JM Newsletter - Fall Tour and some exciting announcements

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2014 Fall Tour Edition It's been too long since the last Newsletter. But I'll do my best to get you caught up on everything that's been going on. There's a good bit, too, but I'll do my best to run through it speedily. First off, I want to welcome all of the new readers from Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and North Carolina! All of the news since the spring falls into the audio / video realm... Nashville Unleashed In the last Newsletter, I mentioned that I would be making my major network television debut, as an extra on the ABC show "Nashville". We had some fun playing "Where's Jeff?" here and on my facebook page. I've gotten some calls and emails to do some more work on the show, but my schedule hasn't worked out well to make a triumphant return in season 3. Hopefully I'll have some time after the Fall Tour. In the meantime, however, something even more exciting (in my opinion, at least) has developed. I am proud to be part of a great group of songwriters and performers here. We've been doing unique shows over the past several years. The originators and organizers of this group have been hard at work getting national (and international) TV interest in our show, and, over the summer, signed deals with many cable networks to get the series to premier this fall. I happen to be in the very first episode, which will air this coming Monday (September 29th) on the Heartland Network (formerly TNN). It will air on other networks around the country (and one in New Zealand!) in October. Also appearing in this episode are Bridgette Tatum (hit country songwriter) and Devious Angels (which includes a former member of The Pink Spiders). Because the series has been picked up by multiple networks, there will be multiple start dates for the series' first season. Click the link below for more exciting news about Nashville Unleashed, and to find out what other networks have jumped on board with the series. Loop of the Week My LOTW series ended a year-long run last month. Each week, for 52 straight weeks, I recorded a new loop-based piece of music. Thank you for "tuning in" to watch it throughout the past year. As a result of doing this series, my YouTube page is getting between 4,000 and 5,000 views a month. If you haven't caught any of the videos yet, you can find the entire series by clicking below. Click the image to access all 52+ videos in the Loop of the Week series! Here are some highlights from the series: ▪ The Grand Finale (using 3 loopers simultaneously, with 7 instruments) ▪ Live at a House Concert in the DC area ▪ Using Artificial Harmonics and Backwards Looping ▪ Live in Dayton, OH ▪ Live in Frederick, MD ▪ Rocking Out ▪ Whistle Looping ▪ Vocal Looping ▪ Spooky Halloween Loop I am currently working on my first instrumental album, which is based on this series. Look for it to be released around the middle of 2015. Professional Music Videos While we're talking about the YouTube channel, there are two new, multi-camera, fully-produced music videos currently in production. I've been told that they will be ready to go at any point, so be sure to subscribe to get the notification when they come out. 2014 Fall Tour Schedule It all starts tomorrow night in Louisville, KY! It has been years since my last show in Louisville, and that's where the 2014 Fall Tour will kick off, as I share the stage with Tonya Buckler and Danny Flanigan. This year's tour is filled with a more new venues than usual, as well as several House Concerts, which are my favorite shows to do. It's going to be good, and I look forward to seeing many of you again over the next 34 days. I also wanted to remember to point out that I'll be doing a Looping Clinic on Monday, October 13th, in Frederick, Maryland. This will be an intimate, hands-on look at looping and looping techniques. There should be a good amount of time for Q&A and one-on-one instruction. Bring your looper, if you have one. September Shows Thursday, 9/25 - 7:00 pm w/Tonya Buckler and Danny Flanigan at The Rudyard Kipling in Louisville, KY / $5 suggested donation - pass the hat Friday, 9/26 - 5:00 pm Bruning's Wine in Beavercreek, OH Saturday, 9/27 - 7:00 pm Spinoza's in Beavercreek, OH Sunday, 9/28 - 7:00 pm Short Set at Leo Coffeehouse in Cincinnati, OH Monday, 9/29 - 8:00 pm The Trolley Stop in Dayton, OH Tuesday, 9/30 - 6:30 pm Black Bear Burritos in Morgantown, WV (Pleasant Street location) October Shows Wednesday, 10/1 - 11:30 am CCAC North Campus in Pittsburgh, PA / free, open to the public Wednesday, 10/1 - 5:00 pm (Later That Evening) Backstage Bar in Theatre Square in Pittsburgh, PA Wednesday, 10/1 - 9:00 pm (Even Later That Evening) Rock n' Bowl at Arsenal Lanes in Pittsburgh, PA / $8 for all you can bowl Thursday, 10/2 - 11:00 am CCAC West Hills Center in Oakdale, PA / free, open to the public Thursday, 10/2 - 6:30 pm Black Bear Burritos in Morgantown, WV (Evansdale location) Friday, 10/3 - 7:00 pm Moon Shadow Cafe in Accident, MD / please call for possible cover info Sunday, 10/5 - 4:00 pm North Country Brewing Company in Slippery Rock, PA Tuesday, 10/7 - 9:00 pm Feature Set at Hambone's in Pittsburgh, PA Wednesday, 10/8 - 12:00 pm (noon) Market Square in Pittsburgh, PA Thursday, 10/9 - 7:30 pm Hill Chapel House Concerts in New Market, MD / $20 donation Friday, 10/10 - 7:00 pm Providence House Concerts in Providence, RI / $10 donation - Please email k_teichert@hotmail.com to RSVP, and to get further details Saturday, 10/11 - 8:30 pm Small World Coffee in Princeton, NJ Sunday, 10/12 - 7:00 pm Central Coffee in Sperryville, VA / $10 donation Monday, 10/13 - 4:30 pm Looping Clinic at Brewer's Alley in Frederick, MD / $20, space is limited Monday, 10/13 - 7:00 pm (Later That Evening) Feature at the Songwriters' Night at Brewer's Alley in Frederick, MD / pass the hat Tuesday, 10/14 - 8:00 pm w/Melissa Alesi and The Hummingbyrds at The Electric Maid in Washington, DC / $10 donation Thursday, 10/16 - 8:00 pm Columbus Inn in Wilmington, DE Friday, 10/17 - 9:00 pm Suba in Harrisburg, PA Saturday, 10/18 - 7:30 pm w/Matt Wheeler at Green Room House Concerts in Ephrata, PA / $10 donation Sunday, 10/19 - 12:00 pm (noon) Bluemont Vineyard in Bluemont, VA Monday, 10/20 - 9:00 pm 622 North in Blacksburg, VA Tuesday, 10/21 - 6:00 pm House Concert in Forest, VA / $5 donation Wednesday, 10/22 - 12:00 pm (noon) The White Hart in Lynchburg, VA Wednesday, 10/22 - 7:00 pm (Later That Evening) Benjamin's Cows and Crabs in Forest, VA Thursday, 10/23 - 5:00 pm Big Lick Tropical Grill in Lynchburg, VA Friday, 10/24 - 7:00 pm Salty Dog House Concerts in Cameron, NC / $15 donation - Please email Rob120m@aol.com for details and to RSVP Saturday, 10/25 - 1:00 pm (Tentative) Keswick Winery in Charlottesville, VA / please call ahead, as this show is tentative Sunday, 10/26 - 2:00 pm Music Mania House Concerts in Mills River, NC / $15 donation Monday, 10/27 - 2:00 pm Lake Junaluska Bookstore and Cafe in Lake Junaluska, NC For complete details and updates, visit JeffMillerOnline. See you at the shows! Jeff

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