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Just got word from Jason Barlow (aka J-Man) my beloved long-time guitarist/violinist, that he's uprooting to Nashville and leaving JWB. I've played with this guy for so long I'm not even certain... 7-8 years??! He's like a brother to me... He makes fun of me, I give him noogies, you know the deal. Anyhoo... He's busting out of Portland to follow his many music leads in Nashville and make a good go of it. Unfortunately, there isn't enough time to schedule a farewell show. As for JWB's existing summer gig schedule... we plan to keep our summer shows. Stay tuned. We'll dig deep and find a gem of a musician from Portland's cache and be back in the swing of things.

So long, J-Man. Make us proud!
-joy

To all our JWB fans who've been asking for more outdoor shows this summer... I'm awaiting word from Portland Parks and Rec to see if the band and I made the cut for their summer concert in the park series. Until I hear back, I will continue to daydream about all the kiddos dancing around barefoot in the grass surrounded by happy Oregonians picnicking and listening to music.

Fingers crossed,
joy

I just got word that due to a sick songwriter (health-wise, not a comment about Michelle House's actual songwriting abilities) we're going to have Carley Baer join us instead. Check her out at http://www.carleybaer.com/.

Enjoy the free show tonight!
-joy