I am honored to have been selected as part of the Progspace 2024 Awards in the best non-traditional instrument category. Please go to https://theprogspace.com/tpsawards2024/ and cast your vote now (last page). I really appreciate it!
Lucent Eyes Video
My video for Lucent Eyes is now available on my YouTube channel. Enjoy!
New video out tomorrow
Tomorrow, I will be releasing a video for ‘Lucent Eyes’ from my album, A CONFUSION SEQUENCE out now on 7d Media. I am especially proud of this song for its use of talk box Warr guitar. The video was shot in the darkest dingiest spot ever by longtime collaborator, Chuck Deters. Tomorrow also begins a radio blitz for the album!
New Lateralus Show
I have just been added to this Saturday’s Lateralus show at Rookies Rochaus in West Dundee, IL. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.seetickets.us/event/lateralus-tool-tribute/632861
Another New Winter Show Added
After my debut at the Impact Fuel Room opening for Lateralus, I will be playing a few weeks later down the street at Tighthead Brewing Company. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in my opening set to hear much more music in an intimate setting. I hope to see you there! Details may be found in the events section.
New Winter Show Added
A late addition to my winter calendar was just confirmed. I am excited to be playing Banging Gavel Brews in Tinley Park, IL on February 6th. Visit my events page for more details.
Winter Shows
Winter shows are approaching soon. I can’t wait to play in IL, WI, IN, MI, and OH over the next few months. Visit my events page for more details.
Rock Era Magazine Review
“A Confusion Sequence is an album brimming with musicianship, talent, exquisite performances, and saturated with melodic and compositional nuance.” Read the full review at https://www.rockeramagazine.com/a-confusion-sequence-jason-blake/
Thank You!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has stopped by my website, come to see me at one of my shows, or bought some of my music. I love playing the Warr Guitar, but more importantly, I love connecting with people. This past year has been amazing and I’m hoping that next year is even better. Thanks again and I hope to see you soon!
Seven Songs in the Forest
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
Autopoietican 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
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/