Saturday July 24th Mission Viejo Civic Center 7:00 PM
Dear Lord of the Strings Family,
As you know, we had a theft of our bank at the June 5th concert with Jack Tempchin. We decided to do a makeup show with the same artist, Jack Tempchin, on Saturday – July 24th in Mission Viejo. If you would like to contribute to the makeup fund and are attending this encore show by Jack Tempchin you will get reserved seating in exchange for your donation. We sincerely appreciate your support and thank you for being such wonderful friends. Thanks, Tim and Tina If you care to help feel free to buy a ticket to the make up show or send a check to: Lord Of The Strings Concerts P.O. Box 67 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92629
Tempchin has played in several bands and is a successful solo artist, opening for acts like Ringo Starr, Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton and Chicago. His most recent album is the 2008 effort, "Songs" (Night River Records). Tempchin will be performing at the Fret House in Covina on Saturday.
This music video has great visuals of beautiful women in thongs. Song written by Jack Tempchin and Bill Franklin. Vocal and Guitars by Jack Tempchin. Background vocals and electric guitar and percussion by Norman Sancho. Song recorded and video created by Craig Parker Adams.
Live at The Fret House in West Covina, CA Saturday July 17th
THE PRESIDIO SENTINEL by Richard Cone In a show that was way too long coming, Tempchin will be honored in a Tribute to Jack Tempchin show at Anthology, 1337 India Street, on July 2. Doors open at 9:30 pm and the show runs from 10:00 pm to midnight.
In addition to Tempchin, artists appearing include: Candye Kane, Berkley Hart, Alex Woodard, Mike Riley (from the Allman Brothers,) Richard Stekol,(from the “Funky Kings,”, one of the bands Tempchin has played in), Steve Wood, (from “Honk,”) Carlos Olmeda and Laura Jansen. The first hour will be acoustic renditions of Tempchin songs, with the second hour devoted to electric numbers. Ultimately, Tempchin will join to perform with his devoted friends.
JACK TEMPCHIN 45TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE SHOW AT ANTHOLOGY 7/2
LIVE AT ANTHOLOGY IN SAN DIEGO FEATURING:
Jack Tempchin and Very Special Guests:
Richard Stekol (Funky Kings),
Steve Wood (Honk),
Candye Kane,
Berkley Hart,
Alex Woodard,
Mike Reilly,
Carlos Olmeda,
Lisa Sanders
& KPRI's Homegrown Hour Host Cathryn Beeks.
The Paladins deliver Jack's 15 DAYS UNDER THE HOOD May 2010
The Paladins performing Jack's song 15 DAYS UNDER THE HOOD at Moulin Blues Festival in Netherlands May 2010, with special guests Rick Estrin (harp) and Kirk Fletcher (Guitar).
Peaceful Easy Feeling from Acoustic Music San Diego 2/20/10
Jun 3 2010
Peaceful Easy Feeling from Acoustic Music San Diego 2/20/10 by Steve Laub
Nashville Flood Relief Benefit with MusiCares at Hotel Cafe
May 19 2010
Kevin & Mare's Box Canyon House Concert SOLD OUT!!!
Mare & Kevin have graciously offered to match a donation for the equivalent of Jack's SOLD OUT house concert ticket sales to one of his favorite charities, Awakenings.
Jack Plays 3 Consecutive SOLD OUT Shows With TALON UK!!!
Apr 30 2010
A huge thanks to Anni & Chris Lloyd Talon UK for everything; including a visit to the BBC :-)
JACK HAS LANDED !!! Jack Tempchin landed at Heathrow late Sunday night and is now preparing for his UK debut as special guest star with Talon this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Check TOUR page for details.) Jack will also be making an appearance on BBC Radio Essex with Chris Lloyd on Wednesday afternoon just after 2PM. The two guys will be talking about the forthcoming gigs together and we may even try and get Jack to take his guitar into the studio and give us a 'Live' performance on air. Here's to a great week ahead ...
THE MAN WHO WROTE THE PEACEFUL, EASY SONG EVERYONE REMEMBERS
"How many songs from the last 50 years are there that the general, baby boomer public can recognize just by name and even sing a bar or two with the words? Surprisingly, I've found, not many. Then, there's Peaceful, Easy Feeling. The mention of the title inevitably brings a look of pleasant recognition on the faces of many people. The song, like any great American pop song, crosses cultural, social, generational and even international boundaries..." (Thanks to Terry Roland for this excellent interview feature!)
