Mining: More than a decade ago, Warner/Chappell Music, my publisher at the time, wanted to put together a collection of my songs with the hope of getting some of them recorded by country music stars. It ended up being a two-disc set called "Mining." Disc One contained fully-produced country demos by some very talented session singers and players performing these songs. I never wanted the rough-and-tumble versions to get lost though, so I sat down in front of a microphone and my DAT machine and let them go. These recordings became Disc Two of that collection and are the tracks offered here, the guitar/vocal versions of the songs as I intended them to be. Included in this set is an intimate version of "They're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" which Sam Bush recorded on his "King of My World" CD and also one that Lisa Brokop, (a great singer from Vancouver, B.C. ) covered called "Never Did Say Goodbye" on her first release for Capitol in 1994. Thanks to Barbara Behler for finding the pic of the little miner and to Michael Delevante for the artwork.
Sleepy Town (2008): Jeff Black piano. Mastered by Jim Demain. Produced by Jeff Black in association with Lotos Nile Music. All songs written and performed by Jeff Black. All songs published by Lotos Nile Music/BMI. Photography by Michael Wilson. "This is a collection of piano dreams I recorded with a single microphone on my old Steinway upright a few years ago when the babies were small. On quiet days I went about calling up some pictures in my mind to set a melody to and, to have something from home to play when the little ones were trying to go to sleep. We made some copies for family and friends and, since the songs came in so easy, we decided to send them out the same way. Just simple songs to dream by. I hope you like them and share them with those you know who want to go. I know from experience that they prove out." xo Jeff
Tin Lily (2005): Jeff Black acoustic/electric guitars/keyboards/piano/harmonica Dave Roe bass guitar Dave Jacques upright bass Craig Wright drums/percussion Sam Bush mandolin/fiddle Jody Nardone piano/organ Kenny Vaughn electric guitars Will Kimbrough electric guitars Kate Campbell cameo vocals Matthew Ryan cameo vocals Sam Bush appears courtesy of Sugar Hill Records, a Welk Music Group company. Recorded and mixed by Billy Sherril except “Nineteen” recorded by Gary Paczosa, mixed by Paul Mahern and "Free At Last” recorded by Gary Paczosa mixed by Billy Sherrill. Assistant engineers Jay Fenstermaker, Adam Bednarik, Joey Turner, mastered by Jim Demain. Produced by Jeff Black in association with Lotos Nile Music. All lyrics and music written by Jeff Black. All songs published by Lotos Nile Music/BMI. Photography by Michael Wilson and art direction / design by Mike Delevante
B-Sides and Confessions: Volume 1 (2003): Produced By Jeff Black recorded and mixed on the fly by the legendary Billy Sherrill except for "To Be With You" recorded by Gary Paczosa mastered by Jim Demain Jeff Black acoustic guitar piano harmonica banjo vocals Byron House bass Craig Wright drums and percussion Michael Webb bass on "Holy Roller" Jody Nardone piano on "To Be With You" David Jacques bass on "To Be With You" all lyrics and music written by Jeff Black songs published by Lotos Nile Music BMI except "Bless My Soul" published by Coburn Music BMI/ Jeff Black Music BMI "Gold Heart Locket" and "Same Old River" published by Warner/ Tamerlane BMI photography Michael Wilson design Michael Delevante for Delquad.com additional layout and design Jeff Black
Honey and Salt (2003): Jeff Black vocals/acoustic/electric guitar/harmonica/accordion David Jacques electric and acoustic upright bass Will Kimbrough electric guitar/mandolin Jody Nardone piano/organ Craig Wright drums/percussion produced by Jeff Black recorded by Gary Paczosa at Nightengale and Omni in Tennessee except "One Last Day To Live" and "The Leaving" produced and recorded by Paul Mahern and Jeff Black at Echo Park in Indiana mixed by Paul Mahern mastered by Jim Demain all lyrics and music written by Jeff Black all songs published by Lotos Nile Music BMI except "Rain" published by Jeff Black Music/Coburn Music BMI photographs by Michael Wilson art direction/design by Jeff Black
Birmingham Road (1998): Produced by Susan Rogers mixed by Jack Joseph Puig mastered by Bob Ludwig Jeff Black acoustic guitar harmonica vocals John Stirrat bass Ken Coomer drums and percussion Greg Wells electric and acoustic guitars piano organ accordion Jay Bennet electric and acoustic guitars piano all lyrics and music written by Jeff Black. All songs published by Warner/Tamerlane BMI Jeff Black Music BMI and Coburn Music BMI design Maude Gilman-Clapham photography Michael Wilson
More than a download, Black Tuesdays brings the creative process and the miles in between directly to you through new music from the pre-production vault as Jeff turns his prolific contribution loose on the format. Along with new songs and previously unreleased tracks, Black Tuesdays offers rare takes and live cuts from the archives of artist / troubadour Jeff Black. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and listed as “New And Notable” for iTunes music.
