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December 2008
For a preview of things to come, check out Jack's MySpace page for "Drinkin' and Gamblin'" and "Morning Margaritas", sure to become new fan favorites. It's pretty darn good. Stay tuned for some more sneak peeks, including the mariachi horns we're so excited about. They really sound pretty awesome. Also, check out the sidebar right over there (look to your right...see?) and listen to Jack's first Christmas tune, "Santa Claus Won't You Shoot My Boss". You'll be humming it in no time. Don't forget to visit the General Store for some last minute gifts. Enjoy your holidays and have a brilliant, happy and healthy New Year. We'll see you in '09.
November 2008 As Turkey Day looms, Jack is racing to get Drinking Songs for Lovers mixed so he can enjoy some roasted bird, stuffing and cranberry sauce (and maybe some of dad's baked clams) in peace, without the nagging reminder of unfinhished work in the studio. The Mariachi horns are done, and they sound amazing. Jack will give you a sneak preview when he's good and ready, and it should be soon. While you wait, check him out on "Ireland AM" (it's like their "Today Show" without the insipid hosts). He talks about Brooklyn, bluegrass, barstools and whiskey, and he even sings a new tune, "I Drank Too Much Again." His shirt is pretty interesting too. With the cold weather returning, you'll be needing some long sleeve shirts. Visit the General Store to expand your wardrobe. The Store also boasts a cornucopia of delightful products, so get the very best for your loved ones this holiday season right here in Jack Graceland. They will feel the love.
October 2008
We begin with Jack's latest early morning trip to WNYC studios for the Takeaway where he reviewed this year's CMJ Music Marathon. Listen in here. Next we celebrate the release of Jack Pancaldo's foray into publishing with the new book, Splendor in the Glass. Jack is Jack's dad, and while not a cowboy, he's definitely into martinis. It's a great read and boasts a pic of our hero with really, really long hair. Worth the cover price for that alone. That and many more worthy items are available for purchase in our General Store, including a brand-new, totally awesome T-shirt of vintage design. As they say in the Real America: Git 'er Done! Drinking Songs for Lovers is just about ready for mastering. You can make your New Year's resolution easy this time and promise to get one of the very first copies when it's out in '09. Be sure to check out our new Extras page. It's crammed full of fascinating multi-media flotsam and jetsam, old and new, from books to videos to wiggly salmon tails.
September 2008
Sounds like a pretty good time, and this editor wishes she had been there enjoying a Guinness and taking in the tunes (in spite of the rain). When he's not up late entertaining the masses, Mr. Grace continues to beat the odds and get up at the crack of dawn to join the Takeaway team on something he calls "the radio". He'll probably be talking about dogs and some other stuff. You won't know unless you listen. Check him out various mornings at 6 am, or for you night owls, watch or listen here. Come back soon and check for some new items in the General Store, new gigs and other stuff you'll like. By the way fans, Battleship is back. We had trouble with our old Web host, and they tried to run off with some of our files. Here's to external hard drives. Play on!
July 2008 Jack and company are enjoying the thrills of summer: playing the ponies, grilling fine meats and performing lots of new music around town, around the state and around the world. See the group every Wednesday at the Bearsville Theater with different guests from NYC and abroad (except July 30 when Phoebe Snow takes over the place). Then pack your bags because he's off to the Emerald Isle to headline the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival. Head over the General Store before you book your flight to make sure you're sportin' the Jack Grace gear that will make us all proud (if not rich). Oh, and he's back at the Rodeo Bar for a night too. Gigs will tell you all you need to know. And now we leave you with a note from Mr. Grace:
May 2008 Mr. Jack Grace has joined the Takeaway team, reviewing this and that, opining on various topics of the day, singing some songs and possibly rambling on about dogs. Check out the Martini Cowboy every other Monday morning at 6 am, or for you night owls, watch it on ye old You Tube. You can also watch Van Hayride on You Tube and be amazed. And don't forget his debut on the Onion News Network. It's better every time. Criminy, that man is all over the Internets. It's a wonder he has time to play any shows, but somehow he manages. As we at Jack Graceland gear up for the thrills of summer, you might want to visit the General Store and get yourself a T-shirt or something. We call it ridin' the gravy train.
February 2008
Listen listeners, fans and friendlies: I don't care of you knew Drew, heard Drew or are one of the recently converted that heard the news through the grapevine: Drew was the Man. If you have any sense, you will come to the Drew Glackin Tribute Show at Southpaw this Sunday, Februrary 17th. While it's a few days beyond the official date, it's the perfect Valentine to one of the best musicians we know (and believe me, we KNOW), and damn, the man was a good friend too. So come by and pay yer respects: Southpaw, Drew Glackin Tribute. Starts at 3pm and keeps on goin'... January 2008 Drew Glackin was one of the most incredibly gifted and versatile musicians you're ever likely to hear. Sadly, his untimely death has left his friends and fans in shock and grief, but his music lives on. Recording and perfoming with more bands than we can name, Drew was a master of the lap steel, bass and mandolin, and he could even carry a tune. There was no one else quite like Drew. Words like irreplaceable, unique, hilarious and irrepressible come to mind, but that just scratches the surface. Listen, and you will believe. Rest in Peace Drew. We love you. Visit DrewGlackin.com to post your stories and photos and help us help the Glackin family. We all know how expensive medical bills are. Send a Paypal donation to: theandrewglackinmemorialfund@yahoo.com To send a check, make payable to:
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As 2008 draws to a close, we raise a glass in honor of our dear, departed friend Drew Glackin and look forward to '09 with renewed enthusiasm. The days will slowly grow longer, George Bush will be evicted from the White House in a month and Drinking Songs for Lovers is mixed and ready to intoxicate the world. 
Lots
of exciting stuff is happening in our world, in spite of recent calamities.
Yes, the economic world had a meltdown, we heard way too much about plumbers
and Jack spent most of October pretty much blind as a bat. Yet, we found
some time to rehaul the site to make it easier for you fans to find out
more about Jack than you ever wanted to know. There's also some great
news from other necks of the woods.
As
Jack makes his way back to the States (New York, specifically), we'd like
to take some time to note what some of his new Irish fans have been saying
about his week of headlining the Dunmore East Festival in Ireland:
[Note;
sentiments expressed herein are strictly those of the editor of the
Jack Grace Band site and may or may not be representative of Jack himself,
though it's possible he might agree.]