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From the past to the present a little history on J4:
J4 is a Modern rock/pop/melody driven band based in
Los Angeles CA. J4 have been credited throughout their
years of making music for ignoring trends and musical
clichés, and creating the music they love to create. And it is
because of this dedication they had to creating their own
brand of music that J4 have achieved what so many bands
and musical artists can only dream of achieving in their
careers. Their own distinct sound. Greg Lake - vocals, and
Tommy Iapicco - drums, started J4 back in Canada. The
2 met while in highschool, and just started playing together
with other friends around their home town, which is located
about 60 miles south of Toronto, Ontario. A little place
called "St. Catharines"
J4 is a Modern rock/pop/melody driven band based in
Los Angeles CA. J4 have been credited throughout their
years of making music for ignoring trends and musical
clichés, and creating the music they love to create. And it is
because of this dedication they had to creating their own
brand of music that J4 have achieved what so many bands
and musical artists can only dream of achieving in their
careers. Their own distinct sound. Greg Lake - vocals, and
Tommy Iapicco - drums, started J4 back in Canada. The
2 met while in highschool, and just started playing together
with other friends around their home town, which is located
about 60 miles south of Toronto, Ontario. A little place
called "St. Catharines"
Before Greg Lake, and Tommy Iapicco came out to California, they went to Chicago to record, "Soul
Searchin". They relocated to Nashville, TN, where they recorded "Swamped". They also did an MTV
music video for the single "Feel the Same" off the "Swamped" album. For a period of time, the bands brown
"Ford Econoline" van served as their only means of transportation, and their home. Fun times.
While they were based in Nashville, J4 made their presence known on the south East music scene. Some
thing was beginning to spark, and J4 was definitely part of it. Grunge was dead, and bands of similar style,
(mostly from the South East- Creed, Matchbox 20, Seven Mary 3) were starting to take over. The South
East definitely had a sound, and J4 was part of it. A Few major players in the music business had flown out
to see the band, and asked them if they would be interested in coming out to Los Angeles. The 2 members
then relocated to LA.
Once in Los Angeles J4 began recording and releasing music under LOL Records ("The Artists label").
Things started picking up for J4 once they released their third studio album titled "A Dozen Dead Flowers."
The third track "Midnite" can be heard on radio stations across the continent. "A Dozen Dead Flowers"
continues to be a success story for the band. Songs like "Gentleman", (1st song) "Don't wake me" (2nd song),
and of course "Midnite" (3rd song), continue to be used on TV shows like MTV's "Made", and in movies
worldwide. The CD is available everywhere music is sold. (iTunes, Music Rebellion, Amazon, Tower Records,
Best Buy...) Click for store locations. J4's new CD is done. They will be releasing the CD just before they
leave for this summers "Warped Tour" The CD is titled "Feeling Normal". The first single "I'll Go Blind"
is currently being released to radio stations across the country. Look for J4's new CD to be released around
June 20th 2005.
As far as a live show goes, The band has played everywhere. And J4 can play. Before a single note is struck,
you'll find yourself sucked in by the charisma of the band alone. And when the music starts, rest assured you
will enjoy the show. J4 have played everywhere from Toronto, to Nashville, to Los Angeles. They’ve played
every club in Los Angeles including world famous clubs like "The Viper Room", "The Whisky", "The
Troubadour", "The Mint", "The Garage", "The Gig", "The Joint"…pretty much every major club you can
imagine. The single has put the band in the national spotlight. Soon to become international. And all of this
lead to a great tour last summer. J4 played their own club tour, and on the "2004 Vans Warped Tour". The
Warped Tour exposed J4 to an even bigger fan base, and their new fans certainly enjoyed the music. And once
again J4 will be playing this summer on the 2005 "Vans Warped Tour".
J4 is managed by Brian Lowe, (Brian Lowe Management) who has worked with many major recording
artists.("Macy Gray", "Perfect Circle"," 311" etc..)
Record Label- LOL Records. "The Artists Label"
Searchin". They relocated to Nashville, TN, where they recorded "Swamped". They also did an MTV
music video for the single "Feel the Same" off the "Swamped" album. For a period of time, the bands brown
"Ford Econoline" van served as their only means of transportation, and their home. Fun times.
While they were based in Nashville, J4 made their presence known on the south East music scene. Some
thing was beginning to spark, and J4 was definitely part of it. Grunge was dead, and bands of similar style,
(mostly from the South East- Creed, Matchbox 20, Seven Mary 3) were starting to take over. The South
East definitely had a sound, and J4 was part of it. A Few major players in the music business had flown out
to see the band, and asked them if they would be interested in coming out to Los Angeles. The 2 members
then relocated to LA.
Once in Los Angeles J4 began recording and releasing music under LOL Records ("The Artists label").
Things started picking up for J4 once they released their third studio album titled "A Dozen Dead Flowers."
The third track "Midnite" can be heard on radio stations across the continent. "A Dozen Dead Flowers"
continues to be a success story for the band. Songs like "Gentleman", (1st song) "Don't wake me" (2nd song),
and of course "Midnite" (3rd song), continue to be used on TV shows like MTV's "Made", and in movies
worldwide. The CD is available everywhere music is sold. (iTunes, Music Rebellion, Amazon, Tower Records,
Best Buy...) Click for store locations. J4's new CD is done. They will be releasing the CD just before they
leave for this summers "Warped Tour" The CD is titled "Feeling Normal". The first single "I'll Go Blind"
is currently being released to radio stations across the country. Look for J4's new CD to be released around
June 20th 2005.
As far as a live show goes, The band has played everywhere. And J4 can play. Before a single note is struck,
you'll find yourself sucked in by the charisma of the band alone. And when the music starts, rest assured you
will enjoy the show. J4 have played everywhere from Toronto, to Nashville, to Los Angeles. They’ve played
every club in Los Angeles including world famous clubs like "The Viper Room", "The Whisky", "The
Troubadour", "The Mint", "The Garage", "The Gig", "The Joint"…pretty much every major club you can
imagine. The single has put the band in the national spotlight. Soon to become international. And all of this
lead to a great tour last summer. J4 played their own club tour, and on the "2004 Vans Warped Tour". The
Warped Tour exposed J4 to an even bigger fan base, and their new fans certainly enjoyed the music. And once
again J4 will be playing this summer on the 2005 "Vans Warped Tour".
J4 is managed by Brian Lowe, (Brian Lowe Management) who has worked with many major recording
artists.("Macy Gray", "Perfect Circle"," 311" etc..)
Record Label- LOL Records. "The Artists Label"
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