Jon Eric Music

HUGE thank you to all the people coming together after Hurricane Sally.
My heart, and prayers go out to all of you on the east coast during these challenging times. If you can- PLEASE donate where needed.

Here is a video just uploaded to You Tube last night. “TOP LEFT”
Feel free to share and enjoy!

Also the UPDATED show schedule for NOVEMBER.

Hope to see all of you out and about before it really starts getting cold.

After an amazing set of shows 9/19/2012 in Grinnell (played from 9:30ish until 3pm) at Saints Rest Coffee House
Then shot over to Grinnell College and KDIC radio- also played in front of the Student Union  for a few tunes while they passed out FREE cds. Then played at Bob’s Underground Cafe from 8pm on. Such a great time was had and I wish to come back SOON!

After that on 9/20/2012 I rode out to Omaha, NE for Tribal Equinox which was also one of the last festivals of the year outdoors in the mid-west. We started seeing the weather get a bit colder- there were also celebrations of seeing old friends and making new ones too. The bands there were amazing and the line-up was adventurous. Everything from Jam Bands to Bluegrass! HUGE thanks to all the volunteers and to BLUE MARTIAN TRIBE for hosting/planning such a fun 4 days on 4 stages!

There IS Video from my set and sitting in with several bands there
So stay tuned for videos to hit my you tube site soon!

As for the updated gig schedule, it keeps evolving as our daily lives do- here is the updated game plan.

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The Red Stone Room (River Music Experience)
September 26, 2012
Davenport, Iowa
OPENING slot for The Blackberry Bushes & Tall Grass
My set starts at 8pm SHARP
http://www.rivermusicexperience.org/Upcoming-Events/Calendar-of-Events/The-Blackberry-Bushes-Stringband.aspx
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RESERVED- 6:30 AM
Washington, IA
September 27th, 2012
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HOUSE PARTY (invite only)
With Roster MaCabe Acoustic/Chris Freir + Greg Glenn
September30, 2012
Des Moines, IA
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KRUI University of Iowa Radio Interview for Local Tunes
September 25th, 2012
Iowa City, IA
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Iowa City Yacht Club
October 4th, 2012 (8PM-11PM)
ALL AGES * SOLO SHOW
Iowa City, IA
http://www.facebook.com/events/405448092847327
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Private Birthday party
October 13th, 2012
Moline, IL
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RESERVED for PRIVATE party (Wedding)
Friday October 19th, 2012
Iowa City, IA
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RESERVED for SURPRISE show TBA
Sunday Oct 21, 2012
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Reserved
Saturday Oct 27th
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BETTENDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Water Lore (variety program)
November 5th, 2012
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
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The Whiskey Junction
With Smokin’ Joe Scarpellino (of Dead Larry)
November 9th, 2012
9pm-???

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IOWA CITY YACHT CLUB
November 15, 2012
SOLO show
Iowa City, IA
http://www.iowacityyachtclub.org/
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Bucktown Revue
November 16th, 2012
Davenport, IA
http://www.bucktownrevue.com/
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BARNYARD BEER
November 23rd, 2012 8pm (CST)
Lawrence, KS
Jon Eric & Tyler Gregory
http://www.facebook.com/events/430701283633326/
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Feel free to SHARE this URL link where ever you wish… TYTY!

Here are some upcoming shows right around the bend.
Really hope to see you all out and about for some of these events!
Check the websites for the AMAZING line-up’s and all your details needed.

Wooley’s
http://www.woolysdm.com/
(with Blue Martain Tribe)
Des Moines, IA
August 3^rd, 2012

Southside Artisan Festival 2012
(NOTE-no website but Jon Eric will be playing 4 HOURS worth of music
in 2 separate sets along with local and regional artists in painting and print!)
The Elms
2108 Grandview Ave
Muscatine, IA
August 11^th, 2012

Eco Fest
http://www.greenmountainecofest.com/
11564 Kinfolk Road, Eldridge, MO 65463
August 31 – Sept 3^rd 2012

Terrapin Hill Harvest Festival
http://www.terrapinhillfarm.com/festival/
Harrodsburg, KY
Sept 7^th – 9^th 2012

So mark those calendars and keep checking back to see show updates as they come in!
Keep your ears out for and NEW tour & cd coming out in early FALL. 

Thank you all so much for those that came out to the SLOW DOWN & SAVOR WASHINGTON event!
Jon Eric’s “formal” set at JP’s 207 from 7-9pm on 6.9.2011 was fun, but then he continued the after-party for those who worked so hard to bring you this event. After about 6 hours of playing and all the cds of “That Was Then- This Is NOW”
gone for those that wanted them- much fun was had by all who attended.

POSTED and Video recording by: Shave Hargas
I got the chance to hang with the banjo ninja a while back at a show in Chicago, and shot this groovy lil jam outside the venue during setbreak. Great times, great show, great people! Nuthin’ but love! — with Jon Eric at Reggie’s Rock Club, Chicago, IL.

