Jade jackson on wilderness, recording with mike ness. Jun 27, 2019 photo by matt bizer after wrapping up the tour promoting her wellreceived debut album, gilded, californias jade jackson decided to dig a little deeper for her second record. Can the greek theatres new gm book great shows and avoid. A week later, mike ness called jackson and asked if she. When christine marie ness, wife of social distortions front man, mike ness, heard singersongwriter jade jackson perform a rough set in san. World cafe since releasing her debut in may, the singersongwriter has begun to turn heads with a fresh take on the bakersfield sound and a knack for honest. Singersongwriter jade jackson still works at her familys restaurant, but maybe for not much longer, as her new mike nessproduced album. Jade jackson first came on the scene in 2017 with her debut lp gilded which saw her team with producer, and frontman of the legendary southern. Jun 25, 2017 songwriter jade jackson on her journey to a gilded debut the california countryrock artist, 25, tells nprs lulu garcianavarro about the personal and health struggles that have fueled her new. Californian singersongwriter jade jackson has signed with anti records and by way of introduction a video has been released for motorcycle.
The biography suggests jackson was a coffeehouse solo artist when that happened, but she has a tight group of friends who form a formidable band. Mike will join barrett martin, slash, chad smith, duff mckagan, nancy wilson and more at the 2018 musicares concert for recovery at the showbox in seattle on thursday, may 10. Jul 31, 2017 jackson came through town last week to support social distortion at the palace theatre. Jun 01, 2017 jade jackson can recall every detail of the room in which she. In an interesting turn of events, the wife of mike ness was friends with jade jacksons mother. Aug 15, 2017 starting the night off right was california country rock diva jade jackson. She released her second album, wilderness, back in june, once again teaming up with producer mike ness of punk rock band social distortion. Everybody is very excited, so you will have to act quickly and book your jade jackson tickets before they all get snapped up. Mike ness protege jade jackson shows shes the real deal on. Wilderness is a powerhouse of a record by jade jackson, a followup to her 2017 debut, gilded. My skins a lot thicker than youd think itd be, jade jackson sings in finish line, the fourth song on her 2017 album gilded. Story of my life by mike ness goodreads share book. Mike ness, founder, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of social distortion, spoke from his home in orange county.
Mike ness on 40 years of social distortion, new album. Your life can be pointing to them, but i was angry a lot of the time. Join facebook to connect with jade jackson and others you may know. This is for all the sick boys, sick girls and all the goodmusic fans. Jade jackson wilderness anti records coachella valley. Jul 30, 2019 jade jackson first came on the scene in 2017 with her debut lp gilded which saw her team with producer, and frontman of the legendary southern california punk group social distortion, mike ness.
California country artist jade jackson is back with wilderness, her second collaboration with punk legend mike ness. Social distortion will be hitting the road again this summer with special guest jade jackson. Jade jacksons anti debut gilded is out now news anti. We both look at things from different angles yet have a similar understanding on the importance of things, so it. Tickets for all dates go on sale this friday, may 12 9 am. The track was produced by mike ness of social distortion fame and jade will be playing upcoming shows with social distortion in march april. California countryrocker jade jackson tells popmatters her story and talks about her debut album, gilded, which was produced by social distortions mike ness. Jade jackson the anti gilded songbird discovered by mike. Mikes influence and guidance are evident, but jade has the musical and vocal talent to make this album all her own. Mike s influence and guidance are evident, but jade has the musical and vocal talent to make this album all her own. Jade jackson brings a rock and roll sensibility to her. Having a strong passion for music since she was young, ironically, social distortion is the band which.
We both look at things from different angles yet have a similar understanding on the importance of things. Jade jackson performs live from americana music festival 2019. Junior burke knocks james deans badboygonetoosoon off the iconic pedestal in his latest book, the. Under the influences interview with mike ness of social distortion duration. Available now via anti records, wilderness like her debut record gilded was produced by mike ness, the socal punk rock legend has carefully helped her hone her craft and sound. Jade jackson works with mike ness in the wilderness. Hes been the leader and one constant member in the seminal punkrock band social distortion for nearly 40 years, and hes still going strong at. The record is a powerful and persuasive introduction to the gifted young countryrock sensation from small town california already causing a stir with critics and fans alike. He explains what type of music the group plays by saying, i call it like if the rolling stones and the ramones got into a car accident thats what we sound like. Jade jackson first came on the scene in 2017 with her debut lp gilded which saw her team with producer, and frontman of the legendary southern california punk group social distortion, mike ness.
