The debut album from Disappointed by Candy, the band that doubles as Jars of Clay's rhythm section, is now available. Go snag it from their webstore at myspace.com/disappointedbycandy

Labels: Other Projects

Christmas at Union Station: Jars of Clay premiers on the Gospel Music Channel this Saturday!

According to this article from Christian Newswire, the set list is as follows:
Wonderful Christmastime
Love Came Down at Christmas
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hibernation Day
Love Song For a Savior
Peace is Here
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Christmastime Is Here
Drummer Boy
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

"[The Special] will air on Sat. Dec. 1 at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. It can also be seen throughout the Christmas season."

Read more, including a list of other bands hosting special performances throughout the Christmas season, here.

Labels: Special Appearances

Here is an interview with Mac Powell, lead singer of Thrid Day, about their Christmas Tour with Jars. He hints (and confirms) about the bands playing together in some songs during shows and also about how the tour will help Africa.

Labels: Articles, Interviews

The artwork for the Bluegrass Tribute releasing December 4th is now available:
Not too shabby; looks like whoever designed it is familiar with Christmas Songs...

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This is somewhat dated news, but according to a post from Dan on the Jarchives forum, several previously unreleased songs will finally see the light of day very soon:

"We will be offering MANY new unreleased songs during this holiday season, and into the Spring. Some that you have mentioned, and others that no one knows even exist."

Source: Dan Haseltine (monster1) aka "The Horse's Mouth" on the Jarchives forum

CCM has elected the best 12 Christmas albums of the year, and put Jars at number three spot (Vickie Winans got the number one, followed by Relient K) and said some nice things about Christmas Songs:

Christmas Songs is the first fruit of Jars of Clay’s new label imprint, and a solid beginning. They turn some familiar classics on their ear (a lush “Wonderful Christmastime” and an atmospheric “O Little Town of Bethlehem), while evocatively illustrating other pristine seasonal moments (the tender jazz-flaired “Hibernation Day” and a show-stopping “Winter Skin”). Definitely one of the season’s best.

Check out more right here.
Credit: illusionescape from the Jarchives forum

Labels: Christmas Album, Reviews

Make sure you vote for your favorite t-shirt in Jars of Clay's Christmas Songs fan design contest! Leave a comment here and let us know who you voted for.

In other news, New Release Tuesday is listing the official greatest hits CD's release date as April 1st, 2008.

Labels: Contests, New Releases

This may not be some new news, but it can keep you entertained! It turns out that the singer of the independent band Poor Rich Folk (Luke), who by the way, sings very similar to Dan, invited Dan himself to sing in their latest album (released March 27th, 2007) in a song called "To End this Quiet", very good song, you can hear it from their MySpace.

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A Bluegrass Tribute to Jars of Clay will be released December 4, 2007.

Some other notable artists to have received a tribute include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews, Aerosmith, and Guns n' Roses, among others. The album is available for pre-sale through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. Here's the link to the Amazon product...

Credit: Joel

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New Jarchives member, Joshem64, has told us that the awesome Matt Odmark will be on WNYG-"The Spirit of New York" tomorrow with Bryan Graves between 2:00 and 3:00 PM. They will be talking about Christmas Songs, Rock the Sound forthcoming concert (Nov. 3rd with Jeremy Camp, etc) and other stuff. You can tune in (if you live in Long Island) 1440AM or from any part of the world, you can hear online here (click the ON AIR button).
Thanks for the information Joshem64!

Labels: Christmas Album, Interviews

Guess what? Yes, another article for Christmas Songs, you can read it here, it's really a review of the band's career and the new album. Nothing new, don't worry, but if you are a Jars' news freak, check it out.

Labels: Articles, Christmas Album