Two Central Coast Shows For CAMBRIA HOOT April 9 & 10
LIVE INTERVIEW WITH WITH SONNIE BROWN ON KCBX APRIL 10TH @ 3PM
SHOWS: Friday, April 9th at 7:00pm The Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street in Morro Bay $20 tickets on sale at Coalesce Charge by phone at: 805-772-2880
Saturday, April 10th at 7:00pm Painted Sky Studios in Cambria's East Village Corner of Bridge & Center Streets $20 tickets on sale at: The Yew Tree 734 Main Street, Suite A in Cambria. (805) 927-0500 More info: 805-546-2857
Jack is frequently asked about how he came to write the huge Eagles hit Peaceful Easy Feeling. And many of his fans have their own story to tell him about where they were, what they were doing, or who they remember when they hear the song. Here's your chance to share and see the original lyrics ! Thanks.
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Jack's new "Man Who Fell In Love With Himself" video
Jan 27 2010
SOLD OUT! Jack At Museum Of Making Music on 1/29 SOLD OUT!
Jan 11 2010
Jack in Chicken Soup for The Soul: The Story Behind The Song
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind The Song is the famed publisher’s first all-celebrity release.
Top songwriters Christina Aguilera, Melissa Etheridge, Lamont Dozier, Kanye West, Richie Sambora, Jack Tempchin & others tell entertainment veteran Jo-Ann Geffen their inspiration and techniques.
Jack opened for pal Timothy B. Schmit of The Eagles when he played The Troubadour on December 17th and again at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on December 21st. At the L.A. show, Van Dyke Parks, Keb Mo, Johnny Rivers and Kid Rock were in the house!
Jack Plays Steve White Benefit at Encinitas Library 12/19
A Benefit Concert for Steve White December 19th at Encinitas Public Library 12/19 1pm-5pm. Live music by Jack Tempchin, Dave Pike, Candye Kane, Nathan James, Semisi & Fulabula, Ben Powell, Steve Mendoza, Kevin Rones, Luisa Corredor, Zosia Vladimir, The Steve White Band and more!
Jack with Rocket Science, Candye Kane, Eve Selis at Belly Up
Jack will open for his pal Timothy B. Schmit of The Eagles when he plays The Troubadour on December 17th in West Hollywood and again at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on December 21st!
Jack Headlining 2nd Annual Paso Robles Digital Film Festival
Last year, Johnny Rivers, Rambling Jack Elliott were very special guests. This year????
The fun begins Friday, November 20th 1pm at Martin & Weyrich Amphitheatre in Paso Robles.
An intimate House Concert with Jack in North Hollywood. Playing an opening set and performing with Jack will be Rob Meurer. Only 50 seats, so reserve yours now!
For reservations please call (818) 635-2678
Tonight's bill brings together Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, multi-instrumentalist David Lindley (a key member of Jackson Browne's musical circle when his career took off), songwriter Jack Tempchin (an early associate of the Eagles) and Honk, the Laguna Beach-based rock-folk-jazz-surf group that was a regular at the club.
Tempchin, the San Diego-based singer-songwriter who co-wrote the Eagles hit "Already Gone" and wrote "Peaceful Easy Feeling," said the Bear holds a special place for him. "I opened for Hoyt Axton, who was one of my heroes."
Proceeds from the four shows -- two each night -- benefit Sweet Relief, the Huntington Beach-based group that provides various forms of aid to musicians in need.
Jack Tempchin's BIG MONDAY lineup returns to Joe's Joint featuring Rick ‘The Bass Player’ Rosas (Neil Young) on bass, Phil Jones (Tom Petty, Roy Orbison) on drums, Berton Averre (The Knack) on guitar, and Rob Meurer (JD Souther) on keyboards/piano. Plus surprise special guests!
GOLDEN BEAR REUNION Feat. Jack, David Lindley & Ray Manzarek
As part of Huntington Beach’s 100th Anniversary, the Centennial Celebration Committee is proud to present the Golden Bear Reunion on September 25th & 26th, as a tribute to the importance The Golden Bear has had in the history and culture of Huntington Beach.
