Mitt Romney Blasts Obama: 'One Of The Most Ineffective Presidents,' He's 'Failed

Rethuglicans will say and do anything to try and get your mind off of the fact that the shit we're in today has flowed downhill from the Bush administrations efforts to destroy the middle class in this country. Yak, yak, yak, yak. No solutions. No new ideas. Just the same old bullshit. They figure if they can tear down the image of Barack Obama, they will have a chance to once again point this country in the wrong direction. WRONG!

You may not like Obama, but you can not deny the facts that this president has done more for the people (including middle class and lower) of this country in two years than the Bush administration had in eight years. Face it Rethugs, you have to have a better rap than he's done nothing. Although I voted for Barack Obama, I don't vote strictly Democrat across the board. I vote for the person I believe will get the job done. The person who has the better idea. The person I feel has the best agenda for the people. Not just the top 2%, but all the people.

Now comes Mitty Mitt with this absurd statement that Barack Obama has failed the country. Well tell that to the 2500 NEW hires at General Motors. Tell that to the millions of folks that need their Medicare, and Social Security benefits. Tell that to the family and friends of the more than 3000 Americans killed in the 9/11 attacks. Tell that to the women of this country that now find themselves in the position to be paid the same salary as men. Tell that to the Gay and Lesbian community in our armed forces (DADT) Tell that to the millions of children that now have healthcare. Hell. Go tell momma. Just don't try to tell me that shit.

Come on Rethugs. If you have a better plan, you don't have to lie and make shit up. Just tell the truth. Oh yeah thats right. The American people don't want your kind of truth. See, you lied to them for the 2010 midterms, and now that you've been found out, you see that the PEOPLE are not having any of it. Union busting, Planned Parenthood, tax loopholes for the rich, incentives for oil companies, and the list goes on (no mention of jobs). What gets me, and so many others is that there are really poor people out there that keep voting for these assholes. I mean come on now, what do you expect to get from these Rethuglican politicians? They would rather tear down education, and the health and well being of all Americans before taking anything away from the rich. Where is the justice in that reasoning? These are politicians that would not give unemployment benefits to the PEOPLE unless the top 2% got their tax break. Wait a minute. I have to say that again. These are politicians that would not give unemployment benefits to the PEOPLE unless the top 2% got their tax break. Background singers sing: "Ain't that some shit".

Mitty Mitt. You had something good going for yourself, but we see now you find it more important to impress the Tea Party than the American people. More important to side with big money over the hard working middle class of this country.

Sorry dude. You're just wasting money. As a matter of fact if you want to impress me and millions more folks just like me, take that $10.5 million you just raised, and give it to a charity that will benefit all those without JOBS. Those folks that have lost their homes due to the evil practices of the rich bankers. Invest it in the education of our youth. Hell, just do something positive with the money Mitt. Running for president in your case is just throwing away money at a time when there are so many that could benefit from your generosity, rather than a failing run for president. PEACE!

The following is from a Facebook post at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Things-Obama-has-done/457458970505?sk=info

OBAMA ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Saved the collapse of the American automotive industry by making GM restructure before bailing them out, and putting incentive money to help the industry

2. Shifted the focus of the war from Iraq to Afghanistan, and putting the emphasis on reducing terrorism where it should have been all along

3. Relaxed Anti-American tensions throughout the world

4. Signed order to close the prisoner “torture camp” at Guantanamo Bay

5. Has made the environment a national priority, and a primary source for job creation

6. Has made education a national priority by putting emphasis and money behind new ideas like charter schools, but speaking directly to school children in telling them they have to do their part.

7. Won the Nobel Peace Prize

8. $789 billion economic stimulus plan

9. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court

10. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles

11. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans

12. Renewed dialogue with NATO and other allies and partners on strategic issues.

13. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force… this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.

14. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops

15. “Cash for clunkers” program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulates auto sales

16. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan

17. Closed offshore tax safe havens

18. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan

19. Ended media “blackout” on war casualties; reporting full information

20. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts

21. . Ended media blackout on war casualties and the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB.

22. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules

23. Ended previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings

24. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports

25. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has created 2.1 million jobs (as of 12/31/09).

26. Ended previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions

27. Ended previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back

28. Ended previous policy on torture; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards

29. . Launched Recovery.gov to track spending from the Recovery Act, an unprecedented step to provide transparency and accountability through technology.

30. Ended previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices

31. Ended previous “stop-loss” policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date

32. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources

33. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient

34. Established a new cyber security office

35. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children

36. Expanding vaccination programs

37. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses

38. . Provided the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with more than $1.4 billion to improve services to America’s Veterans.

39. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research

40. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools

41. Responded with compassion and leadership to the earthquake in Haiti

42. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters

43. . Launched Business.gov – enabling conversation and online collaboration between small business owners, government representatives and industry experts in discussion forums relevant to starting and managing a business. Great for the economy.

44. Improved housing for military personnel

45. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals

46. Changed failing war strategy in Afghanistan.

47. Improving benefits for veterans

48. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants…) after years of neglect

49. Donated his $1.4 million Nobel Prize to nonprofits.

50. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program

51. Provided tax credits to first-time home buyers through the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to revitalize the U.S. housing market.

52. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel

53. Increasing student loans

54. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return “home” to visit loved ones

55. Cracked down on companies that deny sick pay, vacation and health insurance to workers by abusing the employee classification of independent contractor. Such companies also avoid paying Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance taxes for those workers.

56. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000

57. Limits on lobbyists’ access to the White House

58. Protected 300,000 education jobs, such as teachers, principals, librarians, and counselors through the Recovery Act that would have otherwise been lost.

59. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration

60. Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act on February 4, 2009, provides quality health care to 11 million kids – 4 million who were previously uninsured.

61. Lower drug costs for seniors

62. Making more loans available to small businesses

63. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration

64. . Signed the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the first piece of comprehensive legislation aimed at improving the lives of Americans living with paralysis

65. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans

66. Announced creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record for members of the U.S. Armed Forces to improve quality of medical care.

67. New federal funding for science and research labs

68. New funds for school construction

69. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending

70. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices

71. . Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals.

72. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan

73. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions

74. Provided tax credit to workers thus cutting taxes for 95% of America's working families.

75. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic

76. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research

77. . Helped reverse a downward spiral of the stock market. On January 19, 2009, the last day of President Bush's presidency, the Dow closed at 8,218.22. In February 2010, the Dow closed at 10,309.24

78. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel

79. Restarted the nuclear non-proliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols

80. Provided attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles.

81. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters

82. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy

83. Unveiled a program on Earth Day 2009 to develop the renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents. These regulations will enable, for the first time ever, the nation to tap into our ocean’s vast sustainable resources to generate clean energy in an environmentally sound and safe manner.

84. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program

85. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards

86. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced

87. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job

88. The FDA is now regulating tobacco

89. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date.

90. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010

91. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying

92. The “secret detention” facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed

93. US financial and banking rescue plan

94. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast

95. . Signed the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act to stop fraud and wasteful spending in the defense procurement and contracting system.

96. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office

97. Improved relations with Iran

98. Improved U.S. policy on climate change

99. Set timetable for exiting Iraq (already started removing troops)

100. Improved relations with Russia

101. Improved relations with the Islamic World

102. Made progress towards greater cooperation on limiting nuclear proliferation

103. Economic stimulus plan has created jobs. (Unemployment rate decreasing)

104. Drastically slowed down the recession

105. Saved Wall Street

106. Passed the Lilly Ledbetter Act (equal work for equal pay) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilly_Ledbetter_Fair_Pay_Act_of_2009

