Hi everyone! It's been a while since I posted an update so it's long overdue.
After a short break for the holidays, we are 'back at it' with Jimmy Wayne.
Recent shows have taken us to Mississippi,Georgia and Chicago where we appeared on WGN's midday show.
'I Will',the second single from Jimmy's album 'Do You Believe Me Now', continues to climb the charts as it hits 21 this week.
Not only did I get to play drums on this track, but my wife Jeanne is singing harmony too :)
The BIG news is that we will be joing Brad Paisley this summer for his American Saturday Night tour!!
Needless to say, this is a huge honor and we will be trekking across the United States from June thru October with Brad and Dierks Bentley.
Please come out to see the show when we hit your city :)
Jimmy Wayne - I Will - November 1, 2008
Jimmy Wayne's latest single, "I Will" was released a couple weeks ago and it's doing well on the charts. If you like it, be sure to call your local country stations and request it!
"I Will" is a great song. Our friend Dave Pahanish co-wrote it. Joe West produced it. I got to play drums and Jeanne sang background vocals on it.
On August 23, John played with Jimmy in Des Moines, IA... just 90 minutes from John's home town and family. Tom and Gertie... and Tom, Minnie, Grace, Brooke, Kathy, Kelly, Molly, Scott... and too many more to name... all came out to see the show. Not to mention, my parents drove 6 hours or so from Nebraska to see it as well! Above is a pic we snapped back stage of Tom, Jimmy, Gertie and Johnny. (Happy Birthday, Gertie!)
Johnny w/Jimmy- coming up... - August 31, 2008
GAC Artist of the Month:Jimmy is the artist of the month for September! Go to GAC.com for links to an exclusive acoustic performance from Jimmy and get signed copies of Jimmy's new CD release for sale at GAC's store.
SUNDAY- JERRY LEWIS TELETHON: Jimmy Wayne, along with Johnny and Jake, will be performing Sunday night on the Jerry Lewis Telethon broadcast LIVE out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The performance is currently scheduled to happen sometime between 10 & 11pm (PT) / Midnight & 1 a.m.(CT) tonight so check your local listings for the channel. In Nashville, you'll be able to watch it on the WB, Comcast channel #20.
TUESDAY - FOX NEWS EDGE: An artist profile on Jimmy will be running all day on FOX News Edge, Tuesday September 2nd. This feeds out to 170+ FOX news affiliates across the U.S. watch your local Fox affiliate for a Jimmy feature... request to see it if you're so inclined!
THURSDAY - GAC–Country Music Across America: Jimmy will be featured on GAC – Country Music Across America on Thursday September 4th at 7pm Central Time.
There are a few songs to take in along with some interview clips with Jimmy. Enjoy!
Vote for Jimmy's next single - August 10, 2008
Where the Clock's been in 2008! - August 2, 2008
Hey friends... Jeanne here updating Johnny's site a little. He's been busy making music and hasn't been able to find time to write, so I thought I'd post a little note to let you know what he's been up to lately!
2008 has brought many blessings to the Clock's professional life. Touring with Lee Roy Parnell and the band over the past three-ish years has been amazing. While John is still playing with Lee Roy and the boys when possible, LRP isn't on the road as much this year. He's been writing up a storm. Lee Roy is also engaged to his sweetheart, Julie, and planning for a 2008 wedding. We are looking forward to helping them celebrate that union!
John's been in the studio quite a bit this year... and is really loving it. Our friends Dave Pahanish and Joe West (Gasoline Productions, Inc.) asked him to play drums on Jimmy Waynes upcoming album (to be released August 26). With that, if you've heard the radio single currently on the air, "Do You Believe Me Now?"... then you've heard Johnny the Clock hitting the skins. It is so wild to hear him playing on the radio!!! And, another cool thing about the song is that our friends Dave Pahanish and Joe West were co-writers of the song along with Tim Johnson.
The single is currently climbing the charts, so please help keep the momentum up by calling your local country radio station and requesting it! We're hoping it goes all the way to the top.
Lately, John's been touring around the country with Jimmy Wayne and having a blast. Jimmy is such a good soul, an amazing musician / singer / performer and so driven. John and he really connect and are enjoying getting to share Jimmy's music with audiences across the US.
OK... I guess I've written enough for now... just wanted to tell y'all what the Clock has been up to.
Hope your summer is safe and fun! Maybe we'll see you out there on the road somewhere.
Jeanne (a.k.a. "Mrs. Tick-Tock")
2007 Update - August 5, 2007
Well here we are in August of 2007 already... my how time flys when you are having fun!
My travels with Lee Roy, J.C. and Charles this year have been a blast as usual.
We have been very blessed to have the addition of J.W. Williams in the organization this year as manager.
With J.W. on the road with us and taking care of things back home, there is NEVER anything to worry about. He's always one step ahead of us and looking-out for our well-being in every sense of the word; a better man I do not know.
My wife Jeanne has been joining us on some of our trips this year and she fits right in as 'one of the boys'! Much to her excitement, Lee Roy has invited her onstage to sing Daddies & Daughters on a number of occassions. What a special thrill it was for me to look-up from behind the kit at the Grand Ole Opry recently to see my better-half on stage with us!
The latter part of the summer and this fall promise to bring more unforgettable moments and a suprise or two also ;)
This year my friend Shawn Byrne released his album, "But I Digress", that I had the honor of playing on.
We've been doing shows here in-town to showcase the new material... please check-out the album... it's great!
Another friend, Chip Greene, has started doing shows to showcase his music also and I've been filling the drumchair. Chip's music falls more in the 'modern rock' catagory... lotsa fun.
I recorded tracks for a yet-to-be-released album from singer/songwriter Lani Nash earlier this summer. Look for that to be released later this year. If the initial tracks are any indication..the album will be great!
