Chapter 1: What the Hell Are We Thinking? from the 2018 memoir, Urban Campers: Finding Home on the Road During the American Financial Crisis, by JJ Jackson.
CHECK OUT THE WHOLE BOOK HERE: https://books2read.com/u/4Xo95e
Follow on an epic road trip and take a look at American life across the country throughout the 2008 financial crisis and decade-long recession in the book, Urban Campers: Finding Home on the Road During the American Financial Crisis. The book is the roller-coaster story of the rock band, Ashes to Light, through a cross-country RV trip and seven-year career, overcoming obstacles and personal torments to succeed as humans and help to change the music landscape of the Central Coast.
The main characters follow the synchronicity of life down the unseen roads of America, sometimes putting themselves in danger, to embrace adulthood and discover their potential. It’s an adventure, as well as a coming-of-age story for the three main characters as they transition from pent-up young adults always playing catch-up with their lives, to independent adults in control of their life’s pursuits.
Follow the band mates as they travel the country in a 32-year-old RV with barely any money, trying to survive and live out their dreams of moving from Michigan to California to pursue music. But instead of being debaucherous wanna-be rockstars, they are determined entrepreneurs creating progress, despite a crumbling economy. Every mile they traverse is not determined, nor guaranteed. They must make their way by their wits, trust and music. They have no other option other than to succeed and this true story shows that dreams are always within reach.
CHILDREN’S BOOK THAT TEACHES MUSIC
The Lion That Lost Its Roar: And learned to play music instruments
For Ages 1-7
https://www.jacksonmusicprogram.com/product-page/the-lion-that-lost-its-roar-and-learned-to-play-music-instruments-1
TODDLER TUNES
Free Online Music Lesson Videos for Toddlers Ages 1-7:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6E-PprhGTyKXhIi2kgs1PnjPjEu8TzLB
GUITAR BOOTCAMP
For beginning guitarists who want to get a fast, fun start to playing guitar. Lessons taught in real-time by professional music teacher, JJ Jackson:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6E-PprhGTyJRR62CAXrKBvpguxxFsvOD
METALLICA UKE TUTORIALS
“Nothing Else Matters” – https://youtu.be/l1THycVlmBs?t=11
“Fade to Black” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihhAl7u1EzQ
MUSIC LESSONS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34u7KUGDAX0
Music lessons for kids available on guitar, uke, piano, drums, vocals, bass, mandolin, ear training, and songwriting & composition. Learn more at http://jacksonmusicprogram.com
GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR HEALING
Tap into your subconscious for healing, recovery and growth:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXN7mFU8cq5RHPSnQiBHFFuJVEOocrC73
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LINK TREE & CONTACT INFO:
https://linktr.ee/JacksonMusicProgram
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MY SYNDETIC DISCOGRAPHY:
“Meditation & Manifesting Music” (2022, 14 tracks)
“Ascend” (2022, 7 tracks)
“Community” (2017, 11 tracks)
“Being Human” (2016, 10 tracks)
“Connective” (2015, 8 tracks)
“Unify” (2014, 10 tracks)
“Vibrations” (2013, 17 tracks)
“Meditation, Scores & Soundtracks” (2013, 18 tracks)
“All Blues” (2012, 9 tracks)
“Kymatica” (2012, 23 tracks)
“Field of Music” (2011, 13 tracks)
“Experiments in Noise I & II” (2003)
“Silhouette Dreams” (2002)
COLLABORATIVE DISCOGRAPHY:
“The Master’s Yard” by Explode the Machine (TBR)
“Family Album” by Bob Banner (2022)
“Demo” by Handsome Beast (2018)
“Elements” by Ashes to Light (2011)
“Shadow of Huma” by Ashes to Light (2010)
“The Future of Sound” by Kauz One to Light (2009)
“Montanas de Oro” by Ashes to Light (2009)
“Society X” by Ashes to Light (2008)
“The Dank of Music” by Rye II One (2003)
EXPLODE THE MACHINE
Jackson performing in the band, Explode the Machine.
Burn (Live on KCPR):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCK6OVUSRYM
RADICAL SABBATICAL for three URBAN CAMPERS
Jackson in the true story of the rock band, Ashes to Light, traveling the country in a 32-year-old RV named, The Bicentennial Fireball:
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k5IrenpKvs
Ebook Memoir: https://books2read.com/u/4Xo95e
LION KING JUNGLE DANCE EDM REMIX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5TDRzkNbKQ
FULL MOON FIRESPINNER BEACH RAVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AICJZ30Fy7o
Now booking weddings, wineries, restaurants, and wellness events in Michigan. Instrumental and with vocals, one-man band, JJ Jackson bringing all the right feel-good vibes to your event.
Contact [email protected] for booking.
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