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We're doing something different this time around for Jeff's new record and we want you to be involved! Fans are making headlines for the innovative way they are supporting art directly. We already know that Jeff has the best fans in the world, which is why we are asking you to go a step further and help fund the creation of the new CD.
There are different levels of sponsorship with exclusive offers for each one - advanced copies of the new release, framed handwritten lyrics, and even the chance to be in the studio with Jeff! We are eternally grateful for your support and we want you to know that we can't do this without you. So check out the offers below, make a donation, and we'll put you on the "Blacklist" - we promise it's a good thing!
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Sidekick $50
An advance autographed copy of the new CD
Devotee $100
An advance autographed copy of the new CD AND your choice of an autographed copy of any CD from the Jeff Black catalog plus a limited, numbered Town Topic print (photograph by Michael Wilson)
Patron $250
An advance autographed copy of the new CD AND hand-written (by Jeff) lyrics to your favorite Jeff Black Song
Sponsor $500
An advance autographed copy of the new CD AND by request, an exclusive guitar/piano and vocal recording of your favorite song on a personalized CD. No one on the planet will own this but you!
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Angel $5,000
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Hey, Im posting new videos today! and if you are in Texas, come on out to Six Flags (san Antonio) Friday TONITE where I'll be performing with Drake Bell (of Nickelodeon's Josh and Drake) and Saturday with Drake in Six Flags Dallas. Sunday I will be at Jo's on Congress in Austin! Hope to see some of yall out this weekend! And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 6!!!!!!!! Ruby Jane
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hey jeff, thanx for your friendship. you have some great songs here man really liking NOAH'S ARK hope all is well. have a great week. peace love and understanding always allan
Hi , thank you for the friendship, it's a pleasure having you among my friends. My best compliments for your music. I wish you great success in all your pursue. Greetings from Italy. Federico Martello
Who: The Paige Capo What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik". When: Summer NAMM 2009 Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Jeff the music is sounding Great and you look to be in the best shape of your life! Life seems to be treating you well. Do you still make it back home anytime? I can't believe how much has changed! Now the question is if you even make it on here to see these comments... Oh well, I wish you all the best regardless. -Patrick
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio..not mastered and pretty close to finished mixing. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! Ruby Jane
Since you’re one of my friends… I thought you'd want to know- I’m starring on a TV show, "Runnin' Wild from Ted Nugent" on CMT in August! AND I will be at CMA Music Festival, booth #503, June 11th- 14th, performing at 11am on the 14th! To get all the details, enter your email address on my red & brown email sign up box on my MySpace page!. I’m psyched about being on it and I have a feeling you’ll love the TV show! Ha! Sage Keffer .com PS Country legend, Lee Roy Parnell, just left me a great note. See my top blog. It's incredible to get such a great endorsement from him!
Still loving the new tracks. We've been taking a beating from some old boys who tell us our latest song, "I'll Cheat" is too strong for a woman... We'd love it is you could drop by & let us know what you think, if you have the time. Is it really THAT strong?
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