# Jeff Jones > The Official Jeff Jones Website ## Posts - [Reluctantly Podcast](https://jeff-jones.com/reluctantly-podcast/): Jeff will be a guest on the Reluctantly Podcast with host Terry Evans on Tuesday 7th January 2025. It will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music. - [Dusty Discs Radio Interview](https://jeff-jones.com/dusty-discs-radio-interview/): Dan Hare from Dusty Discs Radio interviews Jeff Jones and talks to him about his many projects, career experiences. July 31 2024. - [Velvet Sky](https://jeff-jones.com/velvet-sky/): Velvet Sky is the new single by musician Jeff Jones. Jeff has a prestigious past including being a member of Rush, Ocean, Red Rider and The Infidels and currently can be seen playing with Burton Cummings, Tom Cochrane, The Carpet Frogs and in his own band Jones-Finn alongside Gerry Finn. - [Jeff Jones Iconic Bassist Steps Into The Spotlight](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-iconic-bassist-steps-into-the-spotlight/): After nearly two decades, Canadian music veteran Jeff Jones is emerging from the shadows of his celebrated collaborations to release new solo recordings. The bassist, whose iconic grooves powered hits like "Put Your Hand in the Hand" and "Lunatic Fringe," is set to unveil his first solo project since 2007‘s "Heir of Desperation" EP at the end of this month. - [Burton Cummings 60th Anniversary Hits Tour](https://jeff-jones.com/burton-cummings-and-his-band-60th-anniversary-hits-tour/): Burton Cummings and his band will be touring mainly British Columbia and Alberta playing 16 dates kicking off at the Massey Theatre in BC on Wednesday May 24th. - [Burton Cummings And His Band Unplugged](https://jeff-jones.com/burton-cummings-and-his-band-unplugged/): Burton Cummings and his band will be touring mainly British Columbia and Alberta playing 16 dates kicking off at the Massey Theatre in BC on Wednesday May 24th. - [Jeff Jones & Gerry Finn: Canadian Rock 'n Roll Stories](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-gerry-finn-canadian-rock-n-roll-stories/): 519 Magazine. Two veteran Canadian musicians and Juno award winners with long and impressive resumes have joined forces to from the acoustic duo Jones-Finn. - [Celebrating 20 Years](https://jeff-jones.com/celebrating-20-years/): In 2023 we are celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the www.jeff-jones.com web site from it's start in 2003 up to the present day. Jeff is still actively playing and recording music with the likes of Gerry Finn, Tom Cochrane, Burton Cummings and The Carpet Frogs.. - [Jeff Jones and Gerry Finn Headline Windsor Food Bank Concerts](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-and-gerry-finn-headline-windsor-food-bank-concerts/): Jeff Jones, known for his contributions to Canadian music with acts like Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, is one of the headliners for Rock ‘N Roll ‘N for Hunger across Windsor on Dec. 9 and 10. He performs with Gerry Finn (Killer Dwarfs/Helix) at the International Tavern on Dec. 10. - [Rush Before Geddy Lee: Meet The Bass Player Who Stepped Aside](https://jeff-jones.com/rush-before-geddy-lee-meet-the-bass-player-who-stepped-aside/): Before Geddy Lee was even a glimmer in Alex Lifeson’s eye, Rush featured a bassist by the name of Jeff Jones, one of their founding members. From the start, Jones was a different breed, namely because he was the only member of the band who wasn't a natural-born Canadian. - [33rd SOCAN Awards Event](https://jeff-jones.com/33rd-socan-awards-event/): More than 500 of the Canada’s most accomplished songwriters, composers, music publishers, and industry leaders gathered on Oct. 17, 2022, for the 33rd SOCAN Awards, honouring the country’s most successful music creators and publishers from an array of genres. - [2022 Socan Awards](https://jeff-jones.com/2022-socan-awards/): On October 17, 2022, the 33rd annual SOCAN Awards will honour the outstanding achievements of Canada's most prestigious songwriters, composers and music publishers. The theme of this year's event is "Life is a Highway" inspired by Tom Cochrane's