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Jack interviewed by Nicole Sandler on AIR AMERICA

Jun 22 2009

Pot, Politics, Music and Humor with Nicole Sandler : Last night on Air America Radio, where I'm hanging out (at least this week and next), weeknights from 11pm-1am ET, I talked about all of those things with two wonderful guests. In the first hour, musician and songwriter Jack Tempchin joined me. He is responsible for some of the Eagles biggest hits, and recently posted a new song to his MySpace page called Light a Joint. So I called him to talk about the marijuana laws in the US... and we talked about music too.

San Diego Troubadour Cover Story by Raul Sandelin

Jun 1 2009

JACK TEMPCHIN : OF DESERTS, OUTLAWS, AND AMERICA'S FIRST SHOPPING MALL "After 40 years in the business, Tempchin is far more than a songwriter and performer. He's a storyteller. He's seen enough to write his own book several times over. He's felt enough to act as shaman for our own pop cultural emotions. He has the power to exorcise us of both our angst and demons, which go along with living in post-1960s America."


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La Jolla Village News Story by Bart Mendoza

May 18 2009

"Jay wanted to secure someone special, and in Tempchin, the greatest songwriter ever to call San Diego home, he’s done just that. San Diego has many great musicians and even a few other world-renowned tunesmiths as residents, but nobody can match Tempchin. The modest, unassuming North County resident has been a mainstay of the local music scene for more than 40 years, all while penning some of the biggest hit songs of all time..."


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LIVE AT THE ATHENAEUM IN LA JOLLA MONDAY MAY 18TH!

May 13 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 7:00pm
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

Athenaeum Large

LIVE AT GENGHIS COHEN IN L.A. THIS FRIDAY

May 12 2009

Jack Plays L.A. Unplugged This Friday Night May 15th at 9pm...
Bring a friend and come on down!
jack tempchin,genghis cohen

Jacks Writes & Co-Writes: New iMix!

May 5 2009

We're always telling you about great hits Jack's written over the years. Here's a few:



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ASCAP EXPO 'Every Song Tells a Story' Panel

Apr 21 2009

Jack will be on the 2009 ASCAP EXPO Songwriter Panel Titled: EVERY SONG TELLS A STORY. Memorable songs have resonance because they continue to hold meaning with each repeated listen. This panel of top songwriters have all written work that has become part of the "New American Songbook." Hear them perform their songs and tell the stories behind their creations. Learn what they believe makes a song endure year after year.


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MOJO UK TOP 10 LIST

Mar 31 2009

Jack's song "It Could Have Been You And Me" clocks in at number 9 on the MOJO UK Top 10! Mojo UK Top 10 List


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Famous Former Neighbors Comic Featuring Jack

Mar 30 2009

From the San Diego Reader by Jay Allen Sanford Photobucket


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Jack Plays Tales From The Tavern April 1st 7pm

Mar 19 2009

TALES FROM THE TAVERN SONGWRITER SERIES Jack Performs Wed April 1st, 2009 7pm at Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez


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SONGS Jack Tempchin Album Review in All Gigs UK

Mar 17 2009

It's easy to see why Tempchin has songs featured on so many movie soundtracks; his songs really do feel like a nice warm day by the river somewhere in Alabama, watching the lazy water slowly drift by, a warm fuzzy kind of feeling... Tempchin likens it to more of a short story collection than a novel and this is true-so many differing styles can be heard on the album and Tempchin carries them all off, the sign of a good songwriter.


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EAGLES SONGWRITER REEMERGES WITH NEW ALBUM by David Chiu AOL

Jan 23 2009

EAGLES SONGWRITER REEMERGES WITH NEW ALBUM by David Chiu for AOL Spinner.com "Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin may hold the rare distinction of being able to write a song over the telephone based on someone else's dream. That's what happened when he wrote the ballad 'Box of Memories,' with keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, about a girl and her possessions..."


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102.1 KPRI-FM 'ARTIST OF THE WEEK' Homegrown Radio Hour

Dec 31 2008

JACK was Interviewed by KPRi-FM's Astra Kelly For KPRI Homegrown Radio Hour's Artist of the Week series. Interview Airs Saturday JANUARY 10th at 9pm on 102.1 KPRiFM Thanks Astra!


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THE SAN DIEGO READER: 'LIKE AN EAGLE'

Dec 31 2008

By Jay Allen Sanford “I’ve lived in San Diego all my life,” says singer-songwriter Jack Tempchin, “and I consider it my city — although I don’t mind sharing it with a few million people.” ;-)


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Jack on KPRi FM Live In Studio With Madison!

Dec 9 2008

Jack joined KPRI 102.1 FM's radio guy Madison on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30am to play Peaceful Easy Feeling and Slow Dancing live on his morning radio show. THANKS MADISON!!!

