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“Best in Show” Winner @ Mocha Moo | 02.20.08

Unbelievable. I have qualified for the $1500 “Best in Show” shootout at Mocha Moo after competing at the open mic last Friday. You can see the You Tube video of the live performance. If you want a chance to compete yourself, see the details below. Mocha Moo, I love you!

Mocha Moo Open Mic (3810 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499)
Sign up: 6 PM | Open Mic: 7-Midnight
(Sorry, no "advance" sign up)

"BEST OF SHOW" Award (EVERY FRIDAY)
$40 BIG BUCKS - yahoooo!
Weekly winner qualifies to compete in the FINALS (Date TBA).
Photo Award posted on the "Wall of Fame". Performance posted on The Mocha Moo "Myspace" page for one week.

GRAND PRIZE:
$1,500.00
1st TRACK on the Moozeke Ultraminifest 2008 Compilation CD.
CROWNED "Singer-Songwriter of the YEAR" at the Moozeke Ultraminifest.
Full Page Article in D-List Magazine (http://www.dlistmagazine.com)
Music posted on The Mocha Moo, MySpace page for 1 week.

Crowd response will be part of the scoring, so bring your fans!
All shows are video taped for your review and use (available the following Friday).

RULES:
Open to all Singer-Songwriter's (Pacific Northwest encouraged).
Only original music will qualify for "Best of Show".
You can win multiple "Best of Show" awards.
Acoustic only.
Bands are welcome.
One designated person for award money.
Drums are permitted with advance notice (e-mail Jay @ mochamoo@qwest.net)
Bass guitars and bass amp are permitted.
Keyboards are encouraged.
House conga and tonga are available, mics, stands, cords are provided.

Geek Speak & Other Podcast Treats | 02.16.08

I am part of a podcast that is too good to be true. During a live, on-air taping of Kevin McDonald Presents, I actually got caught up in some serious geek speak. I recommend listening to this hilarious podcast that Kevin posted on 2/15. You can find it here.

Also, I’m the featured artist for Tune-In Seattle's live online broadcast of Underground Spring tomorrow (2/17) at 9pm. Join me and host Doug Deems as we discuss any and everything that pops into our overly creative heads.

In case that isn’t enough, host Jay Bates interviewed me regarding my first FAWMER song, “Penelope”, and it will be featured on A River and Sound Review's podcast posted Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

I'm a FAWMER! | 02.04.08

Thanks to peer pressure from a few Seattle songwriters, I have accepted the challenge of becoming a FAWMER and writing 14.5 new songs in 29 days. Little did I know, however, the hundreds of other songwriters around the nation are pros and have already starting posting songs to the jukebox. I'll be sure to update the ol' website when I post a song!

Mainstage Comedy and Music Club Press Release | (SEATTLE, January 9, 2008)

Mainstage Comedy presents Wine, Women and Song;
sponsored by Seattle Sound Magazine, Aury Moore Productions, Seattle Swirl and GrooveUniverse

SEATTLE, WA (January 9, 2008) Sunday, January 13, 2008 Mainstage debuts the first in a monthly series of showcases highlighting female musicians from the Northwest. This monthly event will be deliciously paired with wines crafted by female winemakers. Music hosted by powerhouse vocalist, Aury Moore and wines hosted by wine event specialist, Victoria Odell; sponsored by Seattle Sound Magazine, Aury Moore Productions, Seattle Swirl and GrooveUniverse.

Come to Mainstage Comedy and Music Club for an evening of pleasure. Taste a variety of great wines made by women from the Northwest, paired with the live music of local female singer/songwriters. This is a terrific opportunity for women to meet, greet, and experience the satisfaction of good wine, new friends , and great music. Come and be part of something unique.

Our debut event features Carla Torgerson with Doris Bartha on cello; Virginia Ashby; Lisa Kay Deeter; Jerin Faulkner; Nancy Frieko and Aury Moore. The wine tasting portion of the evening is being led by wine event specialist Victoria Odell, who was trained at J. Sagelands Wine. Victoria will be pouring Washington State wines, crafted by winemaker, Frederique Spencer.

Sagelands focuses on producing quality Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes from the "Four Corners" of Washington State's Columbia Valley-Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Rattlesnake Hills, and the Walla Walla Valley. Each area contributes its own unique character, allowing us to create wines of great complexity and richness.

Tickets $7.50 at the door, wine tasting included.

What: Wine, Women and Song
When: January 13, 2008 - Doors open at 6:00, show at 7:00
Where: 315 1st Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Ph: 206-217-3700
www.mainstagecomedy.com
How much: $7.50 at door, $7.00 pre-purchase

For additional information, call 206-217-3700 or visit www.mainstagecomedy.com

I'm a $1000 Shootout Contestant! | 01.01.2008

In the summer of 2005, I slept in a Wal-Mart tent and drove coast to coast on an independent tour of the United States. Using the Musician’s Atlas as my guide, I found myself in Decatur, Georgia competing in one of the most well-known open mics in the country. It was a stomach flipping experience of a lifetime, and for eight minutes, I was fortunate enough to perform on the same stage where John Mayor and Shawn Mullins were rumored to have gotten their starts. Unfortunately, luck favored the amazing talent from Nashville, and I didn’t make it into the final round.

In the winter of 2007, I stayed at a comfortable hotel and flew to the east coast for business having nothing to do with music. Using a printout from Google maps, I found myself yet again in Decatur, Georgia competing in the aforementioned and still well-known open mic. This time, however, luck favored the amazing talent from Seattle, and I’ll be flying back to Eddie’s Attic in June to showcase and compete in the $1000 Shootout.

Internally, I’m jumping up and down, doing leg kicks, and shouting, “WOOOO!” Externally, well, I’m doing the same thing.

Visit Eddie’s Attic online at www.eddiesattic.com
Visit MySpace to listen to the live performances

Alive Is Out Of Print | 11.18.2007

After three years of successful sales, my 2004 album Alive is out of print! The last copy was recently purchased from CD Baby, and I’m sad to say no more hard copies will be pressed. Fear not, though. The tunes will still be available for digital download, and you can visit www.cdbaby.com/jerin to find out where.

Photos from Mocha Moo | 11.04.2007