JD Webb Music

Hey guys!-

Hope you had a great weekend! I’m gearing up to hit the road with Nikka Costa in a few days (the tour kicks off June 11 in San Francisco!) and I wanted to reach out to you, the fans, to join the JD Webb army and get the word out in the street about me and The Introduction.

What does being the street team entail? Before the show we will provide you with stickers, buttons and other cool JD Webb stuff to pass out to old and new fans as they leave the venue. This way they not only get to go to the concert but they get some free stuff afterward!

If you are going to any of the 4 dates on the Nikka Costa tour and are interested in joining the street team please send an email to jdwebbstreetteam2009@gmail.com and we’ll get you on board! I would love to meet you all along the way and for your efforts you’ll get extra special VIP treatment including the chance to catch me at sound check and a special meet and greet before the show.

Big For Me Remixes!
Man this week has flown by. I’ve been busy in the studio working on a couple of acoustic remixes. One for Big For Me and one for a song called Sky Is The Limit. I can’t wait for you guys to hear them. Some of you may have heard them on your favorite radio stations. (Thanks for calling and requesting them!) I’m finishing those remixes for the EP and they’ll be available on my tour with Nikka Costa. We’ll also have it available on iTunes very soon!

One of the tracks on The Introduction and also on the EP is a new song called Better Man. There will be a couple of sick remixes for that song as well. There’s the Better Man dance remix by Dresden & Johnston. Their mixes always hit the top of the dance charts. You may have heard the #1 remix that they did for Lily Allen. If you haven’t heard of Dresden & Johnston, check the out. They are ridiculous! And they killed on the Better Man remix! You can become friends with them (and hear the Better Man remix!) HERE

The Bama Boyz did the Better Man hip hop remix and its awesome as well! They’ve done a bunch of remixes for Beyonce and well, Google them, they’re everywhere!

So this week has been studio, studio and more studio. Which I love! Trust me today I thought I was ready for a little break. This afternoon my Dad called, his flight got rerouted to LA so I got to spend the afternoon with him. Always cool to see my Pops!

Btw, if you guys are haven’t joined the street team, which you can click HERE to become a member. There you can be one of the first to pick up my latest merch and there’s a bunch of free stuff for you there too!

A bunch of you have been asking about the Big For Me video. I’ll have my latest video blog up soon with some behind the scenes footage! For those of you who sent messages saying you can’t wait to see it, me too!!

Ok friends, it’s now after 2:30 AM and way time for this insomniac to try and get some sleep. I hoping for 5 hours, but whatever. I’ll sleep when I’m dead!

Hi friends,

I feel like I start out every blog with “this has been an amazing week”, but this week has been exceptional. I’m on a plane leaving Mexico City headed back to LA. This week in Mexico City has been a time I will never forget. We shot the video for my single “Big For Me” and I am so excited about it. The director Bambo Velasco is so creative and artistic. He thinks outside the box and is all about pushing the envelope. We both wanted to do things that no one has done before. From what we shot I feel like we achieved that goal.

The video should be finished in a couple of weeks and we got some great behind the scenes footage. So those of you that aren’t so patient (like me) can get a little sample.

Day 1:

From the start the video team made me feel so comfortable. Even though some of them spoke little English (and my Spanish is slim at best), they instantly made me feel like family. We shot so many different scenes. Way too many to even explain. You’ll get some of the scoop from the behind the scenes footage in my video blog. I’ll try to have that up in a few days. We shot from morning till night and I thought I would be tired, but I was like “adrenaline Jd”. I was totally wired after the shoot, so we went to a club that had a great live band. They asked me to sit in. I sang Superstition and I Wish. It was so much fun and the locals know how to have a great time! As much as I wanted to hang out all night, I knew that I had an early call time and I wasn’t trying to look like “raccoon Jd”. So we headed back to the hotel (which was doh ope!)

Day 2:

The director said that we got way more accomplished than he expected the day before so we may just have a half-day. Some of the scenes were challenging because the whole video was shot on green screen. It took a lot of imagination. But I’m always up for a challenge! The video team was professional, chill and hilarious. The perfect combination! We wrapped around 5:30 and I have to say I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I felt like in just a couple of days, I had made friends for life. (Very rare on a video shoot)

I went back to the hotel and took a serious power nap and then headed out for my last night in Mexico City. We headed to Centro De Coyoacan. They had these great local artist shops. I got to pick up a few cool souvenirs. Then we headed to this authentic Mexican restaurant. I was feeling like part of the culture so I asked what their specialties were. They said that they were especially known for their Ant, Larvae and Maggot dishes! Oh sweet Jesus, I’m brave, but not that kind of brave! So my adventurous self ordered a Mexican Pizza. (So much for adventure)

After dinner we took a late night tour of some of Mexico City’s landmarks. Some of the architecture was gorgeous. It was cool to see the city that late on a Sunday night. The streets were practically empty (maybe it was the swine flu scare), but it felt like we had the city all to ourselves.

