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December 2, 2005
We're happy to announce the new addition to the family. Her name
is Ella Kathryn Kollman, born August 30th. Needless to say, I've
been wearing many hats as of late. Holy Mr. Mom. My guitar chops
are 2nd to my burping chops. We've added a few new photos to the
site of the little rocker girl.
The Crumb Bros cd "The State Of Your Mind" is now available for
purchase on the Marmaduke store. Give the gift of music this Christmas.
The disc has Shane Gaalaas on drums, J.K. on guitars and dark,
and disturbed Mark Renk on Vocals.
On the gig front, Cosmosquad will be at the Baked Potato Dec 14th.
We've got Kevin Chown on bass in place of the ever-elusive Barry
Sparks.
Jeff is currently busy in the studio producing/ playing on the "Tizer" record through December. The record will be available in early ‘06.
You can go to laotizer.com for more info.
Jeff has been busy writing for film and T.V. Most recent credits
include Fantastic 4, Masters Of Horror and a new release "Slither" on
Universal.
A new Kollman instrumental record will be due out in April. It's
been a long time coming since Jeff's last solo release "Shedding Skin".
JKB is currently writing a follow-up to the debut release "Bleeding The Soul". We shot a video for "By Myself" in the spring of ‘05.
We'll get some samples up soon of that. We are revamping the old
site, so sit tight.
November 2005
We're happy to announce the new addition to the family. Her name
is Ella Kathryn Kollman, born August 30th. Needless to say, I've
been wearing many hats as of late. Holy Mr mom. My guitar chops are
2nd to my burping chops. We've added a few new photos to the site
of the little rocker girl.
The Crumb Bros cd "The State Of Your Mind" is now available
for purchase on the Marmaduke store. Give the gift of music this Christmas. The
disc has Shane Gaalaas on drums, J.K. on guitars and dark, and
disturbed Mark Renk on Throat.
On the gig front, Cosmosquad will be at the baked potato
dec 14th. We've got Kevin Chown on bass in place of the ever elusive Barry Sparks.
Jeff currently busy in the studio producing/
playing on the "Tizer" record through december. The record will be available
in early 06. You can go lao tizer.com for more info. Jeff has been busy writing
for film and T.V. most recent credits include Fantastic 4 and a new release "Slither" on
Universal.
A new Kollman instrumental record will be due out
in April. It's been a long time coming since Jeff's last solo release "Shedding
Skin".
JKB is currently writing a followup to the debut release "Bleeding
The Soul". We shot a video for "By Myself" in spring of 05.
We'll get some samples up soon of that. We are revamping the old
site so sit tight.
The Jeff Kollman "lessons by mail" are going over to
DVD in 06. We'll be shooting the footage after the new year. The
dvd's should be
available this spring.
July 2005
For all you 80's Metal Fanatics..."Can't Break Me" by
Edwin Dare is now available with a never before released bonus
track!
Jeff is currently writing a new solo instrumental record, a followup
to his previous recording "Shedding Skin". Jeff is also busy in
pre production for the new Lao Tizer Band disc and is producing
as well as playing guitar on this upcoming release.
Cosmosquad drummer Shane Gaalaas is finishing up his second solo
release. "I got to do a bit of mixing with him on it. It's humbling
(almost terrifying) hearing one of the greatest drummers out there
also playing guitar, and singing like he does...www.shanegaalaas.com for
more info.
The Crumb Bros, "State Of Your Mind" will be released December
1st. Band lineup- Mark Renk (Vox), Jeff Kollman and Shane Gaalaas.
Jeff recently was asked to play the role of Jazz
Guitarist Barry Galbraith in the new indie Film "Crazy". The story
based on the life of guitar great Hank Garland. A film co produced
by legendary guitarist Steve Vai.
November 2003
There's quite a bit goin' on in my world lately.
Bought a New house, and a new pug named lola Fontaine, a
tour of Europe comin in November with Charlie Waymire and
bassist Paul Shannon (whom I've been dying to jam
with since we met 2 years ago and played a little jam at the Namm
show. We'll be playing many csquad songs that are featured on the
Live At The Baked Potato disc as well as a few $ign of 4 tunes
and whatever else we can fake our way through.
