*NEW* Watch a preformance of the song "SHE" from Chisai's latest EP Intermission!!
Chisai Jackson: Biography
Toronto based singer/songwriter Chisai Jackson has captured audiences both in his hometown and internationally. A critically acclaimed artist who has sold over 5500 CDs independently, Chisai’s modern songwriting style maintains a classic element that keeps audiences engaged and intrigued to hear more. In 2004, Chisai released his full-length solo debut A Few Bucks Short of Taking Over. Produced by legendary Can-rock and Juno award winning producer Tim Thorney (Alanis Morrisette, Jimmy Rankin), A Few Bucks… immediately began to garner rave reviews and sell out in music retailers. Even more attention has been directed to the album as two of its tracks A Fine Time and Novocaine were featured exclusively on CTV’s hit TV program Degrassi the Next Generation.
To follow up on the success of A Few Bucks… Chisai released Intermission (Summer 2006); a stripped down acoustic recording of four new songs to give his fans a more intimate listen. Intermission provides the listener with a beautiful collection of simply produced songs that showcase both Chisai’s natural songwriting abilities and signature vocals.
Chisai is currently recording a new record. The new record, currently titled 77 will include songs that he has already previewed to enthusiastic live audiences including, Clockwatching, When My Ship Goes Down, Just What It Is,and the brand new song Sway etc.
NOTES, Chisai Jackson (aka. Ryan Isojima) fronts the Toronto-based rock band, THE FRAMEWORK. They have a self-titled CD, The Framework (released July 2007) and have played a ton of shows over the past two years - including a couple stints in New York and Ottawa. They are about to release their first full length record "Before Tonight" in 2009.
Go to http://www.myspace.com/songsintheframework
DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM!!!
Watch Chisai Jackson's profile on the TV show "Echo"
With Rocktober wrapping up, November looks like it's gonna kick ass: NOV 7th at RIVOLI (Queen St. W, Toronto) NOV 13th at BLUE MOON (Queen E & Broadview) see ya there
Hey - great work on your new video!!! Loving the tunes, and really pumped about your recent success! Vedette is playing this Friday (Oct 9th) at the Silver Dollar (NW corner of College & Spadina)! Joining us on the bill is Palace of the End, Nature move Faster and Actors & Architechts, who are promising a PARTY because it's the night of their CD release! It's Thanksgiving weekend, so let's get together and give thanks for live music in this great city, and BOOZE. So... are you comin' or what? www.myspace.com/vedettecanada
Just want to share this touching video with you...please check it out at -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G6QCKCQles
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sorry I wasnt able to make it out to the show man. Ended up working late and forgot I had major plans that night. But for sure next time!! Keep in touch!
sorry I wasn't able to make it out to the show on wed man. Too many things going on these days. But for sure Ill try to make it to your next one. Keep in touch!!
ry! hey bro, have a great show tonight at freetimes, i'm in barcelona right now.. will be in toronto end of aug, lemme know if there are any other shows coming up then. adios! // jP.
It's been a long time. How have you been? Just wanted to stop in and say hello. Congrats on the sucess of The framework! You guys are fantastic! You know I think you are sensational!!! I hope you win vfest!
gonna try and make it out to your show next wed...funny thing, I just played there last week on sat too...such an intimate venue...anyways, hope to see ya there...
Hey Chisai! Just stopping by to say hi, listen to some tracks and trying to keep in touch! Hope you're having a great summer! Cheers from Victoria, BC! -Riley Smith
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