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On Tuesdays, when I am in Sacramento I like to go to the Stoney Inn on Del Paso Blvd. I've been going there a couple of months now. In the back they have what is called the "Bluebird Lounge" and they have a killer sound system. Every Tuesday is their singer/songwriter competition. Music industry advice is provided, critique of song material is given, and each week somebody wins FREE STUDIO TIME. The people that run the bar are great and the folks that go there are down to earth. Sometimes after the singer/songwriter competion I sing Karaoke or do some line dancing. I may not be the most country boy that walked the farm, but I can shake my boots and love to do it!

Here is a song called Light it Up, performed at the Bluebird Lounge. This song is going on my new album which is scheduled to come out the first quarter of 2012.

Hi friends,
My endeavors in Minneapolis went quite well. The “bus ticket last minute show” proved to be effective and I have nothing but gratitude for those who helped me get home to California. A few people that I would like to give shouts out to for rides etc. include: Paul M., Travis C., Dan K., Nate R., Becky T., Toby, Sterling D., Josh M., Dan P., and Anne C. and also thanks to those of you who made it out to some of my underground performances.
Now I am back at the day job while I complete my upcoming CD. Song candidates for the new album include: Fire, Droid, Life is An Artform, Passion, Pirates, Light it Up, Deep End, Black Widow, Roar, Be the Change, Collective Sorrow Can Wait for Tomorrow, Inside the Artist, You Be I’ll Be, One More Night, and I am considering remake versions of Draw Me (2001) and Movie Maker (2001).
In addition to this project I am working on an instrumental record, forming a new band, and scheduling my next tour! So much to do, and so much time to do it in ;0. Last month I won a contest at the Bluebird Lounge in Sacramento and have 6 hours of free studio time with Pinnacle College. I am super excited to be working with college students again and look forward to the creativity that they will bring to the table.
I will be hanging out in Sacramento until the end of the year (minus a few weekend gigs in the surrounding areas).
If you want to give me feedback on which of the songs I should include on the new CD, please stop by www.jdvalerio.com and leave a message in the “guestbook” section. You can hear live versions of most of the songs above by Googling “JD Valerio (SONG TITLE) Video).
Have a great Holiday Season!
JD
CD RELEASE PARTIES TBA

Hi again,

I found an open mic that will put me on stage sometime between 8pm and 9pm tonight (Nov. 29th). The place is a coffee house called THE DEPOT http://www.thedepotcoffeehouse.com/. I haven't been there in years but it is a great place. Music starts at 8pm and it is FREE TO GET in. There will be a bunch of local artists from Minneapolis playing at well. If you have never been to an open mic and you are planning on coming tonight you are in for a treat. Here are the details:

9541 Excelsior Blvd.
Hopkins, MN
phone: 952-938-2204
you can also get directions at this page: http://www.thedepotcoffeehouse.com/about/directions.html
Have a great night!
JD