I am excited to announce my Warr Guitar cover version of Forty Six & 2 by Tool available now on all streaming platforms!
I am very proud of how it turned out as it captures the essence of the song while showcasing the Warr Guitar as a solo instrument. One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. Enjoy!
I’m trying something a little different. Tomorrow will see the release of my first cover song.
I will be featured on Friday Night Progressive this week. Also, I will be hanging out in the chat room. Tune in and join me.
Unfortunately, due to weather, tonight’s show has been cancelled. A new date has been set for August 30th in Urbana. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I hope to see you then.
I will be in Urbana, IL playing at Riggs Beer Company. This will be my final show of the spring season and final show for a bit as I enter the studio over the summer.
“Here is a truism for you: You just can’t go wrong with a Jason Blake album. This newest release is another example proving that rule.” Read the full review at https://www.musicstreetjournal.com/index_cdreviews_display.cfm?id=108738
“Almost Entirely Forgotten” will be featured on Friday Night Progressive this week. Tune in.
Next weekend, I will be hitting the road with Lateralus. On Friday, I will be in Lincoln, NE at and in Iowa City, IA on Saturday. Check out my bandsintown or events pages for more information. Can’t wait!
7D Media has released my new single entitled, “Almost Entirely Forgotten” today!
When Hajo Mueller was putting together the CD artwork for A Confusion Sequence, he had the idea to include some final words to close out the booklet. I loved this idea and knew exactly what to include. Coincidently, I had written one additional song for the album that wasn’t finished at the time, but it fit both musically and thematically. “…almost entirely forgotten…?” was added to the booklet’s closing as a hint to this additional song and conclusion to the story.
Almost Entirely Forgotten features Marco Minnemann on drums once again and was recorded similar to our previous collaborations with one major exception. Typically, I leave overdubs and solos for after the drums have been recorded. For this song, I handed Marco a completed song for him to play along to. Amery Schmeisser mixed and Andy VanDette mastered once again.
Look out for a new song being released tomorrow on 7D Media. More details coming.
I have been added to the bill for this Friday at the Piazza as part of the Lateralus show. I always love playing with these guys! Tickets may be purchased below:
LATERALUS - A Tribute to Tool at The Piazza - Spring Show - the PIAZZA - Live Music Venue!
I have two shows coming up this weekend in Michigan. The first will be in Gaylord on Friday and the second in Dewitt the following day. I hope to see you there!
A Confusion sequence has remained on the Relix/jambands.com chart at #17. Thank you again to all of the radio stations playing my music.
https://jambands.com/radio-charts/2025/03/28/crowin-around-in-march/
I will be appearing at Black Lung Brewing in Fox Lake, IL on June 14th. This will be my first time at this brewery and in the area. I’m looking forward to a great night of music and good weather.
Just confirmed today is an additional date on my Spring calendar. I will be playing June 13th at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, IL. This is my first show in the area.
Two years ago today saw the release of Subsequent Ruins featuring Marco Minnemann, my first release for the 7D Media label. It is a musical retelling of the Pied Piper with technology playing the role of the antagonist. The artwork by Hajo Mueller is the perfect accompaniment and one of my favorite collaborations to date.
My spring schedule is here and it includes dates in Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and Nebraska. For the complete list and links to the venues, go to my events page or bandsintown site. While you are there, be sure to follow me. See you out there!
Out today on 7d Media is the 7D Sampler 2025! This free download includes thirty tracks including one from my album, A Confusion Sequence, along with nearly three hours of music including unreleased tracks. Get it today on Bandcamp Friday!
FREE download on 7D Media and Bandcamp.
A Confusion sequence has entered the Relix/jambands.com chart at #17. Thank you to all of the radio stations playing my music.
Cellist, Raphael Weinroth-Browne recently won the Progspace award for “Performance of the Year Non-Traditional Rock Instrument” for his work on my Candles Burn album. I am honored to have also been included in the category and excited that our collaboration is receiving this recognition.