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<description><![CDATA[Aziola Cry will be performing with the Detroit progressive band, Tiles on two dates of their "Great Lakes Tour".  The first will be a special duo, (Jason on Warr Guitar & Mike on Guitar) semi-acoustic set at Shank Hall in Milwaukee on Friday, August 1st. The full band will then be performing with them at The Red Line Tap in Chicago on the following day.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 08 21:21:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Last Minute Shows</title>
<description><![CDATA[After nearly a six month absence from performing live, Aziola Cry has two late add shows in the upcoming week. The first is on July 6th at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago and later in the week at Shark City on July 11th. More shows are being booked for later in the summer to begin promoting the new CD which is nearly complete.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 08 16:52:16 -0400</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=66</link>
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<title>In The Studio</title>
<description><![CDATA[Next week Aziola Cry will be going into the studio to begin recording our new album.  Check out <a href="http://www.aziolacry.com" target="blank">Aziola Cry</a> for more details...<br />
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<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 07 15:58:55 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=65</link>
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<title>Aziola Cry Rehearsals</title>
<description><![CDATA[I have been busy the past month preparing for a new Aziola Cry album.  The music has been written and the band is currently rehearsing the material with plans of entering the studio in September.  This will be a full length album and will include some of the band&rsquo;s most complex and heavy music to date.  More news to follow...]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 07 16:02:47 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=64</link>
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<title>Solo Ambient Show</title>
<description><![CDATA[Next week Thursday (June 28th) I will be performing a solo set of ambient Stick.  For those of you who have caught an Aziola Cry show, the music that I will be playing will be along the lines of the quieter passages of "Ghost Conversations I".  ]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 07 15:03:50 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=60</link>
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<title>Aziola Cry At M.A.R.S. Festival</title>
<description><![CDATA[Aziola Cry will be performing at this years <a href="http://www.myspace.com/marsfestival2007" target="blank">M.A.R.S. Festival</a> (Milwaukee Art Rock Showcase).  This will be a one day event featuring nine progressive rock bands on a main stage and include several solo acts on a side stage.  The event will take place at 11am on Saturday, June 9th at the Miramar Theatre in Milwaukee.  Also scheduled to appear are Hamadryad, Karcius, Kopecky, Dimension X, Far Corner, Quark Quartet, Strange Land and others.  Tickets for the festival may be purchased ahead of time <a href="http://www.themiramartheatre.com" target="blank">here</a> for a discounted price.<br />
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<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 07 16:38:28 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=59</link>
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<title>Upcoming Gigs</title>
<description><![CDATA[Aziola Cry has quite a few gigs coming up in the next few months with a few more still in the works.  Most notable are the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/marsfestival2007" target="blank">M.A.R.S. festival </a> taking place in Milwaukee and an "Instrumental Prog Night" at <a href="http://www.martyrslive.com" target="blank">Martyr&rsquo;s</a> in Chicago.  The M.A.R.S. festival will be an all day celebration of progressive music with Aziola Cry going on at noon and will feature some of the Midwest’s best progressive rock bands.  The Martyr’s show will include <a href="http://www.myspace.com/vonfrickle" target="blank">vonFrickle</a> and <a href="http://www.kopecky.8m.com" target="blank">Kopecky</a>.  Check back for more dates soon.<br />
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<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 07 20:50:50 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=58</link>
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<title>Ghost Conversations Released Today</title>
<description><![CDATA[The new Aziola Cry EP, "Ghost Conversations" is now available.  To order a copy, go to <a href="http://www.translationmusic.com" target="blank">Translation Music</a>.  The band also has a few upcoming shows (with more in the works) where the disc can be purchased as well.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 07 08:34:12 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.jasonblakemusic.com/news_article.php?id=57</link>
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<title>Experimental Music Article</title>
<description><![CDATA[There is an interesting article that mentions me over at <a href="http://www.axehound.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76" target="blank">Axehound</a>.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:57:56 CDT</pubDate>
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<title>New Aziola Cry Album Preview</title>
<description><![CDATA[A preview of the new Aziola Cry album "Ghost Conversations" is now available in the music section of the site and also over at the band’s <a href="http://www.myspace.com/aziolacry" target="blank">MySpace</a> page.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:46:01 CDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghost Conversations Release Date</title>
<description><![CDATA[The release date for the new Aziola Cry EP, "Ghost Conversations" has been set for April 9th.  We have a couple shows booked right around this date in both Chicago and Detroit to commemorate its release.  More dates are in the works...]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:29:06 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Nearly Complete</title>
<description><![CDATA[Ghost Conversations is in the final stages of preparation.  The mixing is now nearly complete and a mastering date is set.  I heard the album last night and it sounds amazing.  Jim has done an outstanding job mixing it and has made this music sound new again to me.  I know that I have said it before, but it is definately looking like the disc should be back in my hands sometime next month.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:33:27 CST</pubDate>
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<title>New Project Progesses</title>
<description><![CDATA[My new project with Joe and Paul Kopecky is moving along with us currently trading ideas through the mail.  At this point, we have some great foundations for quite a few songs.  Over the next week or two, I will be working on adding Stick parts to some of Joe&rsquo;s compositions and then the plan is to get together as a band and run through everything.  More updates as this happens...  ]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 07 15:46:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Still Mixing</title>
