UCB Theatre and Hotel Cafe!
March 11, 2010
So check it - I’ve been asked to play a couple of really cool shows this month! On Thursday, March 25th, I’ll be performing my cover of the classic 90’s hit, “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child at the monthly comedy show, “Four Stories and a Cover” at the UCB Theatre in LA. And then, on Sunday March 28th, I’ll be playing a short set at the Songwriter’s Sundays at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. Both shows are going to be tons o’ fun, so stop by if you’re in the Los Angeles area! Head on over to the shows page for all the details.
Buy my new EP “National Holiday” on iTunes!
March 9, 2010
Yes, that’s right, you can now download my brand-new EP “National Holiday” on iTunes!!! It’s also available on Amazon.com, Rhapsody.com, and you can pick up a hard copy (includes DVD of music videos) either at a live show or on CDBaby.com. Just head to any of those online stores and have a look-see! It’s been quite some time since I’ve officially released any music, so this EP is very special to me and everyone who helped make it happen. Please enjoy!
Front Page of AOL Music TODAY!
January 30, 2010
See “No One In The World” on the front page of AOL Music today!
Directed by Kurt Nishimura and starring some amazing friends, family, and fans.
It’s kind of exciting. Just a little. Hooray!
Winning Stuff Like Whoa!
December 1, 2009
Here are some recent and very exciting accolades:
- LA Music Awards 2009 Pop Single of the Year for “Another Day”
- ISSA Grand Prize Winner 2009 Singer Songwriter of the Year
- Ourstage.com Grand Prize Winner in Pop for “National Holiday”
It’s extremely overwhelming, and I can barely keep track of all the awesomeness! Thanks so much to everyone who came out and voted for the LA Music Awards, everyone who voted from the comfort of their homes for ISSA, and all the listeners out there who voted “National Holiday” up in the charts over at Ourstage.com. I’m just so grateful for your support - it means the world to me! Let’s just keep the good stuff a-comin’, shall we? 2010 is gonna be crazy, I know it!!!
I’ve got 2 NEW MUSIC VIDEOS!!!
November 7, 2009
This past year has yielded so much for me, and some of the most exciting stuff that happened was the creation of not one but TWO amazing music videos. The first video for “No One In The World” was made by brilliant young director Kurt Nishimura out of Portland, OR. The second video, made for “Another Day” which I wrote for the short independent film “Broken,” was directed by visionary Edber Mamisao. Please enjoy! Head over to my YOUTUBE CHANNEL to watch in full-screen.
LA MUSIC AWARDS VOTING PARTY!!!
October 3, 2009
The voting will be held at the legendary Whisky A Go Go on legendary Sunset Strip in legendary West Hollywood. It’s going to be…you guessed it…legendary.
THURS OCT 8TH - Whisky A Go Go - 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA - 21+, $10, doors 6pm
$10 gets you a ballot, and lots of crazy peeps having fun gets me votes! It’s a win-win, really… We are going to have a good ol’ time, so I do hope you and all your friends can join me and my musical cohorts for a smashing good time out on the town!
Vote for me in two categories:
- Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year - see footage of me female singing and songwriting on youtube!
- Pop Single of the Year for “Another Day” - listen to it on my myspace page now!
I really really really hope to see you there!
I’ve Been Nominated…TWICE!
August 1, 2009
First of all, thank you everyone who showed such amazing support at the LA Music Awards Showcase. You all touched my heart, and I’m so grateful to know you and be able to perform my music for you. As it turns out, I’ve been nominated in TWO categories: Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year and Pop Single of the Year for “Another Day.” Being nominated in itself is a huge honor, so a big thanks to the man behind the awards show Al Bowman for believing in me. There will be a voting party to determine the winners on October 8th at 7pm at the Whiskey A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Please come, bring your friends, enjoy the party, and help me win some awards!!! The actual LA Music Awards ceremony will take place on November 12th at the Henry Fonda Music Box Theater. You can find out more about the LA Music Awards on their myspace page.
