http://jdvalerio.com/news.html JD Valerio: Journal/News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Fri, 18 May 2012 01:04:47 -0700 http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#120
Yesterday was earthday. My new band Gorgeous George played at the Sacramento Earthday Festival. It was rad. I felt really happy after to singing for friends and bunch of new people that haven't heard our tunes.

That night there was an intimate show at the Naked Lounge. We weren't naked playing on stage but it was a great night of music. There was Cello, Accordian, guitars and three singer songwriters: Me, Josh Jerue, and Eric John Kaiser.

All in all I can't complain. Now I just look forward to my birtday bash at Old Ironsides Thursday April 26th, 2012. It is gonna be fun!!!!

Life is good.]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#120 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#119 Thought I would give you a little update on upcoming shows. Most of the shows are are Gorgeous George shows (Gorgeous George is my new band), but I also have one solo performance. In the early stages of a band it is a good idea to try and get as many people to your first shows as possible so you get asked to come back. If you enjoy my solo music, I know you will LOVE the new Gorgeous George songs, so come on out if you can!

If you pick one show to go to. . .consider April 26th, my birthday. It will be fun because Jacob Bell from the bell from the Bell Boys is celebrating his birthday that same day. We will also have some cool guest musicians joining Gorgeous George for that show.

Here are the shows:

April 4th 2012
Marilyn's On K
908 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Line Up: Darkline, Stoneberry, Gorgeous George
$5 cover

April 22nd 2012
Eartday Event in Sacramento info at www.sacramentoearthday.net
Gorgeous George is playing at 12pm.

April 22nd 2012
Naked Lounge
1111 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-1927
Line Up: Eric John Kaiser, Joshua Jerue, and JD Valerio
$5 cover

April 26th 2012
Old Ironsides
1901 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 443-9751
Line Up: Sutter Junkies, Bell Boys, and Gorgeous George]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#119 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#118
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It has been a while since I've sent out an update. I've been working on my new CD a ton and I am also in a new band called Georgeous George. The band consists of me, a female singer, a drummer, a bass player and another guitar player. We want to add a female keyboard player but haven't found her yet. I am really excited with the sound of the band and we have 8 songs completed and I have to admit they kick butt. So if you want to hear the band come out to our first show ever on March 11th at the Blue Lamp in Sacramento. I also have two solo gigs (feb 22 and March 10th). For the details see below.

Here is a link to a song I did that won me some free studio time: http://youtu.be/liDRSaAa1ek

Anyway I hope all is well with you and that you are having a blessed 2012 so far.

love,
JD Valeiro
www.jdvalerio.com

SHOWS

WEDNESDAY FEB 22ND @ THE TORCH CLUB (Just me and my guitar)
6-8PM
I'll be doing a special 30 minute feature set for their open mic.
Address: Corner of 15th and I in Sacramento, CA

SATURDAY MARCH 10TH @ LUNA'S CAFE (Just me and my guitar)
9PM - 11PM - $6 COVER
Line Up:
Sutter Street Junkies
Ariel Jean
JD Valerio

Address:
916) 441-3931
1414 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

SUNDAY MARCH 11TH @ THE BLUE LAMP (w/ band, Georgeous George)
Jenn Rogar
Karen Sanders
Bobby Martinez and Brian Burke
The Taylor Chicks
Georgeous George
The Campfire Crooners

Sunday March 11th doors open at 2:30pm music starts at 3pm. Cover is $6 which covers dinner. Our band will go on around 6 or 7pm, but come to hear it all - it's gonna be fun!

Address:
1400 Alambra Blvd.
Sacramento, CA]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#117 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#116
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.

]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#116 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#115 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]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#115 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#114
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]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#114 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#113 www.jdvalerio.com and at my music page on facebook. if you want me to text you the start time and location just send me a text to 916-xxx-xxxx. have a great day]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#113 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#112 www.bluebirdlounge.com) which is a lounge located in the back of a bar called the Stoney Inn (www.stoneyinn.com". It turns out that there is a weekly songwriting competition there. I was there to test drive a song I wrote the same day called "Be The Change", so I played that first. Then I played another one of my songs, "Light It Up.". Players only get two songs to ensure that everyone who signs up gets a chance to play. Anyway, I won the competition! As part of my winnings I get 2 hours of free studio recording time which I will be using towards my new album (hopefully released by Jan or Feb of 2011. Life is good. .. even when it feels horrible.

I am also getting free video of the performance which I can use for promotion etc. I feel like I am 4 years old again. I can't wait to share the new song with you. . .but I will just have to wait.

Thank you for reading my journal, hope to see you soon at a venue near you.

Peace and all that good stuff,
JD]]> http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#112 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Updates on music and performances by JD Valerio - JD Valerio - Journal/News http://jdvalerio.com/news.html#111

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