Jon Eric Music

For those interested, there are a few shows on the books for those in

Iowa City, Ames and Des Moines.

Tonight, Friday, April 23rd,AND April 24th

I will be sitting in with my old friends Mr. Babers Neighbors- The Solar String Band as they bring in The South Paw Bluegrass Band from Omaha, NE for 2 shared venues.

Friday’s show is @ DG’s Tap House in Ames, IA

Saturday’s show will be @ Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, IA

In between all that, I will be coming BACK to Iowa City to play at RIVERFEST! That set will be played from 4pm-5pm Saturday April 24th @ The Iowa River Stage.

Riverfest 2010

What a fun weekend this will be!!!

Also here are a few pics taken by Jason Larson for the 4/20 show this past Tuesday @ The Blue Moose Tap House.

Jon Eric pickin' @ The Blue Moose Tap House on 4/20

Jon Eric pickin' @ The Blue Moose Tap House on 4/20

BELOW is another sit in opportunity I had with a VERY special young band that I enjoy for those that are not aware yet, The Workshy is exploding on the jam band scene. Back in December they had asked me to sit in when they came to Iowa City on 4/17- My response??? “ABSOLUTELY!!! I love playing in F#m!!!”      : )

Jon Eric sitting in with The WorkShy

Jon Eric pickin' sitting in with The WorkShy

Last but not least-

Here are a couple more pictures (sent to me) of playing with

Vince Herman & The Great American Taxi

The Great American Taxi & Jon Eric

The Great American Taxi & Jon Eric #2

It is now the 16th of April, 2010.

Performing dates are coming in like gangbusters!

There were quite a few updates and last week-

D’ADDARIO & CO has taken me under wing and I am now SO honored and have the privilege to announce that I am now ENDORSED with their company! Special thanks to the D’Addario family which includes PLANET WAVES, EVANS,  BOWED, FRETTED STRINGS, RICO REEDS, PURESOUND SNARE WIRES, & HQ PERCUSSION

This announcement was given on AIR for KRUI FM for Little Village Live on 4/07/2010

Jon Eric -Little Village Mag Krui FM

DREW BULLMAN’S article can be found HERE (also in that write up, there are 4 youtube videos attached for those that missed the live radio show!)

Feeling the anticipation of doing a few really neat venues this year as well.

Last week I had the honor of sharing the stage with my old friend Vince Herman last Thursday (4/08/2010) and his band The Great American Taxi from Colorado! Vince has been kind enough to allow me to learn and grow as a musician forging through the hot sounds he and his band plays. For that I am so deeply grateful for any opportunity I get to sit in with those super talented fellas! Below are some pics of the show @ The Red Stone Room in Davenport, IA

The Great American Taxi

Jon Eric sitting in with The Great American Taxi

Jon Eric sitting in with The Great American Taxi

Jon Eric sitting in with The Great American Taxi

Jon Eric at The Red Stone Room sittin in with The Great American Taxi

Vince Herman playing at The Red Stone Room

The Great American Taxi w/ special guest Jon Eric (banjo)

The Great American Taxi w/ special guest Jon Eric (banjo)

Saturday 4/10/2010 I had the opportunity of sitting in with Mr. Baber’s Neighbors- The Solar String Band (MBN-TSSB) as they opened for The Nadas CD release @ The Fine Line in Minniapolis, MN (pics will be posted as I receive them. Thank you to the “Baberhood” for another night of Bluegrass BLISS!

Dates are coming in like WILD FIRE!

Below is a current schedule of dates on the books so far. PLEASE check back often cause they could change on a moment’s notice- I really do my best in keeping those updated as many of you ask when and where I will be playing next. Believe me- I am DELIGHTED to see you out and about.

I have some INCREDIBLE news- but since this is April Fool’s Day, everyone would think I am pulling their leg so I will patiently hold off and update SOON!

So for now I will let you know that next week

Stream it online wherever you are:
http://kruiradio.org/listen

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With ALL the replies, I also want to mention that no matter where you are in the world you can listen to this LIVE broadcast through the web link above. If working- We will make sure to update with any rebroadcasts for those that can not listen. HUGE thanks to KRUI radio for allowing me to be a part of this home town show!

For those that wish to contribute to KRUI radio— Click HERE

The calendar can be viewed below-

Click HERE for an interview HOT off the presses!

Feel free to share with friends and those that like fiddle, banjo, or BLUEGRASS!

Thanks a ton to iFiddle for everything! Check em out…

Way to go Dixie Chicks! It’s about time for another tour!

A selection was used for the couples skating routine.

With USA’s own Samuelson/Bates. Awesome job in

choosing a piece of music that bends the ear!

Your fans here in America LOVED it and are so proud of you.

Check out the you tube videos circulating the web.

I always knew the world would LOVE the banjo!

Here is my BAND page for Facebook

And here is where you can find some NEW tunes (just added)-

Also the gig schedule can be found there as it was updated this week. Festival season is about to gear up!

Please feel free to share, comment, or rate with those kindred spirits you think may enjoy! Again I can not thank you enough for the whirlwind of a year this has been for me. Living the dream of a lifetime.

Banjo… who would have thought-
Darn it! My father was RIGHT! (grin)

Here’s a thought that has been in my head today:

Patience = working your whole like for that one shot in life!
Wisdom = knowing when to take that shot!
And yes you may quote me on that.

Banjositically yours,

Jon Eric

Http://www.jonericmusic.com

If you could have one wish come true for 2010-

What would it be?