I've been busy finishing up the Crumb Bros. record with with Mark
Renk and Shane Gaalaas. It's a new group of mine with
the same moniker as the name of our production company (the crumb bros.). The
record is a bit on the artsy, folky, meets the dark, and melancholy. It sounds
a bit along the lines of Pink Floyd and Radio Head. Great songs!! We'll be mixing
in December. More news to follow.
As far as the production thing goes, mark and I recently finished the HTP
2 (Glenn Hughes and Jo Lynn Turner) record which is now available
worldwide. Also available is the Glenn Hughes (Songs In The
Key Of Rock) which I produced and played a bit of guitar on. Other production
projects include the bands Stepa, Barefoot Bride and Bad
Judgement. Look out for the solo release from our Cosmosquad drummer Shane
Gaalaas. The record is called Primer featuring Shane doing
playing it all and singing. Great job S.G.!!! Shane , Barry ,
and I will reconvine after the b'z tour in January to do another Cosmosquad record.
Thanks for the support.
That's all for now. Cheers, Jeff
April 2003
Jeff has recently completed the
production of the new Glenn
Hughes release "Songs In The Key Of Rock". Jeff co-wrote
and shared the guitar duties along with guitarist J.J. Marsh. The
record will be released in May off 03 .
"Glenn is a scary talent. The Voice of Rock reached yet a higher
plateau with this record. We started concieving song ideas in November
and just finished the mixes in the first week of February here
at Crumb Studios". J.K.
Go to glennhughes.com for
more info.
"Thanks to Lou Carrier and the Hard Rock hotel Orlando for inviting
us to rock the hotel and giving us the star treatment!!. I played
with Glenn Hughes and the boys on the 27th of March. What a great
time. I love those vintage Deep Purple jams!! " J.K. Photos
to come.
Jeff is currently busy with writing and producing with
his Crumb brother partner Mark Renk. This new production
team (Crumb Bros.) will be producing the upcoming HTP record
in april featuring vocalists Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow)
and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple).
"With a vocal combo like these two monsters, our jobs as producers
will be more like getting coffee and doughnuts. Ha!! We are currently
in pre production weeding through and developing song ideas. The
record will be in the can by June first." J.K.
Songwriters, Send your demos..........
PO Box 33992 Granada Hills Cal. 91394
Crunb Bros. goal as a production team is to find
upcoming signed and unsigned talent and to help not only produce
their songs, but help the artsit find and hone in on their strength
as songwriters.
"We are a one stop shop. Co writing, producing and recording
in our L.A. based Crumb studios. My partner Mark has a unique gift
to mold raw vocal talent , which has quickly caused a buzz around
the L.A. studio industry. Our first undertaking as a Crumb bros.
is a young Emo rock band from Ventura called Bad Judgement. The
band will be out on the road supporting their debut record this
summer." J.K.
Jeff also has a new band "Transfer The Addiction" with
vocalist Mark Renk and drummer Shane Gaalaas. "We've
been writing and recording songs for the debut record." J.K.
Jeff's group "$ign Of 4" has released "Dancin'
with St.Peter" in the UK in October followed by a tour in
Nov. of 02. The record which is available on Track records will
also be released elsewhere this spring. Go to Track
Records.tv for more info.
Jeff has started the writing process
for a new solo instrumental release for the guitar fanatics out
there. The new record will be a followup to his '99 release "Shedding Skin". "It seems like
a good time to focus on a solo instrumental record considering that
my Csquad boys Shane and Barry will be busy with other touring commitments
this summer." J.K.
Cosmosquad will reconvine in the fall to write a followup to "Squadrophenia".
"Thanks to the Cosmsquad fans and reviewers for the great response
on our recent Cosmosquad "Live At The Baked Potato" record featuring
14 live cuts from C' squad and my solo instrumental material." C'ya
.. Jeff
January 2003
3 Days of Jeffology! As previously mentioned, Cosmosquad will
be co-headlining '21st Century Schizoid Night! - A Celebration
of Guitar, Bass & Drums' at Club Sixteen-Fifteen www.sixteen-fifty.com in
Hollywood CA on January 16 alongside McGill Manring Stevens,
featuring Grammy nominated bassist Michael Manring (Michael Hedges,
Attention Deficit). Unfortunately, Chris Poland's band, Ohm:,
have had to bow out due to unforeseen circumstances and Buttermilk,
with Kofi 'son of Ginger' Baker (Shawn Lane, Jonas Hellborg, Mojo)
and bassist Rob Pagliari (Ohm:, Frank Gambale), will be taking over
the opening slot. Look for Chris Poland to sit in with Buttermilk.
