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The Latest
Spank Your Inner Monkey Recording Update
I'm pleased to report that five of thirteen songs on Spank Your Inner Monkey are DONE! So, 8 more songs to finish, and then it's final mixing and mastering time. I cannot believe how long it has taken me to finish this album. Musical progress has been slow, but I will say I'm pleased with the results. I'll update this page as I continue to complete the songs.
The
Dean Owners of
America annual CD compilation for 2010 has been released. I contributed
"Mr. Negativity", from the JRS
- Loss for Words album. Also on the album: The LBS, Born of Silence, Risen
from Chaos, Mugshot, Scorned Embrace, Final Analysis, Ranger, Old Fat Kids,
Matt Graunke, Pain Management, My Addiction, and Mantequilla. Proceeds from
this album will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in memory
of Robert A. Rossi, MD. There is some excellent music on this disc!
Northwest Shredfest 2009 released
The 2009 Northwest Shredfest CD has been released! I contributed "Wanderlust", from the Inner Resonance - Solar Voices album. Artists on this album include: Kendall Bechtel, Gylles Smyth, Brian Hunsaker, Sultan of Shred, Allen Van Wert, George Varghese and Ed to Shred. Some scary, scary shredding on this disc! Contact me if you'd like to buy a copy.
JRS - Loss for Words available from Amazon.com as digital download
You can download my instrumental rock album, Loss for Words, from Amazon.com! Click here to go straight to the page. I should also mention you can preview all the songs on the album. Enjoy!
New Album, Spank Your Inner Monkey, to be released soon :)
My
new electronica album, entitled Spank
Your Inner Monkey is almost done! Here's the deal: while working on
New Old Stock (my vocal oriented rock album) I've also been working
on my next electronica album. For many reasons, most having to do with procrastination,
the electronica album is closer to completion than the vocal album.
So, I've decided to release the electronica album first. Here's the song list. I'm not sure all will make it on the album; it's always a good plan to have more songs than needed though!
Wayde Cooper's Axis Live Videos Posted
Wayde and I posted some live videos from an April 1992 show at the Farside Tavern. Click here to go to YouTube to see the videos, or click here to view the videos and read a bit about the band. We've posted three videos so for, with more on the way. Below is "Future", written by Wayde Cooper with lyrics by Nick Valenz.
Future
Wings of Gold, Spank Your Inner Child and Loss for Words PRICE REDUCED
Holiday season is coming, so I've reduced the prices on Wings of Gold, Spank Your Inner Child and Loss for Words to just $7.99, from CD Baby!. This new lower price is for both the physical CD and the complete-album digital download. The new prices will remain in effect through the end of the year.
Wings of Gold (my first full length album) is almost out of print, so I urge you to get your copy soon! Click here to hear excerpts from Wings of Gold and order your copy. Click the Wings of Gold album graphic at left on this page to learn more about the album.
Download JRS singles and albums from PayPlay.fm
JRS - Loss for Words
JRS - Spank Your Inner Child
Loss for Words Available for Digital Download
JRS
- Loss for Words is now available as a digital download! Below
is a direct link to ITunes. I'll add direct links to additional download services
(CD Baby, Rhapsody,
EMusic, MSN
Music, MusicNet,
MusicMatch),
asap.
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Wings of Gold Available for Digital Download
JRS
- Wings of Gold is also available as a digital download. Below
are direct links to ITunes, Rhapsody, EMusic, and MSN Music.
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JRS on My Space
I finally got around to creating a profile on My Space and uploading music. Click here to visit the page. You'll find four full-length songs (two from Inner Resonance - Solar Voices, and two from JRS - Loss for Words).
Too Many?
I've been asked if I have too many guitars. The answer is; no I don't have too many guitars :) How could one have too many guitars? Each guitar is unique. Just take a look at the three below. I use the Custom 450 when I need 24 frets and a whammy bar. I use the EVO Special 7 when I need the mighty low B. Finally, the Michael Schenker V provides awesome fret access. Plus it looks cool! Click here to see more pictures of the Dean Guitar Arsenal.
JRS Swag available from Cafepress
Get your official JRS - Loss for Words tshirt today from Cafe
Press. More cool swag will be available soon, including posters, coffee
mugs, stickers, even beer steins and coasters.
Click here to go straight to my web store on Cafe Press. And, be sure check back often to see new JRS swag!
Fossil Records offers free custom JRS guitar pick with purchase of Loss for Words
Purchase your copy of JRS - Loss for Words directly from Fossil
Records and you will receive a free cusom JRS guitar pick. This is an
exclusive offer, only available from Fossil Records.
Click here to order your copy of Loss for Words, and be sure to check out all the great music available from Fossil Records.
JRS ENDORSEMENTS
I'm a loud and proud Dean Musical Instrument endorser. I play instruments from their expansive product line--a breathtaking array of acoustic, electric, nylon string, and resonator guitars, as well as an extensive line of 4, 5, and 6 string basses--they even have mandolins and banjos!. My particular axe of choice is the Dean USA Hardtail. Check out my Gear page to see my Dean Guitar Arsenal. You'll be hearing Dean guitars exclusively on my upcoming albums. So, head on over to www.deanguitars.com and take a look, you'll be glad you did!
For amplification, I rely on Peavey. I'm currently using the Peavey Triple
XXX 120 watt, all tube head and 4 x 12 cabinet. The XXX is truly a tone beast.
Brutal. 
Three
channels (clean, rhythm, lead), super adjustable active EQ on the rhythm and
lead channels, effects loop, beautiful clean channel; this head rules. Do
yourself a huge favor and check out the Peavey XXX series of all-tube guitar
amplifiers. Great sound and great price. Made in the USA. Check 'em out! Click
here for more information and pictures.
Morley, produces the outstanding Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah and the Steve Little Alligator Volume (as well as many other extremely cool pedals). I'm now an official "Friend of Morley", so my name will appear on the Morley website and in their print catalog. I used the Bad Horsie Wah and Little Alligator Volume extensively on my new album, Loss for Words. The pedals are both extremely quiet (great for recording), and extremely tough (great for playing live). Many thanks to Bill at Morley for getting me set up!
I'm happy to be a Dean Markley Strings endorsing artist. They make what I believe are the finest strings on the planet: Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings. I used Blue Steel Strings to record Loss for Words, and they never let me down. You owe it to yourself (and your guitar) to try Dean Markley Blue Steel strings! Head over to www.deanmarkley.com for more information.
All my music is recorded using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) from Advanced Design of Kentucky. ADK specialize in custom built, made-to-order high performance PC's. Catering to the high performance user (musician, gamer, overclocker), ADK provide outstanding service and support, and absolutley great prices. Visit ADK today and kick your computer experience into overdrive!
I'm also an endorser for SONiVox MI, makers of Sonic Implant sound samples. These high quality, professional samples are available in a variety of formats, including Kontakt, Giga, Kurzwiel, Akai, and Creative Lab's Soundfonts. If you want realistic, absolutely audiophile-quality sounds, you should be using SONiVox sounds!
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