New Intersection Show

The band will be opening for Man Man at the Intersection on May 11. Check out the sweet poster!

Billy's Lounge, January 27, 2010

Setlist:

Looking After Me
Carolina Breeze
I'll Never Look For You Again
Look Me Up Sometime
Kitty Hijinks
Insult to Injury
Love's Still Wild
Alone With Him
Nobody's Baby*
Going to See Michelle
Cute with A Knife*

break

Crosstown
Natalie
Run Rabbit Run
The One That Got Away
All You've Got
Six-String Highway
Sunshine and Glory
Venango County
CIA Operative
Take Me Home
My Machine

*w/ Kyle Colter

Nice little show at Billy's tonight opening for the Kinetic Stereokids. I'm sure that KS put on a good show themselves, but holding a 9 to 5 job compelled me to leave before their set. No recording tonight, so sorry about that. My Machine is just tearing stuff up every time it is played. Everyone sounds stronger every time it is played, and that is saying something because it's always sounded pretty good. Thanks to scottyrock for the picture tonight. Have I mentioned the connection between Looking After Me and the orient? Yes? Well get ready to know what this long lost track has to do with it this week.

Billy's: Tonight!

Taking a break from their 10 week stand at the B.O.B., the band will be playing tonight at Billy's. Come on down to Eastown to check out the group as they play with the Kinetic Stereokids. Thanks to AB! & Coconut Brown for playing tonight at the B.O.B. in place of the band.

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...

The B.O.B., January 13, 2010

* Cute with a Knife and Rouge In Style were not played

Thanks to ScottyRock for the setlist!

31 songs over 2 hours?!?! Epic.

MORE Live Dates

Facebook is telling me that there will be even MORE January dates coming up. Chance Jones will be playing at the BOB for the first time ever on January 13, and then returning a week later on January 20. Time to add a BOB label!

New Live Dates

Thanks to the great Bueford Wilson, the man behind the beat of Chance Jones, for breaking new spring live dates.

Apr. 9 - Chance Jones (TO BE CONFIRMED KZOO SHOW)

Apr. 10 - Chance Jones @ Red Line Tap Chicago

Apr. 29 - Chance Jones @ Billys with AB & Coconut Brown

June 19 - Chance Jones @ Founders Fest

Kent-Ionia Labor Council, December 19, 2009

Setlist:

Take Me Home
Pastures of Plenty (Woody Guthrie cover)
Hard Travelin' (Woody Guthrie cover)
When You're Lost
The Biggest Thing That Man Has Ever Done (Woody Guthrie cover)
Something Has Changed
When You Were Mine (Prince cover)
Baby Don't Be Leaving Too Soon
Natalie
Back Home
One That Got Away
Run Rabbit Run
Hoping You'd Be Here

Tonight's benefit show was a unique one. From the venue, to the crowd size, to the lack of Miss Sapphire, tonight's show was unique to say the least. Shows like these are the ones that you hope to see, because tonight they played quite a few older tracks that haven't been heard, some covers that haven't been played, and a brand new track played "publicly" for the first time ever. Three covers of Woody Guthrie tracks, plus a Prince cover (!), PLUS the debut of the new song from Coyote. The band was loose, jamming, tight, goofy, well aware of the small crowd (maybe 15 people total?) and it all added up to a fun night. Dex really had a good night improvising. Something Has Changed was great to hear again, as was Take Me Home. Something Has Changed really rocked it. The KILC raised over $400 for former Republic Windows and Doors workers, so that was good news too. Yes, the night was taped on DV, but I'm not sure how much of it will make it out. We'll see how the band feels. Plus, Bol has the masters.

Until they play it again live...

Prince - When You Were Mine
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Tonight's Benefit Show

Tonight's show is a benefit for the organizers for the Republic Windows and Doors sit-down strike last year in Chicago. Starting at 7 there will be a documentary video called "Hasta La Victoria," and then the band will perform around 9. Suggested donations to enter are $5 to $10.

Here's a link to more information regarding Republic Windows and Doors workers, and below is a map to the Kent-Ionia Labor Council.


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Muligan's Pub, December 12, 2009

Setlist:

Make It In The City
Going to See Michelle
Venango County
All You've Got
My Machine
Kitty Hijinks
One That Got Away
I Haven't Seen Her Since the Election>I'll Never Look For You Again
Nobody's Baby
Cute With A Knife
Carolina Breeze
Crosstown
Sunshine and Glory
Alone With Him
All Again

Great show tonight at Mulligan's. Really active and energetic crowd was packed tight in Mulligan's backroom. Great to hear the new tracks from Primrose mixed in with the regulars. Gives a new vibe and flow to the shows, and I think that the band looked and felt energized by the new material. The ending on My Machine really jams. Dutch Pink played just before, and they put on a great show. No video or audio tonight, although I did tape just a few seconds during City with my cell phone to see how it would sound. Nice to just kick back and soak it all in for a change.

A Winter's Tune 2009

This Sunday marks the 2009 version of A Winter's Tune, where Chance Jones is set to perform a solo track. Their website also features quite possibly the saddest picture ever taken of Chance Jones holding a cat.

There looks to be a ton of talent lined up for Sunday's show at the Wealthy Theater. If you buy now, you can get in for $12. Tickets at the door will be $15, and for CMC members it will only set you back $10. All of the money this year is being donated to WYCE, so you know that supporting the only radio station in Grand Rapids that actively supports local music is a good cause.

Last year Chance performed an original track that was well received, as you can see below.

The Intersection, November 27, 2009

Setlist:

Set One:

Insult to Injury
Make It In The City
I Haven't Seen Her Since the Election>I'll Never Look For You Again
Venango County
Giant Bee Sting*
Six String Highway
Kitty Hijinks
CIA Operative
Love's Alright

*cover of Ways To Be Worse

Set Two:

The Incident at Primrose and West


Here is a video of "Love's Alright" that I shot with a soundboard patch. Unfortunately the second set did not turn out well. The good news is that many people recorded the show, so hopefully a good recording will turn up. Watch for more videos from the show as we approach the holiday season.

The Incident at Primrose and West

The fourth album from Chance Jones is now available for purchase on CD, vinyl, or digital download via Friction Records. Here's where you can get it.

You can purchase directly from Friction Records at their website. Vertigo Music will carry the cd and vinyl at their store on Division in Grand Rapids. Finally, you can download the album now from iTunes.

There were new t-shirts, stickers, posters, remastered cd's of The Letter S and 11th Hour Coward, and what may be a new pressing of The Angel's Share for sale at the merch table at the show. I'll see what the buzz is on getting some of this material available for others to buy.

Friday night the band debuted the album at the Intersection, playing it in order to an enthusiastic crowd. I was there taping the show with a soundboard patch, although the audio runs kinda hot. Not to worry, as there were multiple people there taping, including an audio recording and three other video camera's running around.

I also taped the first set, and that sounds amazing. We'll see about adding some clips soon.

Tonight I'll be seeing Bol and hopefully have some news about what comes next, including some new live dates.

Love's Alright

In celebration of tomorrow's big show, here's a video I shot at Founders back in July with a soundboard patch. The video is a little rough, but the audio is pretty clear.

Grand Rapids Press article

Here's a nice article from today's Grand Rapids Press.

Remember that tomorrow night is the album release show at the Intersection. This is a 17+ older show, $5 at the door, which opens at 9 pm. Two sets, one of older material, and the second is Primrose in its entirety. Should be a classic show, so bring your friends and family.

A Winter's Tune on YouTube

Chance performing his original Christmas tune from last months show.

Love's Alright, September 6, 2008