Ok, I'm forgetting and leaving out lots of stuff Im sure, but that's all the more reason to get my butt back here and fill you in more often; I'll do my best ;)
JTC
Hello from the road! - March 16, 2006
Hello everyone at long-last. I am on the road with Lee Roy Parnell right now supporting his new release "Back to the Well".
The tour has been going well and we are currently enjoying a "day-off" in Cleveland,OH.
Be on the look-out for more updates from the road and some pictures soon too.
Bye for now!
Upcoming tour with Lee Roy Parnell - January 23, 2006
Can't type long... I've got tons of woodshedding to do for my upcoming soul adventure. Beginning in March, I'll be on tour with Lee Roy Parnell. I'm really looking forward to playing some soulful music with him and friend, Jon Coleman and MN bass man, Charles.
If you're in Nashville on March 5, make plans to come out and help us kick off the tour at 3rd & Lindsley / Lightning 100's Sunday Night Live show.
Hope to see you there!
Hello from Key West - July 4, 2005
Hello to everyone from Key West, FL and a big "Happy 4th of July" to you all also.
I am in the middle of a 10-day run through Florida with Blue Mother Tupelo and so far everything is going great.
Ricky,Micol and I traveled all-day on Friday from Nashville to Stuart,FL. About 12 hours later, we made it to Stuart to spend the night for some needed rest.
On Saturday we drove into Key West (another long,slow drive) with just enough time to check into our hotel and go to the Bottlecap where we played Friday and Saturday night.
Many thanks to Carmello for having us at the Bottlecap and making us feel very welcome.
We are "off" today and tomorrow and will play on Wednesday in Marathon and then Big Pine Key on Thursday before leaving the Keys.
Im sure we will all take-in some fireworks tonight and a good time will be had by all.
Ok, thats it for now..more updates to come.
Ciao!
The Windy City - June 14, 2005
Hello from Chicago everyone.
I'm here in the Windy City with Blue Mother Tupelo.
Ricky,Micol and I are having a great time. All of our shows have gone great and everyone here has been nothing but friendly and warm to us, not to mention very receptive of the BMT vibe.
Today was our day off and I'm sure we will all be well-rested for the 2nd half of our run here in Chicago.
Friday night we will head to Sedalia, MO after our show at Buddy Guy's Legends.
Saturday we will perform at a blues-fest in Sedalia (hopefully we will partake in some great b.b.q. too)!
Sunday morning we will have to hit the road bright and early to make a 2:30 show that afternoon at home in Nashville for the Artisan Festival at Centennial Park.
Thanks to everyone here in the Windy City for making us all feel very welcome and at home.
See yall soon!
jtc
Sorry You Feel That Way - June 12, 2005
Hey y'all, this latest journal entry is in reference to the most recent posting on my Guestbook Page. The entry refers to my "nickname" and pretty much implies that I'm an idiot for using it.
First, to the gentleman that wasn't willing to leave an e-mail addy or name to contact him by, I say "I'm Sorry". I would NEVER intend to imply that somehow I'm "perfect" in my timekeeping or playing in any way. Should this person had taken the time to actually ask me why I might use that nickname, I would have given an explanation.
The subject really doesn't deserve this much attention, but basically the nickname "the clock" was GIVEN to me by some folks Ive played with over the years. I would NEVER give myself that nickname; it's really more in fun than anything. As my wife would tell you, I have often thought about dumping the nick for fear of giving the wrong impression as has obviously happened with this mystery man... but, it has kinda stuck and folks seem to remember it as well.
By the way, there is no doubt in my mind that virtually every night, my meter is ANYTHING but perfect; thats because music ebs and flows and really all I want to do is to serve the music I'm playing and do my best to make it feel good.
So, I will leave that entry on the guestbook for awhile... no biggy. I will eventually take it off just cause of the negative vibe.
Hey, ya' know, if more people feel like this person does, by all means let me know by posting at my guestbook.
Anyway, mystery guy, if ya' want a personal response, lemme know... this is the best I can do on the info you left (or didn't leave I guess).
Beyond this subject, I hope everyone is well and safe. I'm in Chicago playing with Blue Mother Tupelo, and so far we're having a great time. I'll post more from Chicago soon.
Y'all be well... Johnny
A Great Month Ahead - June 7, 2005
Hey everyone! Its been awhile since Ive added to this journal and for that I apoligize.
BUT, its gonna be a fun next 30 days!
Im leaving this Friday with Ricky & Micol Davis to head to Chicago for a week's work of shows. We're gonna have a blast takin the heart and soul of BMT to the Windy City.
After that trip will be a variey of fun gigs in the Nashville area including a show with Ben Blakenship at the Sutler and another installment of Jeanne (my favorite person in the whole word) & The Roundabouts at the French Quarter.
Finally the next 30 or so days will cap-off with another trip to Florida with Blue Mother Tupelo. We will be hitting the Keys again as well as Lake Worth and Tampa.
Please see my calender page for more details on these and other shows,and I will be logging-in here to keep y'all up-to-date with my adventures and travels through-out. Everyone be well....JTC
A Fun Week Ahead - May 10, 2005
Hey everyone...hope yall are doing great.
Im gonna be havin' a blast this week playin' a number of shows with Blue Mother Tupelo.
First we will be playing Wednesday night (11th) at the Sutler in Nashville.
This show will be part of a taping for the popular "Americana Tonight" show. Blue Mother Tupelo's set starts around 9:30.
Then, Friday night (13th), we will be doing a show at Douglas Corner opening for some great friends and a wonderful band...the Jamie Hartford Band. This is sure to be a kickin' show from beginning to end. Please join us with the music starting around 8:30.
Finally I will head east with BMT to Clinton,TN to play a private event...sorry ya cant come to this one!!!
