NEWS
12.9.24
Empowerment, happy holidays and much love my friends!
It's been a while since I've posted much on this news feed, it's been an amazing journey and there's much on the horizon, fast approaching! I want to start by thanking from the depths of my heart all of you who have encouraged, supported, assisted and inspired me throughout the years on this musical journey -- WAY too many names to name but you know who you all are :) -- sincerely, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! The theme lately on the growth journey has been trusting the collective, opening up to receive all of the gifts, words of love, acts of love, wisdom, advice and encouragement that comes through all of the beautiful souls I have been privileged to meet and continue to meet and the dear and trusted friends who have encircled me. I'm learning to live the truth that I don't need to carry such a heavy load, that there's really no such thing as doing something "all by yourself", that we're all supporting and influencing each other in one way or another. It's a US thing, this journey :)
I know that many of you have been waiting for me to release my original music for some time now and I'm excited to let you all know that the recording has officially commenced! Currently I have dedicated all Sundays (all except the 1st of each month) to recording original music, mixing, mastering and distribution. We are busy bees up here in Western Maine, living off-grid, raising 4 cats, 4 chickens and 2 teenage humans!!:) There's never a dull moment and funds seem to come and go as often as the breaths we take. That being said, I've decided to reach out to the collective with the opportunity to donate to the cause. There's no shortage of expenses to cover when it comes to recording music -- first and foremost is time (LOTS of time), then a ton of equipment, equipment maintenance, licenses and fees, social media presence, website, digital art, online marketing and the list goes on. If you have the means and desire to donate to see this album become a reality, know that your donation will go directly to that end and speed the process.
12.24.22
Happy Holidays my friends!
**UPDATE** Unfortunately tonight's show at Definitive Brewing Co. in Newry has been cancelled on account of icy road conditions. Restaurant owners have the great responsibility of taking care of many people in many ways, unfortunately that means making tough calls such as this one. I am in full support of the decision, safety always comes first!
My sincere apologies to anyone who made the drive out to show their support for myself and DBC, if you arrived prior to getting the update and if the restaurant is open in any capacity, please enjoy your evening to the full! The beer, food and service are wonderful!
We will be rescheduling a show very soon!!! :-) Until then, enjoy the holidays, stay safe and abundantly well and I look forward to seeing you soon!!
Every blessing,
James
7.5.20
Summer greetings my friends! Empowerment, health and strength to everyone during these trying times! I hope everyone has had a chance to go within, spend some time with SELF, and that it has been blessed and productive! Remember to BREEEAAATHE and to soak up that sunshine!!!
I'm sure you are all quite ready to get together and hear some live music! As far as I know, it looks like we will be back in business soon! I will post any public events as soon as we get the OK from the state.
Unfortunately, the album release date has been pushed ahead until an unknown date because of the current crisis. It is, however, well underway, and things are still indeed in motion! I am still hopeful for a release in 2020! Thank you all: your supportive energies have been much appreciated! I'm a firm believer that everything happens in Divine Right Time, and what this recent time of reflection and personal growth has done for me is nothing short of perfect! I am quite inspired and ready to let the music flow!!! Stay tuned for more updates and I very much look forward to seeing you all soon!!!
Every blessing,
James
3.9.20
Hello Beautiful Human Family! We have survived yet another Cape Cod winter and are here to make our stand, ushering in the Age of Aquarius, Raising the Vibration with no shortage of Light and Unconditional Love!!! Much Respect and Blessings to you all!!! The trees are about to bud and blossom and with them our hearts; may we all return to Self, to Each Other, to LOVE -- Eternal and Unconditional!!! One Love Children!!!
As many of you already know, I am working on releasing my very first album of original material for the summer of 2020!!! :-) CDs will be available and will feature original artwork by local artist Alex Curtiss!!! (Check out and support this amazing artist and human being here) www.alexcurtissdesigns.com. I hope to release it in June but of course all good things will happen in Divine Right Time! I ask for your continued support, your positive thoughts and your prayers as it is no small task. It is in fact quite a "birthing process" if you will! Once again, all of your supportive energies are most welcome! I will be updating this newsfeed with progress reports as things take shape; we've got lots of exciting things happening in 2020 so stay tuned for upcoming shows and special events this season!!!
Blessings to ALL,
James
9.29.19
Greetings my friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am truly thankful for you all, for all of your love and support and just for existing in general! Love and blessings!
As some of you may know, this past summer Ember received more than its share of noise complaints from an anonymous party or parties within the town of Harwich Port. I cannot speak for other musicians but I am most certain that on a particular occasion that Jake and I were playing that we were well below appropriate sound decibel levels when a complaint call was received. After considerate and careful efforts to keep volume to a minimum, it would seem as if a neighbor just simply has something against live music or perhaps certain genres of music. One can only guess. The amount of complaints that have been received have become problematic and although there should be clear bylaws and a series of checks and balances (such as taking simple readings with a decibel meter from the street), unfortunately there are not; it seems that a simple phone call to the police, regardless of the circumstances results in a noise violation. This could end up punishing all of the hard-working musicians, restaurant management and staff and all of you who wish to continue to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere that the Brackett family has worked to create there.
If you have enjoyed the live music at Ember and wish to see it continue then let your voice be heard! You can show your support by writing a letter addressed to "To whom it may concern", stating how you feel about the live music in Harwich Port and how it has changed the town for the better. Feel free to include as much or as little information about yourself as you wish such as your name, occupation, tax payer status, whatever. You can drop off your letter in person at Ember during business hours or mail letters to:
Ember
600 Route 28
Harwich Port, MA 02646
Let's make sure the music never stops!
Blessings,
James