Check out the LA Weekly online edition (January 9 - 16) for a cool 'Scoring
the Clubs' write-up on the show. Thanks to Greg Burk for the
plug! P.S.: And yes, we will have copies of the new 'Live at the
Baked Potato' CD!
On January 17, Jeff will also be gigging with Shape 68, featuring
the mighty Glenn Hughes and Robin DiMaggio, at the NAMM Sabian Nighttime Party;
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Billy Duffy (The Cult) are scheduled to
make guest appearances. Shape 68 will be sharing the bill with the legendary Tower
Of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Can you say, "shake
yer booty"?!
Finally, Jeff is hitting the Key Club on Saturday, January 18 with the Lao
Tizer Band. C'mon down and chill out to some great instrumental music!
December 2002
The $ign Of 4 shows in Europe were a great memory
for me. The band really felt tight, and I feel there's a real chemistry
that came together with this lineup. Phil Mogg's vocals were superb
night after night. It's great to see people singing the new songs with
us. A sincere thanks to the loyal legion of European fans, past and
present!!! Also thanks to Candyheads (supporting act on $ign
Of 4 tour) for their great music and the great hang!! Go to
candyheads.co.uk for more info.
There are some photos posted on related web sites. Link to ufo.dave-wood.org then
click on $ign Of 4. Also, check out the new $ign
Of 4 fan website.
I'm really looking forward to paying some shows with $ign Of 4,
hopefully a handful in the states early next year. We'll keep ya posted.
I'll be busy recording and producing the next Glenn Hughes record starting December
15th here at Crumb Studios. We'll work through Christmas, and should have it
completed by February 1st.
On a sad note,Cosmosquad bassist Barry Sparks had to leave the legends of rock
tour in Europe due to death of his father in early November. Our hearts go out
to Sparks and Logan families. Please email your condolences to Barry.
Phil Mogg interview for BBC Radio 6 Music (with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson
interviewing) will run between 9pm and midnight UK time on Sunday December 8th.
You'll be able to hear it online at www.bbc.co.uk/6music.
Once you go there you'll see the 'listen live' icon, click on that
and, bingo, you're tuned in.
November 2002
November 14, 2002 - Thanks to everyone that came out to
the Baked Potato last week - the show was a blast! Thanks to Mark
Renk for jamming an alcohol-induced speed metal version of Black
Sabbath's 'Paranoid' with the band. Oh yeah, if you got yourself
a copy of the new 'Live at the Baked Potato' CD at the show - hang
on to it! Due to our manufacturer screwing up the artwork you are
now the proud owner of a true collector's item, limited to 100 copies
only!
Check out '10 Questions with Jeff Kollman' with Jason Ritchie of Classic Rock
Newswire that's posted on the 'Strangers
In The Night' UFO fansite.
Also, on the Glenn Hughes front - Glenn's cancelled 'Rockline' (www.rocklineradio.com)
appearance has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th. Tune in between
9:15pm and 10:00pm to hear 'The Voice Of Rock' accompanied by Jeff Kollman on
guitar. Glenn's next solo album is set to get under way in mid-December with
Jeff producing and playing some guitar as well as co-writing part of the material.
October 2002
$ign Of 4's 'Dancing
With St. Peter' is out now in the UK via Track
Records and should see a release in the rest of the world sometime
in early 2003. Dates for Europe are still being worked on but things
are tentatively set to kick off around mid-November. Phil, Jeff, Shane
and Chris (Maloney) will invade the Marquee in London on November 19.
The rest of the itinerary will be announced shortly!
The world premiere of Shape 68, featuring Jeff, Glenn Hughes,
and Robin DiMaggio, is definitely on for October 16 at Platinum Live in Studio
City, CA. Doors open at 7pm, cover is $10.00. For more info visit www.platinumliveusa.com .
On a related note, Glenns October 23 'Rockline' appearance with Jeff has been
postponed and will be re-scheduled for December. Stay tuned for details!
