 1st CD and Delaware Blues singer Alissha Foraker's first
promo CD, both release as independents.
I'm still teaching guitar and piano at D.S.Music in Newark, DE and will
start teaching at Middletown Music in January as well as private
lessons. I've managed to survive another year of D.M.N.E. (doing
music and
nothing else).
Thanks to Desiree, Debbie, and Nick at Breakers Pub for another great
year. I've hosted Open Mic every Wednesday, April 1st will mark 3
years.
Also thanks to
Tom and the crew at the
Beachcomber, Charlestown, MD. Every Sunday hosting Open Mic, celebrating a
year in March.
I look forward to 2004 working with the Duo, Trio, and the Big Band.
Thanks:
Tom Casey at Casey's River House in Elkton, MD
Charlie & Kath at the Riverside Club, Lancaster, PA
Dave Weinstock at Appetites On Main, Exton, PA
Karen & Guy at Captain's Cove, Kirkwood, DE
Pete, Diane, and Timmy and all the crew at Woody's, North East, MD
North East River Yacht Club, North East, MD:Ken Johnston, you're the
MAN!!!
Andrew at the Poplar Inn, Dundalk, MD
Numerous Private Parties (Thanks to all concerned. You know who you
are.)
Eddie Greer at Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD
Dominick and hte staff at Schaefer's Canal House, Chesapeake City, MD
Once again I'm still able to play, teach, and create music because of
the people who continue to come see me and support my love of this
crazy business. I'm truly grateful for all of you who allow me to
be a
part of your lives. I'll continue to give 110% in the hope I'll
be
given many more years of music to share. Thanks again.
My main focus has been my children. Kenny Jr. is 12 now and
studying the drums, laying basketball, baseball, football and is now a
brown belt in karate. It's amazing to watch him grow and even
more amazing that I'm playing a part - trying to be a role model,
discipliarian, and in the process hopefully a friend and good Dad.
My daughter Morgan is a green belt in karate, studying
clarinetand piano. She is 10 years old now and is a beautiful
young girl; growing way too fast for me but time waits for no one.
They're both healthy and doing well in school and they still seem
to like spending time with me (go figure!). I'm truly blessed to
have them.
Once again I'm grateful for many things this year and hope too see you
ate a venue (bar, pub, restaurant, VFW, concert, festival, open mic,
etc.) near you.
In closing, remember to support the arts. I was lucky enough this
year to se Steely Dan and Pat Metheny live and purchased a pile of new
CDs, Jazz, Pop, Blues, etc. Also, my hero Pat Metheny' s new CD
is
at the top of the list (Quiet Nights). Check out any and all of
his
work. He is truly inspiring to all guitarists. Thanks to
all
of the musicians who allowed me to share my music with them and
vice-versa.
I'm not worthy!!!
I'm currently working on a day of music concert featuring local talent
from DE, MD, and PA area sometime in March or April 2004. I'll
keep you posted on the date and location.
Remember music is the true universal language. It transcends time and
can make a bad day good, relight an old flame, soothe a broken heart,
turn a frown into a smile.
Thanks for your time.
I've added some photos from my past. I hope you enjoy them as
much as I do. Maybe a laugh or two.
Hope to see you soon,
Kenny Jones
P.S.
Here I've enclosed some words of wisdom? You decide.
Words of Wisdom
- If
at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isn't for you.
- Love
may be blind, but marriage is a real eye opener.
- Bills
travel in the mail twice as fast as checks.
- If
you think that nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.
- If
at first you don't succeed, destroy all of the evidence.
- No
one is listening until you make a mistake.
- The
problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.
- A
clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
- A
conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel good.
- Don't
sweat the petty things, or is it pet sweaty things?
Read on of more of life as
Kenny
sees it. Wisdom? or what?
Here are some things a
man would
never say:
- Her breasts are just
too big.
- Let's
go shopping at the mall. Honey, I'll hold your purse.
- I think we're lost. Let's pull over and get directions.
