tag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=4Latest News2023-08-11T10:48:01-07:00Mike Jacobyfalsetag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/72558862023-08-11T10:48:01-07:002023-10-16T07:48:53-07:00Mike Jacoby Interview with Radio Guitar One<p id="viewer-ci95j"><span><strong>Tell us the brief history of your band or musical career.</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-bllal"><span>After I released my third solo record “Long Beach Calling” in 2019, I wanted to put together a band to play the songs live. I’ve played with bassist Don Read for years and it took us a little while to find a drummer. We lucked upon the great Mike Levin – it was apparent from the first time we got together that us three have a real musical connection. So I wanted them both on the new album – it came together really nicely.</span></p><p id="viewer-deqp1"><span><strong>What album has had the greatest impact on your life as a musician?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-9igv6"><span>Here are a few:</span></p><p id="viewer-5i2hj"><span>Beatles – “Revolver”</span></p><p id="viewer-5got8"><span>Rolling Stones – “Exile on Main Street”</span></p><p id="viewer-e2v0f"><span>Neil Young – “Harvest”</span></p><p id="viewer-7if00"><span>Bob Dylan – “Highway 61 Revisited”</span></p><p id="viewer-eli00"><span>Springsteen – “Darkness on the Edge of Town”</span></p><p id="viewer-688pu"><span>Clash – “London Calling”</span></p><p id="viewer-4d4e9"><span>Lucinda Williams – “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road”</span></p><p id="viewer-b9rcf"><span>Drive By Truckers – “Decoration Day”</span></p><p id="viewer-3dqst"><span>John Hiatt – “Bring the Family”</span></p><p id="viewer-50u37"><span>Todd Snider – “The Devil You Know”</span></p><p id="viewer-fa84r"><span>Old 97s – “Fight Songs”….</span></p><p id="viewer-c8p56"><span>Richard and Linda Thompson – “Shoot Out The Lights”</span></p><p id="viewer-82c39"><span>(really could go on forever with this…..too many to include)</span></p><p id="viewer-59efn"><span><strong>Is there a particular song that has resonated with you for a long time?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-78tr2"><span>A few examples come to mind:</span></p><p id="viewer-5lmil"><span>Jason Isbell – “Elephant”</span></p><p id="viewer-18r1h"><span>Lori McKenna – “Halfway Home”</span></p><p id="viewer-eajvd"><span>Chris Stapleton – “Parachutes”</span></p><p id="viewer-4039u"><span>U2 – “One”</span></p><p id="viewer-21fcd"><span>Warren Zevon – “Keep me in your heart”</span></p><p id="viewer-7v4hi"><span>(Again, this really could go on forever with this…..too many to include)</span></p><p id="viewer-7u6kc"><span><strong>How does your latest album differ from any of your others in the past?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-bapon"><span>I brought in the trio to play with me on this album. Having a great drummer and great bassist made a huge difference – the songs and the recording are more vibrant and alive.</span></p><p id="viewer-3o6sv"><span><strong>How are you continuing to grow musically?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-37hdn"><span>I’m striving to write better songs – universal songs that connect with people. Songs that resonate and are tied into all aspects of the human condition. Good times, bad times, happiness, sadness, joy, regret, sorrow….</span></p><p id="viewer-9o1fe"><span><strong>Tell me what your first music teacher was like. What lessons did you learn from them that you still use today?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-23fiq"><span>My first guitar teacher was a man named Ted Paris (who sadly passed away about a year ago). He saw immediately that I was completely bored with learning “the notes on the high E string – the notes on the B string” and doing all those exercises in the Mel Bay guitar book. I was way more interested in chords and how chords fit together to create songs. Really, I just wanted to learn Beatles songs. So….he obliged. He realized that there was no one way of learning – and to adapt to the student.</span></p><p id="viewer-f4ros"><span><strong>What strengths do you have that you believe make you the musician you are?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-c5s83"><span>Hopefully, the ability to learn from mistakes. I feel I’m a better songwriter, performer, engineer, producer than I was years ago…..because I can learn from mistakes.</span></p><p id="viewer-3g109"><span><strong>Do you have any anxiety about performing live?