Hey Guys,

Check out my latest performance on Balcony TV - an acoustic version of DOWN!

Enjoy.

Jaimi

Hey there everyone....

My apologies for the slackness of my updates but to be perfectly honest I've been way too busy and having way to much fun to write.... But i got a few minutes now so I'll fill you guys in...

So as most of you know i played my farewell concert on the 18th April and a couple of days later I was supposed to be on a plane bound for Europe... but alas... A large Volcano had other plans for me...

so i nervously waited it out in Melbourne as my tour was getting closer and closer until i was finally given the all clear to make the trip...

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May was absolutely amazing!! I played 25 shows all over Germany, a bunch of the shows were SOLD OUT which blew me ways, especially as its only my third tour here. I played a bunch of festivals and played my first shows with my German Band - The Vinne Brothers- backing me up so very well....

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So as you may all know, im in for the long haul over in Germany... I've found my self a cool apartment and have set up shop, am slowly learning the language and am joyful in the fact that many shows are still popping up for me with another German tour planned for later in the year as well as My first tour of Holland and Belgium planned for October.

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My new CD ALL I CAN is also exclusively available in Europe and if you would like a copy you can get one at a show or via the valve records website . My Last Light CD is also available through the site as well!!

Hey Everybody!

I got a big year ahead of me this year.... In five weeks I'll be packing my bags and relocating to Germany.  Its a big move i know, but Im really happy to be doing it... Over the last three years, Ive been really enjoying touring in Europe and have always wanted to spend some time living overseas. So I figure its now or never!!

But before I go I'm jet setting to sunny Western Australia one last time to join Dave Mann for a two week Duo/Farewell Faulkner tour.... We will be playing from Geralton to Margaret River and everywhere in between so be sure to make it to a show near you!

If your in Victoria, I have ONE LAST SHOW! You can come and say Goodbye to me and the band at the:

Northcote Social Club

Sunday 18th April

8pm w/ Luke Legs & Special Guests.

If your in Germany, check out my tour schedule for a show near you!

See you all soon.

Cheers

Jaimi

Hey Folks,

Happy New Year to everyone. Lets hope 2010 is a winner, full of happiness and lots of great music! I have a few exciting bits of information for y'all so please read on....

TOUR NEWS

Im very exited to announce that this January I will lucky enough to tour with one of my favourite Australian Singer/Songwriters, Mia Dyson.

As many of you may know, at the start of 2009 Mia relocated to Boston in the States, where she has been living, touring and playing the festival circuit over the past year.

However, Mia has decided to briefly return for a month to perform a run of Solo shows up the East Coast of Australia and I will be opening the shows up for her.

OTHER NEWS

In March the band (Tim Keegan- bass, Travis Constable- Drums, Tim Neal - Hammond Organ) and I will be heading to the Port Fairy Folk Festival to play a bunch of shows over the festival weekend. We will be joined at the festival by some other amazing musicians. Here are a few of 'em. Colin Hay, Charlie Parr, Chris Smither, Troy Cassar-Daley,The Badloves, Brian Cadd, Bonjah, Jen Cloher and the Endless Sea, Mihirangi, Mick Thomas, and many many more!!

Till next time,

Cheers

Jaimi

QUICK TOUR UPDATE

Its nearing the end of 2009 and Im excited to announce that i'll be heading to Western Australia for a tour from Dec 2nd-6th.  I will be joined by the regular bassman Tim Keegan and special guest Angus Diggs on Drums.  I have absoutely loved Angus's playing ever since i had the pleasure of seeing him play with Jeff Lang back when i was a wee lad! Of course more recently he is more well known for his contributions to Mia Dysons latest record.....he is a dynamic drummer and I'm really looking forward to the musicality he will bring to my tunes. 

As well as 'Diggsy,' A few special WA artists will be joining  me on stage, including Andrew Winton, Freya Hanly and Prita Grealy and the possible delightful harmonies and guitar stylings of Dave Mann!! so check out a show near you!! (Check gig page)

I will of course be touring to promote my new single 'Highway Life' which recently won 'Song of the Year' at the Victorian & Tasmanian Blues Awards.

Hi Everyone,

Thankyou to all of you who made it out to the shows on the East Coast Tour. We had a really great time soaking up the good vibes and sunshine over the three weeks that took us from melbourne to Brissy and back.  

I think its safe to say that the highlight of the trip was the two shows back to back supporting Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows at Lizottes in Newcastle.  The shows were great, audience response overwhelming and the food...well, dont get me started... lets just say the word divine comes to mind!

So, what now you ask... well, after what has essentially been a 4 month tour that has taken me from Vic, W.A, Tassie, S.A then to Germany, UK, back to Oz, the ACT, NSW and QLD... I now find myself back in Vic and am taking a few well deserved weeks off from touring.

But dont fret, I will still be playing shows. Infact the festival season is gearing up and this weekend the Jaimi Faulkner Band will be playing at the Glen Waverley Food & Wine Festival with Lloyd Spiegel and funnily enough The Black Sorrows. 

Ill also be doing a bunch of little solo gigs on the outskirts of Melbourne so check gig guide for details... 

In other news:

On Tuesday 10th of November, Gary Jones (President of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society)  awarded me the MBAS, Song of the year for my song Highway Life. 

I'd like to thank the MBAS for their ongoing support of my music and their dedication to the fine music of Blues of Roots in Victoria.

Until next time, Stay cool in oz, warm in Europe and keep supporting original music!

Cheers

Jaimi 

Hello Everybody!

After a fantastic two month stint in Germany playing 25 shows, two festivals, a bunch of house concerts, and a live recording I finally made it back to OZ. The trip back to OZ was somewhat of a disaster with an over accusative UK customs  keeping me locked up for 6 hours before allowing me entry into London...Aparently they had suspicions that I was going to be performing shows in London and making bucket loads of money doing it, so kept me in  a little holding cell that i shared with a bunch of gloomy people from round the world while they investigated... some fingerprinting, photography and hours of stop/start interrogation later, it was finally deemed that i was infact just stopping over for four days on my way home...Unfortunately thanks to my friends at UK Customs, my four days became three! 

Nevertheless a good three days they were as I got a chance to catch up with good mate Liam Gerner (amazing singing songwriter from Adelaide - now living in UK) and play a little showcase gig in London before returning home. (i repeat no money was earnt at this gig!!!)

So 'what's next?' i hear you ask... As of the 14th of Oct The Jaimi Faulkner Trio featuring Tim Keegan (bass) and Selwyn Cozens (Drums) will be hitting the road up the East Coast of Australia to perform songs from Kiss & Ride. (Check gig guide for details) SO if you're in Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Brisbane, Byron Bay or surroundings, come down to a show...or if you know someone who should come to the show in the area, get on the 'blower' and let em know!!

Anywho, I'll Leave you with this clip i recorded on my second last day in Germany... Its a solo acoustic version on DOWN... Enjoy.

Cheers :-)

JF