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The Jir Project

Attack of the show

About Me

My Deep thoughts & other random psychotic mumbling's
It all started when I was an embryo...Lets see, I grew up in Cochiti Pueblo, NM. It was a very spiritual and peaceful place to live and has been a big part of the way I live my life. I moved to Albuquerque, NM & opportunity came knocking on my door. This Jamaican dude, Fuzzy, heard me playing guitar in my apartment and asked me if I wanted to join his band. A week later I played my first show...thanks man where ever you are. Over the past ten years I have been all over the US and the Caribbean touring and recording guitar with various artists. I am always down for a show.
More recently my band, BiLL STreeT, has been working on various side projects so I am focusing on my own material as a singer songwriter...The Jir Project. Jirs my handle (long story). I am used to being the guitar guy so it is a little different being the guitar guy and singer. I love performing for people and that keeps me motivated.
I got's to have some tunes playing most of the time. I have to have some sort of soda a couple times a day...best with an egg sandwich. I feel lucky to be living in this time & place and I am thankful for all I have and all those who I come in contact with...most people anyway. Robots are assholes most of the time and are always taking pills. I love spending time with my wife and kids and cracking up at all the weird stuff we do to amuse each other. We seem to talk in different accents most of the day. Lemons, pepsi and cereal are cool to me.

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Member Since: 10/27/2005
Band Website: billstreetband.com
Band Members: Jir - Guitars & Vocals
Dave Vasquez - Drums
Wanted - Bass
Influences:
Stanley Jordan, SRV, Mr. Clinton & P Funk, Bob Marley, Greenday, Group X, Rasputina, Mos Def, Jr. Gong, Buju Banton, Jack Johnson, Jimi, Bunny Wailer, Toots, Chili Peppers, Incubus, XIT, Ziggy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Willie Nelson, Steel Pulse, Big Head Todd, Talib Kweli, Korn, EW&F, Danny Elfman, Dylan, Tom Waits, Velvet Underground, The Shins, The Selector, Sublime, The Roots, Selector, Gwen, No Doubt, Stevie Wonder, Ben Harper, Bjork, Common, Danny Elfman, Dave Matthews, David Bowie, Death Cab for Cutie, Gorillaz, Sugar Minott, , Shakira, Sade, my Family & Friends.
Are you feeling the vibes....

$7 The Jir Project - Keep It Flowin' 2007 EP

$20 Dark Brown Tee - Guitar Logo
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$20 Sand Tee - Jir Logo
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Sounds Like: The person on my voicemail.
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My Blog

Keep It Flowin'

wow....what do I say here today. Things have been as busy as can be lately and I haven't had much time for myspace. I finished up a four song EP I started last year but stopped for 6 months to spend t...
Posted by The Jir Project on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:34:00 PST

Have you seen my keys?

It's been awhile since I had time to connect with my keyboard.  I cannot believe how fast this year is kicking my ass.  I have a four-month-old toe chewer making my days full of happiness an...
Posted by The Jir Project on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:39:00 PST

Happy days

It's been crazy lately with everything going on.  Lot of music going on lately which always makes me happy.  Played two shows in Santa Fe this weekend both were with NR.  Had two good n...
Posted by The Jir Project on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:30:00 PST

Great week.....

I played this past weekend with Darren Geffree.  Things were really cool out in Dulce.  The people of the land were very respectful and made the trip really fun.  It was great to play w...
Posted by The Jir Project on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:19:00 PST

thank you for the rain....

Just been sweating it out this summer doing a few rehearsals with NRoots for some shows I will be doing with them this year.  Also been practicing my Darren Geffre tunes.  I will be joining ...
Posted by The Jir Project on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:02:00 PST

And U know this....man

If you help others with sincere motivation and sincere concern, that will bring you more fortune, more friends, more smiles, and more success. If you forget about others' rights and neglect others' we...
Posted by The Jir Project on Wed, 24 May 2006 11:04:00 PST

Did you see that shit....

Things have been pretty busy with work and music and keeping up with this myspace.  It's cool that there are more and more venues for people to express their art.  There are some creative mo...
Posted by The Jir Project on Fri, 05 May 2006 11:16:00 PST

Just got off work...

The days seem to be going by so fast this year.  I have been writing and recording all week.  Working on a new song Promise that I tried somethings I have never done before so is been pretty...
Posted by The Jir Project on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:26:00 PST

Friday night....

Just to sum up Friday night with Native Roots.  I did not have my best night but all in all was a fun show.  A great crowd and the joint was packed.  Was kind of like somebody turning o...
Posted by The Jir Project on Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:46:00 PST

Up all night....

I am finally home after a week in hotels...feels good to be home.  Had an excellent week and two awsome shows this weekend.  Thanks to Redwing productions for doing our sound and backline.&n...
Posted by The Jir Project on Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:26:00 PST