The only way I can describe this trip is magical. It’s rare when everything goes so smoothly and just falls in to place. Sometimes I just have to close my eyes and say “thank you God for such indescribable blessings” I feel like I’m in a constant state of awe. The road hasn’t been easy, but the journey has been dream-like at times. This week was one of those times.

Hi friends,

I’m leaving Chicago. Man I love that city! The architecture, the history, the food, well pretty much all of it (except for the winters). I love it! We played at WLIT and the performance area there is called the Coca Cola Lounge. It’s so Pimp! I’ll attach a pic so you can see what I mean. It was a great time and everybody at the station was awesome. Next time I play there they said they’d bring some fans in too! So all my Chi town peeps, I’ll let you know when we’re they’re again.

We were in Albuquerque the day before that. Just spelling that city is tough. The night before the show we went to an Amazing New Mexican food restaurant and chowed! Green Chilles what what! The radio show was really cool there too. Really chill and laid back which is always nice.

Now it’s back to LA for a few days to record some acoustic mixes for Big For Me and Sky Is The Limit. They’ll be on the upcoming EP available the beginning of June! If you’re coming out to the any of the shows with me and Nikka Costa, you can get the EP there as well and some sick new shirts too!

After that I’m off to Mexico City to shoot the music video for Big For Me (no Swine Flu!!!!!) So it’s another full week ahead and it don’t stop! Thanks again for all the comments on myspace and facebook. And a special thanks to everyone who picked up the Big For Me single on Itunes! Much love to you guys. More next week!

Jd

Hey friends,

Like last week, I’m writing this blog from the air. It was so nice to be home in Hawaii for the last few days. It’s always good to be home and I totally surprised my mom for her birthday and Mother’s Day! I hope all of you had a great Mother’s Day! Now it’s time to kick back into full gear.

Tomorrow morning I head to Albuquerque, then Chicago then Dallas. A city a day! I hope all of you have been calling your local radio stations to request Big For Me. For those of you that have, thank you so much! It’s working one radio station at a time!

So last week I announced the Official release date of my CD The Introduction, August 25th! This week I have another big announcement. I’ll be heading out on tour with an amazing artist, Nikka Costa! If you haven’t heard of her, you have to check her out. She’s amazing! So I have a few west coast dates for you:

June 11th in San Francisco at The Independent
June 12th in LA at The Troubadour
June 13th in Hermosa Beach at Saint Rocke
June 14th in San Diego at The Belly Up Tavern

A few dates for now with more to come soon! So many cool things coming up, I hope to see all of you West Coasters in June! Also, if you haven’t picked up my single Big For Me, it’s on Itunes. Be sure to leave a comment there too!

More news next week!

Jd

Hey friends,

Well it’s been another awesome week in the Jd Webb camp! Before it gets too crazy I’m going to get some much needed R&R, so I’m headed home to Hawaii for a few days. I’m on the plane as we speak! We’ve been going ninety to nothing so it’s gonna be great to get a little reprieve.

We finally have a release date…ready? Ok here goes…it’s August 25th! Woohoo! What a release date? Are you kidding? Nope I’m totally serious. Now I know what some of you are thinking…what happened to a summer release? Well come with me for a minute into this crazy world of music won’t you? Basically from the time that the CD is ready, the label, publicity and all the other awesome peeps need 90 days to promotion, print, radio contests and all the other stuff it takes to make it a success. So I know it’s later than expected, but I promise it’ll be worth the wait.

I’m so proud of the CD, It’s called The Introduction and it’s been such a labor of love. I can’t wait to share it with you! The good news is that even though it’s a bit later than expected, there are 17 songs on the CD (plus an extra surprise)! I know that things are hard for a lot of people and money is tight so I want you guys to really get your moneys worth and then some! Instead of giving you guys 10 or 12 tracks for I wanted to send the love back and give you almost double!

While we’re on the subject of good news, you won’t have to wait until August to get a taste of The Introduction, I’ll have an EP available next month with some sick remixes. Bama Boys (Beyonce, Destiny’s Child) and Dresden& Johnston (Lily Allen, BT) did some ridiculous remixes. I can’t wait for you to hear them.

So I’ve got a few days at home for my mom’s Bday and Mothers Day (not to mention a little surfing!) and then it’s back on the road for Radio Tour part 2! I’ll be in Dallas, Albuquerque and Chicago. Hope to see you in your city real soon!

Hey friends,

It’s 1:45 AM and since I am the quintessential insomniac, I decided that there’s no better time then the present. I am going to try my best, keep my word and keep this weekly blog going. I’m pretty impressed that it’s been 3 weeks in a row. Sad that 3 consecutive weeks impresses me. Anyway, I think I love late nights cause it’s quiet (well as quiet as LA can be) and peaceful.

One more week until I head back on the road for the radio tour. The last one was so great, hopefully this one will be just as good!