iconic hit.. - [Jones-Finn Acoustic](https://jeff-jones.com/jones-finn-acoustic/): Chicago and Newfoundland have joined forces as these two celebrated musicians, both with long and notable careers in the music industry, have teamed up to form an entertaining and dynamic musical duo. - [The Pandemic Interviews](https://jeff-jones.com/the-pandemic-interviews/): Jeff and Gerry Finn talk to Pat Blythe (luvethemusic.ca) on episode 43 of The Pandemic Interviews. Published April 19th 2022. - [Jeff Jones Trio At The Block](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-trio-at-the-block/): The Jeff Jones Trio will be appearing at The Block Co. at 8pm on Saturday 16th April 2022. It goes from 8pm to 11pm. The Block Co is located at 395 John Street, Burlington. - [Jeff And Gerry At The Block](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-and-gerry-at-the-block/): Jeff Jones and Gerry Finn will be at The Block Co., 395 John St, Burlington on Friday 15th April 2022. On stage from 8-11pm Call 289-337-9911 for reservations. - [Jeff And Gerry Back At The Block](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-and-gerry-back-at-the-block/): See Jeff Jones and Gerry Finn at The Block Co., 395 John St, Burlington on Friday, 25th March 2022. On stage from 8-11pm Call 289-337-9911 for reservations. - [Canadian Musician: 2022 Bass Special](https://jeff-jones.com/canadian-musician-2022-bass-special/): As a teenager, Jeff Jones performed with Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey in the pre-Geddy Lee incarnation of Rush, before going on to co-found gospel rock band Ocean. - [Jeff and Gerry Finn at The Block](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-and-gerry-finn-at-the-block-2/): See Jeff Jones and Gerry Finn at The Block Co., 395 John St, Burlington on Saturday, 19th March 2022. On stage from 8-11pm Call 289-337-9911 for reservations. - [Tom Cochrane with Red Rider Fall Tour](https://jeff-jones.com/tom-cochrane-with-red-rider-fall-tour/): The original Tom Cochrane with Red Rider January/February Ontario tour that was postponed due to Covid restrictions is now planned to go ahead in September and October this year. - [Jeff and Gerry Finn at The Block](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-and-gerry-finn-at-the-block/): Jeff Jones and Gerry Finn show at The Block Co. on Saturday, 8th January 2022 has now been postponed due to Ontario's new covid restrictions. - [Jeff Solo Acoustic - The Block Co. Burlington](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-solo-acoustic-the-block-co-burlington/): Jeff Jones will be playing an acoustic show at The Block Co. Saturday, 27th November between 8pm and 11pm. The Block Co. is located at 395 John Street, Burlington, ON. - [Jeff Jones Trio At Cherry Cola's](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-trio-cherry-colas/): Jeff Jones Trio will be playing a show at Cherry Cola's, 200 Bathurst Street, Toronto on Tuesday, 14th December between 8pm and 11pm. - [Jeff Acoustic at The Block Co.](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-acoustic-at-the-block-co/): Jeff Jones will be playing an acoustic show at The Block Co. this Saturday, 18th September between 8pm and 11pm. The Block Co. is located at 395 John Street, Burlington, ON. - [2021 Edmonton Rockfest](https://jeff-jones.com/2021-edmonton-rockfest/): 2021 Edmonton Rockfest, Edmonton. Tom Cochrane with Red Rider. August 14 2021. Photographs by Alli Pickard. 1313 Photography - [Bachman Cummings US Tour Dates Cancelled](https://jeff-jones.com/bachman-cummings-us-tour-dates-cancelled/): It is with regret Bachman Cummings announce the cancellation of the US leg of their highly anticipated tour "Together - Live In Concert"... - [Bachman Cummings Canadian Dates](https://jeff-jones.com/bachman-cummings-canadian-dates/): Canadian Dates Postponed The current crop of Canadian dates on the Bachman Cummings “Together Again” tour have been postponed. The U.S. tour dates are planned to go ahead as planned and several new American dates have been added to the tour. - [Sessions Live](https://jeff-jones.com/sessions-live-tom-cochrane-with-red-rider/): The