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Jay Stanek is a prolific singer/songwriter performing throughout Chicagoland. The multi-talented Stanek fronts two diverse bands along with his solo efforts. With the perspective of a well-traveled, well-worn soul, Stanek's songs give voice to the voiceless and tell unique stories about scenes around his native Chicago and beyond.
Stanek will debut The Jay Stanek Band at The Spot in Chicago on July 27, 2008. The band will feature musicians from Jay's past including former Big Sky Stringband lead guitarist Matthew Mallory, The Otis Problem bassist Jason Taylor, jazz drummer Adrian Garza, and classically trained pianist Mark Lawrence. The band will expand on the songs from Stanek's solo debut album, 1140.
Jay Stanek is guitarist and vocalist for the Big Sky Stringband, where he leads the band through songs that stretch out into elaborate jams grounded in folk, rock, bluegrass, and country traditions. On the flip-side, he lends piano, guitar, and vocals to the alt-country/indie-rock quintet The Otis Problem, focusing the band on concise and meaningful tunes.
But in his solo work, Stanek is truly able to showcase his singular abilities as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Skilled on the guitar, piano, bass, banjo, and mandolin, Stanek's solo work is compelling and engaging folk music that explores familiar themes and anecdotes that shed light on the human condition.
Jay Stanek's debut solo album, "1140," is a 13-song effort is out now through CD Baby. It was recorded in an apartment at 1140 N. Wolcott and at Shirk Music + Sound in Chicago with Stephen Shirk as producer and engineer. Stanek plays nearly every instrument on the album, allowing Big Sky's Chris Meier to strum the mandolin and long-time playing partner Adrian Garza to tap out the beat on drums and percussion. Two of the albums tracks feature additional Big Sky Stringband members.
Stanek has performed solo at venues including Uncommon Ground, 3rd Coast, and Ed & Joe's, among many others. With his bands, Stanek has played Cubby Bear (Chicago), Hideout (Chicago), Kinetic Playground (Chicago), Sheffield Garden Walk (Chicago), Highdive (Champaign), Cosmic Railroad Family Gathering (Pleasant Prairie, Wisc.), and many other venues, festivals, and clubs.
This specially compiled 4 CD Box Set from Time Life features the best Folk Rock songs from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s! Includes 71 Songs That Defined An Era and Influenced Generations... In Stores September 11
Not just another genre, folk rock was born as a statement—of purpose, of taste, of superiority—the baby boom’s first imprimatur, a musical mission and a personal battle cry in a divisive time of racial tension and escalating war. For a generation of philosopher dropouts and drug-inspired visionaries, it was also the best way to partake in the era’s hippest form of artistic expression, in numbers previously unknown to man.
Come see multiple sets of Big Sky Stringband music and enjoy all-you-can-drink beer from more than 20 breweries including Fat Tire, Anchor Steam, Summitt, Berghoff, Goose Island, and Great Lakes Brewing Co. Saturday, July 14 -- 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. Main & Cook Streets, Downtown Barrington, IL. Advance tickets available now!
Blasting your song, "Cadence" through the headphones as I write this. AWESOME!!! Thanks for putting this great song of yours up and for adding Countyroad Music. Please feel free to send us bulletins of all your performances and upcoming recordings. God bless...steve
This Saturday (May 5th), Chicagoland parents have an opportunity to not only catch some of the area�s best family entertainment, but have the experience preserved for the ages as well. Little Nashville, the Chicago-based country act known for producing music that rocks kids and grown-ups alike, starts work on their first-ever concert DVD Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Open Bible Academy in Belvidere, IL. (Arrive early; doors close promptly for the taping at 11 a.m.)
Cameras will be scanning the crowd to capture audience reaction, so come prepared to be an instant movie star. If you can�t make it to the show, don�t despair � the band is also calling for photos of fans wearing their best Little Nashville or country-western fashions for inclusion on the DVD.
Join Sherriff Jay Hawke and Miss Laura Lee Goodheart and their critter pals Scarlett the horse and Rawhide the dog as they film a live concert performance that�s destined to become one of the most played entries in many a family DVD library. Attendance is free and open to all ages.
For more info, visit www.littlenashvillemusic.com or email us at contact@littlenashvillemusic.com
Come join us for a chance at free Texas Country/Red Dirt/Americana downloads!
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That's right - it has been 2 years since we launched!! We have 97 CD's to give away!!! We will be giving away 2 FREE CD DOWNLOAD'S per day for all of April AND a 2 GB MP3 Player loaded up with what albums are left over!! To be eligible for the mp3 player, all you have to do is purchase at least $5 in songs from us in the month of April! To be eligible for the daily drawings, all you have to do is register with us!
We want to thank each and every user with OurTracks! Tell your friends to register - even better - tell them to come purchase music so we can send a check to our Artists!!
Feel free to announce this at other forums you frequent or a blog on MySpace/announcement, etc!
If this comes as a duplicate comment, please forgive me and feel free to delete. I lost track of who I sent to. :-)
Ok, quick update here for my fellow Illinois brothers and sisters. We'll be talking about this more over the next few days.
We've just been notified that The Colgate Country Showdown is beginning it's syndicating broadcasts SATURDAY (3/3/07) in CHICAGO at 12:30 pm on ABC7!!
You'll be able to see J Juliano of "Little Nashville" LIVE on stage at the world famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville!!
We'd love to hear your reactions to J's performance. We think he brough the house down and hope you'll agree!! Just visit:
http://www.countryshowdown.com/tv_stations.asp
At the site above, you can find out when the show will be airing in YOUR Town!!
Remember...it will also air on GAC (Great American Country) down the line, but this is the National NETWORK broadcast (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, etc...depending on your location).
The Cubby Bear will host the XRT Local Anesthetic Live Show this Friday night. Big Sky Stringband, Woodbox Gang, and Devil in a Woodpile will all perform...and for only $4 with the flier below.
Date: Friday, February 9 Place: Cubby Bear Wrigleyville, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago Doors: 9 p.m. Bands: Big Sky Stringband, Devil in a Woodpile, Woodbox Gang Cover:$4 with this flier ($7 without) 21+
Just stopping by to say hello and to give you a quick update on the goings-on at LoveStarMusic. Please check out our upcoming shows as we have made some changes recently (and are continuing to add more!) Also, keep your eyes out for The True Bugs full-length album which is closing in on completion. We love hearing from you and thank you very much for your continuing support.
jay, you sound great! i really dig the sound of your voice. going to definitely come check you out either the 9th or 22nd, and will surely bring a friend. oh, and thanks for sliding me into your top 8! whether intentional or not it's very cool!
dana
