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Fun in the fall

11/7/2019

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Happy Autumn!
I don't know about you, but I LOVE Fall and Thanksgiving!  Now there aren't many leaves changing here  in the Phoenix area, but you can feel the weather getting cooler . . . ever so slightly (lol)!  But that's okay because our winters are so comfortable.  There's a reason so many move here from colder climes!
This year as usual, I have LOTS to be thankful for:  I have my health, my abundant family and lots of friends!  Also my band ​Ant Farm is finally coming out with our album "Used To Be" early next year!  Keep checking here or follow us on Facebook (Ant Farm Redux) for news and details about our CD release party and where to get our music.
Here are my upcoming solo and band show dates (for those who don't know, I'm the bassist vocalist for both Ant Farm and JC & The Rockers):

Sunday, November 10th
JC & THE ROCKERS
North Mountain Blues, Brews, & Arts Festival
North Mountain Brewery:  522 E. Dunlap Ave. - Phoenix, AZ 85020
Festival is 11:00am - 5:00pm, JCR plays 12:10 - 1:00pm

Friday, November 15th
SOLO
Winery 101:  
9299 W. Olive Ave., Suite 101, Peoria, AZ 85345
5:00 - 7:00pm

Saturday, November 16th
JC & THE ROCKERS
The River Bottom Bar & Grill:  
2501 Arizona 79. - Florence, AZ 85132
2:00 - 6:00pm

Friday, November 22nd
JC & THE ROCKERS
The Handlebar Pub & Grill:  
650 Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
7:00 - 10:00pm
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Saturday, November 23rd
JC & THE ROCKERS
The Mountain View Pub:  
7033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331
6:00 - 10:00pm

​Enjoy your Fall!  Hope to see you soon!
Rob
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Active in August!

8/9/2019

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Hello, All:
I know it's been awhile. . . sorry about that!  But I'm still here and going strong, and you can definitely always see what's going on with me as a musician on Facebook (see my personal page under "Rob DeFriese," and my performer's page under "Rob DeFriese Music").

So a lot is happening, this month like any other.  The most exciting news is that "the end is near" regarding my band, Ant Farm's album release!  It includes my "solo" material, and we're in the final stages of mixing/mastering. We'll be releasing the album this Fall, so keep an eye out!  You'll be able to buy on CDBaby and Amazon, and we'll submit for streaming services as well, although you can stream my (and the band's) music and see full show calendars on our ReverbNation pages:
www.reverbnation.com/robdefriese
www.reverbnation.com/antfarm3
www.reverbnation.com/jcthejukerockers

Here's where you can catch me (solo, acoustic), Ant Farm, and JC & The Rockers in August. (Don't forget -- JC is the guitarist/vocalist for Ant Farm, and I sing and play bass for JC & The Rockers, which is JC's blues/classic rock, mostly-cover band.)
AUGUST DATES:
Fri-Aug. 9th - JC & The Rockers @ Fibber Magee's (Chandler), 8 - 11:30pm
Sat-Aug. 10th - JC & The Rockers @ The Handlebar Pub (Apache Junction), 7 - 10pm
Fri-Aug.  16th - Rob DeFriese @ Winery 101 (Peoria), 5-7pm
Fri-Aug. 23rd - JC & The Rockers @ The Handlebar Pub (Apache Junction), 7 - 10pm
Sat-Aug. 24th - Rob DeFriese @ Winery 101 (Peoria), 5-7pm

*Fri-Aug. 30th - Ant Farm @ Pho Cao (Scottsdale), 10-11pm*
Sat-Aug. 31st - Rob DeFriese @ Vino di Sedona (Sedona), 3:30-6pm

(* - Ant Farm's first show in many moons!)

if you're going back to school, best of luck!  And enjoy the rest of your summer, everybody!
Much love,
​Rob




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Happy, Merry Holidays & A wonderful New year!!

12/25/2018

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For the first time as a musician I got a bit overwhelmed this year. I had a lot of bookings and some interviews (Radio and print) It was wonderful. However, it was still overwhelming. I haven't posted anything for awhile on this blog and I am going to change that in 2019. I actually enjoy writing here.

But enough of that for now. It's time to say Merry Christmas & Happy, Happy New Year. Or, if you don't celebrate Christmas. I hope you enjoy the new year and have a wonderful season. 
Onward to 2019-
​Rob
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No April showers, and yet, may flowers

5/3/2018

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Little or no showers, that is, for those of us who live in Southern Arizona, but literally and figuratively speaking, there are still blooms to see!

Come check out one of my four solo shows in May, or come see me play bass and sing while I get my bluesy-rock on with  JC & The Juke Rockers!  Stay tuned for ANT FARM shows coming soon!


JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Friday, May 4

The Handlebar
650 Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
7:00-10:00pm

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Saturday, May 5 - "Cinco de Mayo!"

The Rogue Tomato
18561 N 59th Ave #122
Glendale, AZ 85308

8:00pm-12:00am

SOLO
​Wednesday, May 9 - "Wine-Down Wednesday"
Il Vinaio
270 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85201

5:30-8:00pm

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Friday, May 11

Murphy's Law Irish Pub
58 S. San Marcos Pl.
Chandler, AZ 85225

9pm-1am

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Saturday, May 12

Fibber Magee's
1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19
Chandler, AZ 85224

8:00pm-12:00am

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Saturday, May 19

The Handlebar
650 Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
7:00-10:00pm

SOLO
​Sunday, May 20

Duck & Decanter
1651 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

1-4pm

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SOLO
Friday, May 25

Scorpion Bay Marina & Yacht Club (Lake Pleasant)
10970 Peninsula Blvd.
Morristown, AZ 85342

5-8pm

SOLO
Saturday, May 26

Winery 101
9299 W. Olive Ave. #101
Peoria, AZ 85345

5-7pm

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A groovy new BLUES band....

