As a thank you to everyone that came out and watched my solo acoustic shows, I created this short “concert” in the forest. I played seven songs live with the birds chirping and the mosquitoes bitting in the woods of northern Michigan. Thank you to Awrey Films for recording and putting the video together. Watch it now on my YouTube page: https://youtu.be/0pwGKZ0-9aU
A Confusion Sequence Review
“This album is a vestige of the perpetual aesthetic clarity that works in the mind of this master of the Warr Guitar and, of course, is totally recommended for any good art-rock record collection.” Read the full review (in Spanish) at Autopoietican - Apuntes de Musica Progresiva Contemporanea
Next Show
I will be warming up for Lateralus (A Live Tool Experience) in Hobart, IN. Visit my events page for more details or visit https://brickartlive.com/event/lateralus-a-live-tool-experience/
Skope Magazine Review
“Jason Blake is an original artist with an immense sound and ‘A Confusion Sequence’ is a perfect sentiment to that extreme creativity.” Read the full review at https://skopemag.com/2024/11/25/jason-blake-with-a-confusion-sequence
Photos from The Outta Space Part 2
Thank you to Mary and Vacant Era Photography for a series of photographs from my album release show at the Outta Space. Visit my photos section of the site to view the pics.
Photos from The Outta Space Part 1
Thank you to Lee Baig Photography for a series of photographs from my album release show at the Outta Space. Visit my photos section of the site to view the pics.
A Confusion Sequence Out Today
My latest album and personal favorite to date, A Confusion Sequence, came out today on 7d Media. Featuring Marco Minnemann on drums, the six song CD contains a twelve page booklet of artwork created by Hank Mueller. Buy it now at https://7dmedia.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence
“Dormant Visions” Video
Take a moment to watch my visual exploration of a confusion sequence created by the creative Fumihito Sugawara. The song, “Dormant Visions” featuring @marcominnemann on drums has been called “an ideal entry point for newcomers to Blake’s unique musical world” and “with its experimental rhythms allowing us to fall in love with the sound of the Warr Guitar.” Watch now on my video page
Lots of Muzik Review
“His unique approach to the Warr Guitar, combined with Marco Minnemann’s extraordinary drumming, creates a sonic landscape that’s both technically impressive and emotionally engaging.“ Read the full review at https://lotsofmuzik.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence-album-review-by-jorge-pozo/
Final Acoustic Show of 2024
Join me for my final acoustic show of 2024. It has been a lot of fun playing these shows and getting a chance to speak with so many wonderful people. I plan to take a short break and come back in 2025 with even more live dates. See you this Thursday or next year!
“Pretense of the Herd” live at Reggies
Watch a video of the song, “Pretense of the Herd” from my recent show at Reggies in Chicago (October 11th): https://youtu.be/KdtlX-UT3ac
Indie Band Guru Review
“Perfect music to just sit back with and let wash over you when you need an energy refresh. There will be no drifting off here. You will be wide awake and ready to take on the world.”
Read the full review at https://indiebandguru.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence/
CD Release Show
Please join me on Saturday, November 16th, for a special “A Confusion Sequence” CD release show. I will be joined by Tommy Murray on drums for my debut performance at The Outta Space. Buy tickets now through the venue website: https://theouttaspace.com/calendar
A Confusion Sequence
I am excited to announce my new album, “A Confusion Sequence,” featuring Marco Minnemann on drums. Mixed at Gravel Road Recording and mastered by Andy VanDette, it will be released November 15th on 7d Media. The amazing artwork including a twelve page booklet was created by Hajo Müller. Preorder the album now at https://7dmedia.com/a-confusion-sequence
"False Streets of Entanglement" live at Reggies
Watch a video of the song, “False Streets of Entanglement” from my recent show at Reggies in Chicago (October 11th): https://youtu.be/4ebAJLjYrL8?si=S8lhS5jvm8Y6r3DR
Photos from Reggies
The photos section of the site includes many new pictures from the other night at Reggies. Thank you Mary from Vacant Era Photography!
Seemingly Quixotic Live
I have uploaded a live video exclusive to my website. It comes from my recent show at Heights Brewing in Farmington, MI. The song appeared early in the set and has always been one of my favorites to play. Thank you to Tom Darga from the brewery for filming. Watch it here in the videos page of the site.
Echoes and Dust Review
"It is the EP that’ll take repeatable listens to sink in, and how they proven themselves that they’re more than just the bands that they’re known for, and take it up a notch." - By Zachary Nathanson
Read the full review of Candles Burn featuring Raphael Weinroth-Browne and out on 7d Media.
https://echoesanddust.com/2024/09/jason-blake-raphael-weinroth-browne-candles-burn/
Solo Prog Show
I am excited to announce that I will be opening for Sons of Ra on October 11th at Reggies! For this show, I will be performing my solo prog material. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sons-of-ra-source-legacy-reggies-music-joint-tickets/13812233
Music Street Journal Review
“My only complaint here is that I wish there was more.” Read the full review here.