Patty Griffin, Feist, Allison Krauss & Robert Plant, Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice, C.S. Lewis, Alanis Morisset, Jennifer Knapp, Cardigans, Norah Jones, Over the Rhine, Natalie Merchant, Coldplay, U2, Switchfoot, The Shins, Sarah McLachlan, David Gray, Imogen Heap, Wilco, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris.
WELCOME TO MY PROFILE...
We won't be finishing the new record for several months, but we thought that you'd like to hear a sample, so we just uploaded a rough track that we plan to use. "Your Would Love Me Too" is a lighthearted song for anyone who's ever had a crush on somebody. I hope you enjoy it:)
Peace!
*jj
**NEW VIDEO** WRAPPING UP CAMP WITH A CONCERT
JJ and Dave wrap up 3.5 weeks at Oakbridge Young Life Camp in Southern CA with a concert. Also, JJ's baby bump (the baby is currently named "Jave" since we don't know if it's a little JJ or Dave) is beginning to grow.
A NEW SONGWRITING PARTNER
Check out JJ's latest successful songwriting appointment.
PHOTO SHOOT - MAY 2008
JJ meets up with photographer Casey Brooks for a photo shoot in the wilderness.
IN THE STUDIO FOR A DAY - APRIL 21, 2008
JJ heads back to the studio in July to make the rest of her next record (for release in November), but the first day in the studio was scheduled for April 21.
JJ'S NEW MUSIC IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
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The full-length CD, "The Pretty And The Plain," features 12 new tracks and the Christmas EP, "Wake Up The World," features 5 new tracks (including 3 original Christmas songs).
BUY MY NEW CD "THE PRETTY & THE PLAIN" FOR $15.00 (FREE SHIPPING).
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Only Love Remains was produced by grammy award-winning producer Mitch Dane (Jars of Clay, Bebo Norman), and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Richard Dodd (Tom Petty, Jars of Clay).
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In case you didn't have a chance to watch the video journals from the road, we've made a "Best Of 2007" video for you.
JJ HELLER IN THE PRESS CLICK HERE to check browse articles featuring JJ.
In August of 2007 JJ was back in the studio working with Grammy-winning producer MITCH DANE. JJ's new full-length record, "The Pretty And The Plain," and Christmas EP, "Wake Up The World," are shipping on October 25.
We edited down JJ's Studio Video Journals 1-9 (over an hour of footage) to create this 35-minute highlight reel from JJ's time in the studio.
*My husband, Dave, and I moved to Nashville, TN from Arizona in September of 2006. It really feels like home, and we've event started to get used to people saying "y'all," and "fixin." We're just biding our time until that contagious southern accent starts to come out of our own mouths.
Dave and I have the unique privilege of writing songs and playing music for a living. We travel most weeks out of the month to share our hearts with people all across the country. We've been full-time musicians since we were married over three years ago, and we've been able to watch each other grow in artistry and in love.
My husband plays the guitar and provides backup vocals and comic relief when we perform. I don't think I can ever comprehend what a treasure I have in such a man who is willing to place me in the spotlight ahead of himself. Our official band-name is JJ Heller, but Dave is perhaps a bigger part of this than I am, and I know that I could never do this without him. Sharing the stage with my husband is one of the greatest joys of my life.
In our short musical career, Dave and I have been able to release three full records and two EPs. The Pretty & The Plain (October 2007), Wake Up The World (Christmas EP - 2007), Only Love Remains (2006), Collection of Thoughts *EP (2005), and Songs That I Know (2004).
We had the awesome privilege of working with producer Mitch Dane (grammy award-winning engineer of Jars of Clay and Bebo Norman) at Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN for the past two years. We couldn't be happier with the way that Mitch truly captures the spirit of our music.
Music has a way of speaking to my heart like nothing else can. It is my hope and prayer that my songs will somehow speak to you and bring you hope, peace and inspiration. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this.
Blessings,
*jjheller
The following video is a 22-minute documentary of JJ's studio experience as she recorded her 2006 release, Only Love Remains.
WORLD VISION
JJ is committed to helping World Vision in their mission to tackle the causes of poverty around the world. About $1 a day can change a child's life forever. CLICK HERE to sponsor a child!
See what these two boys are doing to make a difference...
Have a star-spangled, Yankee Doodle Dandy, flag waving, All-American, red, white and blue kind of Fourth of July! ~ just wishing you a very happy Independence Day- with love- Jill
Thanx so much for the add...I absolutely love your music...Congrats on your new journey to becoming a mommy...it's the best job in the whole world... .:BE BLESSED:.
Awww JJ that picture is amazing!!!! You look soooo pretty!!! When are you due? You guys should totally bring the baby when you come to chapel next year!
Sweet pic Sis! Made me say "Awww" God bless you and your hubby! Your both going to love being parents :o) it really is a blessing beyond words! Peace in Jesus, ken :o)
LOVE the new DEMO!!! Congrats on the little blessing being formed by God's amazing Hands!!! We have been out of town I hope we didn't miss you at Calvary?!
Congrats on the pregnancy!!! I still listen to your CD very often and have had it now for about a year. I have to admit to loving your voice, the words, the spirit....you are a gem. God Bless. :)
YAY!!!...congrats on being pregnant.. that is so exciting.. i am super bummed that you two didn't make it to St.Mary's College in CA this year.. that would've made it all four years for me while at SMC...well we love you and hope to see you soon.. take care...ttyl
Hi JJ Great new song, Save me. I like it acoustically as it is because it lets you shine vocally. Have a fantastic July and a happy fourth. Peace from Vancouver BC Rob
