January 10, 2004: To make room for the upcoming tourdates (as they are confirmed), the "Tourdates Archive" page is now up (linked from the "Tourdates" page), just in case you want to know where Jeromes been......
January 9, 2004: The "Tourdates" page has been updated. Due to the reorganization of Jerome's band (now known as the "Jerome Robinson Project"), the planned Florida Universities Tour (the "Not Around Here You Don't" tour) is being rescheduled for later in the year (early spring).
The band will be going into the studio to record demo tracks for the upcoming album. The plan is to have the album, or at least an EP ready by the time the band hits the road.
Also, Jerome has been working closely with his web guy (Josiah from CyberConn) re: updating this site and designing the new site (www.jeromerobinsonproject.com).
Stay tuned as things develope.......
January 3, 2004: It's official!!!! Jerome's solo band now has a name....
" Jerome Robinson Project" (JRP ?). Anyway, expect a new website (this one will remain as Jerome's personal website), "www.jeromerobinsonproject.com".
While this current site (jrbass.cjb.net), touches on all that Jerome is involved with musically, the new site will focus on the band only.
All at Thundercomm Records and Jerome's band are extremely excited about the upcoming years events!
The best is yet to come..............
January 2, 2004: "Pic of the Month" has been updated.
December 31, 2003: As the end of 2003 approaches, we get ready to kick things into high-gear for 2004!!
With premier sax-man Dean Mongerio now on board, Jerome and his band plan to attack 2004 with with all guns blazing!!!
Keep checking this site for updates and showdates/tourdates as they are confirmed. A string of tourdates in the South Florida area are already in negotiation awaiting confirmation!
Happy New Year to all!!!!!!!
December 25, 2003: Merry Christmas to all. Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!!!!
December 22, 2003: New entries have been added to the "Journals" page.
Unfortunately, for now, the Journals page is only accessable from the "News" page (we're working on new links).
Keep checking frequently as Jerome tends to keep that page pretty current.
December 15, 2003: The "open rehearsal" scheduled for Dec 18th at K&K in Ocala has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled to occur after the holiday.
December 13, 2003: Plans have been finalized to hold an open rehearsal at Ocala's K&K Rehearsal Studios for Jerome's band on December 18 (7:00pm).
The idea is to stage-test the new material and show. Also, there are plans to video tape the event.
There are also uncomfirmed reports that "SoundPrint" will also be on stage.
Negotiations are under way to take SoundPrint out on the road with Jerome's band.
Again, this event is open to the public (no charge).
December 8, 2003: Happy Birthday Jerome!!!
December 7, 2003: "Pic of the Month" page is up. However, it is only accessable (for the time being) from the Journals and News pages.
December 5, 2003: The Journals page is up.
December 3, 2003: Jerome met with keyboardist Wayne Cote re: working on Wayne�s Christmas album. Wayne, Jerome and drummer Joe Tappeiner are set to enter the studio on Dec 4th to begin recording the album of standards.
Word has it that Jerome will be playing upright bass exclusively on this album. Also, R&B vocalist (and Thundercomm Records recording artist) J. Christy will guest on the album.
Wayne�s jazz trio has already been booked to perform the material, as well as promote the album, at the �Glass Grape� in Ocala on Dec. 22nd.
December 2, 2003: Tourdates page has been updated.
December 1, 2003: Jerome recently met with John Pulice, Tom Carlucci, Tony Sferelazza and Joey Stickler re: BassShow. The list of equipment to be used on the show and upcoming BassShow Tour are mostly finalized. The performance material is coming together. Tony has been working on some computer animation that will play a big part of the show. During rehearsals for his own upcoming tour, Jerome and drummer Joe Tappeiner have been working on some BassShow material. This show promises to be big. Stay tuned for more details. Also, Jerome has been writing new songs for his next solo album titled "Yeah, Whatever". Free demo (see review on Oct20th news item posted below) CD's are available (for a limited time). Contact Jerome via e-mail to request your copy.
November 29, 2003: Update (again): More dates coming in for Wrecked Overture (11/29 @ "the Wrack" in Ormond Beach, FL, & 12/19 @ "The Connection" in Hudson, FL). Also, finalizing dates for my first mini-tour, the �Not Around Here You Don�t� tour 2004 (FL Universities w/ solo band)... YEHAW!!!. Tentative dates: 1/28 - Jacksonville, 1/29 - Pensacola, 1/30 - Tallahassee, & 1/31 - Gainesville. (thanks to tour mgr Stan Brown!!) BassShow is getting closer!!! Also, look for solo dates at K&K (Ocala). Later - Jerome.
