29 August 2002

Jeff will be making a suprise performance at the IndepenDisc 4th Birthday Bash. He will be performing a solo-acoustic set on a Gibson John Lennon Limited Edition J-160e courtesy of our friends at Gibson Guitars. The show begins at 9 PM, and takes place at
Cafe` 9
250 State Street
New Haven, CT
203-789-8281

2 May 2002

Visit the new stations at MP3.com that are carrying Jeff in their playlists. And don't forget to visit Jeff's MP3.com page while you're there!

29 April 2002

Here's a photo of Jeff performing at the memorial for Raphael Rudd last weekend.

Please click HERE to read Jeff's diary entry about Raphael's death.

5 April 2002

Check out Jeff's new Diary Page for up-to-date musings on everything from upcoming releases and appearances, to session notes and the like.

30 November 2001

Click HERE to download Jeff's version of "I Don't Want To Do It."

25 October 2001

Jeff has completed the tracks for the upcoming Paul Weller tribute album we reported on last month. Along with Alex Alexander on drums and Keith Golden on bass (Dido's rhythm section), the tracks include guitar work by Jim Devore and Julian Harris. Also, NYC reggae artist Martei Korley contributed backing vocals to "Where Love Will Take You."

Along with his vocals, Jeff contributed 6- and 12-string acoustic and electric guitar, piano, organ and percussion. He produced the tracks at various studios in NYC, Connecticut and Rhode Island on the Fostex VF-16.

Click HERE for downloads of the two new songs, "Where Love Will Take You" and "Alone Tonight."

9 October 2001

Jeff will be filling in as moderator for Beatlology publisher Peter Miniaci at a class to be held tonight at the Learning Annex in New York City entitled "Remembering John Lennon." The class will remember John on what would have been his 61st birthday, and will include presentations by former Apple/ABKCO/Lennon secretary May Pang and former Lennon Personal assistant Fred Seaman.

24 September 2001

Jeff will be taking part in the upcoming Paul Weller tribute album you may have heard about. This is a unique album in that it will include original songs by artists influenced by Paul Weller, instead of covers of his songs. Jeff is in the studio now putting the final touches on these tracks and he will make MP3s available as soon as they are complete. The recordings include Dido's (that's right!!!) rhythm section of Alex Alexander on drums and Keith Golden on bass. They also include guitarists Jim Devore and Julian Harris.

8 June 2001
Jeff's download page at mp3.com is now open. Find high quality downloads of your favorite songs - as well as demos from the new album - here. Check it out!!!

1 June 2001
Check out the new "preview" downloads just added HERE

22 May 2001
Jeff has added NADY Wireless to his list of artist endorsements. NADY has agreed to supply Jeff with the new TCM-1050, vintage style tube microphone.

18 May 2001
Guitar design legend Jerry Jones has agreed to supply Jeff with a newly minted Master Sitar to put some special touches on the new CD. Thanks Jerry!

1 May 2001
Sessions continue on the new CD. Jeff has revamped the entire list of songs being recorded and the whole project is taking on a "rockier" feel. Look for "preview" downloads in the coming weeks. You can still expect the new CD to be out this Fall.

25 January 2001
Jeff's version of Bob Dylan's unrecorded gem "I Don't Want To Do It" was the 3rd most downloaded Song Of The Week ever at IndepenDisc! Thanks! Now get the MP3!

9 January 2001
A profile of Jeff is featured on the TAXI website.

3 January 2001
Sessions for Jeff's new solo album begin.

Jeff has begun work on his first solo recordings
since 1993's "The Townshend Tapes".
Tentatively titled "Lost Years: The Sessions at Al Harvey Road"
the CD is expected in the Summer of 2001!
Check Jeff's diary entries for updates on the sessions.

Download Jeff's recording of the unreleased Bob Dylan gem "I Don't Want To Do It" - an outtake from the Lost Years sessions.

1 November 2000
A profile of Jeff Slate is featured in the current - November 2000 - RECORDING MAGAZINE.

20 October 2000
Jeff Slate recently appeared on WKCD-FM in Mystic, CT on the "Franco In The Morning" show. Check back for a download of the interview, coming soon!

20 August 2000
FREE AUDIO !
Check out the new DOWNLOADS PAGE to hear MP3s of Jeff's previous releases.

15 July 2000
Jeff is now officially endorsed by Gibson/Epiphone and Johnson Amps!

13 June 2000
On Monday, June 12, 2000, Jeff received an endorsement deal with

based on his production, songwriting & playing on the badge's "...digital retro...".
As part of the agreement, Jeff will be recording his next album exclusively on FOSTEX equipment, specifically the new VF-16 16-track hard disk recorder.
Read the press release here.

June 2000
www.jeffslate.net launched!