Thank you for the love and support and for helping create dreams in music and art. I feel very blessed to be pursuing such an ethereal art form of sound, and to be able to share it with you. Please take a listen to the new album if you haven’t already: http://justinancheta.bandcamp.com/
And come check out the eclectic as usual,-shows in Northern Cali that I just posted. Everything from ‘Cradle Duende’ at the Maker Faire May 18th, to Acoustic solo at the Surf Spot May 17th, as well as JAB at Club Car’s 10 year anniversary party May 11th. If you have not received your kickstarter rewards, please let me know and I’ll send it out asap. I think I’m very close to completing all send-outs.
lots of love!

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JAB CD complete and home!

CD release shows booked, and CD will be mailed out to all of you that have helped make this happen. Pre-order tickets to San Francisco’s CD release HERE. And Pre-Order to Grass Valley’s CD release HERE. Thank you for making this happen, and I look forward to seeing you soon for the April 2013 CD release show(s).

You can pre-order the CD + CD TSHIRT- HERE. Anyone that comes out to a CD release already wearing the new TSHIRTS will get free downloads of songs that are unreleased (please make sure you mark your email and name down at the show, if so).

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Wow. uh. wow.
After 6 months of intense production. The CD is being finalized this month and will be ready for the April 2013 release, so stay tuned! – For now, come out to February 22nd Independent show in SF, and check out all the other small shows that are making it possible to ‘be an artist’ in San Francisco. Thank you to all the support from local folks, restaurants, bars, parks, streets, and conrad beach! – home!

New t-shirts will be available at shows, plus online by donating to booking@soulgraffiti.info $25 through paypal, and we’ll ship it out your way. If you gave to the kickstarter over $40, you should be getting a free tshirt soon! Thank you for all the support to make this album happen. The title of the album and artwork will be released in February, so stay tuned. Plus a new featured video of the title track ‘Better Predicament’ – So lots going on and thank you for thinking of how YOU can change the situation and make a Better Predicament yourself.

Blessings from Northern Cali!

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Happy Holidays y’all. I’ll be back home with family and friends up in the Sierra foothills. Come out to the show featuring the original artists from the album 2013 JAB – with Jay Ladner, Tree, Isa, Garcia, Morgan Nilsen, Jesse Weber and myself. Here is the facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/116433168516076/ – please copy and paste it to friends and bring the party to the Stonehouse. 8 pm door and start time with Aedryan Gantt opening the night with his band.

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WWwwwwwwoooooooooow!

Time, life, moving, inspiring moments. Set your intentions and go! – Our ability to connect our intention and create moments very fast is Happening Now! Stay tuned for what my intentions are being set for. SHAKE YOUR PEACE! CD release 2013, Justin Ancheta Band CD release 2013, New art by Rich Black (Occupy Movement), T-shirts, Posters, Festival bookings, tours to Hawaii and around the West Coast, Bike tours and community building events. All this is happening for the reason to connect each other and our intentions to the Moment, to grow our roots deep, plant our seeds in fertile soil, and let abundance flow through. Come check out a show and get inspired to Create NOW!

with love,

Justin

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Hello,

Beautiful days of Autumn in the bay area. So many great things happening locally, including Tonight at the Revolution Cafe at 8 pm, an intimate classical rendition of JA songs, backed by local artists and the Classical Revolution crew which hosts these events every Monday Night (http://classicalrevolution.org/) at the Revolution Cafe in SF’s Mission District.

Also, an Awesome HUGE show is happening with Cradle Duende, SHAKE YOUR PEACE! and Heather Normandale, at the Make Out Room, brought to you by Seaweed Sway, Soul Graffiti, and Stone Soup. Join Our Facebook, take public transportation or BIKE there for a discount at the door. $10 door for all other patrons. $8 if you take muni/bart/bike. – 7-11 pm.

The Album is coming along! – So stoked to get great local northern musical favorites to join in making this album, as well as preparing for two more releases in the coming 2013 year. It is going to be a year for the radicals to get active and in the mainstream, and this album is one step towards having a local grassroots movement in community, culture, and resilience awareness. How are you going to get involved? – Please tell us your passion: booking@soulgraffiti.info

Mixing at Hyde Street with Scottie McDeeeee mid November. A rough mix of ‘Downward’ is HERE for you to listen to briefly.

Thank you so much for the support over the years. Inspired to live simple, and strong.

Kindly,

Justin

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9-29-12 12-3 pm – Come support and hear a free show at the Panhandle, San Francisco – supporting District 5 Supervisor candidate – Julien Davis. Supporting local small businesses, families and community, as well as bikes and public transportation. More info HERE.

I’m working diligently in the studio with some of the best musicians of San Francisco, preparing to make THE 2013 debut album I have been wanting to create my whole life; no pressure or anything! In the meantime as well, I have some great shows for October coming together to keep me on my feet, including many great events with Rock The Bike, and SHAKE YOUR PEACE! Happy Bday to October bday friends – Paul Freedman (October 3rd) and Gabe Dominguez (October 13th) – Make sure you give them a phatty kiss on the cheek!

It is my honor to support with my music the Environmental Group of Marin that teaches classes on GMO food and ways we can live more sustainably. This is happening on October 13th. I should be Biking there, anyone want to ride with and support this organization? email: booking@soulgraffiti.info if you are interested in making the ride October 13th. Tickets are $25 and includes food, music, and drink at the event.