As New Years resolutions are made, most seem to be hopeful for a brand new year- Many of my fans and friends are so GLAD to be done with 2009! Stating the challenges of the year were more than most years they have encountered.

Overall my year was a positive one- with many challenges but also times that the music really bubbled to the surface and sometimes pickin’ “hotter than a cat on a hot tin roof!”

January 4th was my birthday- and I was totally in awe of the emails and messages left for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your heartfelt wishes! Had the chance to play a very special “birthday set” at The Mill in Iowa City for the last 1/2 hour of my birthday- with it being so cold here lately, I needed something to do so that cabin fever does not settle into my 5-string!

With a brand new year and unlimited possibilities- We forge ahead with no signs of slowing down! Happy 2010 everyone- I sure hope your ever wish comes TRUE!

Banjoistically yours,

Jon Eric

What a whirlwind of a year! 2009 = blood, sweat & tears with many memories to last a lifetime!

Thank you to all my musical friends and family who have come together for a common cause in sharing their talents the best way we know how.

I truly hope each and every one of you has a wonderful holiday season. And may 2010 be the best year ever!

HERE is a link for The Insider Iowa Sessions with Ericka Iverson who did in interview from last Wednesday’s  show in Des Moines, Iowa. Thank you Erika for putting up with the cold temps! Would have to say it was one of the coldest and icy nights just before Christmas!

Thank you to Bob Black and Mary Palmberg for allowing me to play for the Iowa City Free Lunch Program again (year #2) for this WAS my Christmas once again. If you can donate- PLEASE do as there are many in need- especially when the cold comes!

Hello everyone! Looks like they have extended the voting

until November 15th, 2009! These daily votes will be counted and

the top 5 winners will be notified on the 17th of Nov.

If you need the link to the vote page- click HERE

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With other news I will be playing this

Friday 11/6/09 @ Agave in Coralville, IA with SlewGrass Trio who will be opening for:

Scott Cochran and Flannel- 9pm is the start time for this show!

THEN

Saturday November 7th,2009

@ Bent River Brewery in M0line, IL for a solo show.

Spread the word on this and I would be delighted if you came out to share in some great food, drinks, dancing and FUN!

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This past 2 weeks I have played 4 shows with Mr. Baber’s Neighbors the Solar String Band from Des Moines (filling in for their banjo player Paul Perkins)

Opening for Greensky Bluegrass band- as well as opening twice for HOT BUTTERED RUM! Thanks to those boys for allowing me to share the stage while playing Erik Yates’ banjo (while Erik was on Dobro!) during 2 tunes of their 2nd set @ The Iowa City Yacht Club! What a TREAT (even before Halloween!)

Then my friend Joe called for a fill in last Thursday night at the Iowa City Yacht Club- and friends came out in droves at the last min. to play for the band that canceled. I got to do a “solo set” which was VERY well received!

Thanks to ALL the fans and friends who support the music I do my best to make. I feel so very humbled to be a part of the intertwining music scenes especially now!

Tonight IS the night of the full moon!

Thanks to The Great American Taxi for letting me sit in @ The Red Stone Room in Davenport, IA. Also a huge thanks to Vince Herman for pickin’ the night away-

Since the concert ended- we needed another place to go-

One spot for the after-party kept being brought up by all which was a venue that I shared a few times. so after packing up- we crossed the bridge to Moline, IL- and drove straight to BENT RIVER BREWERY. The boys took the boat across the Mississippi River and walked over- The fellas at BRB were so awesome in their hospitality and the fans that caught the show stuck around for the pickin’. Vince and I just thrashed, mashed and trashed a fury of bluegrass tunes into the night—with a speed one rarely hears.
Many of Vince’s fans were in such awe as he belted or played one tune after another- “It’s like we’re having our own private concert!” many said through the night. The interaction of musicianship, fun, and unity through music was something I sure hope to get to pick again soon with Vince Herman and The Great American Taxi.

Chasing the sun till 5 am. Those that saw it—are probably STILL recovering now…Tonight @ 9pm I will have the honor of sharing the stage with Bob Black doing a unique concert of bluegrass standards and originals. This will take place at the Kalona Bluegrass Festival @ Windmill Ridge.

Windmill Ridge is 2 miles S and one mile W of Kalona.Press and more information on this event can be found HERE

Be sure to spread the word and bring a friend!

Things have been keeping me quite busy in the last few months with

studio work, production work for “other artist’s” projects out of my home studio, editing, video shooting, teaching lessons, performing and driving to and fro.

These activities adding to the endless learning, has continued to be quite an exiting time more than ever.

To me, being so busy keeps me focused on the next set of projects.

Keep an eye out for where I will be next.

This could be any of the “sites” we all visit daily. And can change with just a phone call from someone who wants me to sit in. From Iowa City to the world- one just never knows…

Banjo is getting SO popular these days!

Even Steve Martin has been making the circuit with his playing. Hat’s off to Steve for bringing the banjo into the living rooms and even bed rooms of late night TV.  Now even playing banjo on American Idol and Ellen! I hope “The Crow” sells a ton for him! WTG you wild and crazy guy!

Bob Black and I are finally shooting on the instructional DVD together. After finding a location to shoot and scheduling. We are now knee deep in the project! This will be coming out in late summer to early fall and is going to be a really fun way to pick!

Been also working on my solo cd which will be out by mid July (crossing fingers here).

Is that enough?  Not a chance! It’s only the beginning- to something building out of the air…

Sure hope our paths cross soon!

Banjoistically yours,

Jon Eric