Holiday Update, 2011

Hey kids, It’s Xmas time again, and the boys and I are wrapping up one helluva year in JPD Land. Adam returning home – rejoining the band, adding the incredibly talented Peter Spero, and getting the chance to play at the legendary House of Blues main stage were just a few of the things that made 2011 one of the best in the band’s short... [Read more of this blog entry]

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September Update

  Hey all- Thanks for checking in!  Brian here with an update on all things JPD.  Summer has come to an end, and it was another great one thanks to all of you.  We’re still riding high from our House of Blues show last July.  Since then, things have only gotten better.  The band has been busy writing songs for the new EP.  We’re... [Read more of this blog entry]

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H.O.B.

Hey kids – I hope everyone out there is doing well! After having a few days to let the experience sink-in, I wanted to take a moment to reminisce about our show this past Friday at the House of Blues Chicago main stage… Thank you so very much to all of you who took the time to come out to see us! That was the most special show that we’ve... [Read more of this blog entry]

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Back in action!

What’s up kids?! Hope you’re all doing well out there in the world! So much is going on right now with the band, and personally, and I just felt compelled to blog about it today… JPD just had our first show of 2011 at Cubby Bear Wrigleyville on Friday night – and it was the first show in over a year with our original drummer... [Read more of this blog entry]

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Spring Update

Hey everyone!  Today was in the mid-80s, and summer is officially in the air.  Sure, it’ll go back to being crappy Chicago Spring weather tomorrow, but for today we’re all feeling pretty good the summer that’s just around the corner.  I wanted to check in to fill you in on how excited I am about everything the band has been up to... [Read more of this blog entry]

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Summer 2010 Update!

Good day folks! It’s been awhile since I last checked-in so I figured I should get on here and yap about something… Summer 2010 has been a pretty damn successful one! We found our new drummer (Erick Froseth) and we’ve been busy re-working our old tunes to incorporate Erick’s distinct style. It’s been a lot of fun re-learning... [Read more of this blog entry]

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BAND UPDATE!

Hello kiddies, Hope everything is going well for all of you out there in the land of ROCK-N-ROLL, in the country of BADASS, on the planet of AWESOMENESS, in the galaxy of LIFE-IS-GOOD As you know, JPD is in the midst of a pretty big transitional period – but Dave, Brian and I are all really excited about what’s coming up! Last night,... [Read more of this blog entry]

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Farewell to Adam

Jackpot Donnie officially formed over seven years ago, but some of us have been playing together long before then.  I can remember my freshman year in high school when Adam brought his drum kit over to my house for the first jam session I ever had.  I had just gotten my first electric guitar, and we had the bass player from the high school jazz band... [Read more of this blog entry]

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“New Mode” EP Release

Let me start by saying…..WOW!!! Saturday night at our EP Release show, myself – and the rest of JPD – were absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out. You, our fans, made Saturday one of the single greatest nights in our band’s history. The turnout was incredible, and the energy was overwhelming. I can’t quite describe... [Read more of this blog entry]

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2010!

Hey everybody I just wanted to take a minute to wish all of you a happy New Year! JPD had a very productive and fun 2009, but we’re thoroughly focused on making 2010 our best year to date. We’ve got a lot of fun stuff planned… More suburban shows New Chicago venues to explore LOTS of new music - “New Mode” EP arriving... [Read more of this blog entry]

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