Join me this Saturday for a live interview with Ron at ProgNaut at 6 pm CST. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/prognaut
“A Certain Balance” Video Premiere
The Progspace is premiering my new video, “A Certain Balance” from the upcoming album, The Compromise Rationale (out 9/23). Check out the press release, article, and video below:
https://theprogspace.com/jason-blake-premieres-a-certain-balance/
New Video Coming
A new video for “A Certain Balance,” from the upcoming album, The Compromise Rationale, will be released this week. Using a similar approach to the other videos from The Ternary Instinct trilogy, it employs a storyline with imagery and symbolism. Created by longtime collaborator, Alex Smith, I think that he created a video is both thought provoking and visually stunning.
Mixing Backward Sky Falling
Yesterday, I met up with the guys in Backward Sky Falling at Belle Street Studios to mix the music that we recorded earlier this year. The album sounds great. We are probably looking at a 2023 release.
New Warr Guitars Website
Warr Guitars has recently updated the website with a cool look and sneak peak at the new Phoenix model. Check it out at https://warrguitars.com
Thanks ProgDay
A heartfelt thanks goes out to the people of ProgDay. The organizers did a wonderful job making us feel welcome and ready for the show. The audience was amazing and it was so great to speak to so many people. Hopefully I will be back in NC soon…
ProgDay
We arrived in Chapel Hill, NC for our ProgDay show. I’m looking forward to watching the other bands and our appearance at day two of the festival.
Avant Music News Review
“…there is more than enough detail and compositional sophistication to keep your ears busy across multiple fully-attentive listenings.“ Read the full review: https://avantmusicnews.com/2022/08/27/amn-reviews-jason-blake-the-compromise-rationale-2022-wayfarer-records/
ProgDay in One Week
One week from today, Aziola Cry will be performing at ProgDay (12:45). More information may be found at http://www.progday.net
Preorders for "The Compromise Rationale"
JASON BLAKE: Warr Guitarist To Release The Compromise Rationale, Part Two In Album Trilogy, Via Wayfarer Records In September; “Euphoria With Repercussions” Streaming + Preorders Posted.
Read the full press release here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/JASON-BLAKE--Warr-Guitarist-To-Release-The-Compromise-Rationale--Part-Two-In-Album-Trilogy--Via-Wayfarer-Records-In-September---.html?soid=1114457189250&aid=up1IoZUrQ64
Thank You
Thank you to The Aristocrats, Reggies, and everyone that came out to see Aziola Cry this past Saturday night. I really appreciate so many people coming up to chat. Next up is ProgDay!
Sold Out!
Tonight’s Aziola Cry show with the Aristocrats is sold out. The band is looking forward to playing and hanging out with everyone there. Our next Chicago area show will be in November.
This Saturday
Aziola Cry will be warming up for the Aristocrats this Saturday at Reggie’s. Read more about the show and purchase tickets here: https://www.reggieslive.com/show/the-aristocrats-3/
ProgDay Tickets
ProgDay tickets may be purchased here: http://www.progday.net/ProgDay-Tickets.html
Echoes Radio Program
“Ghost of a Small Child II” will be played on tonight’s Slow Flow Echoes program. For more information, go to https://echoes.org/2022/07/28/thursday-july-28-2022-slow-flow-echoes-2/
The Ternary Instinct Part Two
I am excited to announce the release date for “The Compromise Rationale,” the second part in the “Ternary Instinct” trilogy. The album will be released on September 23rd on Wayfarer Records. Whereas, “Fictional Mirrors” explored the superego, “The Compromise Rationale” takes on the ideas surrounding the ego. Once again, the album was completely recorded using the Warr guitar and features artwork by the incredible, Michal Karcz. Watch the promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0tsK_vdNHqs
New Ambient Album Being Mixed/Mastered
While news of an upcoming album on Wayfarer Records will be coming next week, Dave Luxton recently mentioned this album as he is currently mixing/mastering it. Recorded last summer, this music is a bit of a departure from my previous ambient/drone pieces. I am excited to hear the final product and give updates on it’s release (most likely in December).
New Show Added
I will be performing a solo set warming up for District 97 at Reggies. More information may be found in the events section of the site or at: https://www.reggieslive.com/show/district-97-9/
Rehearsals
Aziola Cry will begin a series of rehearsals to prepare ourselves for the August 20th gig with the Aristocrats, ProgDay 2022 in North Carolina, and a headlining show at Brauerhaus in Lombard, IL. We are also incorporating a new sound system which will help with our live sound.
Mixing!
The mixing of my latest album is almost complete. I have been working on this particular recording in some way or another for the bulk of this year. It is finally getting close! If you are interested, there is a quick snippet of the music on my Facebook and Instagram pages.