Jake Newton's blog: Archive

Oct 11th

Jul 14th

Famous misquotes

“I’ve got 99 problems but indigestion ain’t one” -mahatma Ghandi- “What’s the deal with airline food?” -Benjamin Franklin- “Does this Hole in my head make my hat look big?” -Abraham Lincoln- “Yeah, but I was thinking more of an indie thing…” -Steven Speilberg-

Jul 12th

New Record Rating System

So a few months back I was talking with a few friends in front of a Music club in Los Angeles, we were discussing dwindling record sales and the days when records were constantly going Gold, Platinum, Multi-Platinum etc. Those were very different times. Not that today is worse, it’s just different. The landscape has shifted so much that it’s becoming unrecognizable to the old model....

Jun 18th

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Jun 8th

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Do not ask for whom the bell tolls, cause it’s probably some guy in a turtleneck.

May 24th

Anonymous asked: What is your take on quantum physics combined with the spiritual theories of "law of attraction" ?
-Suzie Rose

May 19th

bradypaschall asked: How do you manage to balance your time with your music and promotion against your family life?

May 18th

wessthemess asked: my friend. i miss your music. you played the a club in spokane, and i was there. i came, not expecting much, but blown away. the best i could think to do was to buy a cd, but it wasn't enough. I crave your music. than you for your love.

May 18th

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Anxiety and Dreams

Lately every dream I’ve had has involved the world ending or losing my luggage/guitar on the road. Last night my suitcase left me in an 18 wheeler bound for Portland while I sat unaware at the Flying J eating a bastardized version of moons over my hammy. My only hope was for the concierge, (yes, this TRUCK STOP had a CONCIERGE!?!?!?) Who Happened to be Jon Stewart, to radio the trucker to...

May 18th

May 17th

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If you missed the show Yesterday with Schuyler Fisk at Saint Rocke it’s been archived on justin.tv

May 16th

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Samuel Clemens chose his pen name while working as a Ferry Boat pilot on the Mississippi. The term, “Mark Twain” was used when the water was deeper than 12 feet, meaning essentially that it was safe, thereby giving the Pilot a sense of relief. The connotation carried within the simple seemingly nonsensical term “Mark Twain” meant so much to him as a Ferryman, that to...

May 15th

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Myspace yourspace and 2005

Myspace now feels like the the rich kid that no one likes trailing behind facebook, taking copious notes on facebook’s habits and clothes, then showing up the next day with a more confusing version of facebook’s outfit from the day before. I miss the old myspace. Before it became all twitchy. That being said you can check out my page at www.myspace.com/jakenewton Ok friendsters?

Dec 12th

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I’m making a record, and I want you to be a part of it.

Dec 7th

Radio Radio!

Hey all, I had the pleasure to lend my acting to a piece written by Scott Blaszack for NPR’s Studio 360. It’s a great piece about the madness of the movie making business, plus it also uses music by the Shins, which makes it double awesome. You can check it out here at www.studio360.com and if you want to hear it on the actual radio check your...

Dec 5th

Filming a video

Today will be resplendent with an insane schedule, filming for the kickstarter campaign (keep your eyes peeled!) recording voice over, and capping the whole shebang off with Austin Hartley-Leonard at the Hotel Cafe tonight. Here’s to the magic and splendor of the universe, and to the thai food I will reward myself with when all this is over.

Nov 11th

Nov 9th

WONDERFUL night last night at Hotel, thank you to those that came out!

Nov 5th

RT @thehotelcafe: Tonight (11/4): Jake Newton 7pm, Hawksley Workman 8pm, Boyz Sküle 9pm, Alex Dezen (of the Damnwells) 10pm, Lord Huron …

Nov 5th

I don’t want to tell you what to do, but if I did I’d tell you to buy @leliabroussard ‘s new album. now. http://bit.ly/c1aY9S

Nov 4th

The future is now! RT @JustinGlasco: the future of the music industry. http://twitpic.com/334zg8

Nov 3rd

This Thursday. Hotel Cafe. 7pm. I’m going to bring the Rock. and the Roll. Come out SOCAL. http://on.fb.me/cJKT91

Nov 3rd

Nov 2nd

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Nov 2nd

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Happy Halloween…

Oct 30th

Let's talk

about the American dream. How it walks on all fours now. talks with a twitch. leans to the far side of fear. and kisses the devil with its numb tongue. But let’s also talk about the light at the end of the tunnel. The dry-rot turning to fertilizer. and to everyone eating ice cream. Let’s talk.

Oct 28th

Idealism/disneyland

I used to want to jump off the Pirates of the Caribbean and live where the treasure was strewn about. But as I recall That’s also where the bones of the pirates were left, clutching their earthly treasures for an eternity in a concrete cave somewhere in the recesses of the City of Anaheim’s irrigation system. Does that make me oblivious to the message of the ride, i.e. don’t be...

Oct 26th

watch “Life is Beautiful” then you’ll break the spell RT @andysmithsmith: I’m seeing everything through the eyes of Gaspar Noe.

Oct 25th

yes, there are instructions for everything…http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Couch-Potato

Oct 24th

RT @AustinHL1: Peeeeeeps!! @AustinHL1, @JakeNewton, @KatOstenberg AND @skystonestreet all playing tomorrow @foundrymelrose. #GonnaGetUp …

Oct 24th

I used to live in hwood too RT @stevenmcmorran: just took me 30mins to park 5 blocks away from my place.

Oct 23rd

My friends are great, and I’m blessed to have them

Oct 23rd

So proud ! RT @ambeRRubarth: ohmygosh! i get to record an EP with jacquire king (!!!!!!!!!!!) and play on mountain stage (!!!!!). pinch me.

Oct 23rd

Any good pointers on dealing with identity theft? I just found out that I have dish network at an apartment I’ve never lived at. Boo.

Oct 22nd

Enjoy…you’re welcome. http://youtu.be/QUUGL6neScA

Oct 22nd

Yeah! Thanx! RT @StepsV: Currently listening to Monk in a Tomb by Jake Newton… So good, guys. Listen to it.

Oct 22nd

WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!… http://j.mp/beJnVS

Oct 21st

Why thank you! RT @gagangidina3 started following you a little. you were great in by the poolside! i think you’re going places dude. :)

Oct 21st

If you missed the show check it out. I’m famous. http://www.bythepoolside.com/episode-5-jake-newton/

Oct 21st

is it bad that I considered not registering to vote because it would put me in the pile for Jury Duty? am I a libertarian? or lazy?

Oct 19th

it’s times like this I know other people are leading extraordinary lives.

Oct 19th

I may have to fire my bodyguard

Oct 19th

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Oct 18th

Elmo eat children http://yfrog.com/n52rymj

Oct 18th

Www.bythepoolside.com right now!!!! Log on and ask questions!

Oct 17th

Had a blast with @bythepoolside today, get it on iTunes Tuesday if you missed it.

Oct 17th

2PM PST Tomorrow, Me n my guitar, live via www.bythepoolside.com, message me with your requests.

Oct 16th

RT @bythepoolside: Dont miss @Jakenewton live in bythepoolside.com. At 2pm. He’ll be playing and taking questions… Be sure to tune in!

Oct 16th