Tom Cochrane with Rider live steaming event from The Empire Theatre, Bellville, ON on Saturday 27th February 2021 at 8PM ET. has now been cancelled. - [In The Studio With The Rowdymen](https://jeff-jones.com/in-the-studio-with-the-rowdymen/): Jeff seen here in the studios with The Rowdymen. Courtesy of The Rowdymen's Twitter account. - [Bell Island Pony - The Rowdymen](https://jeff-jones.com/bell-island-pony-the-rowdymen/): The ROWDYMEN are Gerry Finn, Greg Hawco, and George Masswohl, a band dedicated to the preservation and propagation of the music of the people of Newfoundland. “Bell Island Pony” is the first release from THE ROWDYMEN. - [Bachman Cummings 2021 Tour Dates (Updated)](https://jeff-jones.com/bachman-cummings-rescheduled-tour-dates/): The Bachman Cummings Together Again Tour originally scheduled for 2020 has now been rescheduled due to coronavirus outbreak. - [Don't Fight It - Red Rider](https://jeff-jones.com/audio-spotlight/): Don't Fight It - Red Rider. The title track from their 1980 Capitol Records album. - [Put Your Hand In The Hand](https://jeff-jones.com/put-your-hand-in-the-hand/): Put Your Hand In The Hand the new single by Jeff Jones is to be released on Roar Records on Friday 27th March 2020. - [Bachman Cummings Together Again](https://jeff-jones.com/bachman-cummings-together-again/): Bachman and Cummings return for a reunion tour for the first time in more than a decade. Together Again, Live in Concert will celebrate the music of The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton Cummings. - [Jeff Jones - Smooth Bass](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-smooth-bass/): Jeff gets talks about traveling to Pete Kotzbach for his 'The Travel Wins' podcast. January 20th 2020. - [An Evening Of Songs, Stories & Laughs](https://jeff-jones.com/an-evening-of-songs-stories-laughs/): An Evening of Songs, Stories & Laughs with Jeff Jones and Toney "Wild T" Springer at Cherry Cola's, Toronto. - [Caesar's Windsor Photo](https://jeff-jones.com/caesars-windsor-photo/): Tom Cochrane with Red Rider at Caesar's Windsor. December 05 2019. Photo by Scott McLaughlin. - [Love In The First Degree](https://jeff-jones.com/video-spotlight/): Jeff Jones, Michael Zweig & Sean Fitzsimons. Club Bass & Guitar, Toronto - Jan 12 2019. - [Western Canada - Tom Cochrane With Red Rider](https://jeff-jones.com/western-canada-tom-cochrane-with-red-rider/): Tom Cochrane with Red Rider – Western Canada Summer 2019 (Various concert photos). Photos by Pooch. - [Mariposa Folk Festival](https://jeff-jones.com/mariposa-folk-festival/): Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia, ON - Tom Cochrane with Red Rider - Jul 06 2019 - Photographs by Pat Blythe, A Girl With A Camera - [Jeff Jones Trio - Cherry Cola's Dates](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-trio-cherry-colas-dates/): The Jeff Jones Trio will be playing a series of dates at Cherry Cola's in Toronto starting on August 13th this year. - [Jeff Jones Trio](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-jones-trio/): I was thrilled when the Jeff Jones Trio agreed to perform as part of my series, Tuesday Nights at Cherry Cola’s... - [Up Close & Personal - The Jeff Jones Trio](https://jeff-jones.com/up-close-personal-the-jeff-jones-trio/): See Jeff Jones, Michael Zweig and Sean Fitzsimons at Club Bass & Guitar, Toronto on Saturday 4th May. - [Out West - Tom Cochrane with Red Rider](https://jeff-jones.com/out-west-tom-cochrane-with-red-rider/): Photographs taken from the Tom Cochrane with Red Rider Western Canada tour in March 2019. - [Club Bass & Guitar - January 12th 2019](https://jeff-jones.com/club-bass-guitar-january-12th-2019/): Small video clip taken from the event at Club Bass & Guitar on January 12th. Jeff along with fellow Carpet Frogs band mates Michael Zweig and Sean Fitzsimons. Video courtesy of Dan McLean Jr. - [Jeff Live at Club Bass & Guitar](https://jeff-jones.com/jeff-live-at-club-bass-guitar/): See Jeff Live at Club Bass & Guitar, 698 The Queensway, Toronto on Saturday 12th January at 2PM. - [The Latest