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The 1st LP Survey Results Are In And It’s Complicated
Throughout the 1st Skafish album re-release project’s evolution, I’ve tried my best to keep everyone informed every step of the way. So, now that the fan funding survey has been completed, I wanted to...
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1st Album Decision
I promised everyone that I would let them know what I decided to do regarding the re-release of the first Skafish album, and I certainly have been looking forward to sharing my thoughts with everyone....
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A Word About My You Tube Channel
You Tube has just made it harder to monetize videos. Now, a channel will have to have at least 1000 subscribers to be able to monetize. This will really hurt the working musicians, for whom every...
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No, I’m not in the version of Urgh being screened by the Chicago Film Society
The pictures used in this post were taken at the Chicago premier of Urgh! A Music War, June, 1982. Photos: Paul Natkin. RE Urgh! A Music War being shown in Chicago this July: I’ve asked everybody to...
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A Skafish Christmas in July
Yes, you heard right! Starting today, Monday, July 9, 2018 through Sunday, July 15, 2018, take advantage of this unheard of price and get my holiday jazz album “Tidings of Comfort and Joy – a Jazz...
View ArticleTHE FIRST ALBUM IS FINALLY HERE
For those of you who have followed along with the journey so far, we have successfully remastered the first album and have completed the artwork package design. We are finally ready to reissue the...
View ArticleDebut Album Reissue Update: Expanded Reward Tiers
Hello everyone! You’ve asked, we’ve listened! Because Kickstarter only allows pledging to one reward tier, backers have asked for reward tiers that include the autographed poster along with other...
View ArticleMark Your Calendars: 1st Album Worldwide Release Date
I am thrilled to announce that Friday, November 29th, 2019 will be the international release date for the remastered 2019 reissue of the 1980 Skafish debut album with the bonus track Sink or Swim. It...
View ArticleSkafish to be a guest on NPR Radio’s Midwest Beat to discuss debut album...
Skafish Radio alert from Tom Lounges via the NWI Times • The long awaited re-issuing of the original SKAFISH album is upon us. East Chicago music icon, Jim Skafish, the leader, writer and namesake of...
View ArticleNWI Times Article About 1st Album Reissue Release and NPR Radio Appearance
Hello everyone! Check out the new NWI Times article about my debut album reissue! The album’s release and me being on the radio to talk about it all both happen tomorrow! I also have a first-time...
View ArticleWatch the Video: Skafish on NPR’s Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges (1st album...
I wanted to let everyone know that you can now watch my interview on NPR Radio’s Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges by clicking here. The interview was on Friday, November 29, 2019, and coincided with the...
View ArticleMy Son’s New Single Just Dropped Today
I am thrilled to share the news with you that my son Jamie Harrison’s new single, Devil’s Kiss, just dropped today. Not only was he the writer, arranger and primary producer of the project, he...
View ArticleHappy belated earthly birthday Bob Marley
Back in 1975, after their first album and tour, I became the keyboardist in the group White Lightnin’. We were set to record the group’s second album at Bob Marley’s studio in Jamaica, but we ended up...
View ArticleMy Son’s Valentine’s Day 2020 Single
If you are looking for a beautiful, yet non-sappy Valentine’s Day song, I have something for you. I would love for you to hear my son Jamie M. Harrison’s Valentine’s Day 2020 release, the emotive cover...
View ArticleMore Ways for You to Connect With Me
This is an important announcement regarding how things are going to move forward with everything Skafish. I have great fans who have generously helped me with the remastering and reissue of my first...
View ArticleDebut Album VINYL Release Date
I am pleased to announce that the worldwide vinyl reissue of my remastered debut album (with Sink or Swim) will be on May 7th, 2020. This is exactly 40 years to the day of its original release date...
View ArticlePre-Order the Debut Album on VINYL
Here is your look at the new vinyl cover! I am so pleased to announce that the pre-order is now live. You can pre-order the 40th anniversary hand-numbered limited edition collectible vinyl reissue of...
View ArticleDebut album 40th anniversary vinyl reissue announcement: May 7, 2020 @4:30 PM...
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View ArticleLittle Richard (1932-2020)
Little Richard, one of the greatest rock n roll singers and performers of all time, has transitioned into spirit. He was 87 in earthly years, and the cause of his transition was bone cancer. As an...
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And my next project is…
Hello everyone, Now that my debut album with the bonus track Sink Or Swim has been successfully reissued digitally, on CD, and vinyl, I am excited to share the news of what’s coming next with all of...
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