I'm not sure about you guys, but I spend a fair amount of time driving around the Country...and the world. One of the things that I like most about it is finding the little gems off the beaten path. All the little towns that aren't on any maps. Europe has an abundance of great little places that have been there, it seems, since the beginning of time. I love driving through and stopping for a bite or a cup of coffee. I love the "old world" feel of small town Europe. But that's not what... Read Full Story

Back from the dead! Yep...I have finally got a few of the new songs posted at . I'm still about 6 weeks behind. I have the songs done...I'll get them to you ASAP! I've started adding baass tracks to the songs just for fun. SO...I've added another step to the process. The good thing is that, I think, the songs sound better. The bad thing is that I spend a while getting the bass tracks right. It's kind of fun adding the bass tracks. I really like adding the bottom end, but my fear is that I am... Read Full Story

I'm five shows in with three shows to go on the July 2008 UK Summer Tour to support my new record "Charmed Life". I've had a great time at all of the shows. I've been playing songs from the record as well as some new material and some of the favorites from my last two CDs. Last night's show in Edinburgh at The Village was another reminder of why I like to come here. People liked what they heard and bought s few CDs. HOWEVER, the attendance was underwhelming! I am not sure what else I can do... Read Full Story

Well....I think that I might be back! I'm a little dazed and confused but...I'm still alive. Let's see! Since my last post, I toured the UK, released my record and moved my family across the country (2500 miles with 9 month old twins in the back seat). Still I feel bad that I have not been on line to share that series of events with everyone. I have been keeping up with the writing, but keeping up with the recording and posting. These days I'm feeling like I'm ready to get back to work. I... Read Full Story

Hello Good People! I am on my way to the UK for a 10 day tour. I'm very exited about this tour as I actually have some press and radio play rolling behind it. I've already been played on several BBC Scotland Radio shows and we've just begun! For the first time, I might actually have my ducks in a row. I won't let it go to my head! I wanted to share some of the information on the radio shows, so you can email them to death and let thme know how awesome I am....throw in a request and say how... Read Full Story

Just in case you thought that I was joking about this "Songs in the Raw" deal, I AINT JOKING! I posted two more songs this weekend that I think came out pretty cool. The first song is called "86'd By Dinner Time" and it's about a waitress running away with a short order cook. I've worked in restaurants for my whole life and it finds it's way into a song every now and then. Check it out at Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page. I'd like to clarify a line in the chorus. The line goes... Read Full Story

Oh my god...I have been gone for so long that I almost forgot how to write a blog. Let me see if I can get it right. Just for the record, I have been writing songs for the last few weeks, it's just been harder and harder to get them recorded and then write about them in this forum. But i am really happy with what's been coming out of the pen. Some might describe it as "out of my ass". I have been back in Nashville for a couple of days looking for a place to live. My wife and I are moving... Read Full Story

Ok, OK, I know it's been a while since we last talked, but life can do that to you some times. I have been busy, though, writing and posting the songs on Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page. You can and should just check in there form time to time to see what's happening in my musical world. Let me take a step back and tell you about the last couple of songs that I wrote. "Southern Fried Women" is my first attempt at a country song. I throw in a few references to Bar-B-Q, Daisy... Read Full Story

Now this wold be two depressing songs in a row....I kind of like that. I used to play at a friend's bar. I did "Happy Hours" there and Sunday evening shows. It was really cool to have a weekly gig. I've had those before and really enjoyed the regular interaction between the regular customers and the staff. It's sort of like what I'm doing with "Songs in the Raw", but with a lot less interaction. But, that's not why I am telling you this. The owner, my friend, would constantly ask me to play... Read Full Story

Now I'm actually ahead of schedule. This one just fell out of the trees. I could wait until tomorrow, but I'm a big fan of instant gratification! Plus this weekend is going to be a busy one.....as will the next.....and so on...and so on.....and so on.... Anyway, this week's entry is called "When Are You Coming Home". It's a short but sweet little number. It's for anyone who's ever been in love and missed their loved one. Either they left, like "see you later" or they're gone, like "see you in... Read Full Story