O BUDDY! LOVE THIS MAN!!!! Makes me feel like im back in TEXAS!..:) Love that (back-track-beat) bud! SWEET! SUPER SLIDE WORK!....Keys are a cool add. YEAH MAN! lots to love in this one..Just great buddy! TOP STUFF! DACE>

If I recall correctly... I think Jake was one of the first artists I heard when I came online... Seems like half a lifetime ago now,across at least three OMDs. I still get the same buzz listening to Jake as I ever did... For me there is no mistaking when a man is not just playing something but IS something. Jake IS the king of the blues,it's not something he does in his spare time, it is everything Jake is,right down to his bones. That shines out for any who wish to se it. MANY moons ago,I grew up listening to blues artists on white lable vinyl albums,where even the artist name would often not even be on the album. Simple reason,no really knew who it was. Recordings of the earliest blues salvaged from the archives. As a young man,there REALNESS really hit home. Their playing was from the soul,was about the world they moved through and expressed in sucha clear,unfiltered way. Simply,it spoke a man's truth. Evrytime I listen to Jake,I get that same feeling. And,sigh,everytime the song finishes....there is a momment of pause... The silence rushing in,my reality washing back in. I just sit there for a momment or two thinking to myself just how damned good that was,and this song,is like all the others,it ends and I just say: "Damn..... that was good" Best wishes as always mate :) Nigel.

AHHH JAke!! I can always tell it's you 4 bars into anything you do!! KOS...mang..this toon just kicks my a$$!! Very melodic..Very Kool! Enjoyed this alot...Hope to hear this on Nexus!! p.s. i need me some more KOS.....where's all the toons at?? great music Jake!

Jake, SO GREAT to hear your music again!!! This is such a GREAT track! As always, your guitar work just shines. EXCELLENT!!!!

I really like this Kool slide work ,Nice feel.. Hope to hear more from you

Listening to this one again and again with great pleasure ! This is real solid great blues like i love to hear . This one is very refreshing and i love your vocals . Hope that you will reconsider and re-post some of your great blues songs... Alexis

I'll be d@mned mate,someone who actually knows how to use a slide! It's a damn shame you pulled your tunes because of that jerk.Let me know if you post any new stuff.Bass player needs to do a solo ! Cheers mate, Steve

Good stuff Jake.It's nice to hear someone playing slide that knows how to use it.Doc's sounding good in there on those keys as well.Man,this is some toe-tapping tune.The only thing better would be if there was more than one song of yours here to listen to. Peace, Tsargoth

you back to one song here now jake? heaven's sake.. ah who cares.. all you need is one take.. on song and we are happy man.. this is my kinda soul.. I know you understand.. brilliant dude.. funky and rude.. but never crude.. what a great way to wish you merry christmas brother.. listening to your blues.. like no other.. peace and see you in 08.. less i'm late.. :-)

Say Jake, my brother. You know this is one of my favorites and thanks for letting me jam on the keys to this killer composition. Peace to you, my friend, Doc

Hey Jake !....Great to catch up with you here and to once more enjoy your fine playing and compositions !....regards Henry

great playing and loved the slide work. vocals were good but through headsets they were kind of distant in the mix. welcome to iMusicScene!

you know you this is one of my faves.. but then everything you do is my fave.. seems like some of the regulars don't know us yet.. but they will.. on that we can bet.. :-)

Love this one ! Very original blues ... Great slide and vocals . Wonderful listen !

Very different kinda bluez mix. Very buisy background supporting a cool traditional feeling slide. Interesting man.

Slidemaster. The thing that I like so much about your music is the way melt rhytm and melodic ideas into a cohesive whole. It shows skill and dedication to the fine art of slide guitar. The tone you create is classic, old school, raw but at the same time original and refreshing. This tune has you written all over it and I like it a lot!!!

love that slide, so smooth. what a cool tune to start with. This one has a great flow and the slide works so well. Steady rhythm, some creative vocals...yeah this is too cool. Great to have you over here Jake!!!!

What a great atmosphere & melancholy... reminds me a bit of earlier "Electric Light Orchestra" - as always, Jake adds incredible guitars and expressive vocals. I love the monster drum work, the flanger and weeeird slides. Absolutely great track!

