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New photos From Matt!

2006-03-24T03:18:00.001-08:00

It's all been so quiet in blogland....
Mark has flapped his wings and flown somewhere sunny sunny sunny while Fergal and Sarah are enjoying the snow here in Dublin (eep!)

We met Matt in Bristol (and later in cyberland!) and he was kind enough to send us over these photos.

so i've dusted off the scanner...

2005-11-08T23:49:00.000-08:00

more like I've FINALLY figured out how to use the blasted thing. So, in celebration, some more photos of random radomness over the past few years...

The Rev!!

2005-10-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

We're playing on Dec. 8th with Mercury Rev at Shepherds Bush Empire.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

2005-10-11T20:51:00.000-07:00

To all the Canadian's (and all the wannabe Canucks) Happy Thanksgiving!!

some MORE photos!!

2005-10-02T16:43:00.000-07:00

I know I know, it's not real news... but please bear with us, we are setting up time to go back into the studio and also figuring out when we can get back on the road again. In the meantime please enjoy some more snapshots of life on the road with the JJ'S. Our personal favorite is Deco's adventure with Quorn. I swear it was love at first sight!!

photees!!!

2005-09-25T23:53:00.000-07:00

There simply isn't enough room on the inter-web for all of our favorite tour photos!! So bear with a select few, starting of course with our friends (old and new) that we met along the way.....

and this guy...

We're not certain whether this is friend or foe but he certainly tried his darndest to join us on stage in Sheffield!!! Scary Stuff!!

oh marmaduke!!

2005-09-25T23:48:00.000-07:00

he'll sleep anywhere!!

our trusty tour manager!!

2005-09-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

and more....

2005-09-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

We're enjoying a sunny day off in Bristol trying to muster up the courage to go to the zoo!! Here's some more photos. Somehow Sarah's camera skills are diminishing....

tour photo's!!!!!!

2005-09-18T16:31:00.000-07:00

The Tour Starts Tomorrow!!

2005-09-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

Yay!

camera wizardry...

2005-09-10T12:14:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I'm not the best photographer but I found a cool new effect on my little camera. Here's some photos of the boys at rehearsal....

2005-09-07T15:08:00.000-07:00

Hello all,
There seems to be an awful lot of confusion regarding the Irish release.
So, a synopsis of the story so far....
The single 'COMING HOME' was meant to be in shops on the 2nd of september in Ireland. Unfortunatly, much to the annoyance of the band and of course our loyal fans, the single wasn't even IN Ireland on friday!! We decided at that point that the single had to be put back a week (to be released now Friday the 9th of sept).
.....and so the drama continues...
The singles arrived in Ireland on Monday and were put in the shops. SOMEONE forgot to communicate to everyone involved that the single wasn't to be for sale yet. Once again we have to thank everyone for their patience. COMING HOME will be out this friday or we'll eat our own shoes, and yours.
much love (through gritted teeth)
xx

2005-09-05T11:58:00.000-07:00

All you beautiful people.....

2005-09-05T11:27:00.000-07:00

and our lovely friends xx

2005-09-03T03:23:00.000-07:00

I think we're cursed.... How is it POSSIBLE that things can go more pear-shaped with the release of this single! It's amazing really.
So the story, peiced together through the convoluted mish-mash of dodgy emails.
Somehow, (no fingers pointed here) the Irish 'Coming Home' singles didn't make it to Ireland. SOMEHOW no-one knew they were for Ireland!
I'm sure we could bitch on and on (and on and on and on) but we'll save our angst for the rock show tomorrow.....

2005-09-01T03:45:00.000-07:00

FM104 was fun... here's a few photos for the collection! It was WAY too early in the morn for us though.... time to go back to beddies!

2005-08-30T09:51:00.000-07:00

Hello lovlies! On Thursday morning (8:45-9:15) we're doing a session on the Strawberry Alarm Clock on FM104 (for the Irish fans sorry -although I think you can hear it online at www.fm104.ie). Be warned, Mark's voice can take on a Joe Cocker dimension that early in the morning, there will be a performance of "Coming Home" and a cover song...the big O perhaps, Ronan Keating (!), Gene Pitney or Soft Cell? Tune in and find out. Oh, we almost forgot, the DJ dudes are actually very funny xx

2005-08-27T10:16:00.000-07:00

So it seems like we've been quiet (again) but far from it.... We're like little worker bees getting ready for the UK and Irish singles out this week coming. It's been hectic, but fun! In complete contrast we're dying to get on the road again. Why does time always seem to stop when you're waiting to play a gig? It's such sweet torture.... The Electric Picnic should be amazing. Festivals are always great fun and this seems to be the king of the summer festies. There are rumors of two CLEAN toilets per punter and free champagne and strawberries for everyone! (possibly slight exaggerations) Hell, as long as there's rock we'll be fine. The gigs in the UK in September are going to be amazing as well and we might have a few surprises... See you there?
xx

2005-08-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

Here are some more of Sarah's award winning photographs..... the radio tour was great (despite a spot of travel sickness...) Now we're on our way home for some proper sleep!!

