Post by Dennis M. Kelly on May 3, 2005 11:59:39 GMT -6
WHO: Jeff Timmons (Formerly of 98 degrees, this is his first solo project)
WHAT: Autograph signing
WHEN: Thursday, May 5th 3-4PM
WHERE: Tower Records Schaumburg, 1209 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
CD/DISTRIBUTION: Whisper that way – Sku # 79504174212 (SLG records / Relativity distribution)
INDOOR/OUTDOOR: Indoor
MEDIA/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Yes, of course
BIO: I couldn’t seem to locate a copy of Jeff’s Bio, but I did find an article about him that pretty much sums it all up. Here it is… (Yep, the article is a bit dated, but it gives you a little Jeff Timmons history).
By REBECCA COUDRET Courier & Press staff writer
February 12, 2004
When Jeff Timmons embarked on a solo career, he had a huge task ahead - he had to reinvent himself. As founder of the late-'90s "boy band" 98 Degrees (with brothers Drew and Nick Lachey and Justin Jeffre), Timmons knew what it meant to be a success.
When the band played Evansville in October 1999, the first show sold out so quickly a second night/second show was added.
"We had a good thing, there's no doubt about that," Timmons said. "But when it was time to move on, we were all ready for something new."
Initially, he had some trouble with DJs who were reluctant to let him break away from the "boy band" label. But over the past half-year to a year, he said, "I've been able to start the 'moving on' process."
The process includes the solo CD "Whisper That Way" and this winter's tour with Jim Brickman, which brings Timmons to Evansville tonight.
"It's taken me a couple of years to get this far. Taking a couple of years off gave me time to settle down, regroup, get grounded in knowing what I wanted to do."
And, he said, the path isn't going to be coincidental.
"It's all been carefully planned out: 'This is gonna be the route.' And I've spent a lot of time writing, getting the music just right. Sometimes it seems like it's been a slow process, but then again, I made some decisions that pretty much guaranteed it would be a slow, learning, growing period."
That included writing and producing "Whisper That Way" himself. "It's easier to make it big when a powerhouse company is behind you. I didn't want this to be something where people said, 'He's just another boy-band guy,' and they'd write me off.
"This time it's a real grass-roots effort. I'm going out, proving myself, city by city. We're selling online, on my Web site (www.jefftimmons.com). It's more time-consuming to do it this way, to launch something on my own, but there really is a lot of satisfaction in taking the road less traveled. ...
"I'll hit the main media after everything's set up. That's not a common way to do things anymore, but I know I have a lot of loyal fans from my 98 Degrees days, and they've come forward to let me know they like this CD.
"If you want to do your own music, this is what you have to do. Yes, certainly, it's reinventing myself. It's working for myself, not a label, not other guys in the band. I admit I didn't always make the best decisions in the past, but I can't let that stop me. Sometimes even negative experiences turn out wonderful."
Pick up, create and carry on, he said. "Being a 'star' doesn't mean being successful. I'd rather be successful than be a star. I know 30 isn't old, but I'm not as young as people think. I've had plenty of time to learn a lot, and even more time ahead to put what I've learned into this next phase of my career."
All of those feelings of anticipation and determination have been "a good fit" with Brickman. "We cater to a similar adult audience, we have similar philosophies, business-wise and work-ethic-wise. And I think we're both very melodic, creative guys, and that's a lot of fun onstage."
It also led to a collaboration with Brickman on the song "Be the One" on Timmons' new CD.
"Great opportunities like that have changed my life," Timmons said. "Being open to all these new possibilities has been so rewarding."
He began touring with Brickman before Christmas, then picked up the "Valentine's" leg of the tour last week. "This is a great opportunity for people to see me in a more raw form, without three other guys, a band, fireworks and pyrotechnics. ... It's kind of fun to hone my skills as a solo artist onstage."
The audiences, he said, have been "absolutely amazing."
"People have embraced the music, and that's been such a good experience for me. I was 22 when I started 98 Degrees. I've matured a lot, discovered what 'my sound' is - I'm not a quarter of a sound anymore. It's a good, good feeling."
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Jeff will be performing later on that evening with Jordan Knight @ Durty Nellies in Palatine.
Show starts at 9PM. Since the Durty Nellies show is 21+ the Tower Records in-store signing will be the only opportunity for those under 21 to meet Jeff Timmons.