The ballroom at The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort will be transformed into a replica of The Golden Bear to showcase talented artists who enjoyed many performances at the Bear and are returning to Huntington Beach for two unique nights.
This album is an engaging romp through many musical styles that are unified by a singular voice... He shifts between styles easily, giving his songs an identifiable sound and feel that is uniquely his.
'JACK IS ONE OF THE GREATS'
By George Varga
POP MUSIC CRITIC
Photos by Charlie Neuman for Union Tribune
Jack Tempchin, who performs Wednesday at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla with his band, should merit at least a few chapters when the definitive history of rock 'n' roll in San Diego is compiled. Fellow musicians recognize Tempchin's touch as one of pop's most gifted and prolific songwriters...
Acclaimed Southern California singer-songwriter Jack Tempchin's latest recording, "Songs," could have been called 'Little Movies.'
Tempchin, who wrote many hits made famous by The Eagles, presents a collection of scenarios and situations where the characters often seem to be on the outside looking in. His mix of genres, moods and sentiments is as alluring as it is mysterious.
"The guy may be a good musician, but he is a great songwriter. For that reason alone, you should check out Songs. It is impressive in its understatement, if nothing else."
Jack Tempchin added as panelist for NPMT! SUNDAY AUGUST 9th 2:30PM NPMT is happy to announce that Encinitas resident Jack Tempchin has been added to NPMT, to speak on the panel Songwriting Demystified: Where’s the Motivation? Mr. Tempchin has written many familiar songs, including "Slow Dancing" for Johnny Rivers, "Already Gone" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling" for The Eagles. His music has been covered by countless others, including Richie Havens, Chris Hillman, Patty Loveless, Tom Waits, George Jones and more.
YOU PROBABLY THOUGHT THAT DON HENLEY, GLENN FREY AND OTHER MEMBERS OF The Eagles wrote all their big hits. Not so. Another hand, that of Jack Tempchin, was at work in the early days of the legendary band, and he’s performing Friday night at Coffee Gallery Backstage...
PEACEFUL EASY FEELING Video Featured On NO DEPRESSION
With Americana vets I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. on Friday July 31st at the intimate Coffee Gallery Backstage TIX: $18.00 Address: 2029 N. Lake Avenue Altadena, CA 91001
KPFK 90.7 FM FOLKSCENE WITH ROZ LARMAN Sunday 7/26 7pm
Jack's hour long FOLKSCENE performance and interview with Roz Larman airs July 26th on KPFK 90.7 FM in L.A. and 98.7 FM Santa Barbara from 7pm-9pm. Also airing on WUMB 91.9 FM in Boston!
Pot, Politics, Music and Humor with Nicole Sandler :
Last night on Air America Radio, where I'm hanging out (at least this week and next), weeknights from 11pm-1am ET, I talked about all of those things with two wonderful guests.
In the first hour, musician and songwriter Jack Tempchin joined me. He is responsible for some of the Eagles biggest hits, and recently posted a new song to his MySpace page called Light a Joint. So I called him to talk about the marijuana laws in the US...
and we talked about music too.
SAN DIEGO TROUBADOUR Cover Story: "He's a storyteller."
JACK TEMPCHIN : OF DESERTS, OUTLAWS, AND AMERICA'S FIRST SHOPPING MALL
"After 40 years in the business, Tempchin is far more than a songwriter and performer. He's a storyteller. He's seen enough to write his own book several times over. He's felt enough to act as shaman for our own pop cultural emotions. He has the power to exorcise us of both our angst and demons, which go along with living in post-1960s America."
"Jay wanted to secure someone special, and in Tempchin, the greatest songwriter ever to call San Diego home, he’s done just that. San Diego has many great musicians and even a few other world-renowned tunesmiths as residents, but nobody can match Tempchin. The modest, unassuming North County resident has been a mainstay of the local music scene for more than 40 years, all while penning some of the biggest hit songs of all time..."
Jack will be on the 2009 ASCAP EXPO Songwriter Panel Titled: EVERY SONG TELLS A STORY. Memorable songs have resonance because they continue to hold meaning with each repeated listen. This panel of top songwriters have all written work that has become part of the "New American Songbook." Hear them perform their songs and tell the stories behind their creations. Learn what they believe makes a song endure year after year.
