Born by the rice fields of Jennings, LA just west of the Mississippi River, Jacob Zachary let down his roots in the fertile land of the Deep South where his father was and still remains a preacher. Jacob’s greatest influences are the communities he grew up in and around. “Most places in the South are quite simple”, he says. “A man has either the temple or the tavern. He can choose his vices, or his sacraments, or both, and in the essence of his struggle there are a million songs!”
Zachary’s music is often endearing, often contemplative, sometimes high-charged, but never misunderstood. Whether the subject be faith, relationships, or simply a good cup of coffee, what is resoundingly clear upon listening is a deliberate attempt to engage truth at every turn. Inspired by Edgar Lee Masters' epitaph poems of the Spoon River Anthology, the collected agrarian essays and poetry of Wendell Berry, and the prevailing influence of his church upbringing under the preaching of his father, Zachary is a southern poet, a truck-stop-storyteller as friendly to the temple as he is to the tavern, and haunted by the Holy Ghost.
Dude, I haven't forgotten about you. I'm going to try and remember to call you tomorrow. Every time I think to call you, it's after midnight (such as now). Talk to you soon.
Dude... it's 6:30 in the morning and it all of a sudden hit me... you'll be at Fred's in about a week! I can't wait!!! How has the tour been so far? See you guys soon. Call if you need anything.
Yeah man that sounds great. I think were going to do a pick party night here at my house sometime next month. We'll keep you posted. The date is tentatively set for November 6th, but that's subject to change.
Been listening to your stuff the past couple of days. It's really great. Keep up the good work. Let me know if you're ever in Hammond. I'll buy you a beer or something.
Mr. Zachary. We are still anticipation your trip to GA, or should we all just rendezvous somewhere else? What is the word on what you are up to these days? Lukes voice just got well after a 2 month hiatus and we have started working on some new material. Give us an update.
Hey Jacob, great job last night! I had a blast! We'll definitely have to do it again! And don't forget, there is an open mic there hosted by Daniel every Sunday 6-9:30. You should come out! Later man!
Hi there! We've got a new EP that we're especially proud of called Summer which is the second in our series of seasonal EPs this year. We'd love for you to listen to the EP online, and to do so, just go to indiecater.com. If you like what you hear, we'd be very grateful if you'd support our efforts by buying the EP for €2.50 (around $3.20). Hope all is going great for you. Thanks for being our friend!
Yeah, I was there. I've seen you play at another art show before, and I was excited when Olivia said that you may have been playing at her show, as well. I really enjoyed the set. I hope to see you again soon, and maybe I can get a hold of a CD this time. (I didn't have cash money on me Friday night night.)
everyone's down on myspace. it's been good to me. it's almost the cool thing to do these days to snub it you know? i like your pic and i'm promoting your show for thursday even though i may not be able to be there myself. Go see jz and peter @ Northgate! you won't be let down.
saw you in 225 today. nice man. i'm really excited for you... and the fact that jeff mentioned me in the article too! are you coming to chelseas on the 5th? i'm trying to line up another show as well. let me know if you're interested in playing (probably chelseas).
so i found your music on purevolume and i've definitely been jamming to snow and whool ever since. we're hittin up baton rouge soon. for real this time... so we're going to make something happen.
did i ever tell you that emily is from jennings? well her mom and dad's families are. she grew up in zachary though. anyways, we should definitely get together. give me a call later so we can find a good time.
Hello Cousin Jacob! i hope your Thanksgiving holidays were swell. i hope all is well with the musical production of yourself. i hope all is well with your current occupation as well! i also have hoped that you have fallen upon the myspace of the band of the friend i called mine, Benjamin Kimsal. he would greatly adore if his name was spread throughout the Baton Rouge population, as well as his comrades who are along with him in the musical band. good tidings be to you! love, your cousin, Taylor. (insert accent on last syllable rather than that of the first).
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