It’s shaping up to be a pretty busy season, musically. I did a show on the 6th with the band and we managed a pretty favorable review out of it. Great turn out and just a really fun night all the way around. Thanks for coming out and supporting us at The Melting Pot (Underground Style), Hong Kong! Here’s an excerpt of the review from konghongrock.blogspot.com:

… As soon as these guys stepped into The Melting Pot, they oozed confidence and as we would eventually learn, this was not at all misplaced. Jeff Caylor’s band consists of himself as the lead singer and pianist, an acoustic guitarist who helps out with the harmonies, a bassist and a drummer. After a quick set up and introduction from Chris B, Caylor counted in the band to their 6 song attention grabbing set… It’s also good music. It gets the feet tapping before the head realises it, and usually the songs themselves are tales of interesting events or emotions.

Read the full review here. By the way, for a bit more Hong Kong press, go wwwwaaayyyy down to the bottom of this page.

I’m opening for some very talented ladies from down under next Friday, December 19th at a show in Quarry Bay at the Island ECC Gallery (633 King’s Road, 2/F). I’ll do about 3 or 4 songs solo at about 8pm, and then enjoy the rest of the night listening to them. Their names are Deb Fung and Alarice. Check them out.

I’ll be taking a short holiday to Sydney and then back to Hong Kong for a couple more dates in January. See the gigs page for all the details. I’m going to try to do another live web cast on January 15th. That will be a solo set, as well.

Thanks for all the support, people. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to fan my artist page!

Be nice to each other…

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It’s a bit presumptuous to think that someone who reads my blog would get me a gift this Christmas. Optimistic, yet presumptuous. Anyway, the point is, that I really don’t want anything for myself (except for that Tea, mom. Please go ahead and send me the Celestial Seasonings Throat Soothers Tea).

If you have to spend some money, please spend it on someone who needs it a lot more than me. My favorite organization at the moment is the Dalit Freedom Network. DFN is about helping provide basic necessities and opportunities for people on the lowest rung of the Hindu Caste system in India–the Dalits (AKA the Untouchables).

You can give money to start a bicycle rickshaw business for a Dalit or you can just make a donation and let them spend the money where there’s the greatest need. See the catalog here.

In the meantime, check out this video.

Make a difference this year. Somewhere.

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Hats off to Vince Guaraldi for the musical inspiration here. I’ll post some details on how I made this animation soon.

Island ECC is my church here in Hong Kong. Check it out if you’re in the neighborhood.

Merry Christmas!

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I was walking down the street yesterday and when I passed Pizza Hut I suddenly remembered what I need to tell people when they ask me what surprises me about living in Hong Kong.

Pizza corn.

Corn is a common pizza topping and it comes standard on personal pizzas at Pizza Hut. It’s surprising and sometimes disappointing. Didn’t corn come from the Native Americans? And didn’t pizza come from Italy? How do these two come together in Hong Kong? I’m thinking about this today. Unfortunately, I wasn’t thinking about it during my Radio Television Hong Kong Morning Brew radio interview with Phil Whelan yesterday. Instead, when asked what surprises me about Hong Kong, I said something generic and very forgettable.

But the rest of the interview was pretty fun. Phil Whelan was a gentleman and a complete pro. We talked for a good while and he generously played three of my songs on the air. I had a great time. You can click the link below to check it out, where I’ve edited out the songs for your convenience.

Listen to the interview here.

If you’re in Hong Kong, don’t forget to come out to see the guys and me at The Melting Pot. I’ll be there with Jon Lee, Daniel Son and Tim LaTour this Saturday night around 10:30pm.

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I recorded a track a couple years back with a friend I’ve never met. I know. I have a habit of doing that. Shane Sanders and I collaborated on this song via the web and I rather like it. He just posted this updated mix, so I thought I’d take the opportunity and make it available here. Hope you enjoy it!

I’m Not Numb

Check out more of Shane’s music here.

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The Jeff Caylor Band is playing this Saturday night at the Melting Pot. For you Hong Kong locals, the tickets are $100 at the door. $80 for students. Come support local live music in Hong Kong!

For the rest of you, we’re going to videotape the gig this time. I should be able to post some songs here afterwards.

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