Pictures](https://jeff-jones.com/the-latest-pictures/): See a variety of photographs taken on tour with The Carpet Frogs, Burton Cummings and Tom Cochrane with Red Rider in 2018. - [Christmas Would Not Be Christmas (Without You)](https://jeff-jones.com/christmas-not-christmas-without/): As it is Christmas time again, listen to The Carpet Frogs sing "Christmas Would Not Be Christmas (Without You)". This track is taken from their "Everything Is Beautiful" CD. - [Beach Corner Interview](https://jeff-jones.com/beach-corner-interview/): Interview with Jeff on Beach Corner with Dianna Chycki, Beach Booster Radio. October 16th 2018. - [Pat Blythe Reviews Naked In Church](https://jeff-jones.com/pat-blythe-reviews-naked-in-church/): It’s Tuesday afternoon and a good friend has informed me his latest single was just released a few hours ago. No video but I have purchased the MP3 for a whopping 89 cents. - [Naked In The Church - Press Release](https://jeff-jones.com/naked-in-the-church-press-release/): ROAR RECORDS INC. is proud to release NAKED IN THE CHURCH by JEFF JONES AND ROAR. JEFF JONES is an international music icon. - [New Single Out Now](https://jeff-jones.com/new-single-out-now/): Jeff has a brand new single on Roar Records. Naked In The Church - Jeff Jones & Roar - [Naked In The Church - Jeff Jones & Roar](https://jeff-jones.com/naked-in-the-church-jeff-jones-roar/): "Naked In The Church" (Excerpt). The new single by Jeff Jones & Roar. Available now on Roar Records Inc. - [Burton Cummings In Winnipeg](https://jeff-jones.com/burton-cummings-winnipeg/): Check out some new photos from the Burton Cummings Rehearsals & Concert at the Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg on September 22nd and 23rd, 2017. - [Cochrane playing CN Centre on Monday](https://jeff-jones.com/cochrane-playing-cn-centre-on-monday/): The highway of life once again has Prince George on the map. Tom Cochrane, the bard of ragged ass roads everywhere, will be live at CN Centre on Monday night. - [Cross-Canada Tour Announced for 2017](https://jeff-jones.com/cross-canada-tour-announced-for-2017/): 31 OCTOBER 2016 (Toronto, ON) – It’s been 25 years since the release of Tom Cochrane’s landmark album, Mad Mad World, which has its deluxe edition reissue in stores and at streaming services today via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The remastered 2-CD set includes the previously unreleased original demo recording of Love… - [Roll Out The Carpet - The Carpet Frogs](https://jeff-jones.com/roll-out-the-carpet-the-carpet-frogs/): The Canadian music industry's best kept secret A famous? unknown? band. I first heard mention of The Carpet Frogs about a year ago. - [Tribute To Burton Cummings At 2016 Juno Awards](https://jeff-jones.com/tribute-to-burton-cummings-at-2016-juno-awards/): On April 1st 2016, Burton Cummings was the first performer inducted into the new home of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the National Music Centre in Calgary - [Michael Williams Presents Sunday Night](https://jeff-jones.com/michael-williams-presents-sunday-night/): SUNDAY NIGHT with Michael Williams Presents a live, acoustic event featuring recording artists Jeff Jones and Tony Springer, Sunday April 10, - [Pre Juno's Warm Up Party](https://jeff-jones.com/pre-junos-warm-up-party/): The Carpets Frogs will be playing a Pre Juno’s Warm Up Party at Zen 8 Grill in Calgary on Saturday 2nd April. The party will start at 10pm and will include... - [As Far As Siam Press Release](https://jeff-jones.com/as-far-as-siam-press-release/): Capitol Records Press Release for Red Rider’s As Far As Siam - [Breaking Curfew Press Release](https://jeff-jones.com/breaking-curfew-press-release/): Capitol Records Press Release for Red Rider's Breaking Curfew. - [The Jeff Jones Birthday Bash](https://jeff-jones.com/the-jeff-jones-birthday-bash/): Back in the day, I was the road manager for the best power pop punk band in the country, The Pointed Sticks from Vancouver. It gave me an automatic backstage pass in the west coast music scene. - [One-Of-A-Kind Performances That Only Come Out At Night](https://jeff-jones.com/one-of-a-kind-performances-that-only-come-out-at-night/): Dapper