05-31-10:

I am recording a music cd (all original songs) and we have most of the tracking completed. I sing a duet with my absolute favorite singer in the world, Tommy Malone of the Subdudes. Other notable New Orleans musicians on the cd include: Johhny Allen, Carlo Nuccio, Shane Theriot, Doug Belote, John Gros, Jimmy Messa, Marc Stone, Graham Robinson,…… and more all-stars. The record is called “Unfinished Business,” and is truly an amazing experience for me. It is being produced by Tom Drummand (bass player for Better Than Ezra) and this will surprise many of you. Cd release will be July or August and I will have a party – somewhere. I’ll keep you posted. I am going into summer retreat soon to paint and write more music. I’m all fired up.

05-26-10:

Just in time for wedding season:

BRIDAL BIG LIPS DOLLS

now available in Jamie’s SHOP section

… the better to kiss you with.

Le Petit Theatre:
An evening with JAMIE HAYES & FRIENDS

Friday, April 30th & Saturday, May 1st
8pm to 10pm – Very Limited Seating
Tickets $25 Available at: www.lepetittheatre.com & 504.522.2081

You are invited to join us for a very special New Orleans style vaudeville soiree featuring live painting and story telling by Jamie Hayes, as well as magic and music with Jamie and several of his very talented friends. It will truly be a night to remember. The show will be held at the Le Petit Theatre, on the corner of Saint Peter St. and Chartres St. (1/2 block from the Jamie Hayes Gallery), in the heart of the French Quarter.

For those of you who know Jamie only as a visual artist and author, there is yet another talent he placed on the back burner over 12 years ago…. Music. Jamie is a serious singer-songwriter and always thought that his future would be in music. He is currently recording a CD titled: “Unfinished Business,” and just this week had a dream come true when Jamie’s FAVORITE singer and guitarist Tommy Malone from The Subdudes came to the studio and together they recorded one of Jamie’s original songs. Tom Drummond (Better Than Ezra) and Dixie Brown are co-producing the recording. The BIG SHOW at Le Petit Theatre will include a live performance of some of the songs from the CD and there will be some surprise guests. You are going to have a GREAT time. Don’t miss it.

“Mo’ Drums,” Jamie’s latest masterpiece will be unveiled  during the April 30th show; a commissioned work by Seth and Mary Bakerman.