Sol'Jibe: Official News Feed

KNITTING FACTORY VIDEO NOW ONLINE

We Just uploaded some of the HD video shoot from the Reno Knitting Factory show in January! For those of you who don't know this... it was one of the last shows with the previous line up. We would like to sincerely thank the guys from "High Definition Video Professionals" for doing a kick ass job filming and editing the night! We would also like to thank everyone who came out for such a fun night of music! This will always be one to remember for myself and hopefully for everyone who was there. Big ups to Fernando Flores, James Hoover, Justin Kruger and Jay Cowell... thanks for all the good times and the music :)

-Tim

TIM RECORDS A SOLO EP "THE DELMAR SESSIONS"

What's up everyone? I've finished recording my first solo EP ever!  I got the master back and seriously 
can't wait for everyone to hear it!  The whole thing was such a fun experience and I learned so much by 
doing it!  It's a completely self-made and hands-on record, I ended up doing just about everything -- 
from writing the tunes to playing the instruments, to producing, to engineering and even doing the 
artwork -- save some help from four friends: Sam Minaie, Nate Wood, Alex Wong, and Greg Spydell. 
Anyway, I am extremely proud and happy with the result and hope everyone loves the music as much 
as I do.  It will be available online this fall.   Also stay tuned for an album party release date!  

-Cheers, Tim

MILTON RETURNS AND ALSO SOME NEW FACES.

After a two year vacation of sipping mojito's, swimming with dolphins on the coast of El Salvador, and 
working at Sushi Pier, Milton is back playing with Sol'Jibe.  I don't know how may times in the last few 
years I have heard the comment, "Where's Milton? You guys were so good together."  Well, he's back, 
and it's kind of like old times except...new...You know what I mean?  We are also extremely excited to 
have Zack Teran (a super-talented and all-around good guy on the bass and backing vocals) and Jason 
Thomas (the rhythm man, or affectionately referred to by Sol'Jibe as "mas macho" on the drums).  If 
you haven't seen a Sol'Jibe show in a while -- come check out this line-up: these guys are all fantastic!  
If your lucky you might even catch a guest appearance from some old Sol'Jibe alumnae such as 
Jonathan Phillips (Sax), or Jay Cowell (Keys)... you never know who will turn up these days :)

1/29 San Francisco Make Up Date Announced

The make up date for the canceled January 29th show at Mojito has been rescheduled for Friday February 12th.

Win VIP Tickets to The Knitting Factory Reno on January 21st

Want to win FREE VIP TICKETS to our show at the Knitting Factory Reno on January 21st?

Sol'Jibe is raffling off two pairs of VIP Tickets now at the Sol'Jibe Mobile Fan Club.

Text "GETSOLJIBE" TO "88704" to sign up for the Mobile Fan Club and follow the link to the raffle. It's free to join and free to enter the raffle.

If you enter the raffle you will also receive a rare free download of the "radio edit" version of Revolution off of the bands latest album, "Raices Nuevas".

What does VIP Access to The New Knitting Factory Reno entail? For starters, a VIP entrance off of Virginia Street and Premium Seating on the Upper Level with The best view of the stage.

Good luck. The winner will be announced on 18th of January.

Winter Touring Kicks Off NYE

We hope everyone's Holiday was filled with friends, family, laughter and good eats!

Sol'Jibe is ready to get back on the road and do what they do best, throw down a great show night after night. NYE this Thursday is the official kick off to the Winter Touring Season for the band and they can't wait to see you cut up some dance floors and your smiling faces.

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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
NYE PARTY @ TAPS ON SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN
Sandpoint, ID

21+ | $40 | 9:00 p.m.
Doors @ 7:30 w/ DJ

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/6csEJu

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
REEF
Boise, ID

21+ | $5 | 10:00 p.m.

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/4ZtEb9

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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Elementary School Showcase

Every year Sol'Jibe throws down for the little kids to educate and inspire a new generation of musicians.

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Friday, January 8th, 2010
Elementary School Showcase

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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Crystal Bay Club "Crown Room"
Crystal Bay, NV

21+ | FREE | 10:00 p.m.

