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	JK - SYDNEY Hey Peeps, one of the reasons we were really excited about coming back to Australia was that we got to release some new material. The new material being the ACOUSTIC SESSIONS EP. We did a lot of the vocals in North Hollywood at JK HQ and the music was recorded in Pasadena.. Some of Tobys vocals were actually done in his Walk in Robe. I personally love the Acoustic feel to our band.. When we play acoustic, you cant hide behind a wall of sound, any inperfections really come through so its a great way to break down the songs and hear what really lies behind them. Ive had such an amazing time back in aus. Everytime we come back it feels so good to know where home really is.. The support that weve had on this mini aus tour has really kicked us into gear to have a massive year.. When we moved over to LA last year, my headspace was a little different, I was very excited just to be able to live and breathe the entertainment industry and constantly be surrounded by nothing else but entertainment.. We partied a lot, worked a lot and networked a lot in 2009 and Ive really learnt what it really does take to be a success in this game.. Its not an easy road but its not meant to be if you want to truly realise your dreams.. Heading back to LA this time round, my head is in a different place - Although were still going to be networking a shitload and obviously partying it up as you should in that city I know that my work ethic and our work ethic will change a lot.. Its time to really knuckle down and smash this fucker out of the ball park. The place where were at right now is that theres a heap of hype about the JUKE KARTEL boys over in LA. All the right people are talking about us and all the right people are asking questions about who we are.. We have the support of a lot of very high end peeps in the industry so all we have to really do is just be who we are, work hard and take all the opportunities given to us. Well be doing a lot of video blogging and keeping in touch with you guys..<br /><br /> Theres no better feeling then seeing you guys sing along to our songs at each show. When I stand on stage and see how our songs touch people, it makes everything worth while and behind each of our songs theres hours and hours and weeks and weeks and months and months of history.. Each one of our songs is a part of the JUKE KARTEL history and as we grow so will our ability to connect with the masses. Thank you all again for being part of this with us and see you all somewhere in the exciting journey that is life. Usually I'm the joker and silly boy but this is how I feel right now so wanted to share with as many of you as I could. If you have any questions or want to know anything, you can always get me on my facebook page or on myspace. Watch this space gang. Love you all and I wish everyone a massive 2010!!! Tommy Kende



	BRIGHTEST STAR This song was created from a vision I had 5 months ago when Jay turned up to sound check, at the Hotel Cafe, in tears. He explained that his mum (Fransie) had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and it was spreading. The news really shook us and the night's performance was memorable as Jay played through the tears. It got me thinking...music helped Jay to nurture his pain and sorrow and he used it to move an entire room full of people. So, I thought a song about Fransie and her battle would be a great way to redirect the energy and focus on recovery. Breast Cancer has effected a lot of us. We all know someone, or of someone, who has survived, died or currently battling. This song is recognition for those brave women who are being struck so frequently. The words to this song didn't come easily. Firstly, I made contact with Fransie via email and we struck up a friendship, that would find me writing to her almost every day while she updated me on her progress, all the while making sure Jay was ok. Even in her deepest hole, Fransie was always looking out for other people. She would even worry about me and the rest of the boys as we would face our own little battles in the music industry. I found this inspiring, unselfish and beautiful. A woman, who is staring at death, can only focus on making sure other's around her are ok. With the final aid of Trina Harmon (an amazing musician) I crafted the lyrics to its final point. Musically, us JK boys have created a song that takes you through the realization of the woman falling sick and questioning herself "Why?, How can I beat this?" and the finale of the family coming to her side to raise her and acknowledge all that is beauty within her. This song tells the woman in need to take some life for herself. She has always been the giver in her family, but now it's time for her to receive. Break the old habits of putting herself secondary all the time. It's her time to be nurtured, so that she can recover and be there for her family until her rightful end of life. The mother's in our families are the Brightest Stars. They carry us through everything and love and care for us no matter what. Hearing how the Pinfold's have gathered around Fransie, since her diagnosis, is beautiful. They are lifting her up and allowing her the energy to keep overcoming these hurdles. I hope this song can reach people and offer inspiration. Thankyou to Fransie for allowing me to enter your life, and letting Juke Kartel express through music - Toby BRIGHTEST STAR IF LIFE GAVE YOU ONE MORE DAY, THE EYES TO SEE THRU EVERYTHING WOULD YOU TAKE IT IF I HELD YOU AND CRIED YOUR NAME, LET YOU LIE INSIDE ME MY PAIN WOULD IT WAKE YOU TO LETTING GO OF WHAT YOUVE TOLD YOURSELF WOULD IT CHANGE YOU TO GIVE THIS TO YOURSELF AND NO ONE ELSE LOOK AT YOURSELF AND SEE WHAT'S MISSING WHEN SOMETHINGS LOST, THE WORLD IS LISTENING SO CRY THE FEARS THAT YOU HOLD ARE GROWING OLDER FORGIVE AND LEAVE THE PAST ITS OVER GOODBYE WOULD IT WAKE YOU LET IT CHANGE YOU IM STANDING HERE FOR YOU AND NO ONE ELSE YOURE THE BRIGHTEST STAR NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE AND THE TEARS WE CRY ARE RIVERS OF YOUR LIFE



	THE SIGN Toby - The song "The Sign" I wrote when i was looking for something to break a trend that was fixating my world. Waking up in LA and wondering where we were headed as a band and as individuals. I feel that I have sacrificed alot for this dream I am trying to attain, so when walls kept presenting themselves, I decided to follow signs that would guide me around the obstacles. Signs come in different forms - human, energy, experiences...there are so many variations. The best sign is instinct. I now trust my instincts more than ever and the people I'm surrounded by....

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