Social distortion announces 2017 summer tour w jade jackson tour dates. When christine marie ness, wife of social distortions front man, mike ness, heard singersongwriter jade jackson perform a rough set in san louis obispo, california, she messaged her husband immediately. This little underground social distortion and jade jackson, house of blues, aug. Country rocker jade jackson performs in the currents studio. Like your debut album, 2017s gilded, you worked with social distortions mike ness for production of wilderness. His family moved to fullerton, california when he was young and he grew up in a broken home. Ness currently lives in santa ana, california, with. On may 18, 2009 mike ness and social distortion played a benefit show at the house of blues in anaheim, california called rock to recovery and his son joined him on stage and played lead guitar for the song ball and chain. Jade jackson good time gone full album stream youtube. From start to finish, gilded embodies the perfect intersection of unapologetic songwriting fire and earthy country texture all stretched taut over a framework of punk rock rhythms seemingly lifted from a socal dive bar the albums roughhewn sounds bear the stamp of producer mike ness, of legendary countrypunks social distortion. Jade jackson is an american singersongwriter from santa margarita, ca within seconds after a guitar plays the intro to her song aden, jade jacksons voice, illuminated by experience, sings.
Produced by social distortion frontman mike ness, gilded is unapologetically country rock, merging the heartbreak and resilience of lucinda williams with the. Producermentor mike ness of social distortion provides the guitars on the tune and it certainly has melodies which accent the lyrics. It marks the arrival of a young but sophisticated talent who possesses a keen melodic ear, an innate sense of rhyme and phrasing, and a slow, syrupy sweet, slightly raspy voice to deliver it all in. Produced by social distortions mike ness, listen to the new track dont say that you love. Gilded was produced by social distortions mike ness the electric guitar sounds reveal this in spades, and he knows empathically when to add punch without allowing sonic clutter. About the guest jade jackson has spent much of her time in. Jade jackson is thrilled to release her sophomore album wilderness today, her most personal album yet. Follow jade jackson s instagram account to see all 532 of their photos and videos.
Everybody is very excited, so you will have to act quickly and book. Social distortions mike ness revisits his past the san. Social distortion information and concert dates music page 1. Produced by social distortions mike ness, gilded showcases jacksons sensual, slightly husky vocals and her precisely. New anti signing jade jackson releases the mike ness.
March 30th, 2020 jade jackson press photo by alice baxley get it now. On june 28, 2019, jackson released her second fulllength album titled wilderness. Jade jackson is a country singer and musician who grew up in a small californian town, obsessed with writing songs and telling stories. Jade jackson is taking her smalltown country songs to the. Jade jacksons exquisite debut album gilded is now in stores.
Once you get to know her career, the lyric rings especially true. Jade jackson could be the answer to mike ness prayers. In this podcast episode hear what inspired jade jackson to write his first poem, examples of early poetry and recent poems, as well as learn how to create your own beautiful poem. Jade jackson mike pushes me and shines light on areas of a song i didnt see before. His family relocated to orange county, california later that year and he grew up roaming the streets of fullerton. Shed suffered a serious fall during a hike 7 years ago, resulting in shattered vertebrae, an allergic reaction to medication, time spent in a wheelchair, dependence on.
Mike ness live in madrid in 2009 in 2003, social distortion recorded a live dvd called live in orange county at the house of blues in anaheim, california which was released in 2004 along with sex, love and rock n roll, both of which were released on time bomb recordings. When ness heard jacksons music, he produced her debut album, gilded. Dec 05, 2019 like your debut album, 2017s gilded, you worked with social distortions mike ness for production of wilderness. On jade jacksons second fulllength album, wilderness, she casts a light more focused on her own life than ever before. Mike ness composer,producer jeff halbert engineer tyler miller composer jade jackson composer.
The country rock album evokes the strength of grammywinning singer and musician lucinda williams while incorporating the melodies of country music hall of fame artist and. Soon the whole world will know what the audience discovered that night. World cafe since releasing her debut in may, the singersongwriter has begun to turn heads with a fresh take. A short while after hearing her perform, he offered to mentor her. By lisa morgan when christine marie ness, wife of social distortions front man, mike ness, heard singersongwriter jade jackson perform a rough set in san louis obispo, california, she messaged her husband immediately. Check out prolific singersongwriter jade jackson twin peaks.