Jack's song "It Could Have Been You And Me" clocks in at number 9 on the MOJO UK Top 10! "Remember Tempchin from The Funky Kings? Tunemeister for the Eagles? Now he's doing easy-going jazz pop."
It's easy to see why Tempchin has songs featured on so many movie soundtracks; his songs really do feel like a nice warm day by the river somewhere in Alabama, watching the lazy water slowly drift by, a warm fuzzy kind of feeling... Tempchin likens it to more of a short story collection than a novel and this is true-so many differing styles can be heard on the album and Tempchin carries them all off, the sign of a good songwriter.
EAGLES SONGWRITER REEMERGES WITH NEW ALBUM by David Chiu for AOL Spinner.com
"Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin may hold the rare distinction of being able to write a song over the telephone based on someone else's dream. That's what happened when he wrote the ballad 'Box of Memories,' with keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, about a girl and her possessions..."
JACK was Interviewed by KPRi-FM's Astra Kelly For KPRI Homegrown Radio Hour's Artist of the Week series. Interview Airs Saturday JANUARY 10th at 9pm on 102.1 KPRiFM Thanks Astra!
By Jay Allen Sanford “I’ve lived in San Diego all my life,” says singer-songwriter Jack Tempchin, “and I consider it my city — although I don’t mind sharing it with a few million people.” ;-)
Jack joined KPRI 102.1 FM's radio guy Madison on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30am to play Peaceful Easy Feeling and Slow Dancing live on his morning radio show. THANKS MADISON!!!
Jack Tempchin with Dave Mason: Two legends together Live At The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Sunday, December 14th at 8pm. Click on link above for tickets. Hope to see you there!!!!
SONGWRITING VETS TEMPCHIN AND SOUTHER CROSS PATHS ONCE AGAIN
Their paths first crossed at an open mic in San Diego 3 1/2 decades ago, and both found fleeting fame after separately penning hits for the Eagles.
Given that old pals J.D. Souther and Jack Tempchin record only sporadically, what are the odds that both men would issue new albums within a couple of weeks of each other?
Jack performs with amazing slide guitarist GREG LEISZ at The Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild, CA early show starts at 7pm! Tickets $20.00
For more info : (951)536.7071
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J.D. Souther praises his good pal Jack Tempchin in the December issue of San Diego Magazine simply stating, “We used to crash at Jack’s place back in those days,” Souther remembers. “Jack is officially the nicest man in show business.” (Tempchin fans couldn't agree more... Thanks J.D.!)
"SONGS is an album of well crafted compositions presented by a talented songwriter who hopefully will receive some personal exposure as an artist. Tempchin has a unique lower register voice that serves him well. Here he brings it to a new series of catchy, well structured songs which are lyrically excellent."
Saturday August 9th. Jack plays solo and with Bass player/ producer Norman Sancho.
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, CA. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917
March 23rd at 9pm with a new band of great musicians that play at the Hotel Cafe, my favorite music club. This is to celebrate the release of my new album "Songs". A Tim Jones production.
Rocket Science, a band that Jack Tempchin is a member of, played the grand opening of the new Encinitas Library. We turned off the sound system so the audience had to read the songs...just kidding. It was a great gig. To hear Rocket Science look them up on CDbaby.com
A lot of fun was had at the David Lindley concert at the Belly Up. Jack and Dave are friends and share a common interest in guitar sounds and weird songs.
David is also interested in Polyester shirts and Compound bows for archery. Jack is only interested in watching old Westerns on TV.
Lindley did some unforgettable songs, such as "Grey Human Feet" and "A Man With Boobs" which are truly unforgettable, I know because I am still trying to forget them and have not been able too.
First they put two Tempchin songs on the biggest selling record of all time. Now they put two brand new Tempchin songs on their double album, LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN. Jack's songs SOMEBODY (co-written with John Brannen) and IT'S YOUR WORLD NOW (co-written with Glenn Frey) are on the Eagles latest. Go to the link for info on the album and how to order it.
Niki Dakota Interview on WYSO 91.3
Jan 7 2008
9AM TODAY. Best heard if you are in Ohio or my room where I will be talking to this PBS station by phone.
Jack opens for David Lindley
Jan 7 2008
Jan 9th at the fabulous Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach Ca. Jack will do songs from his new album and songs he wrote from the Eagles new album
