Jác

Rank #111 Brooklyn, NY Folk / Indie / Pop

About

Members: Ritchie Monteiro, Katie Campo, Tom Millet, Bobby Hackimer, and Todd Stambaugh

Label: n/a

Manager: Joe Chyb

Bio: Jác is an avante folk/pop outfit that delivers slightly unconventional pop songwriting through the influence of European, Latin, and American stylings. Utilizing an array of primarily folk instruments, including accordion, ukelele, mandolin, brass, woodwinds, and violin in addition to a more conv... See Full Bio

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Status

: Playing a show in New York, NY at 7:15 PM today at The Bowery Electric http://t.co/P3dRocLe

Press

“Exotic, passionate, and seductive. No, it's not an ad for a new sports car or a Brazilian model. It's the self-described Indie/Latin band, Jác that is taking hold over Mercer County's music scene. Jác is not just some rock group which happens to have played a few shows around town. They are real musicians who play any instrument they can get their hands on, which allows their shows to incorporate elegant transitions in which a singer becomes a trumpeter, the upright bassist and drummer create moaning backup harmonies, and the violinist swaps for an accordion. The diversity of instruments helps to create the sexy, surreal sounds that differentiate Jác from other bands. So, without making a mockery of the the Latin music that inspires them, Jác is able to produce melancholy, exotic music with the precision that is beyond the rocker wannabes. ”

— Anna Bosted, College Voice (Mercer County)

“WALK into the Ace Hotel, on the corner of Broadway and 29th Street, at any given time, and here is what you may find: The band Jác might be playing in one corner of the vast lobby, their horn-and-accordion tunes bouncing off the century-old mosaic floor, the dark wood paneling, the 17 1/2-foot white columns.”

— Matt Gross, The New York Times

“Jác performed on Sunday, and I was blown away. Jác is a six piece folk-pop ensemble from New Jersey. They are multi-instrumentalists with a Latin-European influenced sound featuring the accordion, mandolin, bass, horns, strings, and even the ukulele. Cool, right? So, if you need a chill night to forget about that boy you have been pining over for the past 6 months, or just want to hear some good music in a sweet atmosphere hit up The Ace Hotel. Also checkout Jác’s music video Polar Bear Trophy. You will fall in love with their sound and nix that boy.”

— LADYGUNN, LADYGUNN

“Every sunday in the lobby of the Ace Hotel in NYC they have a few bands play. It's a really interesting space for live music with it's ultra high ceilings and lounge couches. A few weeks ago I caught Jác's set and it literally stole my heart. The incredibly talented five piece from New Jersey filled the space with beautiful music that almost brought me to tears. Constantly switching instruments ranging from accordions, violins, stand up bass', pianos, ukuleles, and guitars to name a few, they performed songs off their record A Dull And Brilliant Life”

— Erika Ordoñez, Off the Radar

“Last night we stopped in at the venerable Ace Hotel in Manhattan, and as we sat there drinking out coffee from the good folks at Stumptown, we were fortunate enough to catch a set from New Jersey natives Jác. The band manages to grab ahold of a truly unique sound, and with enough technical aplomb that it caught our ear immediately. Their sound ricochets between pop and folk, quiet and loud, subtle and brazen. They do so with a solid dose of multi-instrumentalism, featuring (among other things) a trumpet, mandolin, and accordion. Jác has a number of upcoming shows, and we encourage you to check one out. These folks know what they're doing, and they do it right. ”

— Hippies are Dead

“Hearing a band use such an eclectic range of instruments, and yet still writing accessible songs, absolutely floors me. If you wanna hear something that stands on its own against just about anything; listen to this band. ”

— Race, Shore Alternative

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"A Dull and Brilliant Life"...
Jan 26, 2010
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NEW YEAR
Dec 16, 2009
JÁC ARE MAKING NEW AND BIGGER PLANS FOR 2010. NEW MUSIC, SHIFT IN INFLUENCE AND ... [more]

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2011
Dec 18

Ace Hotel
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Ace Hotel
New York, NY, US
Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:00pm
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Jác plays in the lobby of the Ace Hotel from 9 pm to 1030 pm ..
2011
Dec 11

Ace Hotel
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Ace Hotel
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Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:00pm
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Jác plays in the lobby of the Ace Hotel from 9 pm to 1030 pm ..
2011
Dec 4

Ace Hotel
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Ace Hotel
New York, NY, US
Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:00pm
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Jác plays in the lobby of the Ace Hotel from 9 pm to 1030 pm ..
2011
Nov 27

Ace Hotel
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Ace Hotel
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Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:00pm
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Jác plays in the lobby of the Ace Hotel from 9 pm to 1030 pm ..
2011
Nov 10

Ars Nova Theater
New York, NY, US | 9:00pm
Ars Nova Theater
New York, NY, US
Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:00pm
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Jác plays a short set at Ars Nova Art Space at 10 pm.

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Spirits Of Another Day
Sweet ! Peace from Sunny Detroit City !
Netty Mac
Awesome Song "Polar Bear Trophy".....Cool Sound Cheers & have a HUGE day!
Kerry Leigh
intuitive perceptive compositions and compelling performance! Take care -- Kerry
Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
Very best to you!
Ben Aaron
Love "This Woman The Traitor" song. Very unique sound you all display. From a fellow folkie, -Ben Aaron
Dave Tucker
Hey guys keep up the good work!