4/6/2018

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I've got a new gig!  For the foreseeable future, I'll be  "jammin" as bassist/vocalist with a groovy blues & rock cover band, 'JC & The Juke Rockers.'  JC is actually Ant Farm's guitarist, but it's  a different project so it's actually a different band . . . we're not pulling an Andy from Parks & Rec! (Rat Mouse becomes Mouse Rat, hahaha!)


​Anyway... If you're a cool cat or wanna get out, dawg, or you just want to hear some good tunes.... Here's where we'll/I be. And you can still catch me playing out solo, of course!  I hope you are enjoying the beginnings of Spring, If you are in a place where you can actually notice!


JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Friday, April 6
Chandler Jazz Festival
Chandler Park

178 Commonwealth Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
5-6pm

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Friday, April 6

Janey's Coffee Co. & Bodega
6602 E Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
7:30-10:30pm

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Saturday, April 7

The Handlebar
650 Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
7:30-10:30pm

SOLO
Sunday, April 8
Scottsdale Center for Spiritual Living

8600 E Anderson Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

10-11am

SOLO
Saturday, April 14
The Cutting Board Bakery & Café

2235 S Power Rd #116
Mesa, AZ 85209

6-8pm

SOLO
Wednesday, April 18
Il Vinaio

270 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85201

5:30-8:00pm​

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Friday, April 20
Outlaws
6705 E. Cave Creek Rd,
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

6:30-10:30pm

JC & THE JUKE ROCKERS
Saturday, April 21
Lucky Strikes
West, 1985 Apache Trail,
Apache Junction, AZ 85120

8pm-12am

SOLO
Friday, April 27
Duck & Decanter

1651 E. Camelback Rd.
​Phoenix, AZ 85016

6-9pm

SOLO
Saturday, April 28
Scorpion Bay Marina & Yacht Club (Lake Pleasant)
10970 Peninsula Blvd.
Morristown, AZ 85342

5-8pm

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MARCH ?

2/21/2018

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​Is it even possible that we are going into the 3rd month of the year? I can't believe it. So much has happened already. But, it seems like only a day or two. I have a few dates that are right upon us. Still, if any of you can make it, I'd love to see some friendly faces in the crowd.


Friday, Feb. 23
Duck & Decanter
1650 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
6-9pm

Saturday, Feb. 24
Village Coffee Roastery
8120 N. Hayden Rd. #E104
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
9:30-11:30am





​I Received a great write up on 'TUNELOUD.COM' And my music is on their radio station for six months. Let me know what you think. Be honest. I can take it. (PLEASE LOVE IT, PLEASE LOVE IT)


http://www.tunedloud.com/2018/01/16/rob-defriese-altitude-powerful-expression-both-as-a-musician-and-as-a-wordsmith/

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It's Beginning to a lot like?

12/15/2017

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What is that holiday again? Oh yeah, Christmas!! Or Chanukah (Spell check says I spelled that right-) And, it's also time for a brand new year. So it's beginning to look like a lot of positive things. So from me to all of you. Have a Merry, Happy, Safe, Healthy and Wonderful holiday season! Here's what I'll be doing.

 

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Friday, Dec. 15th
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
1023 N Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
6-9pm

Friday, Dec. 22nd
Xtreme Bean Coffee
1707 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
8-10pm

HA-HA-HA, HO-HO-HO!  I'm laughing because I'm joyful, NOT because I'm going insane!!! (yeah, right)

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November 23rd, 2017

11/23/2017

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I am going to be at out on the town Saturday night- If you're in the area, stop by!

Saturday, Nov. 25
Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery
154 W. Main St. (Mesa)
1-2pm


'Happy Thanksgiving!  
And yes, I'll add my humble two cents to the collective coin pile regarding gratitude.  There are all the things for which we can be grateful.  Myself, I have many:  My good health; an abundant and loving family; a loving, compassionate, and sexy girlfriend (cue whistle!); all my friends, old and new; the success I've had so far in my music career.


But I'd also like to mention the "attitude of Gratitude" talked about by many inspirational speakers.  It's the effect of gratitude:  How being grateful helps us to be happier, and ultimately brings us more in life, because it keeps us "in the flow," open to the abundance of the universe.

It's not easy to keep the attitude.  We naturally bring attention to what's wrong, but then we often get stuck in it.  I hope you'll join me in constantly trying to make a habit of gratitude.  I know it's corny, but I try to follow the advice in the song "Count Your Blessings" from the old movie "Holiday Inn" (one of my Grandma Crowley's favorites):  
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"When I'm worried and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep, and I fall asleep counting my blessings!  When my bankroll is gettin' small, I think of when I had none at all, and I fall asleep counting my blessings!"

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Some Dates...

10/6/2017

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Most of these places have no cover. So, if you are in the area(s) Come down have a beer, say hello, have some fun!

Friday, Oct. 6:  5:30-7:30pm

Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill
4747 E. Elliot Rd, #2
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Sunday, Oct. 8:  11am-2pm
Sip Coffee & Beer Garage
3620 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018


Saturday, Oct. 21:  1-4pm
Duck & Decanter
1651 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016


Saturday, Oct. 28:  6-9pm
Grana Wood Fired Foods
198 E 2nd St
Chico, CA 95928


Sunday, Oct. 29:  11am-1pm
Bidwell Perk
664 E 1st Ave
Chico, CA 95926
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You know you're a star when...

10/5/2017

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When you get to be on TV. Actually, They didn't give me an edited version so if you would start it at 52 minutes in....THEN, you will see me! Or, just let it run, take a nap and just about the time you wake up, there I'll be!

​oh and for more fun- Here's the guys & Me practicing live on facebook-

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