Toronto bass player Jeff Jones, who plays behind both Burton Cummings and Tom Cochrane, had a wild time playing with both in central Manitoba within two days. - [The Carpet Frogs - Best Band You Don't Know](https://jeff-jones.com/the-carpet-frogs-best-band-you-dont-know/): There are few crack elite live and studio session bands in the country that are bands for hire. They learn new material all the time, translating it with skill, accuracy, and speed, bringing out the originality and authenticity in all the music they play. - [The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia Revue Debuts At The Black Swan](https://jeff-jones.com/the-canadian-pop-music-encyclopedia-revue-debuts-at-the-black-swan/): An intimate Canadian music showcase launches at The Black Swan in Toronto on October 25th called “THE CANADIAN POP MUSIC ENCYCLOPEDIA REVUE” presented by the Pop Encyclopedia’s author Jaimie Vernon . - [Obscurity Can Pave The Path To Popularity](https://jeff-jones.com/obscurity-can-pave-the-path-to-popularity/): Many of my clear readers know that my all-time favorite band is Rush. By the way, Rush fans and potential Rush fans should run right out and purchase the relatively recently released DVD by Rush,”Snakes & N rows Live” – - [Ex-Ocean's Jeff Jones Releases Solo Disc](https://jeff-jones.com/ex-oceans-jeff-jones-releases-solo-disc/): Jeff Jones was a mere youngster of 16 when, as a member of Ocean, he struck the big time with Put Your Hand In The Hand, a multi-million selling single... - [Back To The Future On Piano For Gowan](https://jeff-jones.com/back-to-the-future-on-piano-for-gowan/): In 1995, Lawrence Gowan found his way back to the piano. He was a keyboard player, after all. He arrived in post-punk in the early '80s with a progressive-rock pedigree - [Tom Cochrane And Band Light Up Arts Centre](https://jeff-jones.com/tom-cochrane-and-band-light-up-arts-centre/): "This band has money," someone whispered as Tom Cochrane and his five-man band swept onto the Arts Centre Stage Saturday night in the wake of the technical humble Infidels. - [Infidels' Molly Johnson Proud Of Heritage](https://jeff-jones.com/infidels-molly-johnson-proud-of-heritage/): Born to a blonde-blue-eyed, hippie-earth-mother and an activist black father, who "crawled out of the ghetto", Molly Johnson knows about nixed blood - [Shakin All Over - The Rock N' Roll Years In Canada](https://jeff-jones.com/shakin-all-over-the-rock-n-roll-years-in-canada/): Ocean formed in Agincourt, Ont. While still playing the high school dance circuit, it rose to the top of the charts worldwide in 1971 with catchy, religious-flavoured pop songs. - [Ocean Never Able To Match Success Of First Hit](https://jeff-jones.com/ocean-never-able-to-match-success-of-first-hit/): The wave that carried Canadian pop-rock band Ocean to world-wide prominence in 1971 was a hit song combining a catchy melody, strong vocals and a little bit of old-time religion - [Rider Keeps Masks Intact](https://jeff-jones.com/rider-keeps-masks-intact/): Red Rider remains a Canadian rock band of opposing musical masks, assuming opposing realities for its different fans. - [Red Rider Sound Consistantly Pleasing](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-sound-consistantly-pleasing/): For those of us diehards that still value the odd smattering of lyric intelligence in popular music, Red Rider has been a constant source of pleasure. - [Rider Rocking On](https://jeff-jones.com/rider-rocking-on/): This was supposed to Red Rider's year. After the Neruda album established Tom Cochrane as a thoughtful, ambitious songwriter and Red Rider, at last, as a smart, cohesive unit, - [Red Rider Performing At The Point After Lounge](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-performing-at-the-point-after-lounge/): Red Rider: This band is a model of persistence. During the past four years, Red Rider has kept it's power-rock sound in circulation with plenty of live performances - [Red Rider Doesn't Get Too Heavy](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-doesnt-get-too-heavy/): Red Rider, the