Jay Funk Dawg Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Saturday, Jan 13th, 2007 The Jimmy Swift Band www.myspace.com.tjsb Horseshoe Tavern www.horeseshoetavern.com Toronto, ON $12 with special guests: kNeptune Live PA / Organic Techno www.kneptune.org www.myspace.com/kn3ptune Mojive Sun Alternative / Psychedelic / Classic Rock www.mojive-sun.com www.myspace.com/mojivesun THE JIMMY SWIFT BAND www.thejimmyswiftband.com www.myspace.com/tjsb Based in Halifax, NS, JSB consists of Craig Mercer (guitar, vocals, and effects), Aaron Collier (keyboards and effects), Mike MacDougall (bass), and Nick Wombolt (drums). The group's third studio album Weight of the World (Below Me Music 2006), distributed nationally by Outside Music, sees the band push their sound in a more rock based direction. A video for the album's first single, "Turnaround" will be released in early December. Half of JSB's repertoire consists of organic instrumental material, while the other half displays mature songwriting, powerful vocals, and memorable melodies within the framework of concise arrangements. With influences that range from Daft Punk to Guns N Roses, they meld a vast array of sonic stylings together to create a truly original sound. For the past six years, JSB has been forging a unique path in the Canadian music scene. During this time their energetic and improvisational live show has helped them develop a cult-like following. They play an average of 150 shows per year in clubs and at festivals across North America, including the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, the Evolve Festival, and the Shoreline Festival in Canada and moe.down and the Haymaker Festival in the US. For more information on each date, please visit: ]www.thejimmyswiftband.com JSB RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO The Jimmy Swift Band released the first video from their new album Weight of the World to the public this week. The animated video is the result of collaboration with Halifax's Copernicus Studios (Nelly Furtado, Universal Soul, Spesh K) who specialize in what they call 2.5D animation, combining classic animation techniques with modern 3D computer graphics. The video can now be requested on Much Music and previewed through the following link: www.belowmemusic.com/turnaround The video chronicles the journey of the band, portrayed as puppets, from simple minstrels to revolutionaries, as they try to survive in the newly industrialized world of the execubots, giant corporate machines who've taken control of the land. Video Producer Bradley Cayford had this to say about the videos production: "It's hard to believe how much a song can represent so many things to so many people. In the case of The Jimmy Swift Band video, "Turnaround", every statement, every lyric and every chord struck so much meaning that it was almost as if the colours came right from the song. The colours and seasons reflect the mood of the song and the paint comes alive to bring true organic music to the forefront once again in an age similar to that of the industrial revolution and depression of the early 1930's. Imagination and creative instinct runs wild when the art is celebrated and not formulaic. Truly it feels as though it is time to turn around and show the world who we all are." "...I really hope that everyone in the world gets a chance to see this video and listen to the song because I think there's a message there that can really inspire a lot of people." The video's release comes hot on the heels of this years East Coast Music Awards Nominees announcement, in which Weight of the World has been given the nod for Rock Recording of the Year. This would be the bands second ECMA, having won the Alternative Artist of the Year award for their Debut album, Now They Will Know We Were Here in 2002. The new album is currently available in stores nation wide and will soon be offered in digital format through Apple's iTunes music store. The video can now be requested on Much Music and previewed through the following link: www.belowmemusic.com/turnaround For more on The Jimmy Swift Band, visit www.thejimmyswiftband.com www.myspace.com/tjsb this event is promoted by: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 what the thunder said w/ Kae Sun will join JSB in PeterboroughHamiltonGuelphNiceness.Deeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aromatherapy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Love Jimmy Swift - not such a fan of the Horseshoe. Too bad they won't be playing at the El Mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 damn, the day after i leaveboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 This will probably be the last Horeshoe date.. I want to move them to El Mocambo, Lee's Palace or perhaps Opera House for their next Toronto shows.Has anyone seen the Video on Much yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 anyone bought a copy of the JSB CD? What do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 JSB AT CHERRY BEACH THIS PAST SUMMER. CAN YOU SPOT ARI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 hahahaha...i want an ari doll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 hahahaha...i want an ari doll.One of the inflatable ones, or the voodoo version?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberg Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 YESSSSS! - Pressure is on down here getting ready to hit the road. We'll out for 1 month so we need to have our ducks in a row. Can't wait to see all of you again in Ontario - really happy to travel to western Canada - it's been one and a half years!Here's the up to date list of tourdates:Jan 11 - The Red Dog - Peterborough, ONJan 12 - The Salt Lounge - London, ONJan 13 - The Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto, ONJan 16 - The Foundation - Barrie, ONJan 17 - Fiddler's Green - Cambridge, ONJan 18 - Pepper Jack's - Hamilton, ONJan 19 - Vinyl - Guelph, ONJan 20 - Maverick's - Ottawa, ONJan 26 - Steamer's - Victoria, BCJan 27 - The Fairview - Vancouver, BCJan 30/31 - The Rose & Crown - Banff, ABFeb 1 - The Canmore Hotel - Canmore, ABFeb 2 - Vern's - Calgary, ABFeb 3 - The Sidetrack Cafe - Edmonton, ABFeb 8 - The Canmore Hotel - Canmore, ABFeb 9 - The Central - Fernie, BCFeb 10 - The Vat - Red Deer, ABWoot!Thanks kids - we will have our new CD for sale on tour and also new shirts and hoodies!!! Don't forget to check out our video if you haven't yet and please request it!!PEACEAaron & JSBhttp://www.belowmemusic.com/turnaround NEW VID!!http://www.thejimmyswiftband.comhttp://myspace.com/tjsb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBeats Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 I can spot myself in the dead tie dye on the right, see you at the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh man, the VAT in Red Deer was a ton of fun last time we were there. They made us drink 'Chartreuse'.... some kind of crazy green stuff. Drink it. There weren't too many people there but man were we smashed! Have a good run! "Green Chartreuse (110 proof or 55%, and from which the name of the color is derived), a naturally green liqueur flavored with extracts from 130 plants. Its coloring comes from chlorophyll." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Chantreuse, I mean Red Deer sounds like a good time.JSB to hit the stage at 11:45 pmgonna be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.G.C. Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 OK Jaydawg what we all gonna do about a party??Call me i got a few ideas.. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 is this video getting any airplay on Much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 yeah baby Tonight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 wow...what a great show! JSB knows how to ROCK!! I can't wait until thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 kinda kickin' myself here...what's thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 (edited) kinda kickin' myself here...what's thursday? myspace/thejimmyswiftband 16 Jan 2007 22:00 Foundation Barrie, Ontario17 Jan 2007 22:00 Fiddler's Green Cambridge, ONThursday18 Jan 2007 22:00 Pepper Jack's Hamilton, ON19 Jan 2007 22:00 Vinyl Guelph, ON20 Jan 2007 22:00 Maverick's Ottawa, ON Edited January 14, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 that was awesome!!IMO JSB is the next big thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 IMO JSB is the next big thing!!IMHO you are the next big thing! You rock brother! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 yeah wanted to check this one out, but the band not going on till 11:45 and its being at the hoseshoe maybe my house sound better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Jared, I see you online at 3am-4am all the time, so I don't think that because the show started late was a factor. C'mon admit it, you're just lazy. lol You missed a real good show, and too boot wow was there some beautiful ladies out !! hot damn!!Willy, so good to see you in Hamilton, was great vibes there were at PJC.. and wow it was guitars galore! I counted 5 guitar players on stage durring the monster jam! what fun!! See you soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Looking forward to playing with them THR and FRI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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