Me and the LA Music Awards
July 27, 2009
I have some very exciting news! I will be performing a showcase in Los Angeles to determine whether or not I get nominated for female singer/songwriter of the year at the LA Music Awards. OMG!!!! This is a really big deal, and I truly hope EVERYONE in LA can make it. I could really use your support on this one! Here are the details:
Tues Jul 28th at 8:30PM - Life on Wilshire - 6311 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90048
Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Here’s how to pay in advance using PayPal:
1. Go to PayPal.com
2. Choose ’send money’
3. Send $5 to jeshudak@yahoo.com
4. Don’t forget to include your full name in the message!
5. Your ticket will be waiting for you at the door.
Save yourself $5 and buy your ticket now!
The Story of the Making of “Another Day”
July 15, 2009
Recently I was asked by my friend Brea Cola if I would be interested in writing a song for an independent film that she was starring in. The film was called “Broken,” and it’s a 23-minute story based on the lead actor and filmmaker’s life. Together with director Minh Nguyen, Markiece Palmer shares his experience of becoming jobless, heartbroken, and homeless. The film is moving, sad, heart-wrenching, and beautiful, and features some amazing and diverse artists on its soundtrack. After watching a rough cut of the film once, it was not hard to be inspired to write a song. I watched it one more time and then immediately wrote the song “Another Day.” I swear that song was just waiting to get out! The whole experience was so amazing – to be asked to do exactly what I do and then actually be able to do it – I am so grateful to have met these amazing people. Within a matter of three days, I wrote the song, recorded and co-produced it with producer and good friend Jim Roach, and sent it to be edited into the film.
PREMIERE
The premiere was held on Jun 11th at Aqua Lounge in Beverly Hills. Also screened that night was Markiece and Minh’s first short film, “Black Gloves,” which has been selected for the Hollyshorts Film Festival here in Hollywood, as well as garnering some major attention in the movie-making world. It was a very exciting evening, and I performed “Another Day” as well as a couple other songs after the screening. A good time was had by all.
VIDEO
Minh and Markiece approached me about shooting a music video for “Another Day.” I just can’t believe how hard these guys work and how fast they make stuff happen! They already had a director on board, a schedule, and were raring to go. We shot the video on June 27th & 28th, all over Los Angeles – we even shot on the subway all the way to long beach and back. It was awesome. The director Edber Mamisao was absolutely amazing to work with, as was everyone else on the shoot. Thanks everyone so very much, you all did such an amazing job, and all the credits are listed below. The video should be done by August 1st, and I can’t wait to see it myself and show it to you!!! In the meantime, you can listen to “Another Day” on my myspace page.
CREW
Director - Edber Mamisao
Cinematographer - Fabian Tehrani
Producers – Minh Nguyen and Markiece Palmer
Gaffer (Lighting Technician) - Jay Gilman
Camera Assistant/ Key Grip, Casting Assistant - Josh Butcher
Audio Supervisor - Floyd “Flip” Wilcox
RED Digital Capture Technician – Von Thomas
Assistant Director – Amy Applebaum
Special Thanks To: Kim Kuhteubl
Wardrobe Supervisor - Melanie Granger
Stylist - Nadeerah Faquir
Makeup Artist for Jes – Liza Zaretsky
Makeup Artist - Young Bae
Makeup Artist - Brittany Montgomery
Home Location Provider/ Officer Scenario Coach - Doug Du Vall
Still Photographer - Henry Bernardo
CAST
Sheriff - Dwayne Wycoff
Rookie Cop - Reuben Cardona
Dignified Man - Mark E. Rainey
Cookie Lady - Kendall Swenson
Little Boy - Kiev Rhyse
Grocery Mom - Bailey Varness
Shoplifter - Silvio Fama
Tent Father - Ryder Palmere
Tent Daughter #1 - Mackenzie May
Tent Daughter #2 - Jordan Van Vranken
Laid Off Executive - Stephen Marrero
Home Foreclosure Father - Mario Lemus
Home Foreclosure Mother - Jessica Meza
Home Foreclosure Kids – Mardel Denise Figueroa, Joel Figueroa, Isaac Figueroa
Ring Lady - Yvonne Du Vall
Homeless Shower Man - TJ Walker
Interview for BeatCrave.com
April 7, 2009
Holy cow, I’ve been interviewed!
http://beatcrave.com/2009-03-24/jes-huda k-interview-for-know-your-la-bands/
