For the first time ever tonight a New Weather Machine song was recorded with some people other than myself, and i thought i would share it with you. Its just a demo, and im trying some new things out production wise, but I hope you’ll get the idea. Thanks to Brad Brouwer for the drums and Jason Schultchen for the bass! The demo is called Drifters Moving On.

Ive added a new video section to the website, and in turn have uploaded a couple of songs from last thursdays show at the Blarney Stone. Ive also got some new pictures from the gig up as well. Big thanks to brad and jason for doing a fantastic job, and to everyone who came out to the show(especially from out of town)!

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

Its been a couple weeks, whats new? Hmm the other day I ruptured something in my neck causing both what the doctor likened to a “bad chiropractic adjustment”, as well as extreme pain. That was pretty cool, well it is if I recover soon. Im getting sick of walking like a robot(the bad kind), not turning my neck, and sitting up straight. Oh well, the sleeping for 20 hours isnt so bad for now.

Just prior to the injury, I managed to complete the mixes the upcoming instrumental album. This is not a New Weather Machine, but a side project I am part of. The record is 10 tracks of sort of jazz, sort of rock, jam music. I will have it available on the site when its released, there still is a lot of papers and packaging to figure out so it will be at least a few(6) weeks.

The writing and song development is going well for the next Weather Machine album. Expect some new sounds. Im looking at having an EP but ideally an LP done by November. I am currently planning on recording with a least a couple other people, schedule permitting. My new distressor is sitting and waiting for me to overuse it.

Well, time for more to take some more T3’s and dream about and the fantastic voyages David Bowie and I could go on together.

So after a prompting on the weekend from a friend about the recording of my cd release party, i’ve decided to finish the mixing i started many months ago of the show and do a very limited pressing of the show. I haven’t listened back to the performance for a few months, but i really think there are some fantastic moments and that its worth hearing. I think its time to go to bed for the evening, but ive just about finished up the mix and will hopefully complete it in the next few days. Look for it on the web site and on itunes in the next month or so.

I added a bunch of pictures to the photos to the picture page that you might want to check out. i had a pretty exciting weekend! as i go through my pictures ill add some more over the next few days.

jon

Coming up in the next 2 weeks I will have some of what is probably the most exciting stuff on the website. I dont want to give it away but I can promise it will be worth checking out!

Ive also added some new pictures of me flailing about at the last show courtesy of my friend norm. check it out

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

If youre one of those crazy people who like to watch the tv and its stories, I will be on it tonight between 6:00 and 6:30 and again at 11:00 and 11:30. The piece on me should be about 15 minutes into the show which can be seen on whatever channel City TV Calgary is at your house. I havent seen the bit yet but my silly interview is in good hands so the potential is there! And remember, I can see you from inside the tv.

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.

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!

I got a shiny new camera today so while going through some old pictures, I thought id add some more to the site. So in addition to yesterdays music player, today ive added a ton of pictures from as early as 2004 up until now. They should come up in cronilogical order, but no promises. Check out the photo page while you listen to some tunes in the pop-up music player.

Jon

Here's a couple tunes from last weeks Dennis 4 gig for those of you that missed it or just cant get enough. enjoy.
*now on music page



If anyone is interested in getting a copy of the show email me and ill email it to you. If dennis does make a return there will be some original music. They are very short notice shows what we play can be limited. Im making good progress on the Weather Machine album, Ill have some more information about it in the coming weeks.

Jon

ps i put a some new pictures up as well