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Some great press for Apollo Run and Jeff Kerestes

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:36:18 +0000

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…

Future Sounds Great quote: “…bassist Jeff Kerestes at the helm dripping with the swagger of stars from the arena rock days.”

The LAist Funny interview with the band from the LA blog…

Look Listen Play This video Interview…

Brooklyn Ski Club “…the hangover was totally worth it.”

LIFE Magazine Took some photos of the band…

We are hoping to continue building the buzz and are looking to do a new release in the next couple months. Check out the Apollo Run website: www.apollorun.com for more info, free tracks and to find out where we are playing…

JK Bass teams up with TC Electronic and Mono Cases

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:04:20 +0000

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 for quality guitar effects and studio gear but In 2009, they made the move to bass gear… The RH450 head is seriously the best sounding bass amp I have heard. It’s crisp, clear and can really kick when you need it too! It’s the way a bass amp is supposed to sound… It’s built tough. It looks awesome. It sounds killer. You need one too. I ended up getting the RH450 head and 3 RS210 cabs. Check them out at TC Electronic’s website: www.tcelectronic.com

Mono Cases

I have tried lots of different cases… When I was introduced to the Mono Case I thought two things: 1) wow this is a bad ass case and 2) I need one of these… Mono has thought of everything and has executed their ideas perfectly. The case is stylish, sturdy, and extremely well made. The ultra light laminated foam shell and strategically placed ABS panels provide tons of protection(it’s like a cross between a hard and soft case) and the storage compartments have lots of room and even have a cable holder! It’s also water proof and really light(only 94 oz)! Mono makes a bunch of other cool cases and bags…Check them out and order one from their website: monocase.com

The Greatest Party Ever by Tim and the Space Cadets!

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:13:25 +0000

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 track “When I Grow Up”…The bass was recorded at my home studio and the whole session was done via the internet! Listen to the track below and check out my internet recording page to find out how it was done!

Check out the Tim and the Space Cadets website for more info on them and to buy the record!

http://www.timandthespacecadets.com

And click on this link to view their really cool music video: Superhero by Tim and the Space Cadets

When I Grow Up

http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/When-I-Grow-Up.mp3

How Do I Forget by Andrea Torzala

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:07:53 +0000

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 was recorded in my home studio in Brooklyn and sent to Ryan’s Studio in Scottsdale, AZ via the net. I used my Fender TBP-1 and P-bass for most of the tracks, but also got a chance to bust out some fretless bass and solo on the track Rain Man.

You can pick up a copy of How Do I Forget by visiting:

Http://www.theandreatorzalaband.com or Http://www.myspace.com/andreatorzala

Here are a couple tracks from the record:

I’ll Be Here

http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/Ill-Be-Here.mp3

How Do I Forget

http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-I-Forget.mp3

for more info on my Internet Recording click on this link or visit the Internet Recording page…

Dunlop MXR Artist Jeff Kerestes

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:20:24 +0000

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 have my own! The El Grande is by far the best bass fuzz pedal I have ever heard. I also got the new MXR Octave Deluxe and the DC Brick. I will post some videos of the pedals on my youtube account soon! Thanks so much to Darryl Anders at Dunlop/MXR for everything.

Six Steps Away by Jay Bachrad

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:12:57 +0000

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 it. I also recorded a couple of back up vocal tracks at my studio in Brooklyn. To hear more tracks or to get a copy visit Jay’s myspace page: www.myspace.com/jaybachrad Here are two tracks from the record.

So Help Me
http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/So-Help-Me.mp3

Mrs. Seams
http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/Mrs.-Seams.mp3

New York Bassist Jeff Kerestes

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:12:53 +0000

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 and personally that I can’t even begin to list them all. I feel like I have been extremely lucky to have not only gotten to play and work with so many great musicians, but to now be able to call so many of them my friends. From all the singer/songwriters to the Village R&B scene and even the bassists at the NYC Bass Brunch, everyone has helped make my life and career great. I’ve spent so much time and effort working and striving to be a successful professional musician that it is incredibly rewarding and gratifying to know that I am doing what I set out to do.

Thanks so much for coming to my website and checking me out. There are so many great things happening right now and even more on the horizon. Keep checking in with me. I will be updating and adding to the site as often as I can.

Everything is moving forward and I am so excited to see where I end up in another 3 years…

-New York Bassist, Jeff Kerestes

JK Bass @ Bryant Park NYC with Apollo Run

Fireman by Apollo Run

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:06:57 +0000

Here is a video clip of me recording the bass for Fireman by Apollo Run. This was recorded at producer David “Dibs” Shakney’s home studio in upstate New York. This is the 2nd take and I think the one we used for the the final track. You can find out more about Dibs by visiting his website the DibS Reaction. You can learn more about Apollo Run and hear more of their songs (I played bass on them all) by visiting www.apollorun.com.

Here is the finished track.

http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/Fireman.mp3

This Moment Now by Briana Winter

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:53:55 +0000

This is a single I recorded upright bass on. It was for solo artist Briana Winter. The song was produced by the very talented Brandon Wilde, of the band Black Bunny. It was so much fun to get to work with these two great musicians.

http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/01-This-Moment-Now.mp3

A composition for Dance…

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:17:36 +0000

My first composition for Modern Dance will be performed this weekend on Saturday, August 15th at 5:30 at Dance New Amsterdam in New York, New York. The piece, entitled, “Flight Pattern #53 For Water Landing” is a new solo work based on the pull between heaven and earth. It explores the possibilities of air verses weight and is a work study for the evening length piece “Proximity Of Clouds.” Proximity Of Clouds will debut sometime in mid 2010. I have been fortunate enough to have been chosen work with renowned, New York based choreographer, Chris Ferris on these works and am looking forward to delving more into the world of composition for dance… Here is a clip of the music for Flight Pattern #53.

http://www.jkbass.net/wp-content/uploads/Flight-Pattern-53.mp3

Flight Pattern #53 For Water Landing
choreographed and danced by: Chris Ferris
music by: Jeff Kerestes

Saturday: August 15 at 5:30pm
Dance New Amsterdam, Works In Progress (discussion to follow)
Entrance on Chambers East of Br oadway
451 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
(212) 625-8313
www.dnadance.org