the offical website of bass player Jeff Kerestes

Welcome to JKbass.net!

Hello, I’m Jeff Kerestes and I play the bass. Thanks for visiting me on the web. This site was designed to keep friends, family, and potential clients updated on things I’ve been up to. You can watch videos, hear sound clips and see pictures. Click on any of the posts below to view or pick a category. Dont forget to leave a comment! Also, check out the new internet recording page... I am always updating the site so check back soon to see whats new. -JK

Latest

Here Be Dragons Vol. I by Apollo Run

Apollo Run’s newest EP, Here Be Dragons Vol. I. I played Electric and Acoustic bass, some guitar, piano on “Stars” and sang BGVs on this record. I’m really proud of the way it turned out. Have a listen here and then pick up a copy on itunes. Hope you enjoy.

The phrase Here Be Dragons comes from the old timey map days. A dragon or serpent would symbolize uncharted territory and the unknown. Apollo Run is making the move into uncharted territory with the release of their first of a series of 3 EPs. Here Be Dragons Vol. I is a musical combination of John McGrew- Lead Vocals/Piano/Guitar/Horns, Graham Fisk- Backing Vocals/Drums, and Jeff Kerestes- Backing Vocals/Acoustic and Electric Basses/Piano. From manic highs to gut-wrentching lows, this EP will take you on a musical ride, Apollo Run style. The songs are all classic example of Apollo Run sound: A beautiful progression from soft and lucious to all out rocking final chorus’s complete with Horn sections, distorted lead bass lines and 3 part vocal harmonies topping it all off. Visit the Apollo Run website: www.apollorun.com for more information on the band and to find out when they will be playing in your city.

Some Youtube Videos

Here are a couple youtube videos from the vault… To see more, click here: youtube.com/jeffkerestes This first video is the song For Every Mountain performed by choir from the Fort Washington Collegiate Church in Manhattan. I play there every Sunday when I’m in NYC. The Choir is under the Direction of the fabulous Chanelle Schaffer. [...]

Word Of Mouth With Drummer Terry Dillard

To say Terry Dillard is an amazing drummer would be a huge understatement. Terry plays all styles and grooves all the time. He is professional, humble, and always handles his business. I met terry about 7 years ago playing gigs in Arizona. Since then we have travelled all over the United States playing gigs with [...]

Some great press for Apollo Run and Jeff Kerestes

Apollo Run at Hotel Cafe in LA

People keep talking about Brooklyn based band Apollo Run. After a quick West Coast tour earlier this year and some North East regional shows(Boston, DC, NYC), AR has been getting some really great press. Here are a couple interviews/reviews for the band and why I like them…Click on the link and read them for yourself… [...]

JK Bass teams up with TC Electronic and Mono Cases

Mono Jeff Kerestes 4

Just got two new endorsements from TC Electronic and Mono Cases. I am really excited to be associated these companies and their products…Here’s the scoop. TC Electronic I met up with TC this past January at NAMM. I tried out their line of Bass amps and was totally blown away. TC has always been known [...]

The Greatest Party Ever by Tim and the Space Cadets!

The Greatest Party Ever

I just got a copy of The Greatest Party Ever by Tim and the Space Cadets. This is one of the best “kids music” records I have ever heard. The songs and arrangements are great. I play live with Tim(who is also a great bass player!) and got the call to play upright on the [...]

How Do I Forget by Andrea Torzala

How Do I Forget by Andrea Torzala

Hot off the press! I just got a copy of the tracks I recorded for Arizona based singer/songwriter Andrea Torzala. The tracks were for her debut EP entitled, How Do I Forget. The songs turned out great and it was a real pleasure working with Andrea and co producer Ryan Brehm. All the bass work [...]

Dunlop MXR Artist Jeff Kerestes

JK Dunlop MXR

I am so excited about my new endorsement with Jim Dunlop and MXR. I just got a package in the mail with my new pedals and strings. MXR pedals are amazing. I have been using Jason Langley‘s MXR El Grande for the past couple months on all my gigs with Apollo Run and now finally [...]

Six Steps Away by Jay Bachrad

Six Steps Away by Jay Bachrad

San Diego, CA based singer/songwriter Jay Bachrad just released his debut CD entitled “Six Steps Away.” Its a great record with some great tunes. I recorded all the bass for the record. Half of the songs I recorded were done over the Internet. Check out my Internet Recording page to find out how I did [...]

New York Bassist Jeff Kerestes

JK Bass @ Bryant Park NYC with Apollo Run

WOW! So this week marks 3 years on the East Coast for me! I left Phoenix, Arizona and Moved to New York back in September of 2006! Its hard for me to believe it because its gone by so quick. Since moving I have had so many changes and so many great experiences both musically [...]