Jesse Rivest News

Hi all, just a quick snippet of words by my typey fingers to tell you that Peter, Brendan and I (JR and the Rec Devs) are playing Thursdays at Daddy O's on Manners Street (used to be Manners Mall) - next to Abrakebabra. That's happening this January for certain so come on down! Check Twitter for start times on the day. Actually, Peter will alternate weeks; he's with us this week and off the next, and so forth.

Also, here's our latest video for your viewing and sharing pleasure:

• My Ticket Home

Hola Amigos!

After a long hiatus, JR & The Rec Devs are reunited for a show (and hopefully more!) in September! Actually, two shows if you count the live radio performance we're doing to promote the concert. The rehearsals are on and we'd love to have a nice, warm crowd of supportive friends, interested peers, and intrigued newcomers... please spread the word!

Also, I'm still running the promotion of "buy one get one free" as outlined in my previous news post:

• Bandcamp promotion 

The details for the radio performance and the concert in Wellington are:

1. live on RadioActive FM, between 2:00 and 4:00pm, Sunday, Sep 9, 2012
   Shady's Americana Show
   88.6 FM on local dials, and easy live streaming at website; timezones:
   Vancouver: Sat, Sep 8, 7:00 to 9:00pm
   Calgary: Sat, Sep 8, 8:00 to 10:00pm
   Montreal: Sat, Sep 8, 10:00pm to midnight
   Buenos Aires: Sat, Sep 8, 11:00pm to 1:00am
   Website for streaming/listening 
2. live at Meow, 7:30pm, Thursday, Sep 13, 2012
   with special guest songsmith Miles Calder
   koha/donation at the door
   Facebook event for sharing 

Happily yours,

Jesse Rivest and The Recent Developments

It is with a great sense of accomplishment that I announce my latest release - Everyelsewhere EP! I've worked quite some time on it - it's been a great developmental experience for me in all aspects of music production: arrangement, recording, mixing, mastering, artwork, etc. The best part of it all for me was working with other people to get it done - musician and artist friends who I am grateful to and enjoyed working with. The release webpage says the rest; from this point I plan to do some travelling, living, eating, and writing... and ultimately some more music production!

• Everyelsewhere EP (click me)

You are welcome to listen and share using the players/links provided.

Thanks!

Jesse

Just in time for Christmas, it's Jesse Rivest and the Recent Developments dropping down the chimney of Mighty Mighty (Wellington) this Wednesday eve! We've got a tasty plate of tunes on the table, short and sweet like Grandma's shortbread - hope you can make it. Bring your own milk.

Once again, the Recent Developments are:

• Brendan Schenk on banjo/accordion/mandolin
• Peter Cogswell on wire brushes, kick-box, shakers, tambourines and yes, even sleigh bells

With some travelling and adventures in store for a couple of us in the new year, it's uncertain as to when our next appearance will be - so we hope you can make this show! And honestly, where would you rather be - late last minute shopping or hanging at the ever cool Mighty Mighty with us?

• music starts 8:00pm on December 22 @ Mighty Mighty on Cuba Street, Wellington
• The Wanted Sessions evening - we're in between the lovely sounding City Oh Sigh and the newly expanded Blackwater

Happy holidays!

Jesse

Check my podcast (most recent episode) for some audio clips of our previous show at Mojo Invincible and then come on down and party with us like it's Matthew Pickering's birthday!

• 8:00 pm, July 31, Katipo Cafe, 76 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand
• Jesse Rivest and the Recent Developments, followed by The Town Crier (a choir!), followed by birthday boy Matthew Pickering (and friends)
• If you're Facebook crazy, here's the event

Hope to see you there!

Jesse

• Brendan Schenk on banjo, accordion, and mandolin
• Peter Cogswell on wire brushes, kick-box, shakers and tambourines

The shows are part of showcase evenings in Wellington, New Zealand:

• probably 8:00pm on June 3 @ Mighty Mighty on Cuba Street (The Wanted Sessions evening)
• likely 7:00pm on June 11 @ Mojo Invincible on Willis Street (Mojo Acoustic evening)

Should be fun, hope to see you there! Keep an eye on Facebook or Twitter for any updates.

Jesse

• Jesse Rivest - Live At The Mussel Inn - Feb 19 2010
• (click here to read more and find the download link)

Thanks,

Jesse

Just a quick one to let you know that I've released a live video (from New Zealand's Waihi Bush Music Festival 2010) of a new song called My Ticket Home. You can view at Youtube with the following link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vNkNlJdB00

I'm off to play the rest of my February shows in the south island of New Zealand, woo hoo!

Jesse

I'm excited to announce that I'll be playing some shows in the sunshine and glow of the upper South Island of New Zealand in February - I'm really looking forward to it!

I hope you or someone you know will come along to one of the shows; better come up and say hi, too - it's cool to meet new people. Plus the shows are small, right, so let's meet.

The very best way to stay in the loop for this tour is:

• Keep an eye on these feed items, I'll update them as needed
• Follow me on Twitter (free to NZ phones)
• Join the community at my Facebook page or tour event page

• Waihi Bush Music Festival (Geraldine area) on Feb 4 through Feb 6/7
• Wunderbar in Lyttelton (Christchurch-ish) on Feb 7
• The Mussel Inn in Golden Bay on Feb 19
• Hot Mama's in Motueka on Feb 20
• Le Cafe in Picton on Feb 21

Jesse

Here are the details:

• Facebook event page (invite your friends!)
• Vorn's myspace page (hear some music)
• Thursday, November 19 @ 9:00 pm ($5 entry) @ Happy, Cnr of Tory and Vivian streets, Wellington, New Zealand

Jesse

• Down Again at Youtube (share with friends!)
• Also downloadable as a podcast episode (ITunes or general)

Jesse

• last song in Myspace music player
• comments going on Facebook

Jesse

As some of you know, I have a little video camera and I plan to use it - I'll somehow video record this show while I'm playing. I've just been down to the "pimp my body" shop to get an extra arm attached to my waist and this week I'll be learning to use it.

Here are the details:

• Facebook event page (invite your friends, don't be selfish)
• Friday, October 9 @ 8:00 pm (doors 7:30, $6 entry), @ Mojo Invincible, 161 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Jesse

I spent hours struggling with Cinelerra in Ubuntu to get this video edit to you, as well as mixing the audio in Ardour; it was fun! The video footage is courtesy of Kim Potter.

Enjoy!

Jesse

Also, I got a nice review from the show, published at writing.com. I've placed this review, as well as one of my favorite quotes from it, at the Press section of my website.

And now back to slowly, slowly producing my next CD...

Ciao!

Jesse

• Friday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm, @ The Paramount, 25 Courtenay Place, Wellington, New Zealand

• Friday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm, @ The Paramount, 25 Courtenay Place, Wellington, New Zealand

See you there,

Jesse

So, I'm having a birthday soon, and to celebrate I'm going down to the top of the south island for a week. Gonna play a few shows because I love doing that. It's summer, and on birthdays one should do what one loves. I'm calling it Jesse Rivest's Crazy Short Notice BDay Tour.

One show that needs special mention is Feb 13 @ Yaza Cafe in Nelson. Please come, and please tell anyone that may be in the area to also come... That will be a nice (slightly early) birthday prezzie for me! See my Performances section for more info, eh.

Chur!

Jesse

I've uploaded the video to ILike and Youtube.

• http://www.ilike.com/artist/Jesse+Rivest/videos/284624930
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4vxF_TuPBM&fmt=18

• http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/Jesse+Rivest