After a 6 month hiatus, Sol'Jibe is back for a party not to be missed at the CBC!

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/5CHIeO

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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
The Knitting Factory
Reno, NV

Reno Passport & The Knitting Factory Present:
A music event to benefit the Northern Nevada Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

All Ages | $6 | 7:30 p.m.

Opening Support:

Drinking with Clowns
Jelly Bread
Mojo Green
What it do
& DJ Coop da Loop

Sol'Jibe is slated to go on at 10:30 but be sure to check out the other great local groups that Reno has to offer.

Get on the guest list and get in for FREE by going here: http://bit.ly/6gTPTg

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/8nlwAf

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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Northstar-at-Tahoe
Truckee, CA

All Ages | FREE | 2:00 - 5:00

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/8mhCBQ

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February 4th - 6th SOL'JIBE TAKES OVER SUN VALLEY, ID

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, ID

All Ages | FREE | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

RSVP: HERE: http://bit.ly/64xARD

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Friday, February 5th, 2010
The Boiler Room
Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, ID

21+ | $10 | 9:00 p.m.

Doors @ 8:00

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/7jb8Mc

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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
The Boiler Room
Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, ID

21+ | $10 | 9:00 p.m.

Doors @ 8:00

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/6EQnJN

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More Winter Tour dates are being announced weekly so keep an eye out on www.soljibe.com/tour.php to be up to date and know when we are coming to a city near you.

See you at the shows!

Sol'Jibe

Sol'Jibe to Headline 1st Knitting Factory Reno Music Showcase/Benefit

Sol'Jibe is pleased to announce that it will be headlining the first Reno Music Showcase at the Knitting Factory on Thursday, January 21st.

The event is presented by Reno Passport and the Knitting Factory and proceeds will go to benefit the Northern Nevada Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Sol'Jibe will have a select amount of FREE tickets to give away to this event. If you are a part of our Mobile Fan Club, you will have access to win these FREE tickets first. We are also pleased to announce that this will also be an all ages event. There will be adult beverages for those who are over 21 available in the upper lounge area.

Thursday, January 21st 2010

The Knitting Factory and Reno Passport Present:

A Benefit for the Northern Nevada Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation featuring:

Sol'Jibe

Drinking with Clowns

Jelly Bread

Mojo Green

What It Do

DJ Coop da Loop

Live Painting during the event by BAZAR 1 and Spek

ALL AGES

$6 Tickets available at the Box Office NIGHT OF SHOW ONLY

Happy Birthday James

Please help us in wishing James Hoover a Happy Birthday today.

Reno/Tahoe's Number 1 Band Sol'Jibe Partners With Adva Mobile

Reno/Tahoe's Number 1 Band Sol'Jibe Partners With Adva Mobile To Start The Sol'Jibe Mobile Community And Fan Club Text "getsoljibe" to 88704 to Join Sol'Jibe's Mobile Community and Purchase Music, Video, Merchandise, and Tickets

HANA, HI, December 03, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In the current music industry climate, more and more artists are turning to unconventional marketing tactics that used to only be available to bands backed by major labels. With a mobile infrastructure built and maintained by Adva Mobile, Sol'Jibe is expanding onto their fans cell phones and creating new revenue streams.

"I can't believe we can communicate with our fans through their mobile phones," says Tim Snider, Sol'Jibe singer/songwriter/guitarist/violinist. "I wish we had the opportunity to do this 5 years ago when we formed the band. To be able to text updates to our fans and sell music, merchandise and tickets through their mobile phones is amazing."

Sol'Jibe has been touring the US since the early Summer and is continuing their travels in support of their latest record, "Raices Nuevas", currently available as a digital download on iTunes and at MajorHana.com. "Raices Nuevas", the band's fourth record and it's debut on Hawaiian based independent label, Major Hana Records, will be distributed in stores in early 2010 through Fontana/Universal Distribution.