Jeff just mastered the Cosmosquad - 'Live
at the Baked Potato' CD at DNA in Studio City the other day and it should
be available by October 21. This is one seriously smoking disc so make sure to
check it out! Look for Jeff, Barry and Shane to celebrate the release with a
righteous bash at the Spud in the coming weeks. A couple of Hollywood shows are
also on the horizon and a new studio record may get under way before the end
of the year, everyone's schedule permitting. The European C'squad dates with
Jeff, Charlie Waymire and Chris Maloney, who were set to fill in for Shane and
Barry, are not happening and will hopefully go down sometime early next year.
Also, Jeff recently tracked a couple of leads for 'Edge Of The World', the forthcoming
solo album by vocalist Mark Boals, best known for his work with
Yngwie Malmsteen. Jeff can be heard on 'Trouble In Paradise' and 'Hold On (To
Your Love)'; the album is due out October 23 on Pony Canyon in Japan and November
11 via Frontiers Records in Europe, respectively. Also featured are guitarists
Tony MacAlpine, Chris Brooks, and Neil Citron, keyboardist Erik Norlander, and
drummers Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath) and Virgil Donati (Ring Of Fire, Planet
X).
And last but not least - check out Jedd Beaudoin's in-depth interview with Jeff
on Ytsejam.com,
a great website decided to progressive rock and metal.
P.S.: All of Jeff's solo albums as well as the Cosmosquad CDs are now available
at CD Baby for those you
prefer to pay via plastic. Shop till you drop, people, and feel free to write
a review on your purchase(s) and post it on the CD Baby website and elsewhere!
JEFF KOLLMAN - "Shedding
Skin"
JEFF KOLLMAN - "Into
The Unknown"
JEFF KOLLMAN - "Schizoid"
COSMOSQUAD - "Cosmosquad"
COSMOSQUAD - "Squadrophenia"
October 27 News Flash:
We have confirmed a Cosmosquad show at the Baked Potato for Tuesday, November
5. This is in celebration of the new 'Live at the Baked Potato' release. Come
on down and help us celebrate the release of the long awaited 'Live at the Baked
Potato' disc and be the first to buy the new CD!
Good news on the $ign Of 4 front as well. The UK tour has just
been confirmed and things kick off at the Brook in Southampton
on November 13. The band will be doing a total of 7 shows - their
first ever! - in support of 'Dancing With St. Peter'.
August 2002
Jeff Kollman teamed up with singer
Phil Mogg (of UFO) on their long awaited upcoming release entitled "Dancing
With St. Peter." The official name of the group is $ign
Of 4 (formerly known as Stonetowne aka the Phil Mogg band).
Go to www.trackrecords.tv for
more release info (due out October 7, 2002).
The $ign Of 4 band will be doing some dates in Europe starting
in October. More info available as it comes...
Jeff has been busy collaborating with singer Glenn Hughes, formerly
of Deep Purple, (aka "the voice") and drummer Robin Dimaggio.
More news to come on this one!!!!
Cosmoquad's "Live At The Baked Potato" will be due out in October. The recording
features 14 tracks, from both Cosmosquad releases and Jeff Kollman's "Shedding
Skin".
Cosmosquad will be touring in Europe in October. Countries include Spain, Italy,
Germany, England, and France. More info to come...This lineup includes Chris
Maloney on Bass, Charlie Waymire on drums, and Jeff Kollman on guitar. Barry
Sparks and Shane Gaalaas are not available for this tour. They'll be getting
their hair permed and colored at that time and will not be available for comments...
The original Csquad lineup will reconvene after October to start preproduction
for the new squad record and a tour to follow starting in January.
April 2002
The Cosmosquad "Squadrophenia" is
available now in the U.S. We are happy to announce our European
release on Mascot Records in May and Japanese release in June on
Big M.F records.
Update on Jeff's record with Phil Mogg of UFO............. "Stonetowne" was
a working bandname but will be released on Track records this fall under the
new name "$ign of 4". The record has been finished since August of 2001. Welcome
the music biz. Things take quite a bit of time and we hate that!!!
Cosmosquad recording "Live At The Baked Potato" release date has been purposely
delayed due to the release of the sophmore studio release "Squadrophenia." It
will be delayed until this Fall.
Jeff will be playing in Italy in June to support the Cosmosquad
European release "Squdrophenia."