- I'm
absolutely wrong. You must be right.
- Sometimes
I just want to be held. It's not always about sex.
Here are some things we
as a
species would like to hear from a woman but never will:
- I
think hairy butts are really sexy.
- This
diamond is way too big. Let's choose a smaller one, honey.
- I'm
wrong. You must be right.
- Hey,
get a whiff of that one. Way to go, sweetheat.
- Could
our relationship be more physical? I'm tired of being just
friends.
And finally, to
quote
Shakespeare "The true dignity in a man lies in his ability to despise
himself".
Here are my
takes on the less intelligent (stupid) side of
men:
- How are men like parking
spaces? The good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped.
- What is a man's idea of
helping with the housework? Lifting his leg so you can vacuum.
- What does a man consider a
seven course meal? A six pack and a hot dog.
- How many men does it take
to change
a roll of toilet paper? We don't know. It's never been done.
- How can you tell a man is
sexually excited? He's breathing.
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The Dish on Kenny...
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Woody's,
North East, MD
Duo, Trio, Full Band
"Kenny has provided a diverse selection of quality music for the last 5
years. Always entertaining."
---Pete Wood and the Staff at Woody's
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Rendezvous
Inn, Perryville, MD
Kenny Jones and the Jaded Angels
"Always on top of their game. Keep rockin'. Looking forward
to another year of great music."
---The Staff at the Rendezvous
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Alloway
Village Inn, Alloway, NJ
"Kenny's Open Mic Thursday always brings in a great collectionof
players. He is always well received and respected as a gifted
musician with a great personality. Always a blast!! Thanks,
Kenny for hosting."
---Brock Ayers and the staff of the Alloway Village Inn
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Breaker's
Pub, Newark, DE
2 years and counting, hosting open mic on Wednesday:
"Kenny continues to attract a wealth of talent. Never boring,
always different and exciting. It's always about the music.
Thanks for giving us your best every week. You're like
family. Looking forward to another fun filled year."
---Nick, Deseree, and Debbie
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Captain's
Cove, Kirkwood, DE
"On the deck or inside the restaurant, with the full band, Kenny does
it all. Such a pleasure. Always on top of his game.
Don't forget us when you become famous!!!"
---Karen and the staff at Captain's Cove
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Riverside
Sportsmen and Swimming Association, Lancaster, PA
"Kenny,
Thanks for such
great music. Every time you visit, we get such a buzz from the
regulars
and staff. Everybody loves the band. We look forward to
seeing
you this year. A lot more, hopefully."
---Charlie
and Kathy,
The Riverside Club
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Holiday Inn,
Newark, DE
Thank you for a great month of music: Jazz, Blues, Motown; you covered
it all. Looking forward to seeing you in the fall. Thanks
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Delaware
Park, Newark, DE
Kenny
and the Jaded
Angels; Always a crowd pleaser. Has been a great two years.
We look forward to many more!
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Sue
Kenny: I'm having so much fun; better and cheaper than therapy.
You've been so patient. Thanks for sharing your gift
---Sue
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Poplar Inn,
Dundalk, MD
Kenny, I only wish we could book you every week. Great singer,
guitarist, entertainer. Keep coming back, we love you.
---Andrew and the Staff
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David Finney Inn,
Old New Castle, DE
Kenny covers all the musical scenarios with style and humor.
Always a crowd pleaser (overworked and underpaid ha-ha!!!). He's
on
the Christmas list.
---The Staff of the David Finney Inn
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Jim Sooy (Student)
Thanks for the knowledge, The Beatle songs, and being a friend.
You make learning fun! Thanx
---Jimmy
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John Clark
(Student)
Thanx, Kenny, I'm reading music and improving musically. It's
just what I needed. Thanks.
---John
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Ron (Student)
Kenny, Thanks! I'm on my way again. Still learning.
Thanks for the shortcuts and the constant inspiration. You are
truly the man.
