Big Rude Jake
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Big Rude Jake

Band Americana Singer/Songwriter

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Press


"Globe and Mail"

A Great mix of jazz, swing and blues - Globe and Mail


"Edmonton Journal"

“Ingenious…
funny and intelligent.”
- Edmonton Journal


"FLARE Magazine"

“Accomplished…and witty.”
- FLARE Magazine


"Toronto Star"

“Wonderful…a real hoot…:”
Toronto Star
- Toronto Star


Discography

CD's:

Butane Fumes and Bad Cologne
Blue Pariah
Self Titled albume (Big Rude Jake)
Liv Faust Die Jung
Defiance (a re-release only availbe off the stage.)
Bootleg (Live at Lees Palace, only availibe off the Stage)
Quicksand (soon to Be Released)

Singles

Queer for Cat
Blue Pariah #1
Swing Baby
Speak Easy

Big Rude Jake songs that have appeared on TV shows world-wide:

When My Number Comes In
Swing Baby
Seventh Av
Seventh Av Revisited
Three Wishes

Big Rude Jake Songs that have appeared in films

Swing Baby
Seventh Av
Three Drunks at Last Call
Stealin' Away

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Bio

The evolution of Big Rude Jake has given way to a new collection of songs called “Quicksand.” This coming of age release is akin to Tom Waits in its gritty sensitivity, while maintaining its jazz and blues origins. Due out in Summer 2008, “Quicksand” tips its hat to the brilliant musical craftsmanship of ages past. Jake is creating another niche for himself in contemporary music yet again. Though Jake’s big, rude, biting persona is still a staple of the live show, his new laid-back approach to his performance will ensure he continues to develop broad appeal. In addition to Jake’s regular performances and upcoming tour schedule, he has created a program called AQUA Vitae, which in conjunction with Phoenix Community Works Foundation, makes live music accessible to the elderly in nursing homes and hospitals.

Big Rude Jake’s lyrically witty Whorehouse-Jazz carried him from the seediest punk bars to the most prestigious rock clubs in the world. The success of his early-‘90’s recordings took Jake on a whirlwind tour around the globe, impressing audiences with his new brand of swing-jazz. Jake’s focus was always on the lusty allure of the music, which was the punk rock of its time. His success at bringing swing-jazz to the punk audience is evident in world-wide record stores, where you can still find Big Rude Jake CDs classified under the Alternative, Rock and Punk categories.

In true punk fashion, tragedy struck when Jake was hit by a taxicab while riding his bike home from a performance. Due to his injuries, he was forced to cancel a national tour and was left with few options but to take some time off. The time away from the music industry has served him well. His body is fully healed, and he is actually in better physical shape then he has been since high-school. He’s not so big any more… and not as rude! Don’t fret; you can still count on his Big Rude stage persona to be at the forefront of his live show and podcasts.

While maintaining his roots as an old soul musically, the shifting dynamic of the music industry has afforded Jake new levels of creativity and sophistication in his songwriting. Like a fine whiskey, Jake’s music has matured while maintaining its edge. The dark humour and irony have made way for a more hopeful and vibrant Big Rude Jake. The contrast between the big-band-punk-jazz of his neo-swing releases and the more soothing and emotionally uplifting tones of “Quicksand” will be employed in Big Rude Jake’s live tour, commencing in July 2008. Look for dates following the release.