See video below:
Dragonfly by Jon Eric

Trillium Connect in Highbridge Hills, Wisconsin was such a FUN time- with heat wind and Sunday rain washing away the dust coated cars and tents. Everyone Jon Eric chatted with was geared up for the summer festival season which is now upon us. HUGE thank you’s sent out to Useful Jenkins (Mankato, MN) — Dead Larry (Minneapolis, MN) & Smokin Joe Scarpellino (of Dead Larry) for having the “Banjo Ninja” sit in, along with doing his own solo set. Such a giving time to friends who attend when notes can be shared with others.

THIS weekend holds exiting and brand new places Jon Eric has not played yet— LAWRENCE, KANSAS!
Jon Eric will be giving a FREE show to those who wish to attend at Barnyard Beer 
Also there is a press write up HERE 
Doors @9pm  on 5/25/2012

There will be fun times for those seeing 1st hand how these tunes are constructed and built from the ground up.
Texturing one instrument or voice into another until the end result being an all out “SONIC BLISS”.

HERE is the online article

Photography by Jennifer Rockwell

Jon Eric wants each and every one of you had a wonderful and SAFE summer!
There are many surprises right around the corner with live performances and BRAND NEW instruments brought into the mix of his live sound. This banjo work he has been up to for the past few years is just the taste of icing on the musical cake!
So gear up, spread the word, and as the circles shrink and cross- YOU will be ready for it!

He also wants to thank SYSTEMS Unlimited and the Iowa City Free Lunch Program for allowing him to play for the good folks there. He urges, “If you can afford to give (especially by donating your TIME), lives CAN be changed!”

Spring, being right around the corner, has teased with warmer weather.

The gig schedules have picked up and taken shape for those bands or festivals needing something a little “different” on 5 string banjo! These include DEAD LARRY with their 2nd release, “As The Radio”!  Their tour has been quite bittersweet with the passing of Alyssa Baye (For those that have seen the colorful banjo head “presented” back in September, SHE painted it.) Her memory lives on in those she has touched and I am quite thankful to have known her even for a brief time.

From the MidWest branching out one fan at a time, Jon Eric has been working hard to bring the music he loves to play and/or sing to YOU!

There are a few you tube videos out that you may or may not have seen yet, below are a few.

Halloween- Wookiefoot playing “Activate” with Special Guest Jon Eric on Banjo

Wookiefoot \”Activate\” Halloween- with Special Guest Jon Eric

Duluth, MN #1 Wookiefoot with Jon Eric shredding on 5 string banjo

Wookiefoot with Special Guest Jon Eric on 5 string banjo!

Wookiefoot featuring Smokin’ Joe Scarpellino (bassist of Dead Larry)

Smokin\’ Joe Scarpellino, Wookiefoot, and Jon Eric play GOIN\’ UP!

Also for those wishing to add search for Jon Eric Music on Face Book click HERE

For Electronic Press Kit (EPK) visit Jon Eric’s Reverb Nation site HERE. This site has all the current videos, press, photos, dates, and updates.

GO & share with friends or those you think may enjoy!

The holidays are full of people getting together with family and friends. Sharing in good times, happy memories and gifts they purchased. The Malls and stores are packed- making headaches and stress for all those out in it.

Stop and take a moment to reflect on the year you have had everyone. All the small things that made such a difference in your year of 2010 – could be as simple as a smile or a hug.  Has anyone done something for you that had you would not have been able to do on your own? Or maybe brightened a day that was not going so well? This has definitely happened in my life. And for each and every one of you that DID make a brighter day in my 2010 – I thank YOU from the bottom of my heart.

Making each day count brings the spirit of Christmas a little closer to home. For those of us who may not be near family, we surround ourselves with loving souls who wish for peace and love through the holidays.

Reflecting back on those that could not be with us physically- they will ALWAYS be there in spirit.

My Christmas for the 3rd year running will be spend once again with NO commercialism. Instead will be spent playing music for those of the Iowa City Free Lunch Program. If you can afford to give to this selfless organization -please do. It does not even take money- just time or just a few items to look out for in the coming year.

So as you travel- be SAFE

As you wish- Make it BIG

Love each other with ALL your heart

Happy Holidays & have a VERY Merry Christmas!

Banjoistically yours,

Jon Eric

While surroundings, friends, or situations outside ourselves change from year to year-

we evolve into the people we wish to be.

As there is just as much to be TRULY Thankful for, many of us loose sight of those who don’t have as much.

So here is your challenge everyone. Take a moment everyday and DO for someone. Could be as little as a smile or a sincere gift of your TIME. The best things in life can NOT be bought or require any kind of price. Try your best to bring out the positive in people. There are many in need in your own community. You walk by them and see them in your daily lives. Believe me the most important lessons learned this past 2 years for me is how much is in me to GIVE MORE.

Wishing you only LOVE, LIGHT, and MUCH RESPECT                                                                                                            (anything else can only be built on those 3 truths)

Banjoistically yours,                                                                                                                                                                                          Jon Eric