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Jaycob Van Auken

where are my keys?

About Me

READ MY INTERVIEW WITH NORTH WEST NOISE NOW!
"Van Auken's style is incisive and genuine. He is a rock classicist with a singer-songwriter streak. His propensity for blending rock, blues, folk and country allows his songs to move in various directions, while keeping the same destination. It's easy to swamp him with flattering comparisons. Finding a home somewhere in the midst of Tom Petty, Lyle Lovett, Van Morrison and The Faces, Van Auken is somewhat akin to acoustic folk-blues, not quite country, and can rock loud like the best red-blooded Amercians.The expressive immediacy of his voice is distinctive and demands attention, calling to mind the soulful songs recorded back in Muscle Shoals, as well as the rock classics heard in his mom's van while growing up."
THE WILLAMETTE WEEK "...the smokiness of his refined honky-tonk mixes with impressive guitar work." ...January 22, 2003---
The Oregonian "Shuffling boogie rhythms, double-tracked harmony guitar solos, mellow vocals - what is this, 1975? Actually, it's the sound of "Soundtrak", the brand-new album by Portland singer/chops-blessed guitarist Jaycob Van Auken." ...January 24, 2003

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/24/2004
Band Website: jaycobvanauken.com
Influences: Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Mark Alan, Martin Sexton, Willie Neslon, The Man in Black, Black Crowes, Marc Ford, Paul Bogan, Townes Van Zandt.
Sounds Like: Fun.
Record Label: trueamericanrecords.com
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New song

I removed the song "Sometimes" to make room for a new song "Walk To A Crawl". These are songs that will be on the new album; Hopefully due out late Summer early Fall. Feel free to tell me what ya'll t...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:34:00 PST

This TACHE is for you Pops!

These days men between the ages of 25 and 35, typically "wear" a mustache. It's a fashion trend as is the beard. They come and they go. Few are dedicated to facial hair. Oh yeah, side burns have been ...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:28:00 PST

jealous again.

Saturday was a blast. The best show so far down here in SoCal. The second show with Rev. Brown on drums but I swear it felt like the 50th. Solid and dependable that guy is. My pal joey on bass. He pla...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:09:00 PST

Preview of new song

I just uploaded a new song that will be on my upcoming album WALK TO A CRAWL. The album will be more acoustic based in nature. Let me know what you think.jva
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:09:00 PST

road trip

I just got home from a road trip playing shows with The Pawn Shop Kings. 4 things I did on this trip; laugh hysterically, walk incessantly, fear for my life while Joel was driving and lastly be astoni...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:35:00 PST

Never say die

The car that I drive will never die. Who ever is lucky enough to be the next recipient of this vehicle will be utterly embarassed by the sight (and recently, the smell) but that will be...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 09:34:00 PST

loads down.

You are now able to download the Live cut of fullertown. I've been meaning to do this but lacked the effort and ability to get it done. It will never be available for sale unless I wanted to put it al...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 04:10:00 PST

Slutty... construction worker?

I did not plan on going out for Halloween, but I received a last minute call to have a beer with an out of town friend. Therefore fate forced me into the nocturnal festivities of the Hallows Eve. Relu...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:16:00 PST

Sorry, sorry, sorry

I apologize to anyone who might have gotten frustrated at the fact that I posted a "personal" message on your page advertising a show in a state that you do not live in. I can admit that this was...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:50:00 PST

one more day

I don't know if ya'll noticed, but you can download my song A Fool In The Darkness. It's been that way for about a week or so now. I kinda forgot. Anyway... that song has yet to be put on an album and...
Posted by Jaycob Van Auken on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:28:00 PST