I know it's been a while since I've checked in. Got a little burned out there for a minute and just sort of hid out at home. That being said it was nice to take a moment and come up for air. I think everyone does this sort of thing though. Come up for air, that is. Either way, even in the calm there have been events, events worth discussing, so here I am, out of my hole with some reports from the underground. :) The festivals and college dates have been very cool for the most part. Highlights>>>bamboozle. People for days and the sun going down, what a great time to play on a festival bill. Coachella... arguably the hottest show I have ever played. Upcoming stuff: The Dear Jack foundation page will soon be updated. In the past 6 months we have donated somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,000 dollars to a short list of charities and hospitals whose aim is to find effective treatments and eventually cures for blood cancers like leukemia as well as other types of cancer. A new site: We' are planning a new transitional site for the next several months as I begin working on new music. It will be a simple and mainly informational site. This way we can more easily fill you in on the albums progress and other info. Instant Karma Record: Here is the story. To generate financial aid and social awareness for the genocide- plagued Sudan, Yoko Ono, widow of the great John Lennon made his highly guarded catalog available to modern recording artists to do renditions of his legendary songs. I can't explain how honored I am to be able to sing one of Mr. Lennon's songs in such an official manner, but to do it on a record with company like green day and U2 is a milestone for me. To make things even better, Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood, joined us in the studio. Mick is a brilliant player and a rock icon and to come together with him on a track was a serious privilege. ...And if that weren't enough: At the end of May Jack's has been asked to perform a Benefit for the Heal the Bay charity. A part of that evening's festivities revolve around one of the charities most well known supporters, Beach Boy, Brian Wilson. The music of Brian Wilson has had a huge impact upon me in recent years and I can't believe I will be able to say that I shared a stage with him. Right Now: I'm in the studio with the first Airport Tapes and Records signing, Treaty of Paris. The music sounds great so far and I can't wait till you can all hear what they've been working on. You can check them in Milwaukee at summerfest the day after we play. NOW PLEASE READ MY SHAMELESS PLUG: THE AUDITION, VERY CLOSE FRIEND'S OF THE JACK'S CAMP, ARE ON TOUR NOW IN A CITY NEAR YOU. GO CHECK THAT SHIT AND TELL EM WE SENT YOU
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FIRST COMMENT
okay. yayyy!!!
im excited for the dear jack thing. one of my friends who is on student council has been looking into doing things for charities and so i sent her the link to dear jack as well as many other charities that were established in honor of your recovery. im excited.
PS. my dance studio does a fund raiser show every year. they decide to donate all of the money to a different charity every year too. this year they're giving it all to st. jude's leukemia/lymphoma fund thingy.
PPS. my friend amanda is going to write you a letter for her english class asking for an autographed picture of you. just a little heads up.
Posted by: sarabethh | May 17, 2007 at 04:38 PM
YOU HAVE A TYPO
GO CHECK THAY SHIT AND TELL EM WE SENT YOU
THAY SHIT?
Posted by: sarabethh | May 17, 2007 at 04:40 PM
So great to hear from you, Andrew! And I'm very proud of all you have been doing for these various charities. It really encourages me to do whatever I can to help.
As for your shameless plug? I'm doing my best to make it to the LA date. :)
Much Love,
Allie
Posted by: Allie | May 17, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Can't wait for Summerfest! Marquette was great...:)
Posted by: Laura | May 17, 2007 at 04:45 PM
It was nice to hear from you again! Thanks for all the news. It all sounds amazing and I can't wait to see the audition.
Take care,
Jessica
Posted by: Jessica | May 17, 2007 at 04:46 PM
congrats with everything andrew. you're such an inspiration.
hopefully i'll get to see you guys at summerfest in june.
keep rockin!
Mao
Posted by: mao | May 17, 2007 at 04:48 PM
its been so long since you blogged! i've been anticipating this for awhile now. good to know things are going great. bamboozle was amazing! and dont worry IM CHECKING THAT SHIT OUT! i'll be seeing the audition at least 3 times on the new tour! i get to see danny audition again....i hope he doesnt make us FUCKING MOSH again.
okay done, see you soon!
Posted by: devon | May 17, 2007 at 04:53 PM
wow lots going on.
bamboozle was amazing, especially the acoustic set wow.
and will be seeing the audition in new york. we'll be sure to tell danny that you sent us haha.
see you next month!
Posted by: Kiersten | May 17, 2007 at 04:55 PM
YAY A NEW BLOG!!!
You've been MIA for a while haha.
It sounds like things are going great
for you and we're all happy to hear that.
