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J a c k S h e l d o n , J r .
3 5 Y e a r s o f D r u m m i n g
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JAZZ - ROCK n' ROLL - FUSION - SWING - LATIN - COUNTRY ROCK
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Thank you for visiting the webpage of Jack Sheldon, Jr. Originally a Michigan native, Jack brought his enjoyment of playing percussion instruments to Arizona in 1971. His training expanded from grade school days, through high school, into college and beyond. Below are his current projects and schedule.
He is available for instruction and recording.
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NOSTALGICS -- Harmonica Trio + One
(U PDATED JANUARY 25, 2004)
Led by Dick Lawrence of Mesa, Arizona, the Nostalgics have been performing in the Valley for a number of years. Dick has been playing with the top players in the valley since the early 1970's. Jack Sheldon joined the group in November 2001, and they recorded a CD in December 2001, which includes the popular "Peg O' My Heart" and the "Colonel Bogey March" (Theme from the Bridge Over the River Kwai). (CD available -- please email).
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TO LEARN ABOUT THE DYING ART OF PLAYING HARMONCA
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From the left, Jack Sheldon, Jr., Mike Andersen, Terry Lewis, and Dick Lawrence.
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Below, Terry (L) and Dick (R) warm up before the performance for the Payson Concert Under The Stars series, July 2002.
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Dick Lawrence plays the chord harmonica between sets at LJ's (above).
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Preparing the drum kit for the performance in Payson, mic's at each drum and for the cymbals.
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The Nostalgics at the Payson Concert Under The Stars, July 2002 (right). The guys had a great time performing in front of a crowd estimated at 2000 people. They have also played at the Mill Avenue Street Fair (Tempe, AZ), four events over two years.
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OK, not quite Las Vegas, but we're getting there!
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- S C H E D U L E -
Updated January 25, 2004
Every Friday Night at LJ's Pizza Restaurant from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
1038 E. Main - Mesa (480) 834-9164, reservations for the front room are suggested
We are going into our 4th year at LJ's, and are enjoying our enthusiastic fans!
Alternating Wednesdays - Taylor Ray's Restaurant, Apache Wells, Mesa
Call for exact dates. 5:30 - 8:30 PM. 5601 N. Hermosa Vista Drive (480) 325-0799
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Recording Projects & Performances
Jack is available for recording projects, and records (below, left) for a recently completed CD for Chuck Peterson, a popular local singer / songwriter. He also plays for various classic rock bands in and around the Phoenix metropolitan area, (below, right).
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New additions! 2 Pearl Session Custom maple kits!
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This webpage is dedicated to the late
Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro
1954 - 1992
Two of Jack's favorite websites
To learn everything about Jeff Porcaro
To find his place of burial, and leave your messages
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