107. HEALTHCARE REFORM

108. Ordered the military operation that killed Osama Bin Laden

For Those Folks Who Only Watch Fox News

Well it's been a couple of weeks since the Navy Seals got Osama Bin Laden and the haters are back. So I thought I'd post a few things these folks may have forgotten. This rap on our president from these people is getting old. First the man wasn't born in America. Then he was Muslim. Then he became a racist. Now he doesn't love his country. To listen to some he's a greater threat to this country than Islamic terrorists. His wife is a communist because she believes our children could be healthier if they ate the right foods. Enough. Either admit you can't stand the fact a black man is the POTUS, or admit you really don't have a clue.

These folks even tried to give George Bush credit for getting Bin Laden, but deny at every turn that Bush had anything to do with the economy. They said Barack Obama was naive for saying he would get Bin Laden in Pakistan if necessary. Remember, he is weak on defending America. And isn't it interesting that now they're trying to say that torture did the job for our intelligence to find Bin Laden. Now wouldn't that be a war crime?

Let's remember a couple of very important things no one is talking about anymore.

George Bush started a war based on lies. A war that cost our country over 4000 of our children and loved ones. George Bush immediately after being elected gave tax breaks to the rich and corporations based on a budget surplus that was only a surplus if we kept the status quo for at least ten years. And lastly, George Bush stated more than once that Bin Laden wasn't important enough to keep up the search.

Now please understand there are some thing I don't agree with the President on, but I will give him a chance to make things right. You have to admit that he got the job when it was in the toilet, but at least our heads are above the waterline.

Things that make you go DAMN!

PEACE.

BARACK OBAMA - WHAT HE'S DONE

An excerpt from a News One article, "Open Letter To Cornel West Tavis Smiley, And The Obama Critics".

Written by Ryan Mack on May 11, 2011 1:39 pm

1. The recovery of the Dow Jones which almost doubled since its lows during the end of the Bush presidency and the start of the Bush recession (Dow gained 30% in one year)

2. The GDP contracted as much as 6.8% in the final quarter of the Bush Presidency to within A YEAR we had expanded 5% which is almost a 12% turnaround – the largest turnaround in such a short of a time frame in the history of this country

3. We have created 2 million jobs in the past year with almost a third of those jobs coming from the first quarter of this year alone

4. Through it all TARP funds were almost all returned (have to give President Bush half the credit on this) and will only cost approximately $25 billion

5. He signed the Lily Ledbetter Act for equal pay for women

6. The drastic increase in investments in alternative energy that will finally decrease our dependence on foreign oil

7. He has issued the toughest ethics requirements for those working in his administration than any other previous President

8. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell…gone!

9. He signed into law the State Children’s Health Insurance Program

10. He enacted the largest reform in the history of this country of the student loan program through the Student Aid and Financial Responsibility Act (SAFRA) making college more affordable for those who wish to further their education

11. He instituted the largest reform of oversight through the Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act in 2009 which also caused the banks to lose out on billions in revenue

12. He was able to accomplish the most comprehensive nuclear arms treaty with the Russians making us more safe through smaller amounts of nuclear arms availability (START Treaty ratification)

13. He has improved America’s image and reputation abroad

14. He has started construction on a new high speed rail system

15. He actually put $4.3 billion into the previously unfunded “No Child Left Behind” legislation to help schools improve their performance

16. Don’t forget about the negotiated rescue of the Americans from Somali pirates

17. He has made more major terrorist captures in two years than the entire 8 years of the Bush presidency including the most obvious Bin Laden

18. He SAVED the Detroit automotive industry from collapse through bailouts of Chrysler, GM, and GMAC which have largely been paid back

19. He poured $18 billion in tax breaks for small businesses into a jobs bill through the HIRE Act to spur hiring and also gave $20 billion for transit and highways programs

20. He extended unemployment insurance again in the middle of one of the most productive lame duck sessions in the history of the country (More money given to the unemployed…aren’t they are part of the impoverished since they don’t have a job? Doesn’t assistance towards them count as help for the underserved? How much more tangible can you get outside of directly giving them a check and putting billions into community colleges and job readiness programs which our President has done?)

