Grew up in Central Iowa, in and around Des Moines. As a young child I was influenced by jazz, via my mother’s record collection. My first concert was probably a jazz concert in the Rose Garden at the Des Moines Art Center. My mother passed away listening to music.
At around 14 I began to attend “rock” shows. First one, The Denver Pop Festival at Mile High Stadium in Denver Colorado. It was here that many of my musical preferences were born. Besides being tear gassed, I was introduced to The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Frank Zappa and The Mothers, Iron Butterfly and Tommy Bolin with Zepher, to name a few. The festival is most memorable as the final Jimi Hendrix Experience performance. It was also the precursor to Woodstock.
In the years to follow I attended concerts regularly in the Midwest, from Minneapolis to Chicago. Too many to recall, unless you ask…
In the late 90′s I started a myspace page to support “LIVE MUSIC,” and my self professed addiction to the “LIVE” music scene. In December 2010 I began iamnotjerry.com. The name came from years of people stating, “Hey Jerry, you are alive” at concerts and festivals, the purpose remained the same, help support “LIVE” Music.
I have added concert photography to the mix which has provided me with a rush that is beyond words, and probably illegal in most states.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to realize the vision of iamnotjerry.com. I owe you a site to be proud of…”Keeping Music “LIVE”
PEACE,
jorge
Jace Everett Paula Cole