WEBSITES -
www.jefftimmons.com
www.tower.com
www.durtynellies.com
WHAT: Autograph signing
WHEN: Thursday, May 5th 3-4PM
WHERE: Tower Records Schaumburg, 1209 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
CD/DISTRIBUTION: Whisper that way – Sku # 79504174212 (SLG records / Relativity distribution)
INDOOR/OUTDOOR: Indoor
MEDIA/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Yes, of course
BIO: I couldn’t seem to locate a copy of Jeff’s Bio, but I did find an article about him that pretty much sums it all up. Here it is… (Yep, the article is a bit dated, but it gives you a little Jeff Timmons history).
By REBECCA COUDRET Courier & Press staff writer
February 12, 2004
When Jeff Timmons embarked on a solo career, he had a huge task ahead - he had to reinvent himself. As founder of the late-'90s "boy band" 98 Degrees (with brothers Drew and Nick Lachey and Justin Jeffre), Timmons knew what it meant to be a success.
When the band played Evansville in October 1999, the first show sold out so quickly a second night/second show was added.
"We had a good thing, there's no doubt about that," Timmons said. "But when it was time to move on, we were all ready for something new."
Initially, he had some trouble with DJs who were reluctant to let him break away from the "boy band" label. But over the past half-year to a year, he said, "I've been able to start the 'moving on' process."
The process includes the solo CD "Whisper That Way" and this winter's tour with Jim Brickman, which brings Timmons to Evansville tonight.
"It's taken me a couple of years to get this far. Taking a couple of years off gave me time to settle down, regroup, get grounded in knowing what I wanted to do."
And, he said, the path isn't going to be coincidental.
"It's all been carefully planned out: 'This is gonna be the route.' And I've spent a lot of time writing, getting the music just right. Sometimes it seems like it's been a slow process, but then again, I made some decisions that pretty much guaranteed it would be a slow, learning, growing period."
That included writing and producing "Whisper That Way" himself. "It's easier to make it big when a powerhouse company is behind you. I didn't want this to be something where people said, 'He's just another boy-band guy,' and they'd write me off.
"This time it's a real grass-roots effort. I'm going out, proving myself, city by city. We're selling online, on my Web site (www.jefftimmons.com). It's more time-consuming to do it this way, to launch something on my own, but there really is a lot of satisfaction in taking the road less traveled. ...
"I'll hit the main media after everything's set up. That's not a common way to do things anymore, but I know I have a lot of loyal fans from my 98 Degrees days, and they've come forward to let me know they like this CD.
"If you want to do your own music, this is what you have to do. Yes, certainly, it's reinventing myself. It's working for myself, not a label, not other guys in the band. I admit I didn't always make the best decisions in the past, but I can't let that stop me. Sometimes even negative experiences turn out wonderful."
Pick up, create and carry on, he said. "Being a 'star' doesn't mean being successful. I'd rather be successful than be a star. I know 30 isn't old, but I'm not as young as people think. I've had plenty of time to learn a lot, and even more time ahead to put what I've learned into this next phase of my career."
All of those feelings of anticipation and determination have been "a good fit" with Brickman. "We cater to a similar adult audience, we have similar philosophies, business-wise and work-ethic-wise. And I think we're both very melodic, creative guys, and that's a lot of fun onstage."
It also led to a collaboration with Brickman on the song "Be the One" on Timmons' new CD.
"Great opportunities like that have changed my life," Timmons said. "Being open to all these new possibilities has been so rewarding."
He began touring with Brickman before Christmas, then picked up the "Valentine's" leg of the tour last week. "This is a great opportunity for people to see me in a more raw form, without three other guys, a band, fireworks and pyrotechnics. ... It's kind of fun to hone my skills as a solo artist onstage."
The audiences, he said, have been "absolutely amazing."
"People have embraced the music, and that's been such a good experience for me. I was 22 when I started 98 Degrees. I've matured a lot, discovered what 'my sound' is - I'm not a quarter of a sound anymore. It's a good, good feeling."
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Jeff will be performing later on that evening with Jordan Knight @ Durty Nellies in Palatine.
Show starts at 9PM. Since the Durty Nellies show is 21+ the Tower Records in-store signing will be the only opportunity for those under 21 to meet Jeff Timmons.
WEBSITES -
www.jefftimmons.com
www.tower.com
www.durtynellies.com