All the ingredients for great music are here: huge beats, slick bass, oozing organ, tasty guitar rhythms, and most importantly, SOUL! You are witnessing something special. Jake Mackey carries on in the tradition of the masters before him, taking cues from guys like Otis Redding, Freddie King, and Johnny Cash. He also brings some serious guitar vocabulary to the table; you're just as likely to hear him emulate Hendrix as you are likely to see him perform Red Hot Chili Peppers or Sublime tunes. Above all else, he is eternally in touch with the heartbeat of the song. This is reflected in his choice of personnel: Steve Froberg on bass, Spencer Burrows on keys, and John Lazarus on drums, easily one of the Bay Area's most slamming rhythm sections. Born with a sharp ear, Jake constantly attended his parents' gigs as a child. By middle school he was sitting in. Today, Jake's songwriting, to say nothing of his sheer playing ability, is more alive than ever. He is becoming increasingly recognized for his originals, though always loved for his taste in covers. Don't miss your chance to experience this Bay Area icon. One show and you'll be hooked.
Jake - we're listening to your CD right now, and we are now bound and determined to come and find you again, and buy a couple CDs to give to friends. Payin' it forward, as it were. Keep on making your great music!!
JUST WANTED TO INVITE YALL OUT TO WEST SIDE WEDNESDAYS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE IN SANTA MONICA @HARVELLES WITH THE HOTTEST BAND WEST SIDE OF THE SUN, THE HOUSE OF VIBE ALL-STARS...MUSIC STARTS@9:30 & GOES TIL THEY KICK US OUT...21+...$7 COVER...
Hey Jake! What's up?! I see you are doing well! I'm so glad. Congrats on the album! I hope I can come see you play the next time I'm in town. It would be so great to see you again. Good to see you.
JAke! Interview with a radio show?? YOU are SOOO on your way to the top!! hehe Much Love Baby! I'm thinkin about the point Reyes show next month, I need to get my boogie on!
Hey there Jake! I'm so happy with your success of your new CD. We've just hit the tip of that iceberg! How did the interview go with that radio show??? I'm so excited for you! It was great seeing you in Santa Rosa! All those musicians who play with you are such awesome artists and nice people too! I so appreciate all who have supported you and your music! BIG HUGS~♥S
Jake, your weeknight gigs have turned my sleep schedule into a joke! Today at noon I woke to the sound of solicitous door-knocking: magazine drive! This kid hustled my groggy ass and signed me up for 3 years of Vegetarian Times Magazine. I blame you.