So congrats on everything and i seriously
cannot wait to hear some new Treaty of Paris.
Those guys are amazing!
Take care Andrew.
<3 Ashley
Posted by: Ashley | May 17, 2007 at 04:58 PM
I SHALL CHECK THAY SHIT OUT RIGHT AWAY ANDREW
did danny audition make you write that?
hahahahhaah
<3
Posted by: erikaaaaaaaaa | May 17, 2007 at 05:04 PM
hahahah
so this is my homepage
and as i was about to go somewhere else i saw this, and i was like
OH SHIT! then i clicked the back button like 9320439239 times.
anyways, i have nothing to say that hasn't been said 50 thousand times. updates are always good, though.
Posted by: caitlinwithasea | May 17, 2007 at 05:05 PM
everything seems to be going so well! i'm so, so glad. and i'm really excited for the new site & more dear jack foundation news.. congrats
Posted by: caroline | May 17, 2007 at 05:10 PM
the trip from la to jersey was defffff worth seeing you! and at the usd show too! we had to much fun. glad to hear you are getting a WELL deserved break. ill be seeing you around im sure!
chelseaaa
Posted by: chelsea azevedo | May 17, 2007 at 05:10 PM
yyaaayyy you came back to write!!!
sweet updates!!!!!
and hopefully i will be at the LA date too!
Posted by: alyse | May 17, 2007 at 05:11 PM
Im sooo happy you get to sing a john lennon song!!! its gonna be so cool to hear, I cant wait! and my fraternity always needs to do community service things and well definitely do something for Dear Jack!
Posted by: tuna6788 | May 17, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Totally go to The Audition in LA. Can't wait. You lead a busy, busy life sir. I'm very glad that it is that way. Can't wait for all the new stuff.
love,
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley | May 17, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Oh the great bamboooozle. I miss it! I'll be seeing you June 30th in Newport, and hooopefully heading down to Chicago for Lollapalooza.
And a John Lennon song? Dude, congrats on that! You my friend are a working class hero. haaaha bad lyrical joke. I'm not funny.
And I'll say it one more time, I fucking love The Audition.
Posted by: Marisa | May 17, 2007 at 05:22 PM
hahah I like the plug. You've been busy! congratulations with everything, I can't wait for it all.
Take care, I'll see you in June!
- Lauren
Posted by: Lauren C | May 17, 2007 at 05:28 PM
ohhhh man i really cant wait for this new jacks record!
thanks for updating :)
Posted by: Marissa M | May 17, 2007 at 05:30 PM
DID DANNY FORCE YOU TO SAY THAT?
i'm cool with him as long as he doesnt make people stampede me.
bamboozle was amazing. cant wait to see you again!
Posted by: leigh rice | May 17, 2007 at 05:31 PM
hey andrew!
i watched you on stevens untitled last night it was too short but you looked good as always! im a little confused though when you were on fuse you talked about a new album...and your talking about the treaty of paris here..?
is there a new jack's album coming out soon?
anyways,
im not sure if you actually read these but i write to you everytime you write a new blog. We recently just had our yearly relay for life. Warren Ohio has the third biggest relay for life in the nation, I think we raised over 100,000 dollers. i am not sure if you are farmiliar with it but its kind of like a light the night thing. Its for cancer survivors and people who have passed away from cancer...well to make a long story short. What happens is you walk laps for people if you've known someone with cancer.
I walked 11 laps for you. i really thought about walking 1,111 laps but than i thought i might have died ahahaha. I know its not much but i just wanted to let you know that i am still caring about you!!
I also light a luminaria for you and put your name on it as a survivor! you are a true hero to me and i just wanted to let you know that!
take care andrew and keep up the good work!
Posted by: kate | May 17, 2007 at 05:34 PM
sorry for the grammatical errors!
i always rely on the spell check haha
Posted by: kate | May 17, 2007 at 05:37 PM
i def will go check thay shit.
iii miss seeing my friends at your shows.
Posted by: paige | May 17, 2007 at 05:45 PM
I get sooo happy when you post blogs! I've seen you like four time this year and still you leaving me wanting more!! I just want to say that i love SOCO but i really hope you stay with J'sM and put out a new cd soon... Much love from your 23yr devotie Fan
Maddy
Posted by: maddy83 | May 17, 2007 at 05:49 PM
I get sooo happy when you post blogs! I've seen you like four time this year and still you leaving me wanting more!! I just want to say that i love SOCO but i really hope you stay with J'sM and put out a new cd soon... Much love from your 23yr devotie Fan
Maddy
Posted by: maddy83 | May 17, 2007 at 05:50 PM