"We are about to launch the redesign of the new web site (www.soljibe.com) and there is a link on the front page to join our mobile community and fan club." says Sol'Jibe's saxophone player and resident in house web guru James Hoover. "It really opens up a lot of new avenues for the band to create niche products to sell to our fans. Currently we have sold V.I.P. tickets to our shows with added premiums including signed posters, more desirable seating placement, and entrance in to the after party at a club near the venue, on our mobile site through Adva Mobile. Time is a precious commodity. No one wants to take the time out of their day to drive to a ticket outlet and get a pre-sale ticket during their lunch break no matter how much money they may save by doing so. With the Adva Mobile platform, fans can get their tickets while they are waiting in line to get their lunch instead. Plus it is all paperless except for a single sheet we print out and give to the will call desk. The only thing the fan has to do is show the ticket agent the confirmation number sent to them via a text message."

Sol'Jibe's manager, Jonathan Block adds, "In the present culture of the music business and the technology that drives both the creation and distribution of content there are changes happening literally every day. The mobile space is now the best way for bands and brands to reach out to their fans and distribute content, merchandise, and sell tickets. With 4.3 billion cell phones in the world and 16% of that number capable of getting on the Internet, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize this is where we are going. For instance, Japan, a country that is 3 to 4 years ahead of us in mobile technology sold over 30% of their national retail output through the mobile industry last year, the number in the US was less than 2%. Also, there have been a number of major Mobile industry announcements recently, including Google's $750 million dollar acquisition of Mobile advertiser Admob, and Sony Music's announced plans to optimize the web destinations of its artists for viewing on mobile phones, that further illustrate this point. More and more people are grasping on to the notion that they don't have to spend money on gas, and take the time out of their day to purchase goods and services. Adva Mobile is by far the leader in mobile software technology and the first company to offer bands and brands the opportunity to monetize through the mobile platform."

"Sol'Jibe and their management Major Music are representative of our most innovative mobile pioneers," said Jack Kelly, CEO of Adva Mobile. "They understand how fans want to be connected to their band anytime and anywhere - and that's on their mobile phones. Sol'Jibe can communicate to their fans before, during and after the show - from the stage or from the tour bus. This is a great way for the band to continue to show theirs fans how much they are appreciated."

With their dedication to finding and implementing new technology to create deeper experiences for fans, Sol'Jibe is rapidly becoming one of the country's favorite touring bands. With comparisons to the Dave Matthews Band and the Afro Cuban Allstars, Sol'Jibe incorporates rhythms and beats from cultures around the world in their pursuit of spreading their music and life experiences to new and old fans alike. Today's mobile technology is helping them do just that in exciting new ways.

About Sol'Jibe: Sol'Jibe, the number 1 band from the Reno/Tahoe area for the past 3 years, are now poised to break on to the International touring circuit. Blending American roots, world beat, and Latin rhythms into an inspired sound that has been dubbed "World Pop," Sol'Jibe creates a high-energy performance that gives its audiences an irresistible desire to dance. Their eclectic sound draws from extensive travels to Spain, Cuba, and Central America where they studied folkloric rhythms and culture. Sol'Jibe has been honored to provide musical support for such acts as Michael Franti, Robert Randolph, and Steel Pulse, while independently staging upwards of 200 festivals and shows yearly across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Cuba. "Sol'Jibe proved itself one of the hardest working and most delightful new finds...winning new fans every time [they] played." (Honest Tune: The American Journal of Jam & Roots.) The group also strongly believes in musical education and has provided clinics and performances throughout the western United States to students at High Schools and Colleges, and community groups comprising all age groups and demographics, since 2005. Sol'Jibe's high-energy percussive sound and musical innovation was inspired by a trip to Spain in 2002 where classically-trained violinist, lead vocalist/songwriter, and guitar player, Tim Snider had a clear vision of fusing diverse styles of music. His open approach to writing and arranging drove him to choose these diverse and exceptional musicians from the acclaimed Jazz Department at the University of Nevada, Reno in pursuit of his goal: saxophonist James Hoover, keyboardist J. Cowell, bassist Fernando Flores, and drummer Justin Kruger. A solid grass roots following and consistent touring have provided the foundation for Sol'Jibe to gain national momentum and international recognition. With a new team of management, booking agency, and record company having been assembled over the past 6 months, and the upcoming release of their fourth album, "Raices Nuevas", Sol'Jibe will be taking their live show on the road throughout North America and around the globe. It is apparent that Sol'Jibe is not only maintaining their initial spark of inspiration and drive, but are further pushing the boundaries of independent music and fusion. For more information contact Jonathan Block, Manager, majorhana@aol.com, 808-248-7549. About Adva Mobile: Adva Mobile provides a software service that enables music artists and advertisers to create closer relations with their audience through mobile fan clubs. The experience includes mobile messaging, mobile presence (mobile Internet pages), mobile social sharing features, and mobile content fulfillment. The service is free to the fan, and a revenue generator to the band. For more information contact Jack Kelly, CEO, jackk@advamobile.com or 508-740-3359. About Major Music: Major Music LLC, (management and parent company) has an innovative vision when it comes to art and creating content. By bringing together musicians, songwriters, filmmakers, artists, brands, and bands, MajorHana.com, Major Hana Records (distributed by Artist Garage/ Fontana/ Universal), Nice One (sportswear and clothing) and Major Hana Productions (music video, television, and film production) provide artists with a unique home base, a family of experience where they can fully express themselves, grow, and build long careers that impact our world. For more information contact Peter Monroe, VP Publicity, majorhana@aol.com, or 808-248-7549.