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-etb5c"><span>Not really. I’m pretty comfortable with performing….whether doing solo acoustic gigs or band gigs.</span></p><p id="viewer-3bbrn"><span><strong>Describe your creative process when you write new music.</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-42nsl"><span>Usually, the chord pattern and melody pattern come out of jamming on the guitar – when I realize that there’s a “song” there. After that, I come up with a title and lyrics. I spend a bit of time thinking about what I’m trying to say in each particular song….and I consciously try to think outside the box….to come up with a unique twist on a concept. After that…it’s pages and pages of drafts…. And after that….I have to learn the damn thing! hahahaha</span></p><p id="viewer-6ei4q"><span><strong>Give us some advice for new musicians just starting out in the industry.</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-d7nii"><span>Care about what you’re doing. Practice your art. Develop a level of confidence in your art where what people say about it doesn’t matter. Appreciate those who support you.</span></p><p id="viewer-6ibdm"><span><strong>How do you prepare for your performances and recording work?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-4tupk"><span>I try to “know my song well before I start singing” – to quote Bob Dylan.</span></p><p id="viewer-8ojfk"><span><strong>What do you like most about your new album?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-72d3s"><span>This particular batch of songs are amongst my finest work. And working with Don and Mike made each one of the songs special. I believe that there is “magic” in each of the songs. The magic that transcends and enhances the performances.</span></p><p id="viewer-28amc"><span><strong>What's next for your band?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-es52p"><span>We’re working on a 5 song EP of older Mike Jacoby songs which feature the band. I’m also planning the next Mike Jacoby Electric Trio album. I have a few songs for that one already.</span></p><p id="viewer-6sr18"><span><strong>What are your interests outside of music?</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-4dlc3"><span>I’ve been a distance runner for many, many years – I’ve run 3 marathons and countless half marathons and 10ks. And I'm very slow …. I don’t win any awards but I find it very relaxing.</span></p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/68961182022-02-12T09:25:10-08:002022-02-12T13:45:18-08:00NEW CD COMING/1<p>Hey!</p>
<p>It's been awhile...hope everyone is well and staying safe and healthy and happy.</p>
<p>The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio (MJET) new CD is coming LATER THIS YEAR!!!</p>
<p>More announcements soon...</p>
<p>Yay!!</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/62826812020-04-14T16:07:22-07:002020-04-14T18:15:27-07:00Hello April 2020<p>Hi all y'all....</p>
<p>As we are in depths of the covid crisis, I hope all of you are staying safe and healthy. Not to mention sane...</p>
<p>I've posted the new video for "Long Beach Calling" - just cruise on over to the Videos section.</p>
<p>Noone really knows what the immediate gig future is at this moment - except to say there are no immediate gigs. The MJ Electric Trio is scheduled for a Grand Ole Echo show on June 28th but......fingers crossed.</p>
<p>Other than that, hard at work on the next disc....more music.</p>
<p>Stay tuned,</p>
<p>love and kisses, mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/59207362019-10-09T07:53:30-07:002019-10-09T09:15:20-07:00Into October 2019 ya'll!!!!<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>Well, here we are in October of 2019. Check out the shows section and you'll see two new events coming up with more to be added.</p>
<p>The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio (MJ, Don Read on bass and Mike Levin on drums) just played stellar shows at DiPiazzas and the Pike a few weeks ago. We're up and running with another Pike Show in December. Keep watching for more show updates in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>AND</p>
<p>It looks like a new video will be coming along by Xmas - "Long Beach Calling" video is in the planning stages. Keep watching this site!!!</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/58855792019-09-09T07:44:04-07:002019-09-09T08:15:18-07:00September 2019<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>There are lots of upcoming shows to check out - so keep up to date and put em on your calendars - you can find them under the "Shows" section</p>
