ARCHIVED NEWS - 2009

THE WAY CHRISTMAS OUGHT TO BE (A SOLDIER'S CHRISTMAS)

Hi All --

Beginning November 23rd, 2010, My co-writer, William Kitchens, and I will be releasing a single called "The Way Christmas Ought To Be (A Soldier's Christmas)". Our goal is to sell individual downloads and raise money for a charity called A Warrior's Wish as well as for the USO.

Please tell your friends and family about this, and thank you!
Who knew a Jewish kid could write a Christmas song, eh?

THE WAY CHRISTMAS OUGHT TO BE
(A SOLDIER'S CHRISTMAS)

words and music by Jody Friedman and William Kitchens

I FEEL THE COLD DECEMBER WIND
CHRISTMAS TIME HAS COME AGAIN
SURROUNDED BY THE SOUND OF GUNS
A SOLDIER FAR FROM HOME
IN MY DREAMS I'LL HOLD YOU TIGHT
ON THIS NOT SO SILENT NIGHT
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
THE WAY CHRISTMAS OUGHT TO BE

NO YULETIDE SONGS... NO LIGHTS... NO TREES
NO PEACE AND HARMONY
THE GREATEST GIFT HERE IS OUR LOVE
WRAPPED IN MEMORIES OF US
GIVE THE KIDS A KISS FOR ME
I MISS YOU ALL THIS CHRISTMAS EVE
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
THE WAY CHRISTMAS OUGHT TO BE

LIGHT A CANDLE LIGHT THE FIRE
FIND ME IN OUR CHILDREN'S EYES
REMEMBER ME AND SAY A PRAYER
IF NOT FOR CAUSE I WOULD BE THERE
I HOPE MY CHRISTMAS WISH COMES TRUE
THE NEW YEAR BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
THE WAY CHRISTMAS OUGHT TO BE

IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS
THE WAY CHRISTMAS OUGHT TO BE

© 2010 Harmony Distribution Music ASCAP and I Love My Babies Music ASCAP

COOK's CORNER SHOWS

Hi All --

Jetpack Armada will be playing at Cook's Corner on Saturday Nights (October 2nd and November 6th). We'll be raffling off tickets for merchandise like T-shirts, Stickers, Guitar Picks, and more...
Posted 9/28/2010

OC FAIR and COOK's CORNER

Jody's Band, Jetpack Armada, was invited to perform at the OC Fair on August 7th, 2010 and recently blasted away at Cook's Corner. Check out the Photos below. This will be the third year we've been asked back to the OC Fair. It promises to be a good show.

Posted 7/13/2010

PHOTOS FROM COOK'S CORNER GIG (July 25, 2010)

Co-writing "The Way Christmas Ought To Be" with William Kitchens
Posted 5/26/2010

Working on a new christmas tune with Will Kitchens out of Atlanta, Georgia. It's geared towards soldiers during Christmastime. The song is called "The Way Christmas Ought to Be". We think it's a hit. Looking forward to sharing it with you all...thanks! And the song is finished. It can be heard on the MUSIC page of this site.

Photos from the Recording Session
Posted 5/11/2010

NEW SONGSfrom our demo up on
http://www.myspace.com/jetpackarmada

We're in the studio recording beginning in February - ?? Stay tuned...for more songs

-- JETPACK ARMADA
myspace.com/jetpackarmada

 

Jetpack Armada Update Demo
Posted 4/8/2010

Jetpack Armada is in the studio recording a demo. We have a few of them completed that can be listened to on our myspace - http://www.myspace.com/jetpackarmada

We'll be playing songs from the demo at our next show at Irvine Spectrum Center by the Giant Wheel on 4/24 at 6PM. Hope to see you there, thanks!!

Just Like That
Posted 3/11/2010

And Just Like That, we finished writing and recording the song and are now shopping it to artists who may want to release it on their album. It turned out great. Have a listen to "Just Like That" HERE.

Written and Published by Jessie McEntire and Jody Friedman

Co-Writing
Posted 1/15/2010

I've recently co-written a couple of tunes with other writers that I believe to be stellar songs.

"Spellbound" is a Disney Pop/Teen song. It was co-written with Emmy Winning writer, Michele Vice-Maslin of Sweetersongs in Los Angeles. Michele has a single currently on Disney Radio. This was a lot of fun to write.

"Just Like That" was co-written with Jess McEntire out of Nashville. Jess is currently finishing up on a project on Route 66, The Mother Road that he completed with Loretta Lynn. This song is a touching country ballad in the vein of Rascal Flatts that we're looking to have demo'd in the next few months here. Writing with Jessie came easy. Jessie presented me with some beautiful lyrics to work with and I put some melodies on it. We went back and forth by email and within 2 weeks, the song was done and it's a star.

Jetpack Armada
Posted 1/15/2010

Consisting of former members of Innertune, Jetpack Armada is rocking audiences around Orange County, CA with energetic sets, distinguished 3 and 4 part harmonies, poignant lyrics, and memorable hooks. We've only played a few shows but we're having fun and the crowd is responding... This is a fun project I'm passionate about that looks to be long term....The band currently stands strong with an armada of 7 players. Find Jetpack Armada on www.myspace.com/jetpackarmada

Happy 2010!!! Good Things to come...
Posted 1/15/2010

Happy New Year all! 2010 is here. I have a list of resolutions taped to my file cabinet, the main one being balancing work and music with family. It looks to be a promising start of the decade. I have new songs, a new band, and a new film called Three Veils that I'm supervising (as Jody Friedman) that should hit festivals this year. The film was directed by Rolla Selbak and produced by Ahmad Zahra...and who says Jews and Arabs couldn't get along...eh?? The film should finish post-production in the next few months. It's turning out to be a very good film and we're excited for all to see..

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RELEASES

TITLE: demo
Released May, 2008
Produced by Keith Taylor
Recorded in Costa Mesa, CA

Featured Performers: Jody Aaron
(vocals, guitar, harmonica), Trevor Lloyd (vocals, violin), Brian Giesen (bass), Joe Pontius (drums)

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TITLE: est. 1980
Released March, 2005
Produced by Matt Chiaravalle
Recorded in East Village, NY

Featured Performers: Brian McInnis (Harmonica), Matt Chiaravalle (Bass, Drums, Keys), Tara Reynolds (Violin)

Available On

 

Upcoming Show Dates

2/14/10 - Jetpack Armada @ Irvine Spectrum (Giant Wheel near Macy's)

WHEN: 5pm and 7pm

3/27/10 - Jetpack Armada @ Irvine Spectrum (Giant Wheel near Macy's)

WHEN: 6pm and 8pm

4/24/10 - Jetpack Armada @ Irvine Spectrum (Giant Wheel near Macy's)

WHEN: 6pm and 8pm

 

 


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