Man,lost the song in a crash,and then foudn again.... P H E W!! Well as ever,no less than on your best. Curious that we use terms like that isn't it? "Best"... I guess that is the old OMD habbits. Well I get tired of the same old same old... Music ain't there to be graded. Just got into,or left alone. I mean how could you grade something that is a part of someone's whole existance? Nope,no room for games in music. Not "REAL" music,listened to by music FANS,and that for sure is what I am. Listening to this,well,it just get's the blood going,and it doesn't have all the words it needs to say what it feels. I could waffle on for ages about technique,production,mixing,and blah blah blah,but to be honest,all that stuff bores me. Listen to song dammit. I would even dare to begin on all that stuff. I'm afan,I love to LISTEN to music,and that means I don't have to give music autopsies,I just got to listen,and that I do. You ARE the King Of Blues. I hope that dumb **** gives you your music back mate,'cos he sure ain't no fan. Kicked back,listened and loved. Nigel.

sitting at my table sipping on some jack and staring at the man playing slide saying --"yeah he can play the blues"--wreaks em--can smell them in the air--the stench of whiskey,sweat and burning frets!! dig it man

Hi Jakey...xxx :-) Oh now listen to this...This is too sexy for it`s own good and should be played after dark in the "Red Light" area...Never heard that slide sound better, or your vox which are really dynamite on this one...A fantastic listen Jake. Love the slow slinkiness of it, sooooooooooooooooooooooo good, it`d bad..!!! Peace n Love Mags xx :-)

Texas jake,one of my favs , your doing good as always. Some nice sound here, I am always pleased whwn I hear your work, so dont stop. The ratman!

This is soooooo evil! That vocal just grabs me down in the ol' BVD's, know what I mean? Blues don't get any more low-down, deep and dirty than this. Good job.

Hey Jake! this is some mean blues...lovin the slide and harp. Vocals, man they fit perfect...what a cool listen. I'm diggin this big time!

This is most fine...voxs/slide...great vibe..

Hey Jake, glad you were able to save this one. Don't think I've heard it before. Very dark moody and brooding track. Great vocals. Nice combination of harp and slide in the breaks. Killer slide solo. Classic work.

Ah man, Glad you found it Jake..this is fine work...love the low down feel of it...the harp is just a tagging along nicely behind that amazing slide work. (vocals are SO right) women from venus and men from mars.....love this bro! wooooo ya!

Got that mojo voodoo going on here, in spades. Love the minor chord voicings in this one Jake. Slide just knocks me out, well done brother. You know I'm digging the vocal stylings, as they are somewhat similar to my own...too cool man. Love this tune. Peace, Tsargoth

love it jake.. big beat.. hard line.. talkin walkin in blues stride.. dig that down low danger baby.. all man.. menacingly awesome.. great vocals jake.. and you know that i know that your slide show got that mojo flow.. stroke brother.. killer solo.. screamin.. testify.. some powerful voodoo goin down in this sound.. damn jake.. i'm just glad to be around.. awesomeness.. :-)

Ah bliss... Nice arangement Jake,those distant slides are working a treat mate. Star for sure is the vocal. Oozing class and depth. The whispered harmony hits the spot. One from many moons ago,another place,another time... But great music is ageless. Play it on the moon,play it ina shanty town,it's gonna work,it's gonna connect. CLASS. Nigel.

This song has SUCH a GREAT groove! The guitars sound great and sit perfectly in the mix. The effects on the vocals are awesome, Jake. Arrangement and production are perfect. Excellent!!! *****

Jake I could listen to you all day brother, another tasty tune here! I really like the deep slide way down at the bottom of the mix. It fills a little corner that sits perfectly.

I remember everything you did jake.. all are my favorites.. this one is slinky sultry and sexy brother by the bay.. love your vox here and your slide work always put me in heaven.. my dad is now there bro.. died last week.. :-( so thank you for this emotional song jake.. makes me cry.. miss you daddy.. peace my brother jake.. you are a blues genius.. :-)

Awesome sound Jake! I love the production on this. The vocal arrangement is just fantastic - as is the guitar presentation. Awesome!!!!!