<description><![CDATA[Due to the holidays and scheduling, mixing continues on the Aziola Cry EP.  Although I was originally hoping to have it completed by now, I&rsquo;d rather spend the time to make it perfect.  This week I was able to get together with Jim Siwek who is mixing the CD and I&rsquo;d say things are at about 95 percent.  I feel pretty confident at this point that it will be finished and released by next month.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 07 15:00:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Gear Setup</title>
<description><![CDATA[It seems that I am constantly changing my gear around looking for the most ideal setup.  I recently changed things again and so far I am very pleased with the results.  I am now plugging my Stick directly into a Guitar POD XT Pro (melody side) and Bass POD XT Pro (bass side).  From here both sides have an Echoplex Digital Pro Plus running through the effects loop of the PODs.  This signal is then mixed into an SWR SM400S which I am using to power SWR speakers.  Finally, I also use a Furman PL-Plus.  While similar to my last setup, I have officially rid myself of the Rane Stick Preamp and brought back the Echoplexes which I was not using for most of the past year.  Now I just have to test things out on stage.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 06 14:58:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ghost Conversations Artwork</title>
<description><![CDATA[Below is the cover art for the upcoming Aziola Cry EP "Ghost Conversations".  As mentioned before, all the paintings used for the album were done by <a href="http://www.mickaklauck.com" target="blank">Micka Klauck</a> who also collaborated with the band on "Ellipsis".  This particular piece is entitled "MummyForest" and comes from a collection of smaller paintings, some of which are also featured throughout the CD package.  Dennis Ramirez  <a href="http://www.freethinkersmovement.com" target="blank">F.ree T.hinkers M.ovement</a> did the design work for the disc.<br />
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<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:40:22 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Mixing Time</title>
<description><![CDATA[At this point, the new Aziola Cry EP has been completely recorded with mixing soon to follow.  I am really pleased with the results and can&rsquo;t wait to get this music out there.  The album artwork is also being assembled at the moment and should be complete soon.  Once I have the album cover, I will post it both here and on the <a href="http://www.aziolacry.com" target="blank">Aziola Cry</a> website.  Plans for 2007 are also slowly being made.  More on this later.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:39:26 CST</pubDate>
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<title>New Project</title>
<description><![CDATA[Since there is talk of one of my new projects in an interview, I might as well mention it here as well.  I am currently writing music along with guitarist, Joe Kopecky from the band <a href="http://www.kopecky.8m.com" target="blank">Kopecky</a>.  Right now the band is just in the enfant stage as we are both composing the music and no recording has been done to date.  I’m excited to be working with Joe along with his brother Paul on drums and hopefully recording this music sometime next year.  You can read the interview with Joe where he mentions the project at <a href="http://www.musicstreetjournal.com" target="blank">Music Street Journal</a>]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:12:36 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Ghost Conversations</title>
<description><![CDATA[With all shows for the year done, I am spending my time right now finishing up the new Aziola Cry EP.  Recording is pretty much complete with the exception of one more session where we will be adding a few additional overdub type parts.  Artwork is also complete and once again will feature the paintings of <a href="http://www.mickaklauck.com" target="blank">Micka Klauck</a>.  That leaves mixing and mastering which I hope to have complete by the end of the year.  The plan as it stands is to release the disc first thing in 2007.  The name of the album will be "Ghost Conversations" and the song titles are simply "Ghost Conversations Pts 1-3".  More information on the story behind the album will eventually be posted over at the Aziola Cry website.  <br />
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<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:11:09 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Aziola Cry In Detroit</title>
<description><![CDATA[I will be heading to Detroit with Aziola Cry this weekend for what will probably be our last show of the year.  The plan is to concentrate on finishing up our new EP and also begin work on material for the next full length CD.  Opening for us will be Detroit area Stick player  <a href="http://www.detroitstick.com" target="blank">Glenn Poorman</a> performing a solo set along with progressive rock act <a href="http://www.influxaudio.com" target="blank">Influx</a>.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:01:30 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Interviews</title>
<description><![CDATA[I have recently done some interviews that are worth pointing out.  The first one is at <a href="http://www.musicstreetjournal.com" target="blank">Music Street Journal</a> where I was asked questions about Aziola Cry and music in general.  The second one can be found at <a href="http://www.nucleusprog.com/ingles/r-aziolacry.htm" target="blank">Nucleus</a> and includes insight into the future of Aziola Cry.  <a href="http://www.ytsejam.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4191" target="blank">Ytsejam.com</a> has an extensive interview including questions about the "Ellipsis" album.  Finally, <a href="http://www.axehound.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77" target="blank">Axehound</a> has a Chapman Stick and gear related interview.]]></description>
<author>info@translationmusic.com (Jason Blake)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:28:42 CST</pubDate>
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<title>New Site Design</title>
<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the redesign of my site.  The  purpose of this change was to distance it from the <a href="http://www.aziolacry.com " target="blank">Aziola Cry</a> site and allow for a more open dialog of my musical activities.  The news section will not only include the typical news worthy items but will also be a space for blog-like posts of any recording projects, gigs, etc. that I have going on.  Outside of Aziola Cry, I have many new exciting projects currently underway.  As they become more solidified and as recordings become complete, I will be adding them to the music section.  Also, the calendar will look bare for the next few months as I concentrate on finishing up some recordings before gigging again.<br />
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Thanks to Dennis Ramirez <a href="http://www.freethinkersmovement.com " target="blank">F.ree T.hinkers M.ovement</a> for his hard work and creativity in building this site.<br />
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:23:50 CST</pubDate>
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