WOP: "How do you get inspired to write?"
JACK TEMPCHIN: "Part of my technique that Glenn Frey and I developed has always involved writing with an inner voice called El Blurto. You pick up the guitar, start playing, and just start singing anything that comes out. This has been my way for years. I play, find some cool chord, play for a while, then just start singing. Whatever comes out, I record. Then when I go back and listen, I type out every word. I do no editing. as I type. Next, I'll look at the lyrics and cross things out, rearrange, then sing that new set of lyrics. I just keep doing that until the song gets close to being done. Then when it's almost done, I take the lines and really start to tweak them."
Jack with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at RUSS & JULIES September 4th
Saturday July 24th Mission Viejo Civic Center 7:00 PM
Dear Lord of the Strings Family,
As you know, we had a theft of our bank at the June 5th concert with Jack Tempchin. We decided to do a makeup show with the same artist, Jack Tempchin, on Saturday – July 24th in Mission Viejo. If you would like to contribute to the makeup fund and are attending this encore show by Jack Tempchin you will get reserved seating in exchange for your donation. We sincerely appreciate your support and thank you for being such wonderful friends. Thanks, Tim and Tina If you care to help feel free to buy a ticket to the make up show or send a check to: Lord Of The Strings Concerts P.O. Box 67 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92629
Tempchin has played in several bands and is a successful solo artist, opening for acts like Ringo Starr, Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton and Chicago. His most recent album is the 2008 effort, "Songs" (Night River Records). Tempchin will be performing at the Fret House in Covina on Saturday.
This music video has great visuals of beautiful women in thongs. Song written by Jack Tempchin and Bill Franklin. Vocal and Guitars by Jack Tempchin. Background vocals and electric guitar and percussion by Norman Sancho. Song recorded and video created by Craig Parker Adams.
Live at The Fret House in West Covina, CA Saturday July 17th
THE PRESIDIO SENTINEL by Richard Cone In a show that was way too long coming, Tempchin will be honored in a Tribute to Jack Tempchin show at Anthology, 1337 India Street, on July 2. Doors open at 9:30 pm and the show runs from 10:00 pm to midnight.
In addition to Tempchin, artists appearing include: Candye Kane, Berkley Hart, Alex Woodard, Mike Riley (from the Allman Brothers,) Richard Stekol,(from the “Funky Kings,”, one of the bands Tempchin has played in), Steve Wood, (from “Honk,”) Carlos Olmeda and Laura Jansen. The first hour will be acoustic renditions of Tempchin songs, with the second hour devoted to electric numbers. Ultimately, Tempchin will join to perform with his devoted friends.
JACK TEMPCHIN 45TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE SHOW AT ANTHOLOGY 7/2
LIVE AT ANTHOLOGY IN SAN DIEGO FEATURING:
Jack Tempchin and Very Special Guests:
Richard Stekol (Funky Kings),
Steve Wood (Honk),
Candye Kane,
Berkley Hart,
Alex Woodard,
Mike Reilly,
Carlos Olmeda,
Lisa Sanders
& KPRI's Homegrown Hour Host Cathryn Beeks.
The Paladins deliver Jack's 15 DAYS UNDER THE HOOD May 2010
The Paladins performing Jack's song 15 DAYS UNDER THE HOOD at Moulin Blues Festival in Netherlands May 2010, with special guests Rick Estrin (harp) and Kirk Fletcher (Guitar).
Peaceful Easy Feeling from Acoustic Music San Diego 2/20/10
Jun 3 2010
Peaceful Easy Feeling from Acoustic Music San Diego 2/20/10 by Steve Laub
Nashville Flood Relief Benefit with MusiCares at Hotel Cafe
May 19 2010
Kevin & Mare's Box Canyon House Concert SOLD OUT!!!
Mare & Kevin have graciously offered to match a donation for the equivalent of Jack's SOLD OUT house concert ticket sales to one of his favorite charities, Awakenings.
Jack Plays 3 Consecutive SOLD OUT Shows With TALON UK!!!
Apr 30 2010
A huge thanks to Anni & Chris Lloyd Talon UK for everything; including a visit to the BBC :-)
JACK HAS LANDED !!! Jack Tempchin landed at Heathrow late Sunday night and is now preparing for his UK debut as special guest star with Talon this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Check TOUR page for details.) Jack will also be making an appearance on BBC Radio Essex with Chris Lloyd on Wednesday afternoon just after 2PM. The two guys will be talking about the forthcoming gigs together and we may even try and get Jack to take his guitar into the studio and give us a 'Live' performance on air. Here's to a great week ahead ...
THE MAN WHO WROTE THE PEACEFUL, EASY SONG EVERYONE REMEMBERS
"How many songs from the last 50 years are there that the general, baby boomer public can recognize just by name and even sing a bar or two with the words? Surprisingly, I've found, not many. Then, there's Peaceful, Easy Feeling. The mention of the title inevitably brings a look of pleasant recognition on the faces of many people. The song, like any great American pop song, crosses cultural, social, generational and even international boundaries..." (Thanks to Terry Roland for this excellent interview feature!)
Two Central Coast Shows For CAMBRIA HOOT April 9 & 10
LIVE INTERVIEW WITH WITH SONNIE BROWN ON KCBX APRIL 10TH @ 3PM
SHOWS: Friday, April 9th at 7:00pm The Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street in Morro Bay $20 tickets on sale at Coalesce Charge by phone at: 805-772-2880
Saturday, April 10th at 7:00pm Painted Sky Studios in Cambria's East Village Corner of Bridge & Center Streets $20 tickets on sale at: The Yew Tree 734 Main Street, Suite A in Cambria. (805) 927-0500 More info: 805-546-2857
Jack is frequently asked about how he came to write the huge Eagles hit Peaceful Easy Feeling. And many of his fans have their own story to tell him about where they were, what they were doing, or who they remember when they hear the song. Here's your chance to share and see the original lyrics ! Thanks.
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Jack's new "Man Who Fell In Love With Himself" video