2005-08-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

the terrifying spider from Bradford.....

2005-08-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

Hello all, we're finishing up our regional radio tour at the moment.. For anyone who doesn't know what that means, think bad driving, too many sweets and some funny interviews.... luckily Sarah has her trusty camera to record all the embarrassing bits.... Some blurry photos of sessions, our radio chick Stacey and of course the Angel of the North.....
Mark has contined with his lovely GEE-TAR bit Sarah has left her bass in favour of a keyboard.... CONTROVERSIAL!!!!!! ( but uber-cool sounding....)

2005-08-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

Hello all,
We know we've been a bit slow in updating our Blog, forgive us, we're not the most computer-minded of folks.... We've had a busy couple of weeks getting things ready for the single release! We can say with a modicum of confidence that the date is NOT going to change again for Coming Home!!
Right now, Mark and Sarah are gearing up for a radio show extravaganza. 10 cities in 72 hours... I think it'll be a new record!! Sarah is leaving the bass at home (eeeep!) and is taking up keyboard duties for the week...Mark will, of course, continue to display his vocal prowess (who wrote that?!) and do that strumming thing he does so......ahem, competently. Listen up at a station near you...
In more sombre news, we are preparing for the loss of Deco, our keyboard whiz, who's going back to play with his full time band. We knew we only had him for the summer but the time seemed to pass more quickly than we had anticipated. We had a nice lunch with him yesterday and he gave us these cool photos. Black and white adds a wee bit of panache to everything n'est pas?

2005-07-30T00:12:00.000-07:00

Hi it's Sarah. I'm just in the midst of some computer drama. I seem to erase everything lately. IT'S SO ANNOYING!!
anyway, I decided to post the photos that I took on stage in the last few months. Please bear in mind I'm not a fantastic photographer. I like the photos though. They captured a lttle bit of the rock and looking back on them is making me feel desperate to be on tour!!!! (I miss Marmaduke....)

I'll get some more up as soon as I figure out how to work this wonderful machine... But for now I'm off to sleep to dream of gigs and chocolate!!
Sarah xx

2005-07-30T00:10:00.000-07:00

and more..... (can you spot Toby?)

2005-07-29T23:28:00.000-07:00

Good evening,

it's Mark here, we have read some of your ideas for house parties in Kent, garden parties in the south of France (and Mexico!) , birthday parties in Germany and gatherings in a field in Ireland (mmmmmmmm...?)...
The suggestions are appreciated. We are going to be travelling Britain in August, prior to the single release, playing acoustic sessions for various radio stations throughout the land. We will post the dates and locations when they are confirmed, and then you guys can start clearing the bandstands in your local parks, putting the breakables in the attic and inviting your mates around for a gig in your gaff!
I think Sarah is going to be posting some of her audience shots in the next couple of days, so make sure you visit soon to see if you appear on our bloggyblogblog...blog...

Poppies and wasps,
Mark x

2005-07-27T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!
It's Mark and Sarah somewhere in the centre of the sunny metropolis that is Dublin... Fergal is here in spirit!
We decided it was time to start a diary of sorts. There is only so much an "official" site can reveal about a band and its' music, hence we've taken the decision to post the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth! (well almost).
So what's new in camp JJ72? Once again (!) the single has been pushed back a week. "Coming Home" will now be released on the 29th of Aug. This is due to 'certain parties' not providing the correct formats for manufacturing. Reasons totally beyond the bands control. Coming Home is coming the long way home!!
ALSO...
We would have released our album at the start of the summer but that was impossible due to other people obsessed with being monkey poo eaters.
But lets not dwell on such distateful matters.
In the weeks prior to the release we want to do something fun! Any ideas?
Anyone know of any good house parties that might need some live entertainment? You provide the location (and beer!!!) and we'll provide the angst. We want to play for our friends who have been so loyal. (yeah you guys!!)
Keep checking the official site for all the 'official' dates we're playing, but be sure to post your ideas regarding where you want us to play 'un-officially'. A forest? Your house? Your apartment? Your cave?
Remember, you provide the people and beer and we'll provide you with a little bit of rock.