CYMPAD ENDORSEMENT
I am honored to join the CYMPAD endorsement artist roster! Thanks CYMPAD for your awesome drum products and I look forward to this new relationship.
IPAD APPLICATION ON ITUNES
The new Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Interactive Storybook from Ayars Animation for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad is now on the iTunes Store.
Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Interactive Storybook
I worked on music production with Ayars Animation for this application.
Your kids will love the app!
Please support Ayars Animation.
Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Interactive Storybook for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes.
Learn more, read reviews, and download Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Interactive Storybook by Ayars Animation Inc. on the iTunes App Store.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jack-beanstalk-childrens-interactive/id364871348?mt=8
IN THE STUDIO
Jon is working on producing tracks for an upcoming animated iPad interactive storybook application for Ayars Animation Inc.
FACTOR X PRODUCTIONS MYSPACE PAGE ONLINE
I've started Factor X Productions with my partner Dimitry McCrary and we launched a new MySpace page. You can check it out here.
Factor X Productions MySpace
www.myspace.com/factorxproductions
JON IS ON TWITTER
Jon is now on Twitter and will be sending out 'tweets' from time to time.
Jon on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/jonknoxville
KNOX PRODUCTION TRACKS FEATURED IN INDIE FILM
Jon's song "Static Empire" is featured in an Independent British action/comedy "Curse of the Bands” from Deliverance Films.
Online Article:
http://www.productiontrax.com/deliverance-0308.php
TOONTRACK ENDORSEMENT
I am honored to join the TOONTRACK endorsement artist roster! Thanks TOONTRACK for your great products and I look forward to working with you.
UPDATE: My TOONTRACK artist page is now online. You can check it out here:
JON KNOX TOONTRACK ARTIST PAGE
SOULTONE ARTIST WEBSITE ONLINE
My Soultone Cymbals artist page is now online. You can check it out here:
WEBSITE UPDATE
Hello All: My website is back up now. I just changed hosting providers to FATCOW and revamped some features like the Media, Gigs, Photo & Music Production sections with Widgets to provide better video, music, gig and photo content from ReverbNation, YouTube and Picasa.
Hope you like the new updates!
BRINGING YOU UP TO DATEJust wanted to take a minute to update you all. I know it's been a minute.
I've been through some trying times in this economy but God is faithful and has provided for my needs. I've been using this time to worship at my local church and on my instrument and focus on the projects I've been blessed to do.
Here's what I've been up to:
An Ableton Live! endorsement deal with Ableton is in the works and I am stoked to have this honor.
I've started DMJK Productions (AKA Factor X Productions) with a partner and we have signed a talented, up and coming female artist to a development deal and will be producing 4 tracks for her that we are excited about.
A great thing about modern technology and the Internet is that it allows you the opportunity to work with many people internationally so, I'll be and tracking, programming and producing drums for several projects in the coming future. I love technology!
I'm excited about working with musician and producer Nate Schierman on some production and drum tracks for artists Sam Miller and Kelseylee Fleming as well as Nate himself.
My schedule has been filled the last few weeks with rehearsals with Gabe Rosales (Jennifer Lopez, Lynch Mob, Christina Milian) for his CD Release party. Gabe is a very gifted bassist and artist and I am honored to work with him.
Another gifted artist I am blessed to work with is Terron Brooks (Stephanie Mills, Smokey Robinson and Michael Jackson). He is releasing a new CD and we will be performing selections from his new CD for his CD Listening Party.
In between these events, I play with rock trio Hoochie Coo that features bassist , Francesco DiCosmo (Evanescence, Thin Lizzy, Chris Polland) and guitarist extraordinare Chris Hoochin. They have performed nearly 200 shows in and around L.A.
In a nutshell, I'm thankful and blessed to work with such talented people and look forward to the challenges and blessings this will bring in the future.
As always, I wish you the best in pursuit of your highest dream. Keep reaching and growing!
Peace!
Jon
DOWNTHELINEZINE.COM GENE "EUGENE" ANDRUSCO TRIBUTE ISSUE
After several months in the making the good folks at downthelinezine.com have finally released the special tribute issue to Gene. Packed full of stories from all his friends and family, promo shots of Adam Again, special childhood images of Gene, rare live pictures, and reviews of every Adam Again album.
You can check it out at their website www.downthelinezine.com - it is a free download, and print copies will be available soon. Please leave them feedback so they can see what you think and know your appreciation for Gene and their efforts.
NAMM 2009
Well, I went to NAMM and had a great time. There was so much to see and do. So, many new drum and cymbal companies coming up and so much good product.
It was also refreshing to be in the company of such wonderful musicians with such creativity. My bass player friend Romeo Williams and I kicked it with Marcus Miller and several other musicians that are legends in the music biz. (Note: If you are on Facebook you can see the clips of us kicking it on my page.)
I have posted some of my favorite pictures from the event below.
Special thanks to Pearl, Soultone, Vic Firth and PhatFoot for your support!
Peace to you and best wishes for this new year!
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NEW SOULTONE CYMBALS ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
"I'm extremely humbled and proud to be part of the SoulTone family of endorsers, as well as being acquainted with such an innovative cymbal company! SoulTone has many top quality lines of cymbals all hand crafted by today's top Turkish cymbal craftsmen. Thanks Iki and SoulTone and I look forward to our new relationship!"
WHAT'S UP
It's been a minute since I've given you an update. Well, I have been keeping busy playing and worshipping supporting artist like singer/songwriter/actor Terron Brooks and singer Kayla Balch who are tremendously gifted and will follow that up later this month with some Christmas performances supporting Terron and Kamila Marshall.
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.
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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.
