Announcing the Release of Mixed Vice Work!
Peace, Friends!
Against some unlikely odds, I have made my deadline! Today I am officially releasing my newest project: an EP called Mixed Vice Work.
Amongst much ado and hubbub, I can announce that the new EP is now available for you to hear and to own! I have made ALL OF THE SONGS FREE FOR LISTENING at:
…and the album is available for purchase, along with lots of other intriguing and worthwhile art at:
What’s an Ep?
An EP is a short CD. Mixed Vice Work is 6 songs. It’s concise, and it’s affordable.
Many Thanks
As you may know from previous newsletters, I’ve had a pretty tough two years since my last CD. The successful completion of this EP is very significant in that it (along with my two tours this past year) shows further evidence that I have landed on my feet and am joyfully flowing forward with my life.
Many of the people in this list have been instrumental in making that possible. I am deeply grateful to:
- Jackie Stillwell
- Frederick Martin
- Hallel Parsons
- …and all those who were loving and supportive when I had a difficult decision to make at The Meeting School
- Robyn Josephs for a place to land (spiritually, geographically)
- Walter Hjelt-Sullivan
- Niyonu Spann
- My Parents
- Michelle Martin for her hospitality when I moved to Carrboro
- The Hillsborough Road Co-op in Carrboro, NC
- A.J. Bryce for his enthusiasm and dedication to his own music and support for mine
- Chapel Hill Friends Meeting
- my support committee: Mike Green, Lauren Hart, Lynn Drake
- Sidney Martin and his Rongos
- Harriet Hart
- Maggie Harrison
- Tim Esser-Haines
- Chuck Esser and Pamela Haines
- The West Philadelphia Worship Group
- All of the Meetings and organizations that hosted me in the Fall of ’08 and Spring ’09
- Carly Frintner for being my elder, fellow poet and lover of living
- Coleman
- Ben Schilling
- Leigh Gaston
- All of those who have been interested, enthusiastic and encouraging about this project and the rest of my career as an artist. Your support means so much.
An Appeal…
This past year I have been supported in so many ways by those around me and by those who have hosted my performances. But I can’t be traveling and performing all of the time, and this is a difficult environment to be earning a living selling recorded music. I am learning that I must be more honest and direct about asking for financial support in what I do.
I have grown beyond the point of taking it personally when my art is not well supported, but it is important to note: it is logistically impossible for me to continue making art on this scale if folks like you are not willing to pay for it.
I would ask that you please be aware that I have no benefactor. I put down my own money on the project. If I don’t get a significant return on my investment, I can only maintain this level of output for the (very) short term.
So if my ministry has moved you in the past, or you have seen lives changed by the Spirit that moves through me, support us! The EP is just $6.95! Consider a purchase at:
Think of it as an investment in your community!
If nothing else, it is easy for you to visit www.jonwatts.com/listen and have a listen!
Other Ways to Support
Have a look at the promotional video for Mixed Vice Work!
“This is Art and it’s important. It’s not enough that you enjoy it. I’m asking you to join it.”
-from “Grab a Pen”, track 4 on Mixed Vice Work
love and joy!
See you at FGC!
Jon Watts
ps Look out for the next “Stories from Mixed Vice Work,” coming in about two weeks!