This week I’m looking at treatments for the Big For Me music video (so cool!). I want to do something really unusual and creative. I’m not feeling the typical “pretty girl in the club video” although pretty girls in the club, I ain’t mad atcha! I just want a video with a “how’d they do that?” vibe.

You may have heard that my tour is in the works! Awww yeah! I’m so excited to be hitting the road again!! You may have noticed the “demand it” widget on my myspace and website. Be sure to add your city (and tell your friends). That just might sway what cities I’ll be playing!!

CLICK HERE TO DEMAND ME

I can’t wait to see you soon! Send me a comment, you all are so great about that and it always makes my day!

Love ,

Jd

Hey friends,

This last week has been a big prep week for the Jd Webb crew. I’ve been listening to the final mixes and had the grueling task of figuring out which songs won’t make the CD. Not to worry though, I’m sure we’ll make them available to the street team crew (hint, hint to those of you not on the street team).

Big For Me has officially hit radio on west coast radio stations and will be hitting the rest of the country soon. Also, a new song that many of you might not have heard yet called Sky’s The Limit has also has hit radio. Two singles at once! Crazy right??!!

We’ll be putting that single up on Itunes soon as well.

We’re also looking at treatments for the Big For Me video that we’ll be shooting soon. We have something really cool and artistic in the works!

Lastly, we’ve started putting the wheels in motion for the US tour. And, it may include one of my favorite artists! So cool, more info on that soon.

Thanks to everyone who has picked up Big For Me on Itunes! Also a great big mahalo to everyone who spread the word to their friends!! I have no doubt that I have the best fans in the world, I honestly could not do this without you all! I love you guys!!

Jd

Hey friends,

This has been an amazing whirlwind week. We started the radio tour and it’s been a lot of late nights and EARLY mornings, but I’m having a blast! Living the dream!!! We started in San Jose then Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City (hope you checked my mypod station take over!) and finally San Francisco. A city a day! Most mornings I’ve been up by 4:30 and by the time we’ve played the station, had meetings and whatever else, I’m back to my hotel by 12:30 am or so. And then it starts all over again the following day. So not a lot of sleep! (oh the glamorous life of a rockstar!)

I’ve had a killer time at the stations, we’ve gotten great responses! The music biz is in a place like never before. Even 5 years ago our little indie (engine that could) label would not have been able to compete today. We’ve been playing in top 20 radio markets and getting Big For Me added! Our team has been doing cartwheels! It’s still not easy and you have NO IDEA how much you guys help! Calling and requesting Big For Me at your favorite station means everything. If it literally takes us going to every station, playing live and getting to know the peeps at the station, that’s what we’ll do!

I go in to the radio stations and I feel like that guy on the cell phone commercial where he looks up and has all those people with him. That’s how I feel about you guys. We’ve got an army and together, we can do it!

Also, the difference that it makes when you download the single on iTunes (or anywhere else it’s available) is immeasurable, the radio stations really look at that!

I’m listening to the final mixes, and looking at the final pics for the CD this weekend. We’ll be announcing the release date very soon! We’ll also be announcing a contest that will blow your minds!

As always, your comments and messages mean so much. Also, thanks for putting the music up on your personal sites and telling your friends.

I wish you guys could all be with me on these trips so you could see first hand how exciting it is! I hope to see you in a city near you very soon!!

Jd

Friends,

So my plan for blogging every week…well let’s be honest…I’ve sucked at it. BUT, that’s about to change. (No, for real this time) I’ve been SO busy finishing my new CD and I’m finally finished! I’m really proud of it and I can’t wait for you guys to hear it!

So much has happened recently. Let me get you up to speed. I’ve been in New York shooting the CD cover with Andrew Matusik. He’s amazing, he’s probably best known for high fashion spreads. His pictures are in magazines everywhere. He’s so creative so it was a really great shoot. Plus, I love New York! It was a whirlwind trip, but just being there is inspiring.

My single “Big For Me” just hit radio and now I start the radio tour. So it’s like this. New York today, then back to LA for the night and then leave (at the crack I might add) for our first stop, San Jose, CA. I’ll be hitting a bunch of cities so be sure to call your favorite radio station and request it.

After the radio tour we’re looking at a major tour (with some exciting artists I can’t wait to tell you about). Then touring Asia, then Europe, then more dates in the States. So chances are, I’ll be coming to a city near you soon!

I just want to say thanks again for all of your amazing comments and messages. I have the best fans in the world! I feel like the word “fan” doesn’t do you all justice, you’re more like friends. Seriously, thanks for all the love. Btw, if you haven’t downloaded my single “Big For Me” on itunes, stop reading this, click on Itunes, search Jd Webb, click on Big For Me, then click “buy”. There you go, wasn’t that easy? If you already have then buy another for a friend!

As you know we’ve pushed back the CD release date a couple of times, but you know, it’s gotta be right. I’ll be announcing the new release date soon so keep your eyes peeled!

By the way did you see the pics of my huge billboard in Times Square? I’ll post it here at the bottom just in case you missed it. Crazy right???