I think this is my all time fav of yours Jake. Remember it well from the mixpo days. Great moody vocals (and I love the husky spoken backing vocals) with some sultry guitar work and a great vibe throughout. Sensational work. Cheers Brian

This is one of those songs that grabs ya and doesn't let go till its over. then you find yourself hummin the melody and hearing those laid back guitars in yo head.....loved it Jake!

Great groove, with awesome guitar playin'.Lots of great things happening on this track. Well performed and produced,with perfect fitting vocals !!! Larry T..........

Ha! Jake when I read this was Psychedelic Rock, I had to give it a listen to see if you've drawn from those dreamy S.F. days and sure enough you've captured it in a great way! Always excellent slide work and nice groove with the vox and beat! Farrell

This is a cool tune, laid back and sultry. Ony thing, for me, Jake, is that it sounds a little bottom heavy. Other than that, it's a good song! You have a nice, deep resonance to your voice. Slide is really nice, too. But why is this posted as psychedelic rock? I know-- yer just pullin' my chain, right? Good job, Jake. You got a nice sig sound. Gina/WHP

Of the three tracks you posted today this grabs me most. Great laid back feel well done enjoyed this

Like this tune Jake. Maybe this is the on rapster was thinking of when he said that my vocals remind him of you. Good tune brother. Love that blues picking in the background,good stuff ! Peace, Tsargoth

Reach Out is one of my favorites from you Jake...but with so many excellent songs it`s hard to say which is THE favorite...The slide on this one though is so sexily subtle...It`s a winner for sure...Love the vocal and the beautifully laid back vibes you`re creating here are full of gorgeousness...:-) Great work Jake...:-) xxx peace n love Mags xx :-)

Hey Jake ! Great to get to hear another of your fine tunes ! You have your own unique style of songwriting, singing and playing which is so refreshing to my ears ! Well Done ! your blues buddy from downunder ! Henry

Very unique blues tune,- love the commentary while the guitars are playing in behind, giving a warm atmosphere. Good message. Great percussion and focused bass of course. Like the way it sequays into your playing, shifting, weaving those most great sounding slide riffs. Some Dynamic blues alright; Excellently tasteful as always. Most excellent tune. Most inspiring Jake. -Vesa.

SUPERB blues'in', Jake... it's GR8 to hear ya' again, & this "Mean Ol' Blues" thing epitomizes what it's all about in today's "internet" world. Very ENJOYABLE, brother! I give it a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Hey Jake,........ Awesome work bro.Very cool indeed! Killer drums and bass....add your expertly played guitar and whew'...Sweeeeet Groovin'''''''' !!!!!!! all the best, Larry T.....

I like the blue swing in this one and this is quite relaxing compared to your other tracks. This keep the mind cool and refreshing. A way to chill out in the most smooth way. Can have a glass of Bloody Mary too? LOL! (Oops, I forgot I cant drink, it will kill me!). With million of love from Singapore. Piperon

Hey Jake! Nice job on this song. Guitar work is killer. Love the slide work. Lyrics are very cool :). Enjoyed this one a lot! Dazed

what's goin on? did you delete this and put it up again my friend? you know I love this one strong.. it is truly a beautiful thang! I'm sure I haven't missed it on mixpo bro.. ah well this is another mixpo.. I will just enjoy and say you are our boy.. when it comes to the blues the king just spreads pure joy.. damn man.. that is some funk.. :-)

Is that you on harp Jake? Awesome! This track is "...A Beautiful Thang"... Vocals are so cool. Guitar work is flawless. Production and arrangement are right on the money. GREAT job! *****

EXCELLENT...You got skills son...

YES it is Jake....now I know that you know that I know this toon well...A classic..and very popular on nexus radio...as well as 92.7 fm in Peterborough, Ont. A killer arrangment..top with amazin slide work.