all-Canadian band playing tonight at Six Flags Over Georgia, prefers the cerebral approach to rock 'n' roll, but has been concluded that does not necessarily sell records or please concertgoers. - [Red Rider Thoroughly Unpredictable](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-thoroughly-unpredictable/): For those of us diehards that still value the odd smattering of lyric intelligence in our popular music, Red Rider has been a constant source of pleasure... - [Red Rider Doesn't Have A Rock Formula](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-doesnt-have-a-rock-formula/): "We believe that we have a sound, a style," says Tom Cochrane of Canadian Rock Band Red Rider, "but we don't think that we have a formula." And with their just released fourth album, the low-key Red Rider will appear Sunday at the West Hartford Agora. - [Red Rider: Breaking Curfew To Break Out](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-breaking-curfew-to-break-out/): Red Rider continue their rise in rock popularity with the release of Breaking Curfew, the Toronto quartet's fourth Capitol album. - [Breaking Curfew Review](https://jeff-jones.com/breaking-curfew-review/): Tom Cochrane's vocals are a highlight in this set, produced by David Tickle. - [Red Rider Performs With Impact](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-performs-with-impact/): Rock with a political conscience has become legitimate once again, if not commercially viable. It is due to such bands as The Clash who have become millionaires despite of, or perhaps even because of, their radical politics. - [Music With Poetic Message](https://jeff-jones.com/music-with-poetic-message/): In the 1960s it was Dylan, in the 1970s it was Springsteen, and in the 1980's it's Red Rider. The common theme is music with a message. Says RR vocalist-composer Tom Cochrane. - [Good Grief! Canadian Rock Is Expounding](https://jeff-jones.com/good-grief-canadian-rock-is-expounding/): Poor Tom Cochane's got it all wrong. Doesn't know you just can't try and be intellectual in rock 'n' roll, especially the Canadian variety? - [Ned Powers](https://jeff-jones.com/ned-powers/): Tom Cochrane, leader of Red Rider, believes the band is gaining its remarkable recognition because it finally establishes an identity. The band will play at 7 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday. - [Sellout Shows Sweet To Underrated Band](https://jeff-jones.com/sellout-shows-sweet-to-underrated-band/): For a couple of years, Tom Cochrane's Red Rider has been Canada's most underrated successful rock band. - [Red Rider Rolls Along The Rock Video Route](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-rolls-along-the-rock-video-route/): When Tom Cochrane, lead singer-songwriter for Red Rider, was running along the sand at Vancouver's Wreck Beach earlier this week, it wasn't because he needed the exercise - [Red Rider Right At Home In West](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-right-at-home-in-west/): The rock group Red Rider is making a stop in Red Deer Tuesday as part of their tour of Western Canada, a region which has been very good to them. - [Band's New Wave Of Popularity](https://jeff-jones.com/bands-new-wave-of-popularity/): When Tom Cochrane, lead singer-songwriter for Red Rider, was running along the sand at Vancouver's Wreck Beach earlier this week, it wasn't because he needed the exercise. - [Proud Pushers Of All-Canuck Rock](https://jeff-jones.com/proud-pushers-of-all-canuck-rock-red-rider/): It all occurred quite subtly. No one was really aware of the secret society known as Friends of the Beaver, a society dedicated to the promotion of Canadian rock 'n' roll. - [Red Rider Rides Into Sacramento For Concert](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-rides-into-sacramento-for-concert/): “They were a lot better than I thought they would be” said Greg Cannon of Orangeville as a rock group Red Rider was leaving the stage after a recent performance at the Galactica 2000 in Sacramento. - [Red Rider Beginning To Carve An Identity](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-beginning-to-carve-an-identity/): It's