Folk-Rock Music for the Baby Boomer in You - JB Clark - Journal

Performing at Press Box Grill Tonight

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:07:39 -0800

With the warm temperatures last Friday evening, there was a great turnout on the PBG patio. Made new friends, and ran into some I had not seen in a long time.

Well we're doing it again tonight at 7PM, but this time I'll be on the stage inside; just a little too chilly tonight. Hope you can make it tonight, but if not, be sure to visit the Press Box Grill in Grapevine soon. The owners, Tom & Jan, and the staff are wonderful folks, and they will make you feel welcome. Like back in the day, be sure to tell 'em that JB sent you. :-)

Money for nothing...NOT

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:38:45 -0700

Two back-to-back gigs sure took their toll on these old hands of mine last week. Didn’t even pick up a guitar on Sunday. I got all the tracks recorded on, “Always Today”, and now I’m doing the final mix before sending it off for mastering. Then it’s on to the next recording, “Her Song”. Gotta keep on keepin’ on.

Press Box Grill

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:59:53 -0700

What a great turnout last Saturday night at the Press Box Grill. Thanks goes out to all you folks from Mannatech; especially my wife, Miss Natalie, who helped spread the word at the MannaFest convention. All of the tips collected are going to MannaRelief, to help feed undernourished children, and that totaled $196! Thank you all so much!

This coming Thursday, St Patrick’s Day, I’ll be back at Cork it in downtown Grapevine starting at 6:30.

Friday I’ll be at the Lone Star Wine Cellars in McKinney starting at 8PM. If you have any friends out that way, I’d appreciate your asking them to stop by.

Facebook, Emails, and Gigs

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:17:22 -0800

Last week I finally gave in to the current technology and reached out via Facebook (“Resistance is futile…”). I also sent out an email, so some of you were contacted more than once. Sorry about that.

Your response was remarkable. Thank you very much for replying, “Friending”, and especially for coming to my gigs at “Into the Glass” and “Cork It!” last week. Your support was incredible and reminded me why I do this. Thank you all so much for the gift of your time.

As I mentioned last week, this coming Saturday, I’ll be returning to the Press Box Grill in downtown Dallas starting at 8:30 PM. The new owners, Tom and Jan, are wonderful folks who came to hear me play at the Classic Café back in the day. They’ve got a cool place. If you or your friends can’t make it this Saturday, just get there some time. You’ll love it and come back, I know it.

Gigs-n-More

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:14:13 -0800

I’m nearing the completion of the recording, “Always Today” with a few more vocal edits before doing the final mix process. Most of the time it’s a lot of fun, but occasionally, there are real challenges to overcome. I’ll keep plugging away at it, and here it is; already March.

Tomorrow at 7 PM I’ll be at Into the Glass.

This Saturday at 8 PM, I’ll be performing at Cork It! in downtown Grapevine. When I last played there in January, it was a great night, and I’m looking forward to playing there again.

The Saturday after that (3/12), I’ll be returning to the Press Box Grill in downtown Dallas. If you have folks you know on that side of the Metroplex, I’d sure appreciate it if you’d send them our way.

My song, In Texas, is doing well on the iTunes chart, and I’d sure appreciate it if you would download the song and/or tell your friends about it.

Recording update and Gig.

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:05:23 -0800

Well progress continues on my recording, “Always Today”, though I’m not quite satisfied with the lead vocal yet. I’ve also decided to add a 12-string guitar as backup. After that I won’t make any other changes and start the mixing process. Revisions can be endless. There is always a point at which you just have to “go with what you’ve got.” Otherwise, it will go on forever. Got to “git er done”!

My next performance will be at ‘Into the Glass” this Thursday, the 17^th of February, starting at 7 PM. I hope you can drop in and say, “Hi”. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone.

Recording Update, Caps and Gigs

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:06:08 -0800

I’ve mentioned that we are working on my love song, “Always Today.” Well, the process goes on. We recorded my clarinet part and the track is finished. Now all I’ve got to do is record a new lead vocal to replace my existing vocal. Then the fun really begins with mixing the tracks and mastering the final mix. I’d like to release this song in the near future, but these things can’t be rushed. It’ll be ready when it’s ready.

My management service recently acquired some baseball caps with my logo. They’ll be available at my gigs for $15. We will be placing them on my website where you’ll be able to purchase them directly.

There was a good turnout last Saturday night at “Cork It!”, and my four sets were over with before I knew it. It was one of those nights when everything just “clicked”. The audience was warm and attentive and gave good feelings back to me. One gentleman was interested in having me perform at his venue in Southlake so we exchanged business cards. I haven’t played Southlake since I first got back in the music business at the Classic Café. It would be nice to play that town again.

This coming Thursday I’ll be back at, “Into the Glass” in Grapevine, from 7 to 10. It’s been a good run since I started there in May of ‘05. It feels like a home gig. Wayne and all the staff are great to work with. Come on down if you’re able and say hi.

Recording "Always Today"

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:22:21 -0800

Last year I recorded acoustic guitar and vocals at FreeSpirit Studio in Dallas for my song, “Always Today”. Since then, I’ve decided to replace the lead vocal track, and I’ve been experimenting with some backup vocals.

Now, I like to whistle in some of my songs, but a good friend let me borrow her late father’s clarinet and tenor saxophone for which I’m working out parts to play on the bridge of the song. The last time I played the clarinet was in a “Junior Orchestra” performance in ‘68 when I soloed on, "When the Saints Go Marching In". I've never played sax before, and what a blast it is learning.

This coming Saturday (the 29^th) at 8 PM, I’ll be performing at Cork it! In downtown Grapevine. Many of you may remember that I played there regularly the first year when they opened as “Tastings”, and it’s good to be working with the owners, Cindy & Scott, again.

By the way, their original “wine cards” are still valid so come on down if you can.

New office/Studio

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:22:31 -0800

Well I’ve finally moved into an office in downtown Grapevine. It’s conveniently located near a couple of my regular venues, and its great having my own quiet place to write music, practice guitar and clarinet, or work on my recordings on my computer. I bought a Casio keyboard that has midi capability so I’m able to work out tunes and record directly to my computer which runs “Cakewalk Studio 8.5”.

End of Year Rap.

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:53:21 -0800

With the new year just days away, I’ve been thinking about years past and friends who have helped fill them. When I got into the music biz in ”˜02, Tom & Jan Melesky came to hear my songs on a regular basis at the Classic Cafe in Southlake, TX. They were also the first couple to ever dance while I performed. When they did, I remember thinking, “don’t screw up the beat.” Those were wonderful times. Now Tom & Jan are the owners of The Press Box Grill in Dallas, and I am honored and excited to perform for them once again this New Years Eve. I wish for you a joyous and prosperous 2011.