It’s a Sellout!

As predicted, we have completely sold out both Jon Schmidt performances.  If you were not able to purchase tickets, there is still a glimmer of hope.  People who have purchased tickets but find that they are unable to use them are posting messages on our Facebook page. You can send messages directly to them and see what can be worked out.  You are also free to post messages indicating a willingness to buy any excess tickets.  Please exercise appropriate care whenever posting on public social networking pages, and keep in mind that any transactions that may ensue are strictly between the parties involved, and not with Jim Band Music.

Also, we would love to get your suggestions for artists or groups you would like to see at future concerts.  Leave a post on our Facebook page. And while you are there, please “Like” us.

–JBM

Helping Young People Discover Their Musical Talents

One of my favorite things about a Jon Schmidt concert is to see how many young people come out.  In many instances these are youth who are learning to play the piano or some other musical instrument, and who have been inspired by Jon’s amazing arrangements and by his teaching methods.  Jon has a way to relate to young people that makes playing music both fun and cool.  And now Steven Sharp Nelson adds to this by making it cool to be a cello player as well.

When a young person hears and falls in love with new music that is uplifting and positive, it’s a great thing.  But when we motivate a young person to discover their own musical talents and inspire them to want to perform and/or create such music, it’s an awesome thing!  The positive impacts that this can have on their own life and on the lives of those around them are enormous.

As you consider the gifts that you will give this Christmas season, consider a gift that will expose young people to the influence of incredible music while making treasured memories that will last far beyond anything that can be wrapped in paper.

See you at the show!

–JBM

Jon Schmidt
with cellist Steven Sharp Nelson

Saturday, Nov 26, 2011
Two performances: 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Hillsboro’s Venetian Theater located at 253 E. Main Street in downtown Hillsboro
All seating is general admission.  Tickets are $20 each, with a 20% discount when 5 or more are purchased at one time.  Click here to purchase tickets online.

Announcing our 2011 Christmas Concert

Jim Band Music is very pleased to announce that our 2011 Christmas concert will feature  long time audience favorite: pianist Jon Schmidt. Appearing with Jon will be cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. Together these two artists will create more amazing music than you would ever imagine possible. For a sample of the things you will hear, check out some of Jon’s YouTube videos here.

We will once again be using our favorite venue - The Venetian Theater, located at 253 E. Main Street in downtown Hillsboro.  We are excited to offer two performances, both on Saturday, November 26.  There will be an afternoon performance at 3:00 pm, and an evening performance at 7:30 pm.

All seating is general admission.  Tickets are $20 each, with a 20% discount when 5 or more are purchased at one time.  Click here to purchase tickets online.

Jon Schmidt is an immensely popular performer, and every time we have presented him in the past we have completely sold out the house.  We fully expect to do so this time as well, so don’t wait too long to purchase tickets for your family and friends.

See you at the show!

–JBM

A Great Endorsement for Mindy Gledhill’s Show

We are just days away from the March 29 concert featuring singer-songwriter Mindy Gledhill.  The folks at Jim Band Music and Fedora AV (our affiliate company that does the sound and lighting for our shows) are busy making all of the final plans and preparations.  Production Director Ed Arrington shared with me a notable email that he received this last week from his twenty-something married daughter Lindsay.  Since this is pertinent, I thought you all might enjoy seeing the message as well:

Dad,

I don’t know if you’re familiar with Mindy Gledhill.  A friend recently shared some of her music with me… she’s pretty amazing.  She would be a great person to bring to OR for your concert series.  She does some LDS music but also does love songs, lullabies, and just fun inspirational songs.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mindy-gledhill/id65177365

Love,

Lindsay

It’s always gratifying to have someone from the young adult generation make a ringing endorsement of the talent we are presenting in our concerts.

Spread the word, buy your tickets online, and we’ll see you at the show, this Tuesday, 7:30 pm,  at the Venetian Theater in Hillsboro.

–JBM

A Challenge Offered to Mindy’s Fans

Hi everyone - we are down to just 9 more days until Mindy comes to town to put on an awesome show for us. We have a challenge to offer to all of you who are fans of Mindy.

Here’s the deal - we challenge Mindy Gledhill’s fans to spread the word about her March 29 show in Hillsboro, OR, as widely as possible.  The fan who drives the largest number of ticket sales, will be rewarded!  Mindy is inviting the winner plus a small number of their family or friends to enjoy a private meal with her following the show.  To accept this challenge, and to get more information about how it will all work, just follow this link to a fun new web site created by our good friend, Kevin Jones.  (Kevin and his family are now living in Huntsville, Alabama, but he wanted me to say “hi” to everyone, and tell you all that he very much misses doing the shows.)

So get busy, accept the challenge and help us get the word out.  You might be the lucky winner who spends some amazing quality time with Mindy following her show.