ironic that a band such as Red Rider should have the same prob­lem as the hard-core punk rock group Dead Kennedys trying to make socio-political statements in four/four time and at 115 decibels. - [Rider Of The Storm](https://jeff-jones.com/rider-of-the-storm-red-rider/): Tom Cochrane's songs tell of struggle and justice - not at all your usual rock lyrics. A note to Wreck beach nudists: No, that wasn't the Chariots of Fire sequel being filmed. - [I'm Just Snapping A Musical Picture](https://jeff-jones.com/im-just-snapping-a-musical-picture/): Tom Cochrane's living room is a small, cosy niche located at the heart of Cabbagetown. The furniture is neat and looks recently purchases - a trendy little Art Shoppe sectional couch. - [Red Rider's Folk Music For The Masses](https://jeff-jones.com/red-riders-folkmusic-for-the-masses/): This is an occasion as rare as a lunar eclipse for Music Express writers to express unanimous approval of a new record. - [Red Rider's Neruda Packs Punch](https://jeff-jones.com/red-riders-neruda-packs-punch/): Toronto's Red Rider, who topped record charts two years ago with White Hot and Lunatic Fringe, remain an industry enigma with the release of their third LP Neruda. - [Themes For The Eighties Individual](https://jeff-jones.com/themes-for-the-eighties-individual/): "I miss the snow," Tom Cochrane, Red Rider's lead vocalist and songwriter says via telephone from his hotel room in sunny Tallahassee, Florida. "Like hell I do," he quickly adds with a laugh. - [Red Rider Pays Homage To Poet](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider-pays-homage-to-poet/): When Pablo Neruda was offered a high-ranking government position by his good friend Salvadore Allende, president of Chile, the South American poet could not accept. - [New Sophistication For Red Rider](https://jeff-jones.com/new-sophistication-for-red-rider/): Red Rider: Neruda (Capitol. You don't have to be familiar with Red Rider to enjoy the most recent efforts of this Canadian rock band. Although better known for their hits, White Hot and Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider has taken to tackling ling more challenging dimensions with Neruda ## Pages - [Test](https://jeff-jones.com/test/): H1 -This Is An Example Of Poppins Text 36px 400-Normal H2 – his Is An Example Of Poppins Text 32px 400-Normal H3 – his Is An Example Of Poppins Text 28px-Normal H4 – his Is An Example Of Poppins Text 24px-Normal H5 – his Is An Example Of Poppins Text 20px-Normal H6 – his Is… - [Changelog](https://jeff-jones.com/changelog/): Changelog September 2025 Sep 29 2025 Photos form the Tom Cochrane concert at the Budweiser Stage Toronto by William Snyder added to 2025 Snaps photo album. Sep 22 2025 2002 Vanderhoof Rockfest photo album added to the photo gallery section. Sep 20 2025 2002 Medicine Hat Stampede photo album added to the photo gallery section.… - [Lyrics](https://jeff-jones.com/lyrics/): Lyrics Broken Rules by Jeff Jones I’ve got the rest of my days To sit and wonder why Life’s just to fragile I guessGone in the blink of an eyeYou think she’s a walk in the parkAt first she seems so shyCan’t keep my mind on my workMaybe that’s what I like Isaid that I… - [Bands](https://jeff-jones.com/bands/): Bands Current Jones-Finn Jeff along with fellow The Carpet Frogs bandmate Gerry Finn (The Rowdymen) can be seen playing acoustically at The Block Co. in Toronto on a regular basis in-between tour dates with their other bands. The Carpet Frogs The Carpet Frogs are a Toronto area rock band with members Nick Sinopoli, Jeff Jones,… - [Discography - Singles](https://jeff-jones.com/discography-singles-jeff-jones/): Singles Discography VELVET SKY JEFF JONES 2024 – Roar Records Recorded in Almonte, Ontario, at the studio of producer, engineer, and mixer Ken Friesen. Jeff Jones – Lead Vocals and BassGerry Finn (Helix, Killer Dwarfs) – Guiitar, David DiRenzo ( Tom Cochrane,Jacksoul, Tomi Swick) – DrumsSteve O’Connor (Jim Cuddy) – KeyboardsBill Bell (Tom Cochrane) –… - [Ocean](https://jeff-jones.com/ocean/): Ocean Ocean was a Canadian gospel rock band formed in 