Big Week

Lots of opportunities to enjoy Chance Jones in a variety of forms this week.

First off, tomorrow night at the B.O.B. Chance Jones sets sail on their second of TEN consecutive Wednesday night performances. Last week saw a staggering 31 song set unleashed on the unsuspecting. Looking for a great introduction to the band? This is a good night to dig in. Heck, bring a uninitiated friend to experience the majestic mysticism. Or cynicism. Your choice.

Maybe they will play this...



Thursday night brings an old-skool acoustic performance at Founders, along with acoustic Nathan Kalish, Frontier Ruckus, and Jes Kramer. And as usual with all Thursdays at Founders, there is no cover charge. Technically, you could see Chance Jones for FREE, but I know you. You'll want a beer or four.

Finally, Saturday night brings the Coyote premiere at the UICA. Joel Potrykus presents his second Super 8 film short to Grand Rapids, and you can be there for a measly $4. Did you know that Chance Jones contributed a brand new song to the soundtrack? Did you know that the film stars some guy named Joshua Burge? You simply can't miss this one.

So there you have it. A pretty good week to be a fan. Plus, an amazing discovery from the ancient past was unearthed in the far off orient. What does this have to do with our fearless ensemble? It wouldn't be a tease if I told you...

Jammies XI

WYCE's Jammies XI will be coming soon. It looks like the nominees have been announced, and I'm sure that they are organizing the acts for this year's show. I'll let you know when I know. In the meantime, here's a look from John Sinkevics at last year's show. I'm sure that you'll note the hijinks that take place towards the end of the video.

Jammies X

BEST CONTEMPORARY ALBUM!

Bol just called to say that the band won BEST CONTEMPORARY ALBUM! Congrats!

Setlist:
Crosstown
Kitty Hijinks
Nobody's Baby

Just before the band went on, they lost Local Song of the Year. There is still another major award for the night, and that is People's Choice Award. Let's see how it turns out. I should have an update this week with the Nobody's Baby performance.

Also...apparently the new album has a name...something in the primrose. I missed it, being so shocked to hear it has a title. I'll get that info up later in the week as well.

Jammies X Tonight!

The band will be performing at Jammies X tonight at the Intersection, with a 9:20 stage time. They will be performing just before the announcement of Best Local Song, which "Kitty Hijinks" was nominated for. Did I mention that admission was free? And that the Intersection would go smoke-free for tonight only? Also performing are Hawks and Owls String Band, Nathan Kalish and the Wildfire, and The Mighty Narwhale, among many, many others. It's a great night for local music, and it's FREE.

Kitty Hijinks