Peace.

A Sad State of Affairs for Robert Isaac Points.

Last night, Tunisia played Rhythms in Centennial (to a packed sold out house). Mr. Points chose to put a letter on every car in the lot stating that we, "Tunisia" are attempting to use his name to jump start our band. That we are using his name to get gigs. We made every attempt to bill the band as Tunisia. This was an oversight by the club. At no time do we represent ourselves as Jakarta. At no time do we ever represent that Mr. Points is in this band. In fact we go out of our way to disclose that he is not in our band or has anything to do with our band. Our website has a concise statement that details our non inclusion of Mr. Points, and no representation of being Jakarta or having Isaac on our events.

Well it's time to set the record straight. As a matter of fact we are running as far as we can away from his name. Mr. Points was fired from the band January 1st of this year due to irreconcilable differences with the other 8 members of Jakarta. The situation had gotten to the point that agents and planners did not want to hire the band as long as Mr. Points was involved. Thus the name change.

We had meetings with Mr. Points to discuss the situation, and to try to come to some sort of agreement that Mr. Points would do what was expected on our engagements. As time went on Mr. Points began to make life miserable for the other 8 members of Jakarta. Over a span of two years, the 8 members tried their best to continue working with Mr Points, but it had become a volatile situation among the 8 members of Jakarta to the point that members were giving their notices to quit the band.

After giving it much thought we the former 8 members of The Jakarta Band decided to move on without the services of Mr. Points.

It's plain and simple. Mr. Points was fired.

The band bio that he had posted on the Jakarta web tells the whole story how Mr. Points felt about the band. Check it out:

About me Isaac Points Lead Vocals, Bass & founder of The Jakarta Band For the past 35 years, Isaac Points has been creating the groove that gets people on the dance floor. Whether it was opening for Stanley Clark and Herbie Hancock, playing bass with Chuck Berry or Tony Bennett, USO tours with Joe Clemons, signing with the Platters or playing amusement parks with Tom Slick and Jinx Jones. This Denver native began his musical career at the age of 9 playing trumpet. At 17 he switched to bass and began working Denver's local club scene. Playing everything from Jazz to Country, Isaac spent his time perfecting his art. In the early 90's a jazz quartet called the Jakarta Funk Attack made its debut at the Rock Bottom Brewery. In addition to Isaac the band consisted of Tim Greenhouse, Robert Johnson (now touring with "A Brief History of White Music"), Robby Chamberlain and Bob Rebholtz. When Isaac added Funk to the mix, Jakarta started packing the dance floors of Denver's best clubs. Jakarta is now the premier wedding/corporate band in the State of Colorado. They are a diverse but funky 9 piece band that can be as large as 11. They were the lead band for the DNC 2004 chosen to perform in Boston and were the premeier band for the DNC Denver & RNC Minnesota 2008. Jakarta guarantees everyone from all age groups to be up on the dance floor dancing all night long.

Now Mr. Points has retained the services of an attorney to do what, we don't know. Mr. Points is claiming that we, the 8 former members of Jakarta are keeping him from working. No, the real point is that after years of not giving a damn about the other players around him ( no matter what band he happened to play for), Mr. Points is finding that the hard work put in by the 8 former members was the reason for his success. He is accusing the 8 former members of Jakarta of stealing his clients. What Mr. Points has failed to realize is that we don't do business that way. We the 8 former members of Jakarta contacted every agent and client by letter stating that we are no longer affiliated with Mr. Points. And if said client would rather hire, and do business with Mr. Points, we made available his contact information. On the other hand Mr. Points has been approaching our clients and club owners with threats to take them to court if they hire the 8 former members of Jakarta now called "Tunisia". And to make matters worse he is selling his new group as the 8 former members of Jakarta.