1970 in Toronto, Ontario. They are best known for their million-selling 1971 single “Put Your Hand in the Hand”, penned by Gene MacLellan. The record sold over one million copies and received a gold disc in the United States awarded by the Recording Industry Association… - [Red Rider](https://jeff-jones.com/red-rider/): Red Rider Red Rider was formed in Toronto in 1975 when Peter Boynton (keyboards, synthesizers, vocals), Ken Greer (guitars, keyboards, backing vocals) and Rob Baker (drums) joined up with Arvo Lepp (guitar) and Jon Checkowski (bass) and began playing around Toronto, performing both original and cover music. In 1978 their manager at that time was… - [ThemeNcode PDF Viewer SC [Do not Delete]](https://jeff-jones.com/themencode-pdf-viewer-sc/): This page is used for Viewing PDF. - [ThemeNcode PDF Viewer [Do not Delete]](https://jeff-jones.com/themencode-pdf-viewer/): This page is used for Viewing PDF. - [Events](https://jeff-jones.com/events-list/) - [News](https://jeff-jones.com/): Jeff Jones “Alien Bass Dog” Jones-FinnTom Cochrane & BandBurton Cummings BandThe Carpet Frogs The Latest News LATEST INFO LISTEN TO JEFF ON TORONTO’S NEW HOT AC CHRISTIAN RADIO STATION NEW JEFF MUSIC COMING SOON NO CURRENT CONCERT DATES Go to the Events Page for a complete list of Events. VELVET SKY JEFF JONES Featuring Gerry… - [The Stories Behind The Songs](https://jeff-jones.com/the-stories-behind-the-songs/): The Stories Behind The Songs Here Today A story depicting the wannabe pop star in all of us. Also a bit of fun at the expense of the entertainment industry (no one we know personally). Working title was “Funky Beet”. I’ll Be There This was hard, but fun to do. We wanted something that would… - [Links](https://jeff-jones.com/links/): Links Tom Cochrane Canadian musician best known as the frontman for the rock band Red Rider and for his work as a solo singer-songwriter. Burton Cummings Singer & songwriter. He is best known for being a member of The Guess Who during that band’s most successful years. The Carpet Frogs Toronto based rock band. They… - [Photo Gallery](https://jeff-jones.com/photo-gallery-jeff-jones/): Photo Gallery View allBurton CummingsJeff JonesOtherRed RiderSnapsThe Carpet FrogsTom Cochrane Roundup Festival – Calgary, AB Tom CochraneJuly 11, 2025 Tom Cochrane and Band at the Roundup Music Festival, Prince’s Island Park, Calgary, AB. 9th July 2025. Photos by Marc Burge. 2025 Snaps SnapsJanuary 21, 2025 Various Jeff Jones photographs taken throughout 2025 by various photographers.… - [Video](https://jeff-jones.com/video-jeff-jones/): Video Jeff TC/Red Rider Burton/Carpet Frogs Other Interviews Jeff Solo and Bands Velvet Sky (Promo) Velvet Sky promo video (2024) Naked In The Church Naked In The Church promo video In Through The Out Door In Through The Out Door promo video. Diamond Light Diamond Light promo video Love The One You're With Live at… - [Audio](https://jeff-jones.com/audio-jeff-jones/): Audio Solo Red Rider RR Live Interviews Other Solo Red Rider Albums Red Rider Live Power Human Race Can’t Turn Back Napoleon Sheds His Skin White Hot Lunatic Fringe Walking The Fine Line Live at the Agora Ballroom Cleveland, OH. 1983. Intro Power Human Race Can’t Turn Back White Hot Lunatic fringe Red Rider Live… - [Discography - Albums](https://jeff-jones.com/discography-albums-jeff-jones/): Album Discography Jeff Jones Albums POSITIVE JEFF JONES 2001 – Bullseye Records of Canada Inc. Overview Tracks Information Artwork The album Positive by Jeff Jones was released by Bullseye Records of Canada in 2001 and contained 11 new tracks including the singles Diamond Light and I’ll Be There. It was produced and mixed by fellow… - [Biography](https://jeff-jones.com/biography/): Biography Jeff Jones, Chicago born son of jazz pianist Claude Jones, made his debut in the rock world at the tender age of 16 as bassist and singer in the band Ocean, recording a platinum hit PUT YOUR HAND IN THE HAND. His next venture, as member of rock group Red Rider, created gold and… - [Articles](https://jeff-jones.com/articles/): Articles [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)