<p>There are some great new reviews coming in for "Long Beach Calling" - check em out at the "Reviews" section</p>
<p> </p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/57799672019-06-04T10:47:23-07:002019-06-04T14:15:25-07:00Long Beach Calling - Reviews coming in!!!<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>So the big news is that my new disc "Long Beach Calling" will be out officially on August 2, 2019. (truth be told, it's already "out" on cdbaby right now).</p>
<p>I'm working with promo person extraordinaire Kim Grant of KG Music Press to get the word out....and the first reviews are coming in. Cruise over to the review section and take a peek. </p>
<p>There will also be some upcoming news on the radio promotion front next month...I'll keep you posted.</p>
<p>love, mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/55594712018-12-18T12:27:38-08:002018-12-18T12:46:20-08:00Christmas 2018<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I want to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas....good cheer and good friends and good vibes! </p>
<p>Drop a line!</p>
<p>love, mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/54995842018-11-04T14:49:00-08:002018-11-04T18:00:59-08:00The NEW VIDEO<p>Yup, I'll be shooting a video for "Hangers (A Christmas Tale)" in a few weeks. Hope to have it up and running by December 1st!!!!</p>
<p>Counting on ya'll to make it go viral - as the kidz say!</p>
<p>As if....hahahaha</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/54995852018-11-04T14:46:53-08:002018-11-04T18:00:59-08:00Long Beach Calling!!!<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>Well, I've been hard at work on the new CD coming your way in February 2019. It's called "Long Beach Calling" and will feature 11 brand spanking new songs!!! CD will include the title track "Long Beach Calling" an homage to the lovely town I call home; my very first Xmas Song - but not like any Xmas song you've ever heard - "Hangers (A Christmas Tale)"....as well as the usual collection of wonderful, sharp, rocking Americana tunes...</p>
<p>love, mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/52455912018-05-20T10:06:55-07:002018-05-20T12:45:48-07:00As You Were<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I posted some new music on the site....errrr...new in the sense that I posted them today. The songs in question are a bunch of old favorites from various past recording sessions from approximately 1995 to 2010. You can download the song "As You Were" for free!!!</p>
<p>Got some summer shows lined up with more to come....</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/51454472018-03-23T18:31:38-07:002018-03-24T00:01:02-07:00New Time for Sunday<p>Hi all!!!</p>
<p>I'm playing the 4th Street Vine this Sunday...and I'm going on the in the coveted 4 to 7pm slot!!!</p>
<p>You wouldn't want to miss it by an hour, would you?</p>
<p>I'll be playing some new tunes from the upcoming disc I've been working on....</p>
<p>Don't miss it!!!</p>
<p>love,</p>
<p>mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/50614092018-02-04T14:50:30-08:002018-02-04T19:30:25-08:00Super Bowl Sunday<p>While all of you are getting ready for the BIG GAME!!!....I was out in Huntington Beach running the Surf City Half Marathon this am. Ran a 2:01:46....which I'm pretty happy with.</p>
<p>And suddenly, i have alot more free time on my hands....stepping up work on the CD! (and stepping up work on some other stuff too...for those out there that care about such things).</p>
<p> </p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/50233652018-01-14T09:41:55-08:002018-01-14T14:30:31-08:002018<p>So here it is 2018....</p>
<p>What's coming down?</p>
<p>New CD this year....</p>
<p>New shows!!!</p>
<p>Who knows what else....</p>
<p>Drop us a line sometime....</p>
<p>love, mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/49652992017-12-06T08:34:32-08:002017-12-06T12:15:25-08:00Happy Holidays!<p>Hope everyone is gearing up for the upcoming Xmas Season!!! </p>
<p>We're hard at work putting together the new CD....should be out by the Summer!!!</p>
<p>Have a great end of 2017 all you folks out there!</p>
<p>love, mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/48730782017-10-01T17:36:42-07:002017-10-01T22:30:28-07:00As we march into Fall!<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>Got some end of the year shows coming up...check out the shows section and come on down at the appointed time!</p>