Follow Sol'Jibe on Twitter, Get A Free Song

Sol'Jibe will be releasing the radio version of "Revolution" from their new album Raices Nuevas to Radio Stations across the US in the coming weeks and as a promotion to their fans will be GIVING THIS SONG away for free on Twitter before hand.

Follow the band here at www.twitter.com/soljibe or by simply searching for the band under "soljibe" using your favorite Twitter application.

The way it works is you simply "retweet" the tweet we send out on our feed that has the link to the free download. When you send the "retweet", Tweet for a Track will ask for your email address so they can send you the mp3. It's that easy.

We will not be announcing when this happens but know it will be happening this week so start following us today to get in on THIS FREE DOWNLOAD!

One Week Until Thanksgiving Weekend at Great Basin

Thanksgiving Weekend at the Great Basin Brewing Co. is just one week away and up until Wednesday the 25th, pre-sale tickets are available for $7.

You can get tickets by visiting these fine folks:

Great Basin Brewing Company
846 Victorian Ave
Sparks, NV 89431-5275
(775) 355-7711

The Melting Pot World Emporium
1049 S Virginia St, Reno
(775) 322-9445

The Purple Bean
1315 W 7th St
Reno, NV 89503-4164
(775) 787-2827

Budget Used Furniture
Ste AB
1845 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6676

The Nest
Lakeridge Pointe Shopping Center
6135 Lakeside Dr. #135
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 284-8841

We have special V.I.P. tickets available too for the Friday night show. These tickets not only get you into the show, but also get you preferred seating (elevated with great view of the band and the action), a full color autographed 11"x17" show poster, and a chance to come out and hang out after the show at the after party.

Want one?

It's easy. Join our Mobile Fan Club by texting "GETSOLJIBE" to 88704. Then navigate to the tickets area on your phone, buy your V.I.P. ticket and we'll handle the rest! Just show up to the Great Basin with the confirmation number that was sent to you via text.

There are only 4 V.I.P. tickets left for the Friday Night Show and we have 24 pre-sale tickets for the Saturday Night Show available for our Mobile Fan Club.

The band is really excited to be back playing in front of our home crowd!

See you on the dance floor -

Sol'Jibe

NYE Show Announced & 2010 Dates!

Sol'Jibe is excited to announce that they will be performing at Taps on Schweitzer Mountain this New Years Eve!

Other show stops include The Crystal Bay Club and the Boiler Room in Sun Valley, Idaho.

The band is close to firming up some things in California in early December as well as Idaho leading up to the big New Years Eve bash.

You can always stay up to date on our tour dates by visiting the tour page above and by joining the email list.