As a matter of fact he has been called on that and lost gigs for lying to clients. He claims that the band is the same except for three members. Look at the picture and you tell me.

To make a long story short, Mr. Points stated in his letter that was left on cars in the Rhythms parking lots that he has started legal action, and his case is now pending in court. Another lie. He has an attorney but nothing is pending anywhere.

We, the 8 former members have been low key on this issue. We did not want to lower ourselves to Mr. Points' level, and still won't. But the since Mr. Points finds it nessesary to lie, threaten our clients, and try to drag our name through the mud, we felt that a statement from the 8 former members was due.

For those musicians that know the situation, you also know that this is the second time a band has walked on Mr. Points. The Funk Attack Band had to fire Mr. Points for playing funny with the money. So this is just another incident of bad gamesmanship on the part of Mr. Points.

Ladies and gentlemen the name of our group is "Tunisia". We are a happy group of musicians these days. With work on a new show, no black cloud hanging over, and numerous opportunities making themselves available to "Tunisia", we really don't have the time to go out and play with Mr. Points. PEACE!

http://www.tunisiaband.com/

And don't forget, TUNISIA AT JAZZ@JACKS NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 30TH. Make your reservations today. Seats sellout quick for the Tunisia show.

FORMER MEMBERS OF THE JAKARTA BAND ARE NOW TUNISIA.

Tunisia

Live at Rhythms. April 23rd 8:30PM till 12:30AM

7101 S. Clinton, Centennial CO. 80112

Live at Jazz@Jacks. April 30th 9:00PM till 1:00AM

Denver Pavilions • 500 16th St #320 • Denver, CO • 80202

Tunisia, (featuring former members of The Jakarta Band), is Denver Colorado's premier event band that can stir the groove in the coldest heart! Ten members strong, Tunisia's set list boasts over 150 songs including hits from Earth Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder, to The Roots, Katy Perry, Usher, Led Zeppelin and more.

Tunisia, (featuring former members of The Jakarta Band), is a high-energy entertainment group that consistently gets the party started every time! Their dynamic show covers many styles, ranging from Current Hits to Classic Rock, R&B and Motown to Disco, and Hip-Hop, including Standard Jazz to Swing, essentially catering to any audiences needs. But it's their fresh, hip style and funky approach to the music that bring this talented group into today's contemporary realm.

Individually, each have their own success stories garnering massive fan bases, but collectively, they are one family on stage. They have performed for high profile clients like the Congressional Black Caucus, The Sundance Film festival, and the Denver Broncos. Tunisia has also shared the stage with Stanley Clarke, Jonathan Butler, and The Gap Band, to name a few. Their charming enthusiasm, professional choreography and high energy are infectious to all audiences and are guaranteed to make you want to dance!

Tunisia, (featuring former members of The Jakarta Band) has a one of a kind energy show that will keep you entertained and dancing for the entire evening. Tunisia is a ten-piece band featuring the front line vocals of Selina Albright, Orlando Poole, Yvonne Brown, and Stephen Wilburn, along with three horns, and five piece rhythm section. They are a powerhouse full of talent and energy that is second to none.

Front man Orlando Poole is an amazing entertainer. Not only is this gifted performer a crowd-pleaser, but he can literally stop the show with vocals stemming from the lowest lows, to the highest highs. Combine Poole's charm with two impressive female lead vocalists in Selina Albright, and Yvonne Brown, and the entertainment is non-stop. These ladies create a powerful chemistry for the show with their strong lead vocals, beautiful harmonies, dazzling costumes and glamorous presence. Both Selina and Yvonne are top shelf vocalists in their own right. Having been on numerous albums and concerts accompanying just about every artist in the universe. And the show doesn't stop there. With all members of Tunisia being excellent vocalists, the lush harmonies flow like chocolate, while soothing your need for Funk, Rock, Jazz, and more.