<p>Say hello and all that!</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/48542682017-09-17T12:39:50-07:002018-05-20T22:56:44-07:00Hi All!<p>My my my...it's been awhile. I've been well, thanks....and you????</p>
<p>As Summer turns into fall....I'm still immersed in the process of making my next CD.</p>
<p>It's going very well - I think ya'll will love the tunes!</p>
<p>More details to follow...</p>
<p>Tonight, I'm going up to the Orpheam Theater to see Jason Isbell....I've loved his singing and songwriting ever since he joined Drive-By Truckers back in the "Decoration Day" days.....</p>
<p>I've updated the upcoming shows...hope to see each and every one of you at each and every show!!!</p>
<p>Drop me a line sometimes..... :)</p>
<p>Love, Mike</p>
<p> </p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/47167212017-05-20T13:09:35-07:002017-05-20T16:46:58-07:00Hi All!<p>Here we are in May of 2017....I have a few Summer shows lined up so pop on over to the shows page and take a look.</p>
<p>Still hard at work on my 3rd Disc!!! I'll update all of youse at some point....</p>
<p>love,</p>
<p>mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/45283042016-12-28T06:35:34-08:002016-12-28T10:16:55-08:00The End of 2016Well folks...it had to end sometime...and in 3 days it will. Hopefully, we don't lose anymore artists before the year is out. But you know, shit happens.<br>What to look forward to in 2017?<br>Well, more shows and more venues....<br>I'm looking to get the electric band up and running...a cool little 3 piece combo to rock out with....<br>And I'll be working on my 3rd collection of songs....with a (very) tentative release date of September 2017.<br><br>So it should be a good year...<br>I wish all and all the best for the upcoming year...<br>love, mike<br> Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/42723722016-07-10T08:49:21-07:002016-07-10T13:16:39-07:00A Nomination!!!<p>HI all....Just to let y'all know that my cd "NorthEastSouthWest" is one of the nominees for the LA Music Critic Awards for the 1st Half of 2016.....big big thanks to Robert Leggett for the honor and to Kim Grant for all her great work promoting the CD!<br><br>http://www.lamusiccritic.com/indie_voice_blog/la-music-critic-awards-nominations-announced-for-first-half-of-2016/</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/41474052016-04-21T06:36:26-07:002016-04-21T10:16:40-07:00Hi EveryoneHi all youse folks!<br><br>New review out from the wonderful people at Americana UK.....go check it out at the reviews section!Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/41186262016-04-03T08:35:19-07:002016-04-03T11:47:40-07:00Radio Woodstock<p>Hi All! </p>
<p>A song from my new CD - "What's That Got To Do With Me" - will be featured on the show "Locally Grown with MK" on Monday April 4, 2016....heard on WDST "Radio Woodstock" 100.1 in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of NY State! Of course, anyone with this here internet machine can listen in too...as it streams online at RadioWoodstock.com.<br><br>April 4, 2016...</p>
<p>10pm to 11pm Eastern Standard Time.... </p>
<p>7pm to 8pm for all you folks out in the Far West!!!</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/41086562016-03-28T06:35:43-07:002016-03-28T07:47:03-07:00Hey All!So what's in the news these days!<br>Well, I'll be posting some new reviews in the coming weeks....as well as more live dates.<br><br>There will be some exciting band news coming up....going to be playing some electric shows.<br><br>Have a good Monday all!!<br>mMike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/40996432016-03-22T06:32:47-07:002016-03-22T08:46:50-07:00More New ReviewsWell, the reviews keep coming it....one from Music News Nashville and one from "over the pond" in Liverpool.Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/40745032016-03-05T10:52:30-08:002016-03-05T12:46:51-08:00I-Tunes and CD BabyHi all,<br><br>The CD is now available on I-Tunes and CD Baby!<br><br>Or you can...you know...just buy it at this here website!<br>(Really, you can!)<br><br>Just go over to the music section....and viola, there it is!<br>All ready for Download!Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/40745042016-03-05T10:50:41-08:002016-03-05T12:46:52-08:00New ReviewsCheck out the first review from Europe....hello to all my fans in Belgium!!!<p>http://www.keysandchords.com/cd-reviews.html </p>
