For the last couple weeks I just thought i broke my website, but it turns out that I installed Snow Leopard and forgot to update my website program too. Oh well, its all good now. On to the update:


-Currently listening to Animals, The Mono Beatles Box, and Rory Gallahger (who I’m enjoying quite a lot at the moment)

-So after a string of a few great shows I've decide to not press my cd release show in anticipation of a more planned live album a bit in the future. Not saying that it wont happen, it just wont happen soon.

-Tomorrow I officially start my new recordings. This might yield a short run EP, a couple new songs on the website, or a dent into the next record depending on how everything turns out. Im going to start by knocking down the songs that I think are complete finished as far as writing goes, then move on to the stuff that might need a little work. For any non-writers out there, that is always the trickiest part because you have to pick and finalize the individual parts of the songs, the arrangement, certain words or whole verses, etc and basically decide on the final version of a song (even though you may have a hundred different variations you could use).

Im really genuinely excited for the new sounds and ideas I’m incorporating. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoy making them.

-The show last weekend at Henotic with Pilot Speed was alot of fun. The PA wasn't ideal, but it worked out pretty ok. The band played great and we did quite a few songs the first time as a 3 piece as well as a couple brand new ones. Props to Jesse and the Dandelions (who also played upstairs) for putting on a kick ass show.

till next time...

In the next few weeks I have a couple fun shows. The first being an opening slot for Dr.Hook(Cover of the Rolling Stone, Sylvia’s Mother, etc) at the Blarney Stone on Thursday September 17th, I think tickets are $30 and can be picked up at the venue. I know I said the last show was going to be played as a 3 piece, and it wasnt, but this one will. Some new songs and different arrangements, good times! On Saturday October 3rd I will also be playing at Henotic for Meester Lethbridges Birthday Fundraiser as well.

I put a decent amount of new pictures up as well from last weekends gig if you’re looking to kill time at work or something!

Jon

I just read in some sleazy email that summer is over. There’s always a moment or two of disappointment every year when that realization occurs. My mind always goes directly to halloween and frost, the months between the summer and the snow have a tough time creating an impression against costumes and and scraping windows. On the bright side, maybe i can get a new jacket...

Let’s see what do we have coming up.... On September 5th at the Slice, The New Weather Machine will be playing alongside a huge roster of local talents including Planet Telex, whatever Shaela’s band is called with an extra person, Treeline, and the Skillet Lickers. Itll be a first playing playing as a 3 piece with the fabulous Brad Brouwer and Taylor Ackerman. The idea of the night is relatively compact sets, so there’ll be a few new songs and a few old songs.

Speaking of new songs, Ive been doing demos and things, and one way or another will start proper recording next month. Ive also put up some new music on the music page, including a couple live tracks.

Other than that, I made the decision to jump ship on the day job and pursue a music degree, so we’ll see how that plays into the equation. Its looking like it will open up my schedule a little bit, and im ready for the change. Until next time

Some upcoming shows to coax April showers.

On tuesday april 7th Dennis Classic will be hosting jam night at the slice. Should be a delay and fuzz fest.

Shortly after on friday april 10th (which is a holiday) there will be a treeline and new weather machine split show. Im excited to see some of the great new material they’ve been working on live.

roooooooaaaaarrrrr

Just a reminder for everyone about the all important CD Release Party next friday february the 6th at the slice bar and grill in lethbridge. I will be doing a live recording of the show so i look forward to seeing you all there! heres the poster to check out:




i also added some new pictures to the photo page.

I have added a new section to the web site to help answer some questions that I get frequently and/or to give you something to read because youre probably trying to kill some time at work or school or something. I will update it as necessary in an effort to keep it relevant so check back with it often.

I will performing a brief 30 minute solo acoustic set this Saturday at the Slice Bar and Grill in support of Treeline. For those of you who want to pick up an early copy of the album so you can familiarize yourself with the songs before the big cd release party on February 6th, that would be a great opportunity to do so. Also, I updated the music page and there are a few new tunes to check out.

Keep warm, there are at least a few more cold days in this stretch.

Hello everyone. Hope youve had an acceptable holiday season and start to the new year. Next week we finally get(close) to what we’ve all been wanting for the last 8 years. I know a rod stewart stomach full of people are as excited as me about it and rightfully so!

On friday we did Dennis 9:The Worst Dennis Ever out at the CMI in Coaldale. Thanks to Paul, Kyle, Jason, and Tyler for putting on a great show! Look for some new pictures on the picture page soon.

With the current state of the economy and the global recession, its easy to look at the glass as half empty. Compared to the impending eruption of the super volcano in yellowstone, the time bomb of the mayan calender, and the idea that Israel has the second largest store of nuclear weapons in the world (see pic) - loosing some money or getting an extended holiday from work looks like a walk in jelly stone park.

On a more important note the date for the Official Cd Release Party of the album is February 6th. It will be at the Slice Bar and Grill in Lethbridge and will tentatively feature Treeline, Crystal Kid(from Calgary), and of course The New Weather Machine. This will be the first performance of the album in its entirety and should be fantastic!

This thursday December 11th Dennis will be performing at the Slice Bar and Grill. This Dennis adventure features the biggest Dennis lineup yet, and even more David Bowie! See you there!

I will be performing an acoustic set in support of Treeline at the Blarney Stone in Lethbridge this friday, come down early to catch some of the new songs!

Jon

So if anyone attended Dennis 7:Lucky Number Dennis (last wedensday) or Dennis 8:A Tribute to Dennis(last night) congratulations. Dennis 8 i felt was one of the better Dennis spectacles , particularly because my new Hiwatt made its debut. The show was recorded so perhaps I will find the best combination of Hiwatt and David Bowie and share it with you.

So I apparently this Saturday the third is actually Dennis 6, which I will call "Have Six with Dennis". Dennis seven will be somewhere else. The material for the show is pretty interesting, really good themes this time around. Due to even more personal changes, there will still be 5 sets, but 3 full on band sets and 2 acoustic sets from myself and taylor. Songs from the upcoming album will be featured among others. I have finally picked a title for the new record, it will be called(unless I change my mind, ha) title has been removed I have a few titles in mind, and I think this one will work best, but you never know.
Anyway, see you on Saturday!

Just to let everyone know on May 3rd there will be a special Dennis show. One of the members cant make it so we will be getting another guy or 2 and doing 5 mini sets. For one of these sets im looking at doing just songs off the upcoming album. Speaking of which, as we speak I have some of the tracks being mastered. Exciting!

Anyway the May 3rd show is at The Slice, where one can see music and eat delicious pizza as often as needed and I think we might have the show recorded as well, in which case Ill have some live stuff to post here. Stay tuned i guess!

So it turn out there are a few live dates all the sudden so I may be adding a new portion of the site to post them. One coming up this weekend with my old band Red Rock Rebellion, and several with Dennis.

Anyway......so if you live in Lethbridge im sure you are, were, or know a bunch of people who got sick. I am included in this list and have been reasonably ill for the last few weeks with what im going to call laryngitis and a cold at the same time. I was being quite productive up until then and now my voice is shot/recovering. Oh apparently I have to go practice now, will update again soon.

Jon