Jeff has been busy producing, writing, and being a major studio hermit. He has
just finished producing the pop/rock singer Rick Monroe in which Jeff co- wrote
and played guitar on as well. Go to rickmonroe.com for
more info.
Jeff has formed a new production partnership with singer/producer
Mark Renk. The company called "Crumb Bros." have teamed up their first effort with a young
L.A. alternative rock/ punk band called "Bad Judgement."
Jeff, Mark, and drummer Shane Gaalaas are also writing and recording their debut
Heavy modern rock band, yet untitled. Send names.......
November 2001
Since my father was such a part of my life and my music, and so many
friends and fans of Edwin Dare were close to him, I feel that it's
my obligation to share some of the recent events and the feelings I
have.
My Father Tom (The Scene) Kollman died in his Florida home on October 20th at
the age of 58. He had been battling lung cancer since he had been diagnosed in
the spring of this year. His whole family including his mother Helen and the
rest of us were all there with him in his time of dying.
His funeral service was held at the north point of Ft. Myers beach. Many of us
shared stories about him and his great life. After the ceremony some 20 or so
of the immediate family and closest friends went out to sea at sunset. We tied
the three boats together. And with a very moving toast by his mother Helen, we
then spread his ashes into the ocean along with some beautiful red roses.
Last year Dad met and fell in love with a lady named Kathy .They were like 15
year old kids who were experiencing love for the first time. She was there by
his side through the whole thing. Picking up his spirits... Helping him rise
to the challenges that lie ahead. I think in spite of being diagnosed with cancer,
the strength of their love outshined all of the hardships. I would say it was
the best year of his life.
My close friends will remember a man that was like a father to them. Someone
they liked to hang out with. One of the guys... Many of which tell me, that they
felt more corfortable being around than with their own parents.
Many Edwin Dare fans will remember that Kenny Rogers looking guy behind the merchandise
table concerts selling the cd's and giving proud support to his kids in the band.
I will remember a man that was truly a great father who supported his children's
dreams 100%. A man who always had a positive outlook. Someone who always gave
to those around him. A man who was not only my father, but my best friend.
When my mother died January of 2000, I wrote a ballad for her called "In Loving
Memory." I've written two songs for my father long before his passing. Songs
with the blues attached to them. Songs with groove, energy and a celebration
of life. I'm sure there will be a few more to come dedicated to Tom "The Scene" Kollman.
We'll miss you!!!!
July 2001
My band Cosmosquad will be participating in the
Tribute to Jason Becker CD that is coming out on Jason's birthday
July 22nd. We wrote a tune called JAM FOR JASON, featuring Chris
Poland (Megadeth, Ohm,) Steve Morse (the Dregs), Jeff Watson (Night
Ranger) and Vinnie Moore on our track. The list of guitarists participating
is a mile long. Go to lionmusic.com/jasonbecker for
more info. Jason is a fabulous guitarist stricken with A.L.S. (
Lou Gehrigs disease) while recording for singer David Lee Roth.
Jason's most noted work is his own release "Perpetual Burn," and
also with Cacophany on Shrapnel records. All proceeds go to Jason
and his family.
The 2nd
Cosmosquad release has been in the can for a few months now.
We haven't released it yet due to some pending negotiations… It
will be released in September I presume...
We've just mixed and edited the Cosmosquad "Live
At The Baked Potato," recorded February 28th. It's a mixture
of new songs, old songs, and songs from my last solo release "Shedding
Skin." Due out this fall.
There's a lot of emails and interest in the Phil
Mogg (of UFO) record that we've been chopping away at. We'll
be mixing it in August. There are a lot of UFO fans and web people
who have reached out to help us. I apologize to anyone whom I
haven't kept in touch with. There's been some serious family
stuff going on in my life right now. I've had to put all the
recording projects on hold this spring and only now I'm finishing
them up.
I took off to Florida for the month of May to be with my father
who is fighting cancer. Anyone who knows me knows my father. They
know what a great person that he is. He's everything a son could
ask for. He has been behind me and my music from beginning. Selling
merchandise, going on tours with the band...100% supportive. His
spirit and fighting attitude couldn't be better… Please
send your prayers!!!
As some of you know, I lost my mother Carol to cancer last year.
I wrote "In
Loving Memory" as a tribute to her.
All the best,
Jeff Kollman
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