November 10, 2003: Stan Brown signs on as �Artist / Tour Manager � Publicist� with Thundercomm Records (Thunder Communications, Inc. / Thundercomm). Stan�s first project is putting together Jerome�s first tour!
October 20, 2003: Thundernews prints review of Jerome�s demo cd. Demo cd contains 3-songs from �Thinking Out Loud� and 2-new songs (demo versions) from Jerome�s upcoming album �Yeah, Whatever�.
Here�s one of the reviews sent in by bassist �Inspector12� of California based band �Judge Unger�:
- "Elephant Graveyard"
Trippy. Overdriven 4-string supporting some nasty Stanley-esq soloing. Could be a soundtrack for a Wesley Snipes flick in the 90's.
- "Pathlight"
Kool arpeggiated bottom. The song is a harmonic bassfest. Some of the bass effects sound like Adrian Belew.
- "Midnite Ride"
This one probably has the most improvisation as far as soloing goes. Very bluesy, filled with little chromatic runs.
- "One Track Mind" (8-string tune, new demo)
Busy and filled with kool harmonic ringing. It's funky mellow. Lot's of chord melody. Nice piece.
- "Tadis" (8-string tune, new demo)
Oh yeah I'm diggin' this one. An 8-string arpeggiated foundation supports a kool melody 8-string. Sweet! The faint keyboard splashes add a nice color, but don't take away from the ringing 8ers. During Jerome's soloing I hear a Stanley Clarke/ Victor Wooten type of influence here and there. This track is tasty!
Since this is a demo, I listened with that in mind. Jerome said he recorded this on a 4-track. He used a drum machine which sounded ok on a couple of tracks and cheesy on others (different machines?) He had some keyboard coloring on some tracks.
I really enjoyed the 8er tracks the most. It's intersting to see that Jerome seemed destined to play multi-string basses when you listen to the 4-string tracks. Jerome is a fine musician and composer. Kool J, thanks for sending me your tunes!
- Inspector12
www.judgeunger.com
October 8, 2003: Dates coming up with Wrecked Overture, One Flite Up, and my solo band. One Flite Up - 10/11 @ Webster Biker Rally, 10/12 Crystal River Harley shop, 10/18 private gig, 10/31 Tin Cup downtown Ocala, 11/01 Tin Cup. Wrecked Overture 10/17 Ormand Beach. Solo band 11/15 Fender Appreciation Day @ Music Central Leesburg. More info coming. Later - Jerome
August 17, 2003: Hi, more updates. Wrecked Overture is still auditioning drummers. In the mean time, I've been working with drummer Joe Tappeiner and keyboardist Wayne Cote on my solo stuff. Also, started recording demo's for new solo album tentively titled "Yeah Whatever". Later, - Jerome
July 1, 2003: Look for new site updates, newly redesigned tour-dates pages, and expanded photo pages� coming soon!!!!!!!!!!
June 12, 2003: Hey All!! Just writing to give a bit of an update. I've been writing kind of a journal that will appear on both my site, and Wrecked Overture's site. You'll be seeing a link soon. Also, I've been rehearsing what will be my solo-band. We'll be performing cuts off my first album (Thinking Out Loud) as well as a few altered cover tunes. In fact, we're already confirmed as being booked for July 4th in Dunnellon. I've been talking with my web guy and we'll be updating the site soon. - Later, Jerome.
May 15, 2003: Jerome hooks up with drummer Joe Tappeiner. Joe appeared in Jerome�s �VooDoo Chile� video a while back.
December 25, 2002: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!!!!
June 21, 2002: The artwork for Jerome�s album, �Thinking Out Loud�, has been redesigned (pictures soon).
June 13, 2002: New pictures have been added to the Gallery.
June 5, 2002: To check out a review of Jerome�s album �Thinking Out Loud�, check out �guitar9�: (http://www.guitar9.com/undiscov17c.html)
May 25, 2002: Thunder Communications has been putting together a show that�s being billed as �every guitar players worst nightmare�, �BassShow � A Subterranean Audio Exploration�.
BassShow will feature bassists John Pulice, Jerome Robinson, and Tony �Spaz� Sferelazza, along with drummers Tom Carlucci and Joey Stickler.
The three bassists will perform individually, with Tom and John revisiting their �Soundprint� days, Jerome and Joey pulling from Jerome�s solo album, and Tony (also with Joey) displaying his solo prowess.
The three bassists also plan to write material as a trio to be performed as the shows finale!
No word yet on dates and venues. Stay tuned for updates.