I have taken some video of pre-production but am not too inspired to share it, as I really want to focus on recording and the music. I know sometimes I have to pay respects to this thing we used called technology, as it is my means to connecting with you all. Trying to find the balance. It is amazing how much computer I am using for pre-production, a lot!

Finding the balance.

Justin.

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Thank you all for the support on the funding for the new album. We are excited to be launching into recording new songs. Some GREAT events are coming up in the near future. Jesse Weber and I will be at Peña Pachamama (1630 Powell Street , San Francisco) with special guests Morgan Nilsen and Paul Bertin. 8 pm start time. Then we are off to Gaia Festival to play August 3rd and 5th on the Rock The Bike pedal powered stage. We are also riding there, if you want to come with us, please reserve a spot HERE. 200 Miles in 4 days! Not too hard. We will have a sag wagon available to carry some heavy gear to make it easier on people as well.

All my love!

Justin

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KICKSTARTER WAS SUCCESSFUL AS OF JULY 19TH AT 2 PM. THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS WHO CAME THROUGH TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. I WILL HAVE MORE GRATITUDE TO SHARE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. MUCH RESPECT, JUSTIN

Video By: Arthur Woo

Please Donate Here.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinancheta/justin-ancheta-band-studio-cd

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Dear Friends/family/loved ones/and all,

My how time flies! 14 More days on the kickstarter campaign! and Here is the low-down. Almost $2,000 of $15,000 has been raised. The average pledge is $50. That means I need 260 more pledges in 14 days to make the goal, or a miracle to happen. If you know of a way for this miracle to happen, Please do so by going to the link HERE. Or passing this link along to a friend, family, or rich stranger: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinancheta/justin-ancheta-band-studio-cd/dashboard – Special video updates/songs available when donations happen.

Many many shows coming up and lots happening in music I hope to share with you soon! I’ll be doing 4 shows this weekend, then off to the Oregon Country Fair with my friend Cello Joe to try some Music at the most sought after music event on the west coast, so says the many that I have spoken to. Looking forward!

Hey All,

I have been getting back into the routine of music deep in my life after a short hiatus, of MUSIC, and life. Always playing music, but I am very very focused right now to get things done. Really excited to show my new set up to everyone I meet in Northern Cali shows as well as Hawaii. I’ll be on Oahu visiting family and doing shows from June 4th-14th.

I have some shows coming up in SAN JOSE  June 2nd as well as a midnight Yoga session didge show this Friday. BMF 2012 with SHAKE YOUR PEACE June 23rd – come to the city and ride bikes with us! Then Green Fest June 24th the following day in Grass Valley, JA Band. June seemed to fill up fast, and July – September is getting busy. I am constantly recording, including in about 9 hours with Jonathan in Oakland. Looking forward to sharing with you new songs and inventions of sound art that are flowing through.

Here is a link to some new tunes, including a cover I sang with Joan Baez and another new one for a friend I did for his wedding, “california stars” wilco.

Also, a Bay Rising Tour recap is HERE for more information on how the tour went. More soon!

06-24-2012	Green Life Festival	Grass Valley, CA
	Green Life Festival – Grass Valley
	Time: 2:45pmAdmission: TBAAge Limit: All AgesVenue Address: 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CAVenue Website: http://www.greenlifeecofest.org/music/
06-10-2012	Cycle City	Honolulu,, HI
	Soul Graffiti Presents: Justin Ancheta-Hawaii
	Time: 1:00pmAdmission: FREE or Donation to BandAge Limit: All AgesVenue Address: 600 Puuloa Road, Honolulu,, HIVenue Phone: (808) 831-2604Venue Website: http://www.cyclecityltd.com
06-09-2012	Cycle City	Honolulu,, HI
	Soul Graffiti Presents: Justin Ancheta-Hawaii
	Time: 1:00pmAdmission: FREE or Donation to BandAge Limit: All AgesVenue Address: 600 Puuloa Road , Honolulu,, HIVenue Phone: (808) 831-2604Venue Website: http://www.cyclecityltd.com
06-02-2012	The Britannia Arms Cupertino	San Jose, CA
	Afton Presents: Justin Ancheta Band
	Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $9 pre Sale – $13 doorAge Limit: All AgesVenue Address: 1087 S De Anza Blvd. , San Jose, CAVenue Website: http://britanniaarmscupertino.com/
06-01-2012	Laughing Lotus	San Francisco, CA
	Justin Ancheta Acoustic Didge Set
	Time: 10:00pmAdmission: $10Age Limit: All AgesVenue Address: 3271 16th Street , San Francisco, CAVenue Phone: (415) 355-1600Venue Website: http://sf.laughinglotus.com/ Live On Bike 2010

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Hello Friends – Fans – Family!

I am Really Excited to start May off with a warm welcome back to San Francisco by being invited to the International Arts Festival, as well as a new gig down in San Jose. Both shows are very different. The first (May 17th)will be an intimate look into the singer/songwriter of my music, acoustically breaking it down for an evening where I know I will get to show you my soul. San Jose will be a FULL Band show with all the bells and whistles (June 2nd). Please buy your tickets by clicking on the links and support local music! I just got back from Bay Rising 2012 and had an epic adventures with new and old friends, all close to my heart. Here is one of many articles written in regards to the tour. SHAKE YOUR PEACE! and RUPA & THE APRIL FISHES tore it up. Shredding on e-bike extravaganza! More info on www.soulgraffiti.info soon!

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