Jon Eric Music

When reflecting back on what this coming Thursday (THANKGIVING) means to me,
I am most thankful for LOVE, friends, and adopted family that has been there through
every step of my journey- unconditionally.

* Am also grateful my hands still work to serve musically or otherwise.

* Am thankful my most important tool can be once again used.
(spot repair to the banjo scroll down)

The next line up of shows can be found on my event page HERE

Thank YOU for being a part of my life!

To explain with a kind cool heart of the events may take some doing

so PLEASE read carefully.

Being that this was the anniversary of my father’s passing (USMC-ret. November 8, 2006) so there was almost giddy anticipation in seeing friends and fans I have not caught up with since July. Really looking forward to playing back up in Minneapolis, MN at a wonderful venue called the Whiskey Junction. Being all set up and ready to go I was approached by friends letting me know there was to be a warm up band. So I moved all the gear to the back of the stage so it was safely out of the way of the band doing music before my set. After their sound check they went upstairs to rehearse a few tunes. I went up got he stage, grabbed the banjo and climbed the stairs only to discover that the bridge had collapsed. Wondering instantly, “OK it dropped???”

Then I saw the break- 1st in the banjo then in my heart. See I had bought the banjo used out of my Mother’s memory after she had passed on as well. So doing music for a VERY modest living was about the ONLY way I found healing and loving energy in giving- Both in time & playing for ANYONE willing to listen.

Needless to say what was explained to me by the sound man was that it was a total accident after pulling back a curtain behind the banjo to access cords it toppled over and snapped the headstock on the instrument. For the record there are absolutely NO hard feelings or malice. In fact many people who came together for me that night wishing well, giving hugs, and helping where they could.

The point to all this is that eventually I will be trying to obtain a NEW neck for it as it is being temporarily SPOT repaired so that the acoustic can make it through the rest of my tour. These necks are expensive and it unfortunately was uninsured do to most of the $ going into gas, “paying dues” & bills.

IF you wish to help in donating, The button is below.
Feel free to share this blog entry with friends if you wish.
Until it gets fixed my tour and show WILL go on- but just be “modified”…

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.

With all the bookings coming in for Jon Eric’s the fall season, here are the current updates CURRENT dates Updated as of 10/31 (THIS date gets modified on the Face Book event page)Here’s to seeing you out and about at the shows below. There are some AMAZING line up acts at the festivals, so feel free to browse the links provided for all the information you need. ______________________________________________________ BUCKTOWN Ribbon Cutting Ceremony November 2nd, 2012 @ 11:30 AM (MORNING) until ??? 225 E 2nd Street Davenport, IA This event is OPEN to the public Afterwards- They are going to allow me to play AS long as I wish - _______________________________________________________ ***Note the SATURDAY date change IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY November 3rd, 2012 ALL AGES- Children’s Program Time 10:30 AM (Morning) Televised for IPTV ______________________________________________________ Chamber Work with Winds Samuel C Biggers (conductor) Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 4PM UCC Recital Hall in the Old Capitol Mall (Location to edit) Iowa City, IA ____________________________________________________ BETTENDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY Water Lore (variety program) November 5th, 2012 6:30 pm-8:30 pm ___________________________________________________ The Whiskey Junction With Smokin’ Joe Scarpellino (of Dead Larry) THURSDAY – November 8th, 2012 ***Please note 9pm-??? ____________________________________________________ IOWA CITY YACHT CLUB November 15, 2012 W/ Pert Near Sandstone Iowa City, IA http://www.iowacityyachtclub.org/ http://www.facebook.com/events/302483773183987/ ___________________________________________________ Bucktown Revue November 16th, 2012 Davenport, IA http://www.bucktownrevue.com/ ____________________________________________________ BARNYARD BEER Jon Eric & Tyler Gregory November 23rd, 2012 8pm (CST) Lawrence, KS http://www.facebook.com/events/430701283633326/ ______________________________________________________ FIREFLY LOUNGE November 24th, 2012 9pm 4118 Pennsylvania Kansas City, MO http://www.facebook.com/events/418539558196060/ _______________________________________________________ VINYL RENAISSANCE November 25th, 2012 MUSIC starts at 3pm sharp MY set is from 4-6pm Then we are 2 doors down at the SANDBOX _______________________________________________________ Meadows Ave Tap Saturday December 8th, 2012 W/ Chicago Farmer 2000 Meadow Ave East Peoria, IL 61611 http://www.facebook.com/events/280356158749477/ _______________________________________________________

After doing so many shows this fall, it’s nice to get balance and advise from my musical friends and family as to the direction the music journey flows to.

This week is exiting with an interview on KRUI-FM this Tuesday evening
on LOCAL TUNES with Jason Larson! Jason was actually the one who coined
the phrase “BANJO NINJA” and with the solid, clean, playing accuracy &
sitting in with several bands throughout the U.S. on festivals – it stuck!

THIS Thursday October 4th, 2012
Iowa City Yacht Club
from 8pm-11pm (all ages)
5.00 cover

Those wearing a Banjo Ninja or Peace Love Banjo shirt get in FREE!
Feel free to share or bring friends to this RARE solo Iowa City show.

Other Press on this show includes the URL links below:

FACEBOOK event page:
http://www.facebook.com/events/405448092847327/

KCRG / Cedar Rapids Gazette – Hoopla section
http://events.hooplanow.com/event_recurrences/38436-banjo-ninja-jon-eric-solo-show-yacht-club-iowa-city

The Iowa City Press Citizen
http://search.press-citizen.com/localevents/event//26175-Jon-Eric

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.

Plunder Fest
http://www.theplunderfest.com/Plunderfest/Home.html
Cold Spring, MN
July27th – 29^th 2012

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

Bettendorf Public Library
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/
Bettendorf, Iowa
August 18^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

 

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!”

Pick Whole Bean OR Gound

1/2 LB. BEAN $15.00 1/2 LB GROUND $15.00 1 LB BEAN $27.00 1 LB GROUND $27.00

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We will be DONATING portions of ALL proceeds to:
http://www.icflp.org

Other Charities to be added soon! ONCE we get approval.
The Brand NEW Peace-LOVE-BANJO Shirts are HERE!

COLORS

Black $20.00 Purple $20.00 Tan $20.00 Blue $20.00 Deep Red $20.00 Deep Green $20.00 Orange $20.00

SIZES

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE

Enjoy this Video from the Bucktown Revue”
1/21/2011 At The River Music Experience
Davenport, Iowa

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