Lilith Fair and “Billionaire”

I’m just a little bit excited about Lilith Fair this Saturday, July 10th at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA. Doors open at 2:30pm and I go on immediately after that, so get to the VILLAGE STAGE by 2:50pm, where I will be rocking out with my band for 30 glorious minutes. I’ve expressed my excitement via Bruno Mars and Travie McCoy’s hit song, “Billionaire.” Enjoy!

Sweet New Dirty Filthy Remix

I had the good fortune of meeting hip-hop artist Gotham Green through our mutual friend, photographer Koury Angelo, on twitter this past winter, and we immediately began collaborating. He was working on his full-length album Haze Diaries Volume 3 with producer and world-class DJ, Quickie Mart, and they invited me to come and listen to what they were working on and perhaps sing on some stuff. I had already downloaded and loved Haze Diaries Volume 2, so I was excited to work with these guys. I ended up writing a couple hooks and laying the vocals down that day. Not bad for our first time meeting! After being blown away by both Gotham and Quickie Mart, I asked if they would take a stab at remixing my new song “Dirty Filthy Liar,” which I had just recorded solo at Sanctum Sound Studios in LA after winning 4 hours of studio time with them through super kick-ass music website, OurStage.com. They were down. A few days later, they had a rough sketch of what you’re about to hear worked out and it…sounded…amazing. Thank you, crazy social media world, for introducing me to two of the most talented up-and-coming artists out there. Our forces combined, we can make some crazy stuff happen. I’m excited.

You can download this remix FOR FREE at www.djquickiemart.com, as well as many more amazing musical projects of his and Gotham Green. These guys rule. Seriously.

Have a glorious day!

Comin Atchoo, American Idol…

Powerfox and I have given ourselves a mission: to match American Idol’s weekly themes in an effort to have fun and sing songs together. This self-imposed assignment began when we magically posted “No Scrubs” by TLC just in time for R&B week. The week after that was Lennon/McCartney week, so we worked out some harmonies for the classic tune “Come Together.”

When we heard the theme for this week is the music of Elvis, we donned our purple sweatshirts and got to work. Here we are, showing a much softer (and awkwardly romantic) side.

Look for a new American Idol theme video from us every week! You can subscribe to us at youtube.com/PowerfoxandPonymane as well as follow us at twitter.com/PowerandPony. And did I mention becoming a fan on Facebook.com/PowerfoxandPonymane? I think that covers it. Be our friend, leave a comment, sing along…

No Scrubs, You Guys…

Here’s the latest in the chronicles of Powerfox and Ponymane - with VERY special guest Craig (http://youtube.com/KyleDunnigan). Check it out, you guys!

Loudly Talking Cell-Phone Person Challenge

You know what I’m talking about - that person who makes sure everyone within earshot knows just what celebrities they’ve met/managed/styled - you might find it annoying, I find it hilarious! So here’s the challenge: make a video reenactment of your favorite LOUDLY TALKING CELL-PHONE PERSON experience, post it in the video responses to this vlog on youtube, and on April 1st, the person with the best and most creative reenactment wins a signed copy of my new EP “National Holiday” and your video will be posted on my blog! Have fun, everybody! To watch this video on youtube, CLICK HERE!

PowerFox and PonyMane: New Musical Madness!

I have recently embarked on a new musical adventure with my good friend, fellow singer/songwriter and American Idol alum Jackie Tohn! We have one rule when we get together as Powerfox and Ponymane, and that is to have as much fun as possible. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/PowerandPony and subscribe to us on youtube: youtube.com/PowerFoxandPonyMane. Here are a couple of our vids for your enjoyment so…enjoy!

Video Blog #6: AOL Excitement!

homesickness

i know i always post such exuberant blogs, just chock full of hearty whole grain good news, but sometimes i just get homesick. i miss the east coast and the mighty state of new york so much it hurts. ow. i head home on monday for the holidays (including a show at my old favorite acoustic joint in the city, rockwood music hall) and i couldn’t be more excited. my neice is now in kindergarten (what?!) and my nephew is more apt with a laptop at 3 years of age than most. being away from my family is what hurts the most, and i can’t wait to see their beautiful, rosy-cheeked faces. that’s right, it snows in ny. winter has always been my favorite season since i can remember, and the 8 days of rain a year out here in la just ain’t cutting it for me. i know, waah, poor me, how awful to just live in sunshine, but i’m just a cold-weather kind of gal. so look out slushy roads and freezing rain - i’m coming home!!!

anyhoozle, as a wave of homesickness was passing through, i decided to share it with you. do you live far away from your family and the people that you love? what’s it like for you?

okay then, i feel better now. thanks so much for listening - and have a beautiful holiday!

jes

Home Video Cover Songs

I make these at home for your entertainment and I do hope you enjoy them!  I add new ones all the time so be sure to subscribe on youtube.

Jes Hudak Video Blog #5: 5 Things That Rule

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