Here are the concert particulars:

Mindy Gledhill in Concert
Tuesday, March 29th, 7:30 pm
The Venetian Theater and Bistro
253 E Main, Hillsboro, OR

Tickets are $15 each with a 20% discount when 5 or more are purchased at one time.
Click here to purchase tickets online.

See you at the show!
–JBM

Now is the time to spread the word about Mindy Gledhill

Hi everyone,
With only about two and a half weeks left until the Mindy Gledhill concert on March 29, we are asking you Mindy fans out there, and all of our loyal patrons, to help us spread the word.  This will be a very special and intimate show with Mindy and her band mates all performing acoustically.  It will provide our patrons with the unique opportunity to really feel the spirit and soul of the amazing music that Mindy writes and performs.

So start tweeting and posting and blogging and emailing through all your social networking channels to help us get the word out far and wide.

Here are the concert particulars:

Mindy Gledhill in Concert
Tuesday, March 29th, 7:30 pm
The Venetian Theater and Bistro
253 E Main, Hillsboro, OR

Tickets are $15 each with a 20% discount when 5 or more are purchased at one time.
Click here to purchase tickets online.

See you at the show!
–JBM

Announcing our next show: Mindy Gledhill on March 29

We are very pleased to announce that singer/songwriter Mindy Gledhill will be performing for us on Tuesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., at The Venetian Theater in Hillsboro.  This is the first time that Jim Band Music has been able to present Mindy, but we have been encouraged by many of you to bring her out so we know that she already has a following among you.  Mindy will be performing with her band, and will perform songs from her two albums: Feather in the Wind and her newest: Anchor.

For those of you who are not familiar with Mindy, we encourage you to visit her web site to sample some of her songs, see some videos, and get acquainted with her.  Accompanying Mindy will be Debra Fotheringham, who HAS been on our stage before and is a wonderful musician in her own right.

Some of you are no doubt wondering - “Why is this show on a Tuesday night instead of on a weekend?”  It turns out that Mindy is doing some touring in the Pacific Northwest, and this is the date that worked best for her tour schedule.  So, we hope you will block out the Tuesday night on your calendar, purchase some tickets, and bring the whole family to join us for another great show in a wonderful venue.

Here are all the particulars:

Mindy Gledhill in Concert
Tuesday, March 29th, 7:30 pm
The Venetian Theater and Bistro
253 E Main, Hillsboro, OR

Tickets are $15 each with a 20% discount when 5 or more are purchased at one time.
Click here to purchase tickets online.

See you at the show!
–JBM

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband - this Saturday night!

The short, cold days and long nights of winter will soon be yielding, if only temporarily, to the fun, energy and excitement of Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband!  This is THE show to bring family and friends to so that you can collectively shake off the winter doldrums and have an amazingly good time together.  If you are not sure yet, just ask any of your Utah friends  if you should go.  They will tell you you’d be crazy not to!  You can also pop over to Ryan’s web site and sample the music.

Tickets are going fast, so get enough for your family and friends while we still have them.  Just click here to purchase your tickets online.

Here’s all the particulars:

Live and in concert:  Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband
Saturday, January 29th, 7:30 pm
The Venetian Theater and Bistro
253 E Main, Hillsboro, OR

Tickets are $20 each with a 20% discount when 5 or more are purchased at one time.
Click here to purchase tickets online.

See you at the show!
–JBM

Ryan Shupe Records a Video Promo for Our Show

Ryan Shupe called us the other day and mentioned how excited he and the band were to be heading back to the Portland area.  We suggested that maybe he should record a little video message to his fans out here, and sure enough, he did just that.  You can check it out at our face book page: www.facebook.com/JimBandMusic

Why didn’t we just embed the video right here you ask?  Because we hope you will visit our face book page, leave a comment or two, and hopefully “like” it.  We  really want  to build up our face book community and find out more about what’s on your minds.

Don’t forget, tickets for the January 29th concert featuring Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband are on sale now.  Just click on the picture of the guys at the top of this page.

See you at the show!
–JBM

Up Next: Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband on Jan 29th!

The holidays are over.  The days are short.  We’ve seen a lot of clouds and rain.  I don’t know about you, but I am more than ready for SOMETHING EXCITING TO HAPPEN!

Break out of the winter doldrums by experience a group that combines amazing musical talent with unstoppable energy.  These guys will get your toes tapping andyour hands clapping, and before you know it you’ll be hooting and howling and shouting about corn dogs.

Bring the whole family down to the lovely Venetian Theater and Bistro in Hillsboro (253 E. Main St.) on Saturday, January 29th, to experience Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband.  Show your kids that live musical events can be exciting and fun WITHOUT being raunchy or edgy.

Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm.  Come early and enjoy some of the best pizza you’ve ever had, and feel free to bring it with you into the auditorium.

For tickets, just click on the picture of Ryan and the guys.

See you at the show!