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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heyy!!!
i just want to say how amazing i think you are and how much your music has truly changed my life!! there has been times where your lyrics have been the things that got me through the crap in life. im so proud of you and your accomplishments!!
p.s. i thought you were amazing in concert<33
love,
tess
Posted by: Tess | June 05, 2007 at 05:32 PM
I love to act like a hermet from time to time! I've become a pro!
Posted by: THE ALLIE | June 05, 2007 at 06:21 PM
andrew, come to canada!!
please?
i'm dying to see you guys in concert.
hit up vancouver!!!
we love you here!!!!
<3
Posted by: Chels | June 05, 2007 at 06:28 PM
why havent you blogged??
love you andrewww!
Posted by: leticia | June 06, 2007 at 05:30 AM
Love you guy!
Come back to Kansas City soon!!
Can't wait for the new stuff!!
Peace and Love,
Lauren
Posted by: Lauren | June 06, 2007 at 08:09 PM
Heyyy!!!
It's been a while since I've been on here- actually probably almost a year now. The last time I saw you was at the OAR concert you did in Saratoga last summer (and rocked the house, I might add :P), where you'd mentioned that you were engaged!!! First of all, congradulations, and secondly, have you had the wedding yet??? I hope you put up pictures- that'll be a tuxedoed side of you I haven't seen before :)
I hope all's well!!! Love you and get your skinny ass up to NY this summer :)
Emily
Posted by: Emily | June 07, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Heyyas welcome backk!! Congrats on raising so much money! :)
Posted by: Lily | June 07, 2007 at 11:25 PM
woooo i can't wait for new music!!!
ps- your little tumble at the geneseo concert in april was the best concert moment everrrrr <3
Posted by: Deandra | June 09, 2007 at 07:21 AM
I shall be patiently waiting for your awesome new stuff! However, my long waiting for you to come to Australia has finally ended! *Screams with joy!* I'll be seeing you in Brisbane in September then! YAY!!! Can't wait, can't wait , can't wait!
Posted by: Lily | June 09, 2007 at 03:44 PM
Wow thats great to hear!!! I just wanna say you have a way with words!! seriously... you are my inspiration. I hope my band can be at least a fraction as succesful as urs... Can't wait to hear the new material!!
Posted by: Dan | June 13, 2007 at 03:23 PM
so,
i went and saw the audition for the first time last night-
and i'm glad i did.
they were completely awesome.
:)
Posted by: sarah | June 14, 2007 at 07:50 AM
omg the audition sounds so exciting!
andrew could you please come to ottawa canada
my fruends and i love your band!
:)
Posted by: alice | June 17, 2007 at 06:11 AM