May 5th, 2015 § Comments Off on ASCAP Expo Eddie and Desmond § permalink
Last week I went to the ASCAP Expo in Hollywood, where old and new friends abound!
I managed to steal a minute with Eddie Schwartz, who I know from Toronto. We first met when we were teenagers, both writing for Val Azzoli at ATV Music. Then Eddie wrote Hit Me With Your Best Shot! I built a studio…
For decades Eddie has been a tireless worker for songwriters rights. He joined a panel with songwriter Desmond Child and spoke about Fair Trade Music; , which connects musicians, venues, and fans to promote a healthy music business—one that pays musicians fair wages.
John Jones and Eddie Schwartz in Hollywood 2015
John Jones and Desmond Child at ASCAP Expo 2015
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Joey Only Knows § permalink
Joey Niceforo and John Jones (the temporary piano player!)
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Flightdeck’s Flying Simulators § permalink
Toys for big boys were in abundance when we recently visited Flightdeck in Newmarket.
John Jones at the helm of the Flightdeck 747 cockpit simulator
These machines are used in conjunction with Computer Flight simulator software to train pilots and to enhance the homes of wealthly enthusiasts around the globe. I must admit, I never thought that people would want the cockpit of a 747 in their living room, but apparently they do!
John, Peter and Sam and the gigantic 777 cockpit!
The big machines are $150,000 and up, but Flightdeck also make the beautiful Jetmax, at $15,000, that I would definitely have in my house!
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on In the Studio with Joey § permalink
Kyle, John, Joey and Sam at Slipone Digital Studios c.2015
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Meninos & Friends Mixing § permalink
Another song has been mixed by Skip Saylor and Ian Blanch for the Meninos & Friends project.
The latest song features Gene Anderson on vocals and Fred Mandel on lead guitar and piano.
Skip Saylor, Ian Blanch and John Jones in Skip's studio for Music is Hope Foundation.
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Fleetwood Mac at the old Potrero Country Club § permalink
Sadly, the golf course and country club have been gone since the new Forum replaced it in the 1960’s! Despite disappearing for a few years, the newly remodeled Forum is back with a vengeance, and is undoubtedly the best indoor stadium venue for a rock concert in the Greater Los Angles area!
And Fleetwood Mac gave a monumental performance!
Mick Fleetwood on stage at the Forum c.2015 (j.jones)
Fleetwood Mac at the Forum, April 2015 (j.jones)
May 2nd, 2015 § Comments Off on Visiting with Simon Phillips § permalink
After meeting Simon Phillips and Billie Rainbird at NAMM in Anaheim back in February, I finally visited Simon’s Phantom Recording Studio and was treated to some great music and a happening atmosphere to create, especially if Simon has time to be involved! He has been writing and producing and is still one of the legends of music!
To quote Wikipedia; “He is also a prolific session drummer, and has played for Jeff Beck, The Who, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Mike Oldfield, and Gary Moore, among others.”
John Jones and Simon Phillips - Circa 2015
Phantom Recording Studio control room.