The members of Tunisia, have been a feature act from coast to coast, as well as overseas performing for our troops. The members of Tunisia ignited the fire for the Sundance Film Festival in Park City UT in 2009. The members of Tunisia also performed for the Democratic Mayors Gala in Boston MA in 2004 for the DNC, the Republican and Democratic Conventions in 2008, as well as the Presidential Inaugural Ball in 2009.

The members of Tunisia, also played the premier night cast party for the latest Giancarlo Esposito movie, "Gospel Hill" at the Washington D.C. restaurant Charlie Palmers in January of 2009.

Tunisia, is not just the right choice, but the only choice to make your event "the" memorable event.

This band has all the makings of a great evening whether it be at a club like Jazz @ Jacks, or at your own private event. For booking information contact Arlen Felsen @ 303-669-1008.

www.tunisiaband.com

Fear Not Jakarta Fans, The Rumor of Our Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated.

THE JAKARTA NEWS

Jan 19th 2011

I know you may be confused having heard the rumors that Jakarta has broken up. Well that's just not true. The band is gigging and playing better than ever.

The group of impostor's at Little Bear Saloon a couple of weeks ago claiming to be Jakarta is just the figment of someone's twisted imagination.

In fact, there never was a chance of the band breaking up. We had some internal problems that needed to be cleared up. Now that we have that under control it's full steam ahead for The Jakarta Band.

The band has been rehearsing a new show, and hopefully we'll have it all down for the opening of the spring season. For the next few months the band will be working with choreographers to hone our dancing skills, and onstage performance, while making sure we are up on the latest groove for your dancing, and listening pleasure.

Jakarta has also started work on our first original CD project. Working in conjunction with Ira Sweetwine of Sweetwine Entertainment Group, and Chris Starkey of Starkey Productions, and others, we are preparing to make a change in our direction. Not only will Jakarta continue to throw down for our corporate, private, and wedding clients, the band will start hitting the road for selected festivals around the country.

I'd like to take this time to thank my good friend and little sister Vonnie B.(Yvonne Brown for those of you that don't know), for subbing for Selina for the months of December, and January. Girl you know how to do that thing. Love Ya!

Also more good news. Jakarta has been contracted once again to represent AT&T for the Democratic, and Republican Conventions in 2012. Shweet!

Our next show for the public will be Jan. 28th & 29th at Rhythms, and Feb. 19th at Jazz@Jacks. Please check the Jakarta Calendar. We want to see you all there.

But right now I'd like to introduce you to Gabe Steele. The newest member of Jakarta.

Gabe will be taking the reins on bass, and lead/background vocals. I could go on and on, but I'll let Gabe tell you little bit about himself.

Peace!

The Jakarta Band Welcomes Gabe Steele.

I grew up in Wyoming

I attending U.W. for two years as a music major (on a vocal scholarship... not yet a bassist)

I started playing Bass at 19 years old. Both electric and stand-up ("double" bass)

I transferred to Regis University in Denver and pursued computer science. (a family field for me)

While at Regis, I took bass lessons from Scott Smith.

During and after college I played many theatrical productions in the Denver area including shows at theTheatre on Broadway, Littleton Town Hall, The Arvada Center, The Galleria Theatre, and the DCPA.

I met Mitch Jervis while in college. Mitch and I have done several projects together over the years, including contemporary country, classic rock, blues, and jazz.

Over the last ten years, I have done two national tours and over a thousand live gigs with multiple bands.

I have done numerous studio dates for almost every type of music, adding bass and vocals to local projects.

Along with playing bass, I am regularly hired to add "tenor" vocals to projects. I have sang harmony vocals in everything from barbershop quartets to rock bands. I got to sing in Carnegie Hall in NYC (collegiate choir) which was pretty cool!! My vocal ability has helped me out a lot along the way in my music career.

Check the Jakarta calendar HERE.

PEACE, LOVE AND SOUL!