Jeff Arrandale records debut album

Hi all!

As you may be aware, I was in Nashville in the middle of April to record my first solo project. I’ll tell you about that incredible experience in detail including the tentative name for the release in an upcoming blog, but wanted to quickly share what will be happening over the next several weeks.

I went to Nashville and tracked the music and my vocals. We are currently in the process of tracking background vocals and editing. Once that is complete, it’s time for final mix and mastering. I’m looking to release the album later this summer or early fall. You can sign up for my newsletter for updates about the album release and other news.

Once released, it will be available on my website as well as other select distributors. Those of you who have signed up for the newsletter will be sent one of the cuts as my way of saying thank you for your interest in what God is doing through the music He has given me.

Look for more updates in the coming weeks.

Thanks for checking in.

In service of the Cross – JT

Lee Gibson dates added Apr 28, 2011

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Date	Venue	Details
Monday May 09, 2011	Saricorn Sessions on USTREAM Live Webcast & Chat	8PM CST Listen
Friday May 13, 2011	Monterey Station Opening for Randy Houser 104 Monterey Street Cowan, TN	7:30PM Buy Tickets
Tuesday May 17, 2011	12th & Porter Opening for Anthony Smith Nashville, TN	8PM
Wednesday May 25, 2011	Bunganut Pig Franklin, TN	6pm-9pm
Saturday July 30, 2011	The Hollar 120 Teal Hollow Rd Kelso, TN (931) 438-7272 Get Directions	9PM
Friday Sept 23, 2011	41A Music Festival Tullahoma, TN	7:30pm

Valerie Borman dates added Apr 28, 2011

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Date	Venue	Details
Saturday May 07, 2011	Sliders Pub 4650 Pennsylvania 309 Schnecksville, PA (610) 769-4004 Get Directions	9:30PM – 1AM No Cover
Sunday May 26, 2011	Silver Creek Athletic Association Picnic Silver Creek Park Springtown, PA	1PM – 6PM $25 adult $6 child All you can eat/drink with ticket
Saturday Jul 30, 2011	Trumbauersville Fire Co. Carnival Trumbauersville, PA	7PM – 11PM No Cover
Sunday Sep 04, 2011	Silver Creek Athletic Association Picnic Silver Creek Park Springtown, PA	1PM – 6PM $25 adult $6 child All you can eat/drink with ticket

Jeff Arrandale Calendar Update Apr 27, 2011

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Date	Venue	Details
Saturday Apr 30, 2011	Crossroads Church performing with Certainty 2601 Border St Norwalk, IA Get Directions in support of Meals From the Heartland	1PM-3PM

Chris West Blog – Disc 2

Hello friends. It’s been a little while since my last blog, and I have some very exciting things that are going on that I’d like to catch everyone up on.

The Surprise Trilogy is finally finished, and I celebrated the release of the first disc on Feb 10 at the Basement in Nashville. The show was GREAT! There was a great turn out at The Basement, the band sounded incredible, I had some very special guests, and the overall vibe was awesome. I was able to get not only the full band who played on the album, but also all of my special guests, such as Jeff Coffin, Don Aliquo, Rod McGaha, and Halfbrass. I was also able to get some great reviews for the show. You can read these on my website. I’m in the process now of promoting the new CD, trying to get it to different radio stations and publications for reviews. If any of you have any connections to radio/publications, any help would be greatly appreciated. Just drop by my website (Jazzmanic.com) and drop me an email.

I have planned the release of the second disc of the Trilogy for July 28 at the Basement. You can find out more info on my Calendar. I’m hoping to have some more very special guests at this next release as well.

Now that I’m finished with the writing and recording process of the Trilogy, I’ve started writing and tracking for my next project, which will probably be more along the lines of my first album, Jazzmanic, stylistically. I’ve been getting into a lot of programming lately and this new project will certainly reflect that. I’m hoping to release this disc in the middle of 2012 (after the third disc of the Trilogy is released). So please keep and eye and an ear open for that.

