Mark Horner plays drums on tracks 2 and 3. Rachel Graff sings backing vocals on tracks 2 and 3. Shayla Graff sings backing vocals on track 2. Francis Corazo plays the saw on track 4.--------and---------me on everthing else---------to the Glory of God------------in Jesus name------------yeah -------track 6 is me solo on the acoustic guitar live.
Influences
Jesus Christ, My Beautiful Wife Denise, Jimi Hendrix, Sufjan Stevens, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Kings X, American Christianity, Elton John, Phil Keaggy, Donny Hathaway, James Taylor, Love, apathy-------everything I've ever heard or experienced for better or worse. Here below is my churches' service last weekblessgod
not really------but compelling nonetheless PRAISEGODHALLELUJAHAMENHANKYOUJESUS
If the truth can set us free, then consider this declaration of independence: West by Southwest, nineteen songs by Jacob Graff that shepherd us from the delicate roots of childhood, and pioneer us deep into an eternal wellspring of the soul. Each track is like a mile-marker from that journey, as Graff navigates us toward discovery of the divine by measuring wisdom, gauging love, and calculating truth. There are no stops— only scenic routes through the back-roads of past inspirations like James Taylor and Jimi Hendrix, and scheduled detours to contemporary influences like Sufjan Stevens.
A spiritual and musical metamorphosis brought Jacob Graff from the expansive salt flats of the Utah wilderness to the wet beaches of the Jersey shore, proclaiming a sermon on the stomp-box from the gospel of his guitar. West by Southwest is the debut full-length album by Graff, whose reputation as a singer/songwriter is spreading as if by manifest destiny. The dynamic contrast between his ethereal meditations (“My Home”) and funk-pop prayers (“Faith, Hope, Love”) confirm that Graff is continuing the timeless roles of maverick and messenger we last saw in John the Baptist and Paul Revere.
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Hey, I hope you’re well. I’m still in NYC and I’m excited to have another full band concert coming up soon: Tues, Oct 27, 7.30-9.00 pm Zinc Bar NYC (82 West 3rd Street) I’d love to see you there! Greetings from your Swiss brother, blessings, Vlada www.vladamusic.com
Hey Jacob Long time bro I hope you an your family is doing great and blessings are abundant! Love the tunes man great great work! I need to stay in touch and I will take care Tim
Hey Jacob, Great Radio Show on WSTW 93.7 FM. You had a distinguished radio announcer voice and was quite amusing. You took it to the heezy, Bro! The music sounded fantastic! I captured the last hour and 7 minutes of the show on MP3, but am unable to send it to you on the internet. I'll burn a copy and get it over to you in the next few days. Keep up the good work!
Last night was great, you did a terrific job of hosting, and I really appreciate it. Also THANK YOU for inviting JOHN SHAUGHNESSY and BRIAN MULLINS out, they are both very talented.
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You REALLY turned some heads last night at BLUE BANANAS CAFE with your performance! Its so funny to me to see you in front of people who don't know what to expect & then get their minds blown. You come off as so unassuming when I introduce you to people, and if you noticed once your set began, they started trying to get my attention when you were playing as to signal to me how good they think you are!
I am sorry you had to leave so early, we continued to get busier as the night went on. But I hope you made a connection over at Tin Angel to get a gig. Of course my Crystal Ball says "See JACOB GRAFF every 4th Monday at DOWNEY'S when he will be hosting an OPEN MIC".
hey South Street Rockstar -- see you soon!
Dave Simons
PS. once you began & everyone realized how talented you were, did you notice all of the video cameras poppin out? It was interesting to me that you & only a few others got that type of flattering response last night.
Also, thanks for agreeing to Host at Downey's every 4th Monday (starting in July!). I'll get it up on my Calendar either late tonight after the Open Mic at COQUETTE or tomorrow morning. I am really excited about it.
Also i think you got to speak with Kevin Kelly a bit last night, he's a great guy, and I'm sure he'll be hanging out at the Open Mics until he leaves for Nashville.
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Jacob -- thank you so much for coming out last night! You & Rachel put on a terrific show, and I always enjoy talking with you as well. Also, don't forget to choose a "Monday" for me!
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