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John Kachnowski

trombone stuff - Strangely Cool n LOUD

About Me

2007---NEW PROJECT: working on some horn arrangements for the soulful modern rock group "NATIONAL GHOST" ************************************************************ ** FOR MORE OF MY TUNES, please go to My Band's page: THE EXCEPTIONS (YES, The One of Sam Goody's Best Unsigned Band Contest Fame, hehe, where we took second place Nationally--to some--UGH--Seattle band) you can hear Our "Smash" Hit: "BOX(Fulla Stuff)" and the Quasi-Magical-Previously-Unreleased "ANGEL"...haha BE FOREWARNED: IF you do check out *BOX* for a listen, let's say, a couple three times...You WILL BE singing' IT All Day....yeah...it's that kinda tune...A Dreaded Earworm...haha... ************************************************************ ** WE THE PEOPLE(Thank You) is a TRIBUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS who have placed themselves in harm's way in service to the United States of America and to our way of life. The project, produced by Dave Huff, consists of 11 different versions of one song(WTP) from 11 different groups of artists. Each version arranged and recorded in a different musical style: folk, country, rock, blues, ska, classical, pop, hip-hop and techno. Originally written by Dave to honor two friends. All proceeds from the sales of this cd will be distributed directly to Family Support Groups on United States Miltary Bases. ************************************************************ **Some bands I've been in and/or "let me" record on their stuff..... The Exceptions *** Tickweasel *** The Articles *** Gangster Fun *** Livonia Symphony Orchestra *** Fifth Quarter Kings *** Some People's Children *** Goon Skwad. Side Musician for Songs/Scores for various Movies/videogames... if not on stage, check the pitch: Detroit Tradesmen Rugby Football Club ************************************************************ **

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/28/2007
Band Website: johnkachnowski.tripod.com
Band Members: John (J.D.) Kachnowski Trombone
Influences: Urbie Green, Maynard Ferguson, James Pankow(Chicago), Christian Lindbergh....*******************SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE MUSICIANS WHOM WITH I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO SHARE A STAGE/STUDIO.....YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT MUSIC, PLACES and PEOPLE(including myself)
Sounds Like: ska + funk + rock + alternative + jazz + horns + whatever. the EXCEPTIONS, Gangster Fun, THE ARTICLES, Some People's Children, TICKWEASEL, Fifth Quarter Kings, the Bosstones, Pilfers, Bim Skala Bim, Less than Jake, mu330, fishbone, CHICAGO, Oingo Boingo, Telegraph, the Urge, Zappa, P-Funk, Strangely Cool Trombone Stuff.... I'll make it fit in there somewhere
Record Label: jumpuprecords.com (Exceptions)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

NEW: Song of The Day!!

**NEW SONG OF THE DAY! #003...5-15-07 LOOK UNDER COMMENTS IN THIS BLOG!!!* Since folks are requesting*More Stuff*I've decided to use Slot #4 on the song list fora Revolving Door of Music. New Songs. F...
Posted by John Kachnowski on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:51:00 PST

Jason Scheff Feedback & otherstuff

good mornin' so... it's the Day After Hurricane Jason "stirred the pot." thanks to everybody for poppin by from his Blog and checking out the trax. Not to mention sending the Great comments. much a...
Posted by John Kachnowski on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:32:00 PST

Stuff to "BLOW YOUR MIND"

ahhh...new tunes...well, actually old tunes.   Stuff to BLOW YOUR MIND is a collection of excerpts from my band Tickweasel.    (LMTYP-Back to the T, Augie, Morgaswoag, Greenies, ...
Posted by John Kachnowski on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:41:00 PST

NEW SONGS POSTED!!!

Check out the song:  Three song Sampler. It's actually 3 song snippets so you can get a taste for the band: National Ghost ..Now, with Shiny horns...   1. Nosferrazzi 2. Sparks 3. Modern Gir...
Posted by John Kachnowski on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:55:00 PST

NEW: Fifth Quarter Kings

Some discussions going on 'bout hooking up with Dayton n the fellas for some NEW Fifth Quarter Kings trax this summer!  Those of you who missed the Original 5QK.. it was a party band soun...
Posted by John Kachnowski on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:10:00 PST

New Pix...The Exceptions

Special thanks to Ryan for sending me some pix... My cardboard disposable cam is somewhat upload-unfriendly. if anyone else has nice ones from shows, send em my way... j  ...
Posted by John Kachnowski on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:34:00 PST

john kachnowski 2007

john kachnowski 2007 yup. jd has caught up to the technology of the 1990s.  
Posted by John Kachnowski on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:45:00 PST