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I Live In Louisville Kentucky.
whew, made it.
I haven't moved to a town where I was a total stranger since I was 18 years old...it's a strange, lonesome but inspiring feeling. Louisville has done a great job making me feel welcome, including a fun spot on the local news, check out this video here:
playing tonight at the great local venue, Uncle Slayton's with a couple pals, justin lewis and patrick dethlefs, come say hello. I'll be back in Colorado this February to record my new album, so look out old friends, i'm coming for you.
stay in touch,
kj
Farewell To Colorado | John Hiatt
Big news, I've decided to leave Colorado.
In the 7 months since the release of "oh oh", my music career has grown exponentially. Between concerts, film/tv and album sales, I'm now able to shift my focus entirely to touring and recording full time. Over the coming winter I'll start working a new album to be released on sonaBLAST records sometime next year, and am moving to Louisville Kentucky to work and tour out of sonaBLAST's HQ.
I've truly loved the time I spent in Colorado and feel so fortunate to have gotten to make music and learn from so many wonderful, creative people. I want to express my deepest thanks to everyone who has supported me, whether by coming to a show, donating to my kickstarter, taking some lessons or just sharing some insightful conversation.
Thank You.
I will be back for many colorado shows in the future, but there are two big chances to see me play before I leave at the end of October:
Thursday August 30th I have the very large honor of opening for the legend, John Hiatt at Chautauqua auditorium in Boulder.
Saturday October 13th I'll be having my official farewell show at the Hi-Dive in Denver. Click HERE for ticket information.
I hope you can join me for my sendoff show October 13th so I can thank you in person. Stay in touch, KJ.
One Handsome Lady
Here's the first video from my session with Handsome Lady Records in Brooklyn, New York.
My dear friend and long time collaborator Will Knox was behind the camera and the tape.
Check out all of Handsome Lady's sessions here, they're pretty neat:
Boulder | Denver | CO Springs
Whew! Back from NYC and a great couple of shows at Rockwood Music Hall. Thanks to Will Knox for having me on thursday and to Sue, Gar and Chris and everyone at 350.org for our great event on Sat.
Back in CO for a while now and have a couple local shows coming up!
this friday May 11th I'll be at UI Sound Studios in Boulder CO
next sat May 19th I'll be at Swallow Hill in Denver CO
come say hi, it's been awhile!
kj
NYC | MTV | Summer Tour!
Hey everyone, it's been a great spring sofar! Between SXSW, getting a song on season 4 of MTV's 16 & Pregnant, touring the east coast and opening for Brett Dennen I'm feeling pretty hopeful about 2012!
I've got a lot of shows coming up this summer, so take a look and come find me! and be sure to check out the new video!
And...if you're in NYC, come to Rockwood Music Hall stage 2this thursday night for a reunion show with my good friend,Will Knox.
kj
Public Radio, 16 & Pregnant, Paste Magazine online and my first tour!
Colorado Public Radio's new station, Open Air just played an in studio i recorded last month with Grant, Ian and Phil. Check it out here! and tune into CPR's Open Air at 1340AM!
Also had a fun mention in Paste Magazine online today...it's a story about musician's college life and whether or not their degrees have served them well. I think I'm the only one in the article who has a degree in music...not sure if thats a bad sign or not...Read all about it here!
I'll have a tune in an upcoming episdoe of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, I'll post more info about it when it airs, but tune into MTV April 3rd to see it live!
Hitting the road on weds in my little 93 Honda for my first ever solo tour! Please take a look at my upcoming shows on the left side of the page and visit me if you live near any of those towns!
thanks as always for the support :)
kj
btw ~ SXSW was CRAZY. and fun. i'm still recovering though...here's a picture from backstage at Lucero, they're awesome!
The Troubadour's Road and Austin, TX
Many thanks to Nels at The Troubadour's Road for a great write up along with some exclusive video, check it out here:
Flying into Austin, TX late tonight, first time in the city, first time to SXSW. I'm preparing for a storm. A fun one.
Showcasing at Valhalla weds at 1pm, see shows page for details. come find me Austin!
American Songwriter.
The Waltz, The Westword, The Bluebird and Snow.
Had a great time playing the bluebird last friday night for faceman's waltz. the waltz is a collaborative effort from a huge number of denver's artists and was a ton of fun.
check out a great write-up from the westword here.
Many new tour dates announced and more to come!
Me and Scott McCormick of Lee Ave