LIVE BACK-UP BAND - THE CHARLIE MILO TRIO! Eric Blackmore, Chris Combs and Charlie Milo. The new album includes Tom Park, french horns - Melissa Joy, upright bass - Julie Ray, back-up vocals - Bailey Gearhart, back-up vocals. I also share the stage time to time with the likes of Ricky Sweum, Beaten By Yuri and Sir Nick Davey.
Influences
A short list of the main influences in no particular order must include Billy Joel, Michael Penn, The Hollies, Beck, James Taylor, Bel Biv Devoe, The Beatles, Harry Chapin, Eels, Dave Brubeck (w/Paul Desmond), Paul Simon, Cake, Michael Nesmith, Regina Spektor, Radiohead, R.E.M., Jarod Facknitz, Wilco, Beaten By Yuri, Sufjan Stevens, Brian Wilson, The Guess Who.
For long list, write.
Sounds Like
"... a songwriter bitten by a radioactive rockstar." - Charlie Milo
Music video for the song, "Winter Jackets and Past Due Salutations", directed by brother Jarod Facknitz.
"Unemployment (?), Check (!) LIVE at The Speedtrap in Palmer Lake, CO 3/6/9.
THE NEW ALBUM IS FINISHED! "MUSIC FROM THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK" IS NOW FOR SALE AT WWW.JEREMYFACKNITZ.COM!
Jeremy Facknitz didn't even pick up a guitar and begin writing songs until he was 18 years old. His aunt, a songwriter herself, passed down her old Yamaha acoustic to Jeremy as Christmas gift. Within a few short months, the Michigan native found himself competing in local talent shows and jamming in various basement bands. In 1997 he made the trek upstairs and joined the Detroit-based band 'The Ottomans' (2001 Best New Alternative Band, Detroit Music Awards). Jeremy played bass guitar in the project, was the main music contributor to the groups compositions. After 'The Ottomans' parted ways in 2002, Jeremy and brother Jarod formed under the moniker 'Standing Room Only' and shared their not-so-subtle mix of deadly serious and comedic songs with intimate coffee shop gatherings throughout the mid-west. Since going solo in September 2003, Jeremy has lived and played all over the United States. Having completed U.S. mini-tours in 2006 and 2008, plans are underway for a 2009 CD release tour to support his new album, "Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack".
Jeremy is currently living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he's performing and teaching lessons. He's also moonlighting as bassist for the Detroit band "Beaten By Yuri" (see www.myspace.com/beatenbyyuri). For more info on Jeremy please see his brand new official website; www.jeremyfacknitz.com.
The sweet sounds of "MUSIC FROM THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK" was the very first music to flow through our new apartment last night. It was a good decision.
We're bringing Monday Nights back at the all-new Redstone. Brews and Beats presented by Funky Fresh Productions is bringing all the best DJ's in town to the Redstone. No cover, and all our Colorado craft beers on tap are only $1, along with $1 slices of our authentic Neopolitan pizza. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink. Call 719-635-9211 for info or directions.
Hope to see you at the first big metal show at the all new Redstone with headliner 20XII joined by AKA, Grimoire, and Cry of a Giant this Friday Sept 25th at 8pm.
