Author: Jody Whitesides

Things are looking up musically. I’m sending in the changes and a few extra tunes. Meanwhile I’m still writing some newer ones that should be finished by Friday. In the meantime, you can hear a clip of one of the new songs on the music page. It’s at the top under the demos list. Click on and enjoy.

I’ll post a clip of Favor Me sometime next week. Check back by.

Feel free to contact me with anything you’d like to say about the music on the contact page. See ya soon.

You bitched and you got it! All song samples are 2 minutes in length! No more 30 sec. clips.

A little bird has told me that Apple is good to go with the iTunes and my music making it’s way on there. I’m still waiting final word, but it is looking pretty good and just as soon as I know, I will announce it here so we can organize your purchases!

I’ve made the minor tweaks to two new songs: Closer to Ourselves, and Favor Me. I’ll be doing live drums in the next couple of days. Meanwhile, I’m churning out 3 new songs to be armed with extra ammo for next week when I head to the Labels.

I will likely post a clip of Closer to Ourselves next week. Stop back by.

“Hell Yeah, Sounds Good, Turn it Up!” was the vibe at the gathering in Durango Colorado last weekend. I had a blast at the Durango Songwriters Expo. Oh where to begin?

First, a friend of mine that I didn’t know was going showed up, Don Campbell. If you haven’t heard of him then you best go to Don’s Website and check him out. He’s got a country flavor, but has a great song sensibility about him.

Second, got to get some one on one with several A and R types from some labels and with some other industry folk. I brought some of the new material for feedback. As of right now, I’m very excited about the contacts I made in the listening sessions. It’s prompted me to make some minor tweaks to a couple of songs. In two weeks I’ll know a little more.

Third, I got schooled in some new song writing skills by several artists I’d never heard of and now have a lot of respect for: Jeff Steele, Gary Baker, Walt, Big Al, Jimbo, just to name a few. As well, I witnessed a very cool live performance by Wendy Woo. She kicks ass live.

Fourth, I was singled out in one of the discussion panels. Over what? BuyMusic.com. Then again in the same panel when it was mentioned everyone should do a cover song by Jody Whitesides and then put it on their CD’s and up for sale at all the digital download sites. Thanks for that one, I think we all got a good laugh out of it.

I made friends with Gary Baker who has written songs for Lonestar, Backstreet Boys, N’Sync and many others. So much so that I let him borrow my guitar for the two performances he did there. I was honored when he announced it to the audience.

So, at the moment, I’m taking a little break from the live shows so that I can concentrate on touching up these songs and churn out about 7 more. In the mean time, check the videos and explore the CD sites. Ultrasound is currently working on the Booking of the tour for next year. Stay Tuned as I’ll likely book a few shows to start showcasing the new songs for y’all. I’ll also post some snippets of the new songs so that you can get a taste of what’s in store.

Stop by soon.