Mid February Newsletter for Houston Jones, released by Acoustic Arts International 021308
Written by Travis Jones, lead singer, Houston Jones
Thank you for Forwarding to Friends!
Special Concert Tix Little Fox Theatre on February 24th – proceeds will benefit Veterans for Peace - tix link
Yes, the boat. little did i know in 2000 when i came down here to work with Glenn how this journey would unfold for the two of us and now for the entire band - and for you, our family! we're glad to be on this ride together. my apologies if this newsletter is a bit long; there's lots to talk about.
Houston Jones has some new and exciting things in the works that we want all of you to know about: we are now a part of 'Acoustic Arts International', an organization that you're going to be hearing a lot about from us and from the media - more on that another time, but let's just say that we're excited about the prospects of being associated with some amazing music industry professionals and a roster of great artists from around the bay area and the country!!! AAI will be representing Houston Jones and providing us with state of the art promotion and publicity, tour support, and professional development....(its about time, huh? I've been dying for some development in my life)....be looking for more details as they become available....speaking of details:
we want to thank all of our extended family (that's all of you, by the way) for coming out and supporting us at our first performance at the famous 'Last Day Saloon' in Santa Rosa...it was a packed house, and those of you who missed it will have to ask those who were there just how magical it was! Henry was back from injured reserve, and although he's not 100%, he's still the most amazing 7-fingered keyboardist in the world. And we had a wonderful show at the Lark Theatre - thanks to all of you regulars who braved the elements; It's a beautiful theatre and we're told that we'll be back at the Lark sometime again this year. You may have noticed that we're introducing new original tunes in our repetoire. Yep, Chris is at it again. Let us know what you think....heck, I've even got 3 new tunes coming out in the next month or so. I think the powers in the cosmic universe have turned on our creative taps and left them running - - at this rate, we'll have to do another album this year to keep up - - maybe not a bad idea?
we've got a real barn-burner of a show at the Little Fox Theatre on February 24th. Chris Webster – www.chriswebstermusic.com (of Mumbo Gumbo fame) will be with us for that one and some of the proceeds will benefit Veterans for Peace (www.veteransforpeace.org) . put this date on your calendar - its not to be missed. www.foxdream.com
several of you have asked how you can help us: well, here are some thoughts: 1). put the word out -to friends/family/co workers/blogs/email lists, and then make sure you come to gigs as often as you're able...i know we're all busy with our lives but music is a way for us all to connect and keeps us feeling like the family that we've become over the years. 2). radio - a lot of you are telling us that you're hearing us on kfog's 'acoustic sunrise/sunset' and other stations....that's great, and we really want to thank Rosalie and all the dj's for playing Houston Jones.....we'd like to ask any/all of you who can, and who have the time and inclination, to call local radio stations and ask them to play your favorite Houston Jones songs....a partial list: kvmr, kfog, kpfa, kalw, kpig, kkup, kusp...if you think of, or know of, other stations let us know...if they don't have our music, we'll get it to them. 3) email lists and blogs: several of you have told us that you frequent myspace, facebook, and other Internet sites and blogs....if you have a profile at any of these sites and they ask you to list your favorite music or bands, we'd be honored to be associated with you....also, certain festivals and festival promoters pay close attention to the activity on their blogs (strawberry music festival, telluride bluegrass, live oak, kate wolfe) - - and often, the suggestion by fans that a group or artist play the festival gets results. we'd love to see a blog blitz on the strawberry blog suggesting that Houston Jones appear for a 2008 encore performance!!
http://strawberry.freescruz.com/
ok, that's quite enough for now....be watching for next weeks letter from ???? who's next?? you'll have to tune in to the next week for 'My Face Don't Fit Your Fryin' Pan No More', or 'More Songs in the Life of Kee'......bless your hearts - we love you.
Travis Jones - aboard the S.V. Fandango in Alameda Ca
Purchase Advance copy of the New CD, Calico Heart
Little Fox Press Release
Complete List of Houston Jones Appearances
Click to access links below for directions and more information
February 15
Friday 7 pm
San Luis Obispo Folk Music Society
SLOFolks Concert Series - Coalesce Bookstore
845 Main Street, Morro Bay
Tickets, Info: 805-722-2880
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February 16
Saturday 2 pm
KCBX 90.1 FM San Luis Obispo
Performance (recorded at noon) on the "Minstrel Songs" Show, with Sonnie Brown, hostess. Also broadcast on:
89.5 FM Santa Barbara; 90.9 FM Santa Ynez Valley, Avila Beach, Cambria; 91.1 FM Cayucos; 95.1 FM Lompoc
February 16
Saturday 7:30 pm
San Luis Obispo Folk Music Society
SLOFolks Concert Series - Castoro Cellars
1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton CA
Tickets, Info: Local 805-238-0725 or tollfree 888-326-3463
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February 21
Thursday 9 pm
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market Street, San Francisco
with Rancho Deluxe and 77 El Deora
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February 22
Friday 12:30 pm
KZSU 90.1 FM Stanford
Live Performance on the "That's Not Bluegrass" Show, with Sarah Bellum, hostess
February 24
Sunday 7 pm
Little Fox Theatre
2209 Broadway, Redwood City
Concert to benefit Veterans for Peace
(with Mumbo Gumbo's Chris Webster)
AAI PRESS RELEASE
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February 29
Friday 8 pm
Caffe Trieste
2500 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
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March 1
Saturday 9:30 pm
Monterey Live
414 Alvarado Street, Monterey
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March 2
Sunday 5 pm
Rancho Nicasio
1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio
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March 8
Saturday 8 pm
McGrath's Irish Pub
1539 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda
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