Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) It is with great sadness that I write this message - but I need to inform you all of the demise of JSB... After ten years of playing and recording together the decision has been made that the band has run its' course. I can't thank you all enough for your support these past ten years. We were able to accomplish things that few independent bands have. We have made friends coast to coast and beyond - some friendships that will last a lifetime. We are truly blessed to be a part of an amazing community of live music lovers these past ten years. May the music live on in your hearts and your memories - you have been the best fans a band could ask for - and kept us doing what we did for so many years... In celebration of our moving forward we will be announcing discounted pricing on our entire catalogue via bandcamp in the coming days. Thank you my friends for your continued support... - Craig Mercer Edited May 25, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Bummer. Can't say that it was a surprise, given how quiet they've been over the last couple of years, but it's too bad to hear that they've made it official. They provided the soundtrack for a ton of great nights for me and my amigos in the early 2000s on the East Coast, and a few sporadic shows in various other parts of the country since then. I think I'll throw on Rebirth of Hooch for the soundtrack to my evening run tonight.Thanks for the good times, fellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 follow the discussion on facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_2204638243¬if_t=group_activity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 What if I'm not a member of the the facelook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 ...then you can't follow the discussion. ...needless to say people are shocked and thankful of 12+ years of rock n electronica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 We tried making it "official" before, so have many other bands over the years...I can understand why a band might decide to choose to do this. One reason being to allow themselves to close one book and begin to write another one. However, after having tried this, and reflected upon it. I feel that if you are in a band, and not doing much, and you all still get along, then just let it rest and play when you can. Cause, chances are, if you are all still friends that you will want to get together and play in the future......unless you are trying to milk the reunion show, which I am sure we have done as well. Okay, I am rambling. I guess, in a round about way what I am trying to say is, good luck to the JSB boys, we have known then for a long time, played our first Halifax show with PF Station.Additionally, I would like to say that BNB is officially going to keep on keeping on until they officially outlaw rock n' roll music, or our society gets to the place where everyone is wearing the matching silver jumpsuits with the big V around the neck..cause obviously at that point we will be much to busy visiting other planets as a team...In related news, I have a new record coming out in June...Peace out JSB, and thanks for the great times, memories.m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Cause, chances are, if you are all still friends that you will want to get together and play in the future...Apparently one of the original band members had some pent up frustrations and quit. ...unless you are trying to milk the reunion showI don't think they'll be any reunion show or final show... They aren't all on talking terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm a little surprised by the news. It seemed like JSB was having a bit of a resurgence on the east coast the past couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 That is what I was getting at...i thought they would be around on and off for a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I am happy to hear that Burt Neilson will live on indefinitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Cause, chances are, if you are all still friends that you will want to get together and play in the future...Apparently one of the original band members had some pent up frustrations and quit. ...unless you are trying to milk the reunion showI don't think they'll be any reunion show or final show... They aren't all on talking terms.Since there were only two "original" members in the band, and one of them wrote the message, I'm guessing there was a disgruntled bass player involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Wishing these guys all the best as they head off in separate directions.I remember two great JSB shows at Come Together Music Festivals. One was at Ghost Town, May 2002 (I think) as part of the "East Coast Invasion." The other was at a Come Together Fest at Izzy's where it was raining so hard that the band turned around and played for all of us standing and dancing behind the stage so that we could stay out of the rain. Good times!Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Wishing these guys all the best as they head off in separate directions.I remember two great JSB shows at Come Together Music Festivals. One was at Ghost Town, May 2002 (I think) as part of the "East Coast Invasion."It's not streamable, buthttp://www.archive.org/details/jsb2002-05-19.sbd.shnfmight be the show you're thinking of. Wasn't that the freeze-fest? With that kiler GTB sethttp://www.archive.org/details/gtb2002-05-19.sbd.shnfAloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 http://www.archive.org/details/jsb2002-05-19.sbd.shnfmight be the show you're thinking of. Wasn't that the freeze-fest? With that kiler GTB sethttp://www.archive.org/details/gtb2002-05-19.sbd.shnfAloha,BradYep, that's the one!Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Great band that did a lot for the scene especially on the east coast. Sorry to see them go but not suprised.With JSB, New Deal done aswell as many others seems like the Canadian Jam scene as small as it was is really done, unless something else happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 It's time for theReturn of the Chameleon Project !!www.chameleonproject.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 http://www.aaroncollier.ca/AARONCOLLIER/HOME/Entries/2011/5/13_Goodbye%2C_JSB.html#Goodbye, JSBAfter nearly 10 years of playing with Craig Mercer and Mike MacDougall along with numerous other excellent musicians, The Jimmy Swift Band has run its’ course and we’ve decided to pull the plug. It’s not an easy decision to make, and there’s so many factors that play into it. There’s been a world of accomplishments to be proud of including thousands of tourdates in Canada, the US, China and beyond, 6 recordings and a live DVD... Unanimously I think the more cherished of all are the friendships we’ve gained along the way. JSB has enjoyed a vibrant and beautiful fan base that has truly supported us all along the way. JSB was an independent band, and most of the money we used to tour, buy instruments, rent studios, pay rent or eat supper game as a result of fans buying tickets to shows and buying our albums when they got there. Thank-you doesn’t even begin to cut it, but Thank-You.Onwards and upwards - may this pocket of the world be ever blessed with the love of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Good run guys. Glad to have shared the music, the stage and the laughs with all you fellas over years many times. Looking forward to what's next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Haven't heard much JSB but they were my moms very first B&B guests. They were gentlemen. Hey she even had Dragonette at her B&B! Unfortunately she has to close her B&B..guess everything comes to an end one way or another. Definately always interesting to see what new beginnings come outa endings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Looks like THE JIMMY SWIFT BAND have now become THE SCIENTISTS OF SOUNDwww.scientistsofsound.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) i'm surprised and not surprised that there's no mention anywhere except the Facebook page of Craig Mercer and The JSB page that they've made this announcement. I'm getting a feeling it was anacrimonious ending. Find out the whole story this Friday at El Mocambo! more here: www.nufunk.ca in the event section.... Edited June 8, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Who's in Scientists of Sound, aside from Craig and Aaron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) . Edited June 8, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 just craig n aaron - although when they played last time at Lee's Palace - Bob Deveau from Grand Theft Bus was on drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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