Jesse Rivest News
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Wellington residency and a video
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:
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Back to it in Wellington: radio performance, concert
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:
The details for the radio performance and the concert in Wellington are:
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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 -
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
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
New release! Everyelsewhere EP
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!
You are welcome to listen and share using the players/links provided.
Thanks!
Jesse
Sunday, December 19, 2010
All I want for Christmas is the Rec Devs
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
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Recent Developments - a return
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
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Recent Developments - two shows in June
- 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
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
FREE digital double live album released
- Jesse Rivest - Live At The Mussel Inn - Feb 19 2010
- (click here to read more and find the download link)
Thanks,
Jesse
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
New song - My Ticket Home
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
Thursday, January 14, 2010
NZ South Island - I'm coming soon!
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
Friday, November 13, 2009
Come be part of Vorn's "recorded live" concert
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
Friday, November 13, 2009
Down Again live at Mojo Invincible last month
- Down Again at Youtube (share with friends!)
- Also downloadable as a podcast episode (ITunes or general)
Jesse
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Arm's Length Away, 5 day preview
Jesse
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Stu Pedley to join Wellington show
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
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Upcoming Wellington concert - Oct 9
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Video upload: The Romance of Kaslo
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
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Photos and review of Paramount show
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
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Gerry Paul to join Wellington show
- Friday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm, @ The Paramount, 25 Courtenay Place, Wellington, New Zealand
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Upcoming Wellington show
- Friday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm, @ The Paramount, 25 Courtenay Place, Wellington, New Zealand
See you there,
Jesse
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Crazy Short Notice BDay Tour
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
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Video - A Traveller's Song
I've uploaded the video to ILike and Youtube.
Or you can find it on this Facebook page (see the videos section). Enjoy! Jesse