JeremyTharp.com News Archive > February 24, 2006

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I guess it’s about time I passed along some news? Well there really isn’t all that much. I’ve been playing the Open Mics just about every week … I missed February 9. This week was really good … I felt like I sang and played very well and wish I had a recording. The audience was very attentive and quite large for what I have been encountering. I didn’t hang around long because Cecily and I were both tired and needed to get home and go to sleep. It was still after 1 before we got to …

As some of you know, I have started recording “Two Sides Of The Same Soul,” and, as of today, have completed track 1: “A Dream.” So far everyone who has heard it has really liked it, and it is honestly my highest quality recording to date. It sounds very good, and somehow still maintains the feel of the original demo. I am very pleased with it. I’m not sure when I will continue with the rest of the album, but I’ll let you know as I make progress. I’m guessing I’ll be ready to release it by late summer–I am putting a lot of attention to detail into these recordings. I want them to be as perfect as possible … after all I am eventually going to want radio airplay of them.

Anyway the lofi of “A Dream” is up so you should check it out. Until next time …

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > January 30, 2006

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Things have been going pretty well with local performances. I’ve been playing the Open Mics at Coalie Harry’s every week, with no plan on stopping. Nothing has come of any band opportunities yet, but it is a lot of fun doing what I’m doing, so I’m going to keep at it.

I am delayed on my recordings just because for some reason I can’t get motivated to do them. I am not really sure where exactly to start, but several of my new songs are beginning to grow on people so the outlook is at least positive.

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > January 23, 2006

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Todd Burge to perform with 11 of the regions finest songwriters. Friday, January 27th Six Pence-Parkersburg, WV 9pm (304) 865-5891

Todd Burge will perform with 11 of the regions finest songwriters at Six Pence in Parkersburg this Friday Night. Songwriters scheduled to perform are John Lilly, Don Baker, Daron Baker, Chase Brady, Jeremy Tharp, Ian Decker, John Radcliff, Dave Chichester, Dan Cunningham and Andy Tuck The event is part of Burges www.songwriternight.com series. The music series features songwriters in live settings throughout the tri-state area.

“I’m thrilled to be hosting this evening of original music here in Parkersburg. Some of these players will be traveling from Charleston and Morgantown to play their songs. Some of these guys are seasoned professionals, so this is not to be missed! This is going to be great! ” Said Burge.

Each songwriter will play a short set and Burge will play a longer set of songs from his new critically acclaimed CD, Hip About Time.

www.toddburge.com www.songwriternight.com

Also … Open Mic at Coalie Harry’s has been great so far! Come see me again this Thursday around 9pm!

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > January 13, 2006

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Alright … one more performance for the record books. Last night I played the Open Mic Night at Coalie Harry’s in downtown Winchester, and I just rocked the house … ok maybe not, but I had a lot of fun. I played Lucky Town, You, Born, I Know (Which Way), Lucky Town again (by request), One, and The Time Is Yours. As usual, and as I anticipated, Lucky Town got a huge reception. I don’t really think of it as my best song, but everyone else seems to think is, so why argue? 🙂 Anyway, I have (or will have soon) posted pictures from the performance.

Furthermore, for at least the next two Thursdays I am planning to play the Open Mic again. On January 27th I will be going to the Six Pence club in Parkersburg, WV to play for a songwriter’s show, where in attendance will be some representatives from the Nashville Songwriters Assocation International. We’ll have a little private demo, and then play live after 9:00. I am going to pitch Lucky Town, and if I am incredibly lucky, I might get it out to the public somehow. I’m crossing my fingers.

February 1, I will be playing the Open Mic Night at Shenandoah University, and it’d be great for everyone to come out and see me. This will likely be the biggest crowd I have ever played for, so I anticipate it with enthusiasm. It is my understanding that this Open Mic recurs the first Wednesday of every month, so I will probably play it again some too.

I guess soon I’ll have to add an “Events” link to the left hand column of my page … it sure is getting full. I’m also thinking of making a “Top Ten” section, where I list my favorite 10 current songs, all-time songs, etc. I think it will be interesting, though it is incredibly difficult for me to name pick favorites. It may also end up being “Top 50” or something like that.

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > January 9, 2006

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Hey guess what! I finally have … well sort of … performance news. I am going to play (or at least go to — play if I don’t chicken out) at the open mic night at Coalie Harry’s in Winchester on Thursday night. Come listen to me. If I record it I might post the lofis.

Oh yeah … and for any of the rest of you … take a listen to at least one of my songs. Most people would recommend Lucky Town, but there are lots to choose from. If you want a suggestion, email me — I’ll help you out, or sign up to my forums (FREE of course) and discuss it with some more of my fans. As always, thanks for stopping by. 🙂

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > January 3, 2006

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Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe it has been two years since I put this site online. Hopefully, this year will bring great things to my musical career. (Of course 🙂 )

As you have probably noticed, I have made a minor facelift to the front page in order to facilitate use of my site for the increased number of new users I am receiving (Thanks in great part to the Million Dollar Homepage). Let me know what you think of the updates.

I feel very confident now in my projects, and I hope to hit the studio heavily to pump out my new stuff, as well as new versions of the old songs from my “demo albums.” I’ll keep you posted. You’ll notice the songs I update will appear as underlined on the Albums/Projects page.

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > December 28, 2005

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Lots of people are asking me about “Two Sides Of The Same Soul” and when it will be ready. Well, I just can’t settle on it. Honestly, I dislike about 85% of the lyrics just because they are mostly prose and way too open for my normal style. I like the fact that I’ve said what I’ve said, but the way I say it seems so contrary to my style.

Nonetheless, I hopefully will begin recording soon. Maybe that process will lead me in a direction more suitable to my style, even with the new kinds of lyrics. I’m in the mood to record newer versions of older songs, so I may post of few more of them soon. Also, check out my Audiostreet updates.

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > December 20, 2005

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I went ahead and made and uploaded demos of “Dissolve” and “Reflected” from my Two Sides of the Same Soul project. “Fall Away” is another new one, but it has too many vocal parts for me to make a one-man demo, so it’ll have to be a surprise in the final version … if I ever make it that far. 🙂

JeremyTharp.com News Archive > December 19, 2005

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I had mentioned that I might take the forums offline to a few people, but I think it’s better to just leave them in place — at least for now. Maybe some of you newbies will take advantage of them (hint hint) !

As for other news, I made a new recording of “Disillusionment” and, well, it rocks. I will probably make a few changes to it, but the preliminary recording is now available. Also, for some reason I still didn’t have the right version of “Pieces” up, but it is now. Take a listen — I would greatly appreciate some feedback.