WHAT'S UP
It's been a minute since I've given you an update. Well, I have been keeping busy playing and worshipping behind artist like Terron Brooks and Kayla Balch who are tremendously gifted singers and will follow that up with some Christmas performances supporting Terron.
I'm in talks to do some scoring for an indie movie project which I am excited about. Some of my tracks will be featured in the movie and I will begin scoring after a full movie review.
There is a webzine that is doing a feature on Gene Eugene featuring reflections from me as well as all of his friends. Watch for it the wesite is www. downthelinezine. com
I'll keep you posted on upcoming events.
KNOX PRODUCTION TRACKS CHOOSEN BY PLAY LTD.
10 of my production tracks have been selected to be used in an upcoming PC game project from PLAY Ltd. Thanks PLAY Ltd.!
HIRE ME FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT VIA ESESSIONS
I have joined eSessions and am available for hire via the web! eSession.com, founded by CEO Gina Fant-Saez and 5-time GRAMMY award-winning producer Kevin Killen, is an Internet-enabled, software-based system that allows musicians anywhere in the world to seamlessly collaborate with world-class musicians, producers, mixers and engineers regardless of geography, time zone or computer operating system. By creating an Internet portal that puts session talent and artists in the same virtual arena, handles negotiations between the artist and session talent, and combines robust back-end technology with an intuitive graphic interface necessary for online collaboration, eSession.com ultimately views the progress made in the advancement of computer technology, Internet capability, and digital media as a way to expand the musical creative process. Click Here to to to learn more!>>
KNOX PRODUCTION TRACKS CHOOSEN FOR MFC THEME
One of my production tracks has been selected to be the theme of the production: Maximum Fighting Championship 12: High Stakes. The song "Flex" will be the shows opening theme. Thanks MFC!
THE LOSS OF MY SISTER
With a heavy heart, I'm writing to let you know that my sister, Sharon Vernette Merrell passed away August 07, 2007. She was 51. She had been battling bone marrow cancer and put up a strong fight, however she had a major brain hemorrhage and past away.
My sister Sharon was the rock of our family. Her nickname, Sunshine, was more than fitting for she lifted up everyone around her and shined in our lives.
Thank you for all your prayers. Please continue to hold the family up, especially her husband, Kenneth. They were married for 30 years and his devastation is beyond words.
NEW DOS NEGROS TUNES ON MYSPACE
I've written some new tunes for the Dos Negros project. top by and take a listen @ www.myspace.com/unodosnegros
ACKLEY-KID PROJECT
I'll be working with Ackley-Kid to record there new EP. We are in rehersals now forming up the songs. It's great working with these talented gentleman. Great songs and good fun. You can check their website at: www.myspace.com/ackleykidband
DVD SCORING PROJECT
I'm working on scoring music for a new detoxification exercise program DVD for Happy-Boy Productions.
REMEMBERING GENE EUGENE
You can read my blog entry Remembering Gene on the Adam Again MySpace page.
NEW ABLETON LIVE! ENDORSEMENT
I am finalizing plans to endorse Ableton Live! Ableton is a complete music solution for the Mac OS and Windows. Live! covers the entire musical process, from inspiration to studio to stage. Awesome!
Check them out: http://www.ableton.com
JON RECAPS THE WHITEHEART REUNION
You can read my recap of the Whiteheart Reunion story on MySpace blog.
Whiteheart Reunion Recap Story
WHITEHEART REUNION AT SOUL2SOUL HONORS 2006
The Soul2Soul Radio Network today announced the third annual Soul2Soul Honors event for Friday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Northside Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana (Louisville, Kentucky). The Soul2Soul 2006 Honorees include: Rebecca St. James, BarlowGirl, The Katinas, worship leader Bruce Carroll, Christian Rock pioneer Whiteheart, and VeggieTales.
Special features at this year's Soul2Soul Honors include a rare, reunion performance by pioneering Christian Rock group, Whiteheart in an all-star line up that includes: Billy Smiley, Rick Florian, Mark Gershmehl, Tommy Sims, Jon Knox, and Gordon Kennedy. This marks the first time Whiteheart has performed together in almost ten years.
Soul2Soul Honors 2006 will taped live for a television and is scheduled to air on i-LifeTv, JC-TV, The Australian Christian Channel, and Shine TV (New Zealand). Other television outlets to be announced. In addition to television, Soul2Soul Honors will air in its entirety over Australia's 200 station radio network, Vision FM, and in an abridged version over the Soul2Soul Radio Network later this Fall.
NEW PHATFOOT ENDORSEMENT
Jon is proud to endorse Phatfoot!
"I can't tell you how many times I've done gigs with no rugs and my kik drum goes slidin' around all night to my frustation. No more! I got the hook-up with the PhatFoot. With Phatfoots for both my hi-hat and kick every thing is stationary and solid. Ingenious."
Thanks Tami at Drayton Productions Inc.
Check them out: http://www.phatfoot.com
DOS NEGROS FIRST TRACK POSTED ON MYSPACE
Dos Negros is a project started by Kenny Merrell and Jon while hanging out together. Two musicians wanting to take a musical journey. Ignoring making music in a cookie cutting way. The two wanted to stretch out and create something interesting.
The love of drums, bass and melody inspired Ken and Jon to create their own sound. Before the first completed track Kenny past away. Jon continues the project in Kenny's honor and dedicates all his work to him.
Check this link for the newest song "Unta"!
NEW PHOTO GALLERY LAUNCHED
The Photo gallery has been updated. Click on the Photos button to view it.
JON SET TO RECORD NEW DELIVERANCE RECORD
Jon is collaborating with Jimmy Brown and is set to record the new Deliverance record. UPDATE: Due to scheduling conflicts this has been cancelled.
MY NEPHEW KENNY "SPIKE" MERRELL PASSED AWAY
It is with great regret that I inform you that my nephew Kenneth Wayne Merrell II passed away of lung complications on Monday, March 27, 2006 at UCLA hospital due to lung complications.
He was in the hospital for nearly 3 months prior and was discharged to go home. After a week of what seemed to be a strong recovery, his lung collapsed and he was taken to the Emergency Room. He was then transferred to UCLA and before being admitted he passed Monday, March 27, 2006.
Please keep his family in prayer. Kenny was 27 years old and he leaves behind a wife, two daughters and a son.
Thanks to everyone who was and is still praying for the family. We greatly appreciate it and believe that God taking Kenny home was part of his perfect plan.
You can visit his website at: www.kennymerrell.org
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Kenneth Wayne Merrell II July 25, 1978 ~ March 27, 2006 Sunrise ~ Sunset |
TIM COMMERFORD & JON IN BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE
Tim Commerford of AudioSlave/Rage Against The Machine is featured in the July/August Guitar World Bass Player Magazine. In it he talks about his influences, sound and playing experiences. He also reflects on the time he and Jon spent together growing up and playing as well as how Jon connected Tim and Zack with Tom Morello of Jon's former band Lock Up!
GOODBYE NASHVILLE HELLO CALI!
Jon has recently moved back to California and is checking out the California music scene.