<p>http://www.keysandchords.com/album-review-blog/mike-jacoby-northeastsouthwest </p>
<p> </p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/40616062016-02-26T06:34:37-08:002016-02-26T07:03:17-08:00A Rochester ReviewIt was pretty cool to see my first review from my hometown of Rochester, NY!!<br><br>And it was a good un!<br><br>Big thanks to Frank De Blase for the kind words!Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/40556422016-02-23T06:36:11-08:002016-02-23T08:46:53-08:00AXS ReviewHi all,<br><br>Just posted a review from AXS....go check it out on the reviews section of this here website!Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/40423982016-02-15T09:09:17-08:002016-02-15T10:32:21-08:00Reviews are Coming!!!I have a new "Reviews" page on the website...where one can check out the reviews for "NorthEastSouthWest" as they come in over the next few months.<br><br>Once again, big thanks to the great Kim Grant for her promotional genius!!!<br><br> Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39957582016-01-18T19:29:51-08:002016-01-19T00:05:45-08:00And another thing....Of course, the world was saddened last week by the passing of David Bowie....a big loss of a true artist. I still remember being in 7th grade and a friend letting me borrow the "Diamond Dogs" album...wow, that just blew me away.<br>Today I learned of the passing of Glenn Frey of the Eagles...and Dale Griffin (or Buffin as he was known), the great drummer for Mott the Hoople.<br><br>RIP to all of you...you all made such great music over the years!Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39957592016-01-18T19:26:40-08:002016-01-19T00:05:46-08:00The Land of Promo!Hi all,<br><br>Well, the "NorthSouthEastWest' roll out is beginning...with the fantastic Kim Grant at KG Music Press sending the cd off to various outlets around the world.<br>I'll be posting any and all reviews here on the site...so check back in sometime.Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39934872016-01-03T09:38:22-08:002016-01-17T14:07:17-08:00Hello ALL!!!!<p>And a Happy 2016 to ya'll! </p>
<p>I've got some great things coming for the upcoming year....starting with the release of my new CD </p>
<p>NORTHEASTSOUTHWEST!!! </p>
<p>Keep cruising back here every once in a while for exciting updates....they'll be some great show announcements in the near future. </p>
<p>mike</p>Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39934882015-12-04T06:43:59-08:002016-01-17T14:07:18-08:00Happy Birthday Rubber SoulHi all,<br><br>Many many facebook postings today celebrating the release of the Beatles "Rubber Soul" 50 years ago today!<br><br>So Happy Birthday Rubber Soul!!!<br><br>One could celebrate by playing the Beatles song "Birthday" at this point, however that song is from the White album....3 years away.<br>But..what the hell...do what you like...haha<br>:)Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39934892015-12-04T06:41:00-08:002016-01-17T14:07:18-08:00A December updateHi all,<br><br>Just a quick update....my new CD "NorthEastSouthWest" is currently in production over at discmakers....I'm looking forward to receiving the proofs of the cover design.<br>Once I sign off on that - poof, they started spitting them out.<br>1000 of them....should be over here at JacobyCentral by the end of the month.<br><br>Yahoo!<br> Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39934902015-10-31T08:45:01-07:002016-01-17T14:07:18-08:00What's new on this Halloween 2015???Well, Well, Well....what's new in the world of mike jacoby music on this Day of Halloween, you ask?<br><br>Let me tell ya!<br><br>The new CD "NorthEastSouthWest" just came back from the Master of Mastering...the great Gavin Lurssen! Mr. Lurssen is a two time Grammy award winning Mastering Engineer so the songs were in good hands....<br><br>And it sounds fantastic!!!!<br>I can't wait to have you all hear it....<br><br>Now I'm working on getting this fantastic CD manufactured.....they should be all done by (at most) the end of the year....probably much sooner.<br>Official release in early 2016.Mike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39934912015-10-17T15:15:45-07:002016-01-17T14:07:18-08:00Hi ya'll!!!Hi Everyone!<br>Welcome to my website. I'll be updating this regularly....hopefully.<br><br>Send an email and say hello....<br>mikeMike Jacobytag:www.mikejacobymusic.com,2005:Post/39934922015-10-17T14:04:45-07:002016-01-17T14:07:18-08:00The Making of "NorthEastSouthWest"Produced, engineered, wrote all the songs and played all the instruments.Mike Jacoby