Street Teams Help Local Band

Local musicians Sol’Jibe know how to get their name out there and fans involved. With the help of a professional manager and organized planning, Sol’Jibe has managed to reach fans across the globe with its street team.

A street team is an organized group of fans willing to dedicate time and energy to the promotion of a band they support. Posting flyers and stickers, telling their friends about the band and contacting radio stations are acts of street teamers.

For any band that has tried to make a name for itself, these techniques are familiar; however Jon Block, chairman of Major Hana Records and manager of established band Sol’Jibe, believes that effective organization, communication and numbers are key for any band who wants to establish a fan base at home or for a new audience. An increased number of fans when going back to a market is a sign of a successful campaign.

“It’s all about numbers when you come right down to it,” Block said. “When you’re selling more tickets it’s good.”

Being part of a street team offers fans a chance to meet and work with the group but also get some hands-on music business experience. After 28 years of working with artists such as Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Shawn Colvin, Block knows it’s the field experience that counts.

“College courses aren’t enough,” Block said. “(Being on a) street team is a way to gain valuable experience and knowledge in the music business.”

The design of Sol’Jibe’s street team works on a large scale, splitting the country into regions in which a short list of self-motivated fans takes a few states and organizes the individual city street teams. Fans, in exchange for their hard work, can get complimentary swag. Working their way up, higher ranks can earn cooler stuff than the average fan. CDs, special downloads and show tickets are on the rewards list.

The band also takes an active part in motivating the street team.

“We’re the super-band that wants to help and spread the word even more,” Sol’Jibe’s saxophonist James Hoover, 29, said.

Getting on the street team list is easy. All a person has to do is send his or her name and phone number through one of Sol’Jibe’s networking pages on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or their personal Web site. Then either Hoover or Blockwill make a call to see how that person can help.

“We can send them flyers electronically or through the mail,” Block said of the street team. “It all depends on their deal.”

As an example to other bands, Sol’ Jibe’s street team provides a solid case of good organization and easy communication. Both of which, as Block understands, are important aspects of creating a fan base.

“A lot of bands don’t have the right tools,” Block said. “The music business is so competitive. They still have to go the extra mile.”

Jennie Lindquist can be reached at arts-entertainment@nevadasagebrush.com.

Sol'Jibe Prepares for Inspirational Tour to Costa Rica

The world-influenced, Reno-based band Sol’Jibe is climbing to the next level of musicianship. With the help of an accomplished professional manager, the local group is preparing to tour internationally.

Sol’Jibe, performs a diverse range of muic from jazz to pop, indie to Latin and even contains a twinge of alternative. Lead vocalist, guitarist and violinist Tim Snider, 26, says studying the musical craft and learning is important to the band’s consistent evolution.

Photo Courtesy Sol'Jibe

Sol’Jibe’s most recent tour took them for a two-month ride across eight western states including Oregon, California, Colorado, Washington, Arizona and Utah. Before that, the group traveled to the South, to parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.

Manager Jon Block says that a long tour in February will carry them to the Northeast coast and possibly to Costa Rica. Although no dates or venues have been set for international touring, it is very likely. Sol’Jibe’s next tour will start early in November with shows in Boise and the Bay Area ending Thanksgiving weekend, with Reno shows at Great Basin Brewery on Friday and Saturday.

Block, who has worked with artists such as Suzanne Vega, G. Love & Special Sauce and Fred Wesley, said he believes the group is going places.

“We really want to cement a fan base in the U.S.,” Block said. “I think this group will have a great career worldwide.”

While Sol’Jibe originally played many local shows, they are now touring elsewhere, making local shows less frequent. Usually, their tours last two or three weeks, covering parts of the West and Midwest, then coming back to Reno before trekking out again, band members said. In the past, more than one show a month in Reno was common. Now that Sol’Jibe is touring consistently, however, a Reno show should only be expected once every two or three months.

For now, the band is taking a time-out from the hard work of summer touring. However Snider says they are preparing for the November tour, so rehearsing and writing new material will dominate their next couple of weeks.