I’ve also been doing a lot of traveling. I went to Australia over Christmas and New Years with the Dynamites. We played 10 shows while we were there… all festivals. We made many new fans and friends and had a great time. In fact, I’m surprised I came back! Then, I went to LA for the NAMM show where I was able to meet up and play a few sets with my good friend Nioshi Jackson, as well as finalized a few endorsement deals that I’ve been working on for the past several months. I’m now endorsing Theo Wanne mouthpieces and Benz Reeds among other manufacturers.

Well, that’s about it for now. I’ve added a lot of new dates and information to my website, as well as started a YouTube channel and have uploaded several videos from my CD release party, as well as several Dynamites montages from our Australia and Europe trips. These will also be added to my website. So please stop by and check it out.

Chris West Calendar Update Apr 11, 2011

The following new dates have been added to the Chris West Calendar.

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Date	Event	Details
Saturday May 07, 2011	Murfreesboro Jazz Fest Murfreesboro, TN	2PM Mainstage
Friday May 27, 2011	Concerts on the Dock Huntsville, AL	6PM-9PM
Friday Jun 10, 2011	Bonaroo performing with My Morning Jacket Manchester, TN	Evening Slot
Thursday Jul 28, 2011	The Basement Chris West CD Release Party Surprise Trilogy 2 1604 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN (615) 254-8006 Get Directions	7PM $10 Cover Free CD

Jeff Arrandale Blog – The Letter

Okay, it’s been a while. Thanks for hanging in there with me. In this edition I will give an update on recent performances, talk about the upcoming recording project, and share with you the first letter I received from a fan. The latter is humbling and strange all at the same time. I’m saving it for last.

Okay, I wouldn’t have believed it, but it’s possible to have a blast performing at a senior center. I know, I know, but they are good people, too. I performed that night with Certainty as this gig was lined by one of the guys in the band to keep a promise. At first, I didn’t know what to expect. Here we were hauling all this gear into their hall aware that most would think we were too loud. We started with our usual repertoire and after the first couple of songs at a decibel level that was almost unbearably quiet for me, I stopped to thank the crowd for coming out and then checked to make sure the sound was okay since most hands in the place went right to hearing aids as soon as we started play (to turn them down I assume). I normally try to connect with a crowd by finding out some things about them when performing, so after a few more songs we stopped and I ask for a show of hands for anyone in the crowd who was retired. First every hand in the place went up and then everyone laughed. Of course everyone is retired! After that they really seemed to loosen up and enjoy the music more. What neat people, so kind and appreciative.

Last week I played at a new place with a couple of other local Christian bands. Not only was it a night for lifting God in downtown Des Moines, it also was an opportunity to network with other local musicians who have hearts for the lost and for worshipping and performing to glorify Him. I’ve played on bills with other bands before, but this was different in that there was more mutual encouragement in what each was doing. The venue is an old car dealership building right on one of the main downtown drags just east of the river. It’s situated in a part of town where a lot of the local music scene is located. It was special to get to play in that neighborhood – to bring a spirit of loud praise into what might be considered a decadent place (albeit relatively tame decadence). People in every walk of life, in every station of life need to know about Christ, to experience true worship, and to have some good clean fun. To get to pray for people as they drove by was a privilege.

The dates have been set for getting started on the upcoming recording project in Nashville. I’ll be heading down in mid-April. Originally I was looking at a 5-song EP, but now it looks like it will be an 8-song album. All of the songs will be originals. People have asked me if I’m nervous about it. Actually, as you’d expect, I’m excited, and have a peace about it. I don’t know what God will do with it, but I do know He is capable of doing more than I can ask or imagine. Even if nothing “big” comes of it (at least in the world’s eyes), I know the experience will be used by Him even if it’s to draw me closer or to be a witness to those I come in contact with there. It might even be something that is done just for His pleasure. My prayer is that I will be obedient and humble regardless.

Here is something that is quite humbling:

Dear Jeff,
I think you have the good voice to sing. My life is to be a singer because I like to make my own music now. Jeff I hope your heart is filled of music and let people hear you sing. Because Jeff you have an amazing voice to sing to others around you.
Your friend,
Libbie

Thanks Libbie. I don’t know about the amazing voice part, but you sure made my day. God, as with any praise or accolades I get from others while serving I humbly give this one to You. You are the one who deserves all the honor and glory both now and forever.

Until next time!

Jeff