Be Someone - New song

Last night I had the opportunity to attend the free Origins Rock Concert in New York City at Webster Hall. Jon was one of the 3 artists performing. His guitarist Dylan Williams and drummer Chad Kinner tagged along. Luke was M.I.A.

He performed after Ryan Star to an underwhelming/poor crowd (that's how I saw it). It seemed like a Ryan Star and Macy Gray audience in attendance.

His setlist:

Industry

Beating My Heart

Why I'm Talking to You (with crowd participation)

New York State of Mind (Billy Joel cover) > Untitled New Song

Be Someone (new song)

Beautiful DIsaster

When I heard him say he was going to sing a new song, I immediately pressed the record button on my camera -- no video, just audio. I was too nervous to hold up my camera. Based on previous recording experience, I've always had bad luck by being told no video recording was allowed.

Here it is:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/uyvt0o

The song is great, love the melody. The album version should be just as great. Jon said the new album is coming out soon after he's done recording it (which he should be doing any week now).

A few pictures from my Facebook:

Enjoy!

-Miguel

KSFS Acoustic Lounge & Throw My Love Around (Live)

I recently discovered a full-length radio program that was released a couple of years ago. It features an interview with live cuts from Jon's live show at the Great American Music Hall, presented by KSFS in San Francisco (originally released online in September of 2007). In the program, Jon discusses growing up, the beginning of his career, and life on the road. The full program and individual performances can be downloaded here:

http://trailofbrokenhearts.webs.com/multimediaaudio.htm

In addition, I found a great live recording of "Throw Your Love Around" with Stephen Kellogg from November 1st of 2009 at archive.org. It's available by clicking on the link above as well. The live video recording of this performance is available a few posts down.

Enjoy

Self-Titled album to be Re-released and New Album Info

According to an Amazon.com listing, Orangehaus/Megaforce Records is going to re-release Jon's self-titled album under the title "The Early Recordings" at the end of March this year. The album was originally released by student-run record label Orangehause in 2004 while Jon was attending Anderson University.

You can view the listing and pre-order the album here:

http://www.amazon.com/Early-Recordings-Jon-McLaughlin/dp/B0037OA1XC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1266464153&sr=1-4


The product details says that it's going to be an Enhanced CD, so the multimedia portion of the disc might include video footage of the recording session, among other things.

The product descriptiion also mentions that Jon is set to release a new album later this year. We'll just have to wait and find out until it's confirmed by Jon and Island Records.

This is very exciting news. A new album is on the horizon and his old record label is making his earlier work become widely available so that his fans can get a glimpse of what he was like before signing with Island.

2 video clips from the Yamaha concert

Here are 2 video clips of Jon at the Yamaha concert where he performed recently. His performance of 'So Close' is nowhere to be found yet.

Industry



Why I'm Talking To You

McL plays NAMM concert

Jon shared the stage with the likes of Jason Mraz, Nat King Cole and Michael McDonald at the NAMM Day 2 concert on January 16th in Anaheim, CA. The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is an annual dealer show that features performances from artists.

Source 1:
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/set-229543-songs-singer.html

The night's strongest performances came from singer-songwriter-keyboardist Jon McLaughlin and, later, Jason Mraz.

McLaughlin displayed his amazing skills when seated at the piano, and how his fantastic voice brought added power to his performance. His set was anchored by poignant versions of "Beautiful Disaster" and the exquisite "So Close" (featured in the movie "Enchanted").

Source 2:
http://soundcheck.freedomblogging.com/2010/01/16/namm-day-2-jason-mraz-vince-gill-michael-mcdonald-more-stand-out-at-yamaha-concert/17863/#more-17863

Beating My Heart Live at the IN State Fair

Live performance of Beating My Heart at the Indiana State Fair in August 2009, with various clips of activities happening at the event. Directed by Dan T. Hall

Jon on WZPL Smiley's Christmas Carol

This is a bit late, but Jon will be a special guest at WZPL's Smiley's Christmas Carol tomorrow morning at 7am, December 18 [it's almost midnight as of this posting]. I'm not sure of any other details. For those in the Indianapolis area who know about this and plan to attend... have fun!

http://www.beefandboards.com/

http://www.wzpl.com/pages/5875735.php

http://blogs.wzpl.com/hunter/2009/12/17/quickpost-200/

Tomorrow at Beef & Boards SMILEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL — Jon McLaughlin, Subway Jared, Carl Brizzi, & Pat Carlini. Show starts at 7a

http://www.facebook.com/notes/wzpl-fm-indianapolis-z995/wzpl-smileys-a-christmas-carol-live-radio-theatre-7a-beefandboards-starring-jonm/395315035416

Throw My Love Around - Live Performance

A performance of 'Throw My Love Around has finally surfaced on Youtube. It's a song that Jon rarely played since his 'OK Now' release or hasn't played at all to my knowledge:

Throw My Love Around (with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers)

Backstage video

Here's a new video posted by Jon of Jon and the guys hanging out backstage before the concert at Wake Forest University last friday.

New Song Title Confirmed

Jon confirmed on his Facebook/Twitter that he had just finished a new song! Not sure if he meant finished recording it or writing it. It's a love song called "You Are My Girl Tonight".

http://twitter.com/JonMcLaughlin

"Just finished a new song. There is nothing like the day I finish a new song. It's called 'you are my girl tonight' ...it's a love song."

Please let us hear it soon Jon! :)