Joey the Dogg on Dawen's Top 10 Asian American Tracks of 2009

Check it out gang! The second track off the Love Bubble, Joey the Dogg, made Dawen's Top 10 Asian American Tracks of 2009! Peep the article @ BiCoastalBitchin.com. Dawen says, "When I first heard CJ perform this song with guitars, djembe and children in tow, I couldn’t help but wish that I was a kid again. Regardless of whether you like kids or not, Mista Cookie Jar will bring out the kid in you."

Also, I got a lil shout out on Angry Asian Man's blog...! He says,, "That is some musical madness! And I like it."

If you haven't checked out Dawen's music, you should. I'm fortunate enough to have met him at the Tuesday Night Cafe performances. He's an amazing songwriter, singer & pianist as well. An honor to have made the list by such an accomplished performer. He also just happens to be a really swell guy. Check out his video for Wake Up here! Hella smooth yall...

One more thing, there will be a Joey the Dogg video coming soon! We're sewing up the costume for Lucas as we speak!

Aunt Carol MUSIC VIDEO!!

Aunt Carol the music video was filmed in August of 2009 at Goldstar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Santa Monica. I'm an activity leader/strolling minstrel at the hospital and Aunt Carol is a resident whom I have become good friends with over the past few years. She has met the kids many times during our visits to the hospital and has become a real "aunt" figure to us. "Aunt Carol" is a track dedicated to her on our album, Mista Cookie Jar Presents: The Love Bubble. You can download the track for $1 here or purchase the entire album!

Musical Artist: Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips
Album: Mista Cookie Jar Presents: The Love Bubble
Director: Thad Reid
Animator: MC Griffin
Contact: MistaCookieJar@gmail.com

The Love Bubble officially on CD BABY!

You can officially purchase the Love Bubble on CD BABY right now by clickin here!

You can purchase the Love Bubble online NOW!

Mista Cookie Jar Presents: The Love Bubble is on sale for $12.95 at blacklava.net. For a direct link to purchase the Love Bubble click here.

Magic World and Circles Live - 8-18-09 Tuesday Night Cafe

Finally, here is some live footage from the show on 8-18-09 filmed by Nick J Palmer! Magic World and Circles...fun stuff! The kids were great and so energetic despite being up way past their bedtime. Workin on fixing the audio.... in the meantime, check it out and enjoi!

Charlie Wilmoth at Goldstar Hospital

Charlie Wilmoth, lead singer/songwriter of the incredible West Virginia band, Fox Japan, came to the hospital today to perform with me for the kind folks of Goldstar. It was quite a hootenanny! Charlie's a brilliant lyricist/songwriter as well as performer. If u haven't checked out his band, do so! We share a common bond having both grown up in the sheltered suburb life of the Ohio Valley. Valley boys thru and thru! I had my guitar and sax and he brought his guitar and viola. We sang originals and countless covers. As always, Betty Jo (pictured below) kept the beat going with her maraca. I'm really amazed by his song, '91 (which you can listen to and purchase on the Fox Japan myspace page here.) A sentimental song for me, having grown up that same year in the same city, Wheeling, WV in which the song makes reference to. With specific references to that particular time and place, the lyrics work like hip hop while remaining in the ballad form. The song brilliantly is poetic, serious, funny, and not overly sentimental. Charlie got to meet my 2 adopted mothers of the hospital, Victoria and Angel (pic of Angel below to the right). They both thought very highly of the man and his music. They also thought him quite an attractive young lad. Later that day, we went with my girlfriend Jenna to see Michael Moore's Capitalism: a Love Story. That movie ruled. Quite a thought provoking and musically rich day. Thank you, Charlie!

3rd Street Promenade Show

It was a fun show! Sold some Love Bubble CD's to the good people walking by and got to get down with my friend, Nick, the Humble Bee on the drum. The kids were capitol FUN as to be expected. Ava's raps always draw the best attention! Here are a few memories....