LIVE WITH DAVE MASON ON DECEMBER 14th!

Dec 9 2008

Jack Tempchin with Dave Mason: Two legends together Live At The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Sunday, December 14th at 8pm. Click on link above for tickets. Hope to see you there!!!!

NORTH COUNTY TIMES Interview With J.D. Souther

Dec 4 2008

SONGWRITING VETS TEMPCHIN AND SOUTHER CROSS PATHS ONCE AGAIN Their paths first crossed at an open mic in San Diego 3 1/2 decades ago, and both found fleeting fame after separately penning hits for the Eagles. Given that old pals J.D. Souther and Jack Tempchin record only sporadically, what are the odds that both men would issue new albums within a couple of weeks of each other?


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LIVE AT THE RUSTIC THEATRE DECEMBER 6th

Nov 25 2008

Jack performs with amazing slide guitarist GREG LEISZ at The Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild, CA early show starts at 7pm! Tickets $20.00 For more info : (951)536.7071 WWW.THERUSTIC.COM


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Jack is officially the nicest man in show business-JDSouther

Nov 18 2008

J.D. Souther praises his good pal Jack Tempchin in the December issue of San Diego Magazine simply stating, “We used to crash at Jack’s place back in those days,” Souther remembers. “Jack is officially the nicest man in show business.” (Tempchin fans couldn't agree more... Thanks J.D.!)


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SMUGGLER'S BLUES Featured On KPRI

Nov 12 2008

Jack's own version of Smuggler's Blues was the Flashback Feature on KPRI's Homegrown Hour with Astra Kelly--Thanks Astra!!!


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'SONGS' reviewed for BLOGCRITICS

Nov 12 2008

"SONGS is an album of well crafted compositions presented by a talented songwriter who hopefully will receive some personal exposure as an artist. Tempchin has a unique lower register voice that serves him well. Here he brings it to a new series of catchy, well structured songs which are lyrically excellent."


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Hotel Cafe Gig Sunday Sept 14th.

Sep 8 2008

Jack will play at 10pm backed up by Tim Jones and the Denim Family Band. A great show at my favorite club.


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Coffee Gallery Backstage Gig

Aug 2 2008

Saturday August 9th. Jack plays solo and with Bass player/ producer Norman Sancho. The Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Altadena, CA. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917


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Hemifran website in Scandanavia features Songs album

Mar 14 2008

The Hemifran.com page features new independent music and is based in Scandanavia. This week they featured Jacks new album "Songs".


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Jack and the Great Unknown play THE HOTEL CAFE in Hollywood.

Feb 28 2008

March 23rd at 9pm with a new band of great musicians that play at the Hotel Cafe, my favorite music club. This is to celebrate the release of my new album "Songs". A Tim Jones production.


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ROCKET SCIENCE PLAYS NEW LIBRARY

Feb 28 2008

Rocket Science, a band that Jack Tempchin is a member of, played the grand opening of the new Encinitas Library. We turned off the sound system so the audience had to read the songs...just kidding. It was a great gig. To hear Rocket Science look them up on CDbaby.com

Jack @ Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

Feb 5 2008

Featuring guests Brian Wilson and Pink Floyd's Nick Mason in Hollywood California Feb 15 thru 18. Jack will teach a master class in Songwriting.

French Radio plays "Songs" album

Jan 28 2008

Radio Aria has added "Something In The Image" to their playlist. Our thanks to Michel Ruer. The link is a page in French.

ASK ANDY JAN 27 2008

Jan 22 2008

In this installment, Andy tackles tough topics like the all important Cheerios to Milk ratio and the usefulness of prime numbers. Click the link below to read the full article!


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Lindley concert goes well

Jan 22 2008

A lot of fun was had at the David Lindley concert at the Belly Up. Jack and Dave are friends and share a common interest in guitar sounds and weird songs. David is also interested in Polyester shirts and Compound bows for archery. Jack is only interested in watching old Westerns on TV. Lindley did some unforgettable songs, such as "Grey Human Feet" and "A Man With Boobs" which are truly unforgettable, I know because I am still trying to forget them and have not been able too.


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Two new Tempchin co-writes on EAGLES' LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN

Jan 22 2008

First they put two Tempchin songs on the biggest selling record of all time. Now they put two brand new Tempchin songs on their double album, LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN. Jack's songs SOMEBODY (co-written with John Brannen) and IT'S YOUR WORLD NOW (co-written with Glenn Frey) are on the Eagles latest. Go to the link for info on the album and how to order it.

Niki Dakota Interview on WYSO 91.3

Jan 7 2008

9AM TODAY. Best heard if you are in Ohio or my room where I will be talking to this PBS station by phone.

Jack opens for David Lindley

Jan 7 2008

Jan 9th at the fabulous Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach Ca. Jack will do songs from his new album and songs he wrote from the Eagles new album

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