---Ron
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Beachcomber,
Charlestown, MD
Sunday's Open mic night still seems to keep the flow of local talent
coming back. Thanks Kenny for making it all happen and being such
a great host.
---Tom and the staff at the Beachcomber
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North East River
Yacht Club (NERYC) North East, MD
Kenny, Thanks for 4 years of great music. Duo, trio, full
band...you've always delivered what's required. We look forward
to another great year. Thanks again.
---Ken Johnston, manager (NERYC)
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Danielle
(Singer/Songwriter)
Kanny, Thanks for always being supportive of my career. Producing
my first CD, co-writing my first song. Your guidance and input
about this crazy business. You've seen the worst and best of
me. Lotsa love, you're always in my thoughts. Thanks
for being a part
of my new CD release. I couldn't have pulled it off without
you. You're the best.
---Love, Danielle
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Target Studios,
Elkton, MD
Thanks for bringing so many of your projects to Target. It's
always a pleasure working with you. Always top notch
players. Never a hassle. You seem to make the impossible
possible, no matter what. You're a great musician and a good
friend.
Sincerly, Marc Moss, owner, Target Studio
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Tune Room,
Wilmington, DE
Kanny had produced many Indie artists as well as his own originals here
at the Tune Room. He has a vast network of top notch players from
NY to Nashville who respect and enjoy working with him. He always
provides greatmusic for his clients; wearing many hats as a player,
arranger, back-up vocalist. Producing state of the art quality no
matter the budget of style. Thanks, KJ. Keep comin' back.
---R.B. Hunter, owner
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D.S. Music,
Newark,
DE
Kenny teaches guitar and piano at the store, going on two years and
working a full schedule. Young and old students seem to respond
to his knowledge and approach. His sense of humor and one on one
attitude make him a great choice to learn, improve, or master your
instrument. Thanks, Kenny, rock on.
---Dave Sumner, owner D.S. music
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Bayou Cafe, White
Marsh, MD
Kenny & the Jaded Angels, one of a kind. Great mix of
music. Very personable. First rate, very
professional. We look forward to seeing you this year.
---Joe Scopell, manager
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Mark
- Casual Gypsies songwriter/guitarist
Thanks
for making our
first studio project so painless (except for the $$$, ha-ha!!!)
Thanks for your patience and the free guitar lessons. The project
is more than we could have ever imagined. Thanks for making it
sound so good.
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Buddy
Ayars of the band
casualgypsies
Mark & I have always had a nest of ideas that translated well into
lyric and melodies over some acoustic guitar chords. During the spring
& summer of 2002 we spent time meeting with several producers. Mark
& I wanted casualgypsies' first album to combine the
singer/songwriter
with traditional rock & roll. Americana, folk rock, roots rock,
whatever
you want to call it, it had to be real. We listened to recordings
produced
by Kenny in the past and his far & above excelled some of the other
big wigs we had talked to. Tommy Conwell told me, "Bud, 99 % of people
don't give a shit who's on your record, only if it sounds good." Kenny
might
not carry the weight of some the guns in New York or Nashville, but he
has all the tools to make a great record. He's an accomplished musician
with years of experience both in & out of the studio, he has access
to a long list of musicians (if you want an obscure instrument on your
record, Kenny probably knows an eccentric musician who plays it), his
arrangements are never too much or too little (only what the song asks
for) and his ear for placement in the mix is exceptional.
It doesn't matter the genre that you play, Kenny somehow always reaches
into that bag of tricks of his and pulls out exactly what you need.
He's not timid. He may not always tell you what you want to hear. At
times you'll get the famous "Trust me." Just listen. In the end you'll
be happy you did.
Kenny Jones isn't Daniel Lanois. You won't get Bono to come play on
your record. But you won't need it. He will take your songs and ideas
and turn them into something tangible. We not only have a solid album
now, but
also learned a lot in the process. Kenny is a good teacher, pretty good
joke teller, exceptional player and one hell of a producer. We couldn't
have
made the album we wanted without him.
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