Once named Reno’s “odd duck” by Mark Earnest of Reno Magazine, this group’s cultural mix-and-match style gives fans the ability to sink into a musical style uncommonly found in a classic rock-cultured town and pop-centered world.

“We study our instruments a lot and we are very serious about it,” Snider said. “One of our common goals is that we keep progressing.”

Former member Jonathan Phillips, 28, says Sol’Jibe is unique because it has studied musicians with different training than their own, which enriches the input for the band’s creative musical style.

“We tried something different musically, then put a world influence into the songs,” Phillips said, “then changed it to fit what we liked and hoped other people liked it.”

Snider, who is classically trained, studied flamenco guitar in Spain and is influenced by his travels to Cuba, said he believes that musicians are cultural ambassadors and music is a passport to learning. By hearing music from other cultures, Snider said it is a new way to implement sounds into the band’s own style.

“You can break down barriers and connect with people who have had way more diverse experiences than you,” Snider said. “We are influenced by life experiences and travel and we incorporate that into what we know, what we grew up with.”

Last June, the band released its new album, “Raíces Nuevas,” which means “New Roots” in Spanish. Snider said this CD was in the works for years and changed as the band progressed. Sol’Jibe has had several different lineups since its inception in 2003. It was not until 2007 that the cast became concrete. The band consists of: Snider; Justin Kruger, 27, on drums; Fernando Flores, 30, bass; Joel “J” Cowell, 24, on piano; and James Hoover, swinging saxophone.

Inspiring younger generations to pick up an instrument is meaningful to Sol’Jibe. In past years, the group has teamed with the Pioneer Center of Performing Arts in its yearly presentation of the arts to schools in Northern Nevada.

“That’s one thing we dig on,” Snider said. “Trying to inspire the next generation of kids to get up and play. We all started playing because we saw inspirational people so to try and be the other end of that is great.”

Other state art councils such as in Montana and California have also asked them to perform in schools. Flores says it’s easy to stop by when they are on tour.

“What’s really fun is if you have a show that night and before it you can do a couple schools,” Flores said. “It works out really well.”

Another one of Sol’ Jibe’s main goals is to bridge the gap between a person just watching a band and having a unique experience. The band says a moment of disconnect from reality is key to having a fun performance.

“I like it when people dance,” Cowell, a University of Nevada, Reno jazz studies major, said. “It’s like a healing factor. People forget about their troubles and we are a kind of source for that.”

Fans agree. Brooke Hansston, a 22-year-old elementary education major, has been a follower and friend of the group for five years.

“The style of the music has its own flavor.” Hannston said. “It’s really that you can get into the music, the enjoyment of the music.”

Block, with 28 years of experience in the music business, says Sol’ Jibe is a good band.

“It’s the type of people that makes a good group,” Block said. “These guys are pros, super nice guys, and hardworking on their music.”

For this growing group, competing outside the little pond of Reno has been tough. Hoover says while turning out a large crowd in Reno, the band usually doesn’t get big numbers in other areas.

“Sometime we’ll play for 20 people, sometimes 150,” Hoover said. “But every single time and even in new markets people will be on the dance floor. You can really tell they are having a good time.”

Block believes Sol’ Jibe’s ability to market themselves to different media outlets is important to it’s growth.

“In this day and age, bands themselves need to learn the tools to get an established fan base,” Block said. “Having a technical guy like James Hoover is really a godsend, but Sol’ Jibe breaks up the responsibilities. Running it in the right way is really a team effort.”

In an effort to promote the group, the idea of having a street team has been implemented. The band says it is essential. Through this program, fans across the world are able to work with the band and help spread the word.

“We recruit and work with everyone who is on the street team,” Hoover said. “It’s a building process. We are trying to get the foundations.”

The band is enthusastic about potential worldwide voyaging.

“It’s like a rollercoaster ride,” Hoover said. “Tick, tick, tick, and we haven’t even reached the top yet.”

Jennie Lindquist can be reached at arts-entertainment@nevadasagebrush.com.

2010-10-09:Crystal Bay Club Casino

Crystal Bay,NV