Totally different style and vibe. And it works. Got me. Hans

what.. this title escaped me?.. man i know it jake.. must have been a previous mixpo life.. this has a lot of psychedelia in it.. like the airplane back in the haight.. love that chromatic progression with the bluesy cadences through the circle of dominant 7th chords.. reminds me a bit of elvis too to tell the truth.. lovely understated slide solo completes this dreamy musical trip to the nether regions.. damn I miss the summer of love back in the day.. haight ashbury is no longer that far away.. thanks jake.. love that ending.. very arabic sounding mode there.. love minor 2nds and chromatics man.. awesomeness incarnate.. damn tsar is right.. that progression is absolutely killer.. cheers brother JL.. :-)

Love love love this song! So glad I heard it on the Radio, think it was the Rasmuth show! Great song! William

Nice laid back number, liked the lazy slide. Nice work

Hey Jake! Kool to see you post the goods!! This toon is a classic!! Has to be one of my many fav's from you...ah ya, Always like the flavour of this..excellent tone on the vocals makes this So memorable...and of course that "trademark" slide of yours. Always a pleasure to hear your work! woooo...KOS in da house!!

Oh yeah Jake, we are definitely kindred spirits of psychedelic rock. Love this tune. Those chord changes are so damn good. Great to see you posting tunes again man. Peace, Tsargoth

cool and warm sounds,...typic blues and the biker stop with the harley on the bar,..in the background we listen this song,..harr harr..hey one bottle jack,.......blues bike and xxx ...full ambiente i love that.! from biker to biker,..you copy what i*mean? :)

Yeah Jake, you still got the blues. Great sliding as always. Cool vibes. Love it. Enough said. Hans

Yeah... Man, I can NEVER get enough of your music Jake! The vox on this are just so cool...The guitar work is awesome! Yeah! *****

Jake... I swear the heat and road dust is somehow ingrained in this... Can't fully explain it,just sense it. For me it's just another in such a long line of the real deal music from you. I can honestly say I have NEVER heard anything from you that I didn't love. I was speaking to the wife today about you actualy. I tend to prattle away for hours to her about music,and what it REALLY is and isn't. I was saying how long we had known each other,and in all that time I had not heard a song that was anything less than stella. I mean,c'mon,one listen to this song would tell anyone of the class of blues we are talking about here. It ain't country and western blues,it ain't pop blues,it's blues,down to the soul blues!! The real thing about blues is you don't explain,you just get it. Top class,second to none. Awesome. Nigel.

That's some super smooth slide work riding along this slithering rattle snake of a tune. Most excellent, Jake. Makes me wish I was back in San Antone!!!

love its laid back flow--that slide slipping and sliding throughout--nice authentic blues vocal styling--always dig your work jake--you them--the blues!

Always great pleaure to listen to Jakes' magical and spacey way of Blues... vocal has good presence, the mix is clear and the guitars are whining & shining. Coolest voc & crunchy groove... Bravo!!! Pascal

that's right dazed.. jake is the KING OF SLIDE.. no one can match his glide.. he pumps out blues masterpieces right in stride.. imposters better hide.. hear that solo?.. makes even the old pros gleam with pride.. jake did this is a dream.. he didn't even have to try.. but his axe streamed tears cause how jake made it cry.. I've given up tryin to capture that mojo.. jake you are one of a kind.. king of slide.. :-)

Fabulous blues Jake...Loving this...Would like to hear your vocal with a little more volume but this is kickin a.....:-)You are the man!!!!! Peace n Love Mags xx :-)

Amazing how such a lovely guy like Jake can sound so downright dirty and sleazy (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) at times. This is sensationally dark, Jake. Your vocals have just the right timbre for the feeling in this and that slide work.....whoo. Top stuff, my friend. Love it. Cheers Brian

Authentic comes to mind! That slide work is some of the best I have heard. Absolutely brilliant! Digging this Jake! Vocals are right on the mark but could probably come up in the mix a bit.

Stopping in to hear my favorite Texas bluesman. Good tune Jake, dig that slide. It's great to see some stuff from you here. Peace, Tsargoth

This is some gettin down blues Jake...vocals and slide work are so good, you're one of the best. Man you got it soundin real...the way blues is supposed to be!

Wooo Jake! gettin yer message...damn low down feelin to this un..Just love the soloin and the trailin desendin slides with the slide...man. sweet! Hope yer well bro! Enjoyed!

wow... proper blues.. :) this has a really solid rythym section... just powers on and on..!! you really do sound like you're really pissed off and 'down' here..? god knows... i hope you don't really feel this bad..? the lead break is very cool..!! this song does not need 'flash', and it has loads of character as a result thanks

Yeah Jake...man: I have *got* to hear you play live! The vocals