In february 2017, jackson was featured on rolling stone s list 10 new country artists you need to know. Ness, the front man of the california punk band social distortion, has long incorporated elements of old. Its been just shy of 20 years since social distortion front man mike ness released his two and only, so far solo efforts, but gallery march 18, 2017 photos. We talk about alanon, you know i just thought, really. Of course, producer mike ness pulled it all together. A small town singersongwriter that is taking the world by storm, jackson is part of the anti record label and released her debut album glided earlier in 2017. We share a lot of the same defects, a shorttemper, and mn. We caught up with frontman mike ness at the beginning of a 27gig tour. Starting the night off right was california country rock diva jade jackson. While this record starts out with a wistful, lonesome ballad aden it doesnt remain there long.
Wilderness, like gilded, was produced by mike ness, the socal punk rock legend who essentially plucked jackson from obscurity several years ago and helped hone her craft and sound. Jul 26, 2017 my skins a lot thicker than youd think itd be, jade jackson sings in finish line, the fourth song on her 2017 album gilded. Jade jackson the anti gilded songbird discovered by mike ness. Michael james ness was born april 3rd, 1962 in lynn, massachusetts. Jackson came through town last week to support social distortion at the palace theatre. Jade jackson brings a rock and roll sensibility to her americana music.
This week on walking the floor on the eve of her debut record release, jade jackson runs us through small town california life, growing up without the internet, being discovered by mike ness social d, and more. February 2017 from a gothfolk chanteuse discovered by social distortions mike ness to an acerbic diy singersongwriter. Social distortion with jade jackson to play cleveland august 1 st. Mar 23, 2017 rolling stone country asked ness who is currently touring with social distortion and jade jackson to reminisce about some of his best country covers and found that beneath the lowslung. Social distortion frontman mike ness on his musical journey, upcoming book. One more circle led jackson to her most critical step forward, when she and mike ness began working together. Jade jackson talks finish line video and the power of. Apr, 2017 videos play all jade jackson wilderness full album stream anti records n i r v a n a mtv u n p l u g g e d complete album 1994 duration.
Mar 14, 2017 jade jackson talks finish line video and the power of positivity social. Can the greek theatres new gm book great shows and avoid pissing off the neighbors. Jan 24, 2017 californian singersongwriter jade jackson has signed with anti records and by way of introduction a video has been released for motorcycle. Mike ness protege jade jackson shows shes the real deal on first. Social distortion announces 2017 summer tour w jade. He started social distortion as a teen in 1978, and was promptly arrested at their first show for spitting in a cops face. Social distortion with jade jackson to play cleveland. Rolling stone country asked ness who is currently touring with social distortion and jade jackson to reminisce about some of his best country. Aug 27, 2017 this time, though, the draw for me was opening songbird and mike ness protege jade jackson, whos on her first national tour. Jacksons mother and ness wife had been friends in high school, which brought the two artists together. Gilded is the debut offering from california singersongwriter jade jackson. When seeing mike ness of social distortion at her first concert, her view on music changed from a private escape to that of wanting to perform. I hope we see lots more of jade jackson in the future. The perfect mix of country, rock, blues and roots with strong storytelling skills to bring it home.
Jade jackson, mike ness, wilderness, secret, bottle it up. Her new work deals heavily with the inbetweens and stepping stones we dwell in and leap across while coming to terms with our sense of self, and how melancholy can be a powerful weapon to wield, especially in the form of a rootsrock or country song. Jackson loves classic country, but she also loves punky l. Its a cohesive statement and should prove to make jade jackson another artist making.
From the heartsick countryrock twang of fiddlecrosshatched opener aden to careening, rockabillyinflected cowpunk shuffle troubled end and intoxicating comingofage anthem finish line, gilded offers up 11 richlytextured snapshots of a. Buy jade jacksons album titled wilderness to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Social distortion frontman mike ness produced gilded, marking a full circle debut for the rising chanteuse. According to her biography jackson was discovered and mentored by mike ness of social d. A feminine idealization of what ness has fashioned himself into. Jade jackson can recall every detail of the room in which she. After wrapping up the tour promoting her wellreceived debut album, gilded, californias jade jackson decided to dig a. Jade jackson do not miss out on your chance to see her when she hits the uk and makes a headline performance at cool london venue the slaughtered lamb on monday th of november 2017. Theres a melancholic grace to the songs which make up gilded.
Country rocker jade jackson performs in the currents. Hailing from santa margarita, california, singersongwriter on debut jade jackson makes her striking arrival on the alt. Jackson released her first album, gilded, in 2017 on anti records. But, you dont really see these things, until you see them. Social distortion rocks the paramount huntington, ny 85. Jade jackson im so thankful for great organizations like the artly world nonprofit who are continuing to support and provide relief to artists during these uncertain times.