Questions
Common Questions
Is Guardian going to reform and tour again?
Yes & no. Reform the band? Yes, we never really broke up, we just put it down for a season. We are currently functioning as the 4 of us with Jamey Perrenot officially making us a 5 piece band. It's not likely, due to our personal life/work/family schedules, that we could block out the required time to write and record a quality, full length album. We have certainly wanted to! But so far, this has not been reality. We have tried to find a compromise with House Of Guardian and at this point, trying to focus on releasing single songs or EP's. As far as touring, we will do what we can. We tend to play outside of the USA mostly. Why? we don't seek new bookings, we respond to legitimate booking requests. Those tend to come from outside the USA. If you want a Guardian show in the USA, have your local promoter reach out to us via houseofguardian.com.
I thought HOUSE OF GUARDIAN was monthly? It's been...like...a year!
We did too...then we realized how much of a commitment it was going to be and it got us off track. We still want to rev it up and are rethinking the model. It's a great concept, we just need to find a way to maximize it's possibilities.
I was your friend on facebook and now I'm not. What gives?
I wanted to have my personal page be for people I interact with locally/daily/etc. So I deleted about 1,000 friends and pointed them to the fan page at facebook.com/jamierowemusic. This worked great for a bit, then I missed the interaction and lively debates we were having. I had hoped they would be more amplified on the music page discussion board , but people seem to prefer to use my wall as a public forum. I quite enjoy it so I began accepting facebook requests again for the masses. If you were deleted and want to come back, just send a new request. (Note: I have deleted some for other reasons. If you want to use my facebook wall as your personal public forum and/or want to play the 'internet troll' game, you will be blocked.)
I hear you do social network marketing, can I hire you?
I get this all the time. Truth be told, my current work load keeps me more than busy. I work mainly for Integrity Music and that roster earns most of my time. Do you want a Myspace reskin? Facebook landing page? WordPress fueled website?..etc Hit me up, I may be able to help you out. Do you want a 30 minute consultation via Skype or phone? Can do that. Do you want me to write your marketing plan and execute the elements? I don't have available time for that these days.
Can I hire you to sing on my project?
Maybe, but to transparent, I have had to stop accepting most studio work. It's not due to anything other than available time. Time is in short supply right now. If I could track in the same amount of time it takes to write this FAQ, I'd be in your headphones every week! Also, I don't accept full album gigs as a lead vocalist any longer. I'll do 2-3 lead tracks when available, but no more. Again, I would accept every offer to sing if I could, but it's just not possible... until there is a 48 hour day.
Will there be another AdrianGale release?
Unfortunately, no. But the guys in AdrianGale have joined together again, playing the A/G material and writing new songs as CRUNCH. A DVD of CRUNCH at Firefest will be released in early 2010. The Adriangale recordings are available from Kivel Records. www.kivelrecords.com
hey not sure how all this electronic communication stuff works – wonder how the disciples would have used Facebook, email, for the glory of God. Anyway, to anyone who reads this (hopefully Jamie and family) I have been a Christian for almost 20 years now and still listen to the old Guardian stuff and of course have introduced my kids to it years ago and tell the stories of . . . when i was a kid . . while they roll their eyes . . but they are musicians (drums and guitar) and they enjoy my favorite old stuff . . anyway, it's not about you or me it's about sharing the gospel and right now I just was trying to find a way to contact Leif Garrett and share the gospel and I came across the band Liberty and Justice and some info about how you and Leif at some point did stuff with them. Maybe you know him or maybe you don't but please pray about getting some guys together and making a trip to visit the lost sheep, Leif. He has been struggling long enough. I was so jazzed to see he sang a song for a Christian group — sorry to contact you with this but let's get together soldiers and win him to Christ. I know we can't do it but the Spirit needs to lead but let's at least pray and intercede for him now at this time . . maybe today is his day. . . I might sound out of the loop as far as all the music stuff goes but we have been out of the country in Bolivia, So. Am., as missionaries. Anyone who reads this please pray for Leif Garrett . . . . thanks Jamie for all the years of music to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
hey, do you know my cousin matt mcellhiney, a drummer? he attended gibson southern, and now plays in a band in indy called peal…i figure the music circle in fort branch/haubstadt is pretty small, so you might know him…