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]


Beat Kitchen – Friday, October 7th w/GreenSugar

September 22, 2011 by  
Filed under Latest JPD News, Upcoming Shows

Chicago Music Connection Presents: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7th @ Beat Kitchen GreenSugar (CD Release) Jackpot Donnie Frank Bang and the Secret Stash Butterfly in Traffic We’re excited to finally play Beat Kitchen! Even better, we’re sharing the stage with our good friends GreenSugar. You don’t want to miss out on this one. Contact band members... [Read more of this blog entry]


Cubby Bear – Secondhand Smoke (Sublime Tribute) & JPD – 9/16/11

Jackpot Donnie returns to Cubby Bear on Friday, September 16 to open for Sublime tribute band Secondhand Smoke.   Here are the deets: Friday, September 16 Cubby Bear Chicago 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 21+ w/ID, $6 cover   Print out this flier to receive a $2 discount at the door.  You can thank us at the show.  Read More →


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]


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]


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]


House of Blues 7/8/11

Jackpot Donnie is thrilled to announce that we are making our debut at the legendary House of Blues on Friday, July 8th, 2011. The lineup is as follows: Mathien (CD Release Party) Jackpot Donnie Animate Objects Unemployed Architects This is a 17 and over show. Presale tickets are $15. Email fanmail@jackpotdonnie.com or use the contact page to reserve... [Read more of this blog entry]


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]


Cubby Bear – June 3rd

JACKPOT DONNIE RETURNS ON JUNE 3, 2011 AT THE CUBBY BEAR CHICAGO WE WILL BE JOINING OUR GOOD FRIENDS BAND CALLED CATCH MIKE MANGIONE & THE UNION THE DAMN CHOIR THE LAKESHORE BAND   TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE!  EMAIL FANMAIL@JACKPOTDONNIE.COM TO RESERVE YOUR $5 TICKET.  TICKETS ARE $7 AT THE DOOR. 21 AND OVER ONLY.   WE... [Read more of this blog entry]


Acoustic Benefit Show – 3/20/11 @ Uncommon Ground

Feel like mellowing out and stripping down the Donnie?  Come out to Uncommon Ground for an intimate unplugged show on Sunday, March 20.  All proceeds benefit victims of the Haiti earthquake. Jackpot Donnie plays at 7:30 PM. RSVP required for Seating: (773) 929-3680 $10 suggested donation.  Read More →


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