Akoustiks

Listen to "Leah" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/vCmhQ

Leah This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

If you haven't downloaded your FREE copy of the 1st issue of Turmoil in Turtle Peak comic book, please do so now! We love it and think you will too. That said, we still haven't figured out how we became comic book characters. But at least we're not wearing goofy superhero costumes with capes and underwear on the outside of our clothing. So yeah, go ahead and download your copy now and pop open a cold one and read it. Did we mention that it's absolutely free?: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tjztM2QmQnhgrsEhurNTPWCCmaMdWZOc/view?usp=sharing

Well, we have an announcement to make. We want to introduce you the 1st ever Turmoil in Turtle Peak comic book. Right now it is FREE to download using the link below. We were going to release this back in 2020 but then the pandemic hit. Everyone's futures seemed too uncertain to put it out so we sat on it. There were also going to be some real, live events associated with this release but with the recent passing of Toast's lead singer, Butch Martin, those things aren't going to happen now, unfortunately. So we decided to go ahead and release this as a digital download. Again, it's absolutely FREE. We'll do our best to make a print-on-demand copy soon. We'll let you know when that happens. For now, please enjoy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tjztM2QmQnhgrsEhurNTPWCCmaMdWZOc/view?usp=sharing

Listen to Love Has Been Made by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/B7nSW

Truth!

Happy New Year!

Got an old, unplayable acoustic guitar? Might make a nice home for a bird family.

Aww...what a cute little bear!

What in THE hell? Now even memes are 'social distancing!" I think I need a beer! - Big Tex

Old image...found in the Smilin' Jack Records archives.

As with all the albums on the Smilin' Jack Records label... there's always at least one or two less-than-serious tunes to discover.

Listen to "The F. U. Song (Live In The Studio)" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/the-f-u-song-live-in-the

The F. U. Song (Live In The Studio) This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

This is one of those songs that sort of wrote itself.

Listen to "Fallen From Grace" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/fallen-from-grace

Fallen From Grace This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

FYI...

We have some late breaking news...it appears that Ned, Len's monkey puppet, has been appointed the new editor of Jack Axe Comix. As you may or may not know, Len and Chris plan to release a comic book later this year. That in itself is completely different than their music ventures. This, however, is a strange development. We're not quite sure what to make of it ourselves. But there you have it. - Balance Swbyps

This is the only instrumental in the album. It's got a bit of a Celtic feel to it. I wrote the basic structure of the song and Chris added all the fun parts. It didn't have a title. We named after our record label's mascot. Hope you enjoy!

Listen to "Smilin' Jack's Happy Dance (Instrumental)" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/smilin-jacks-happy-dance

Smilin' Jack's Happy Dance (Instrumental) This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

Happy Valentine's Day!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Howdy y'all! For all the dudes who forgot to get their little honey a Valentine's Day Card or chocolates or somethin' you need to run to the grosh and grab a few lbs. of whatever meat your gal likes and get to chillin' and grillin' pronto! Maybe smoke up a whole tray of her favorites. Like check out this meat heart for your sweetheart! Happy Valentine's Day y'all!!! - Big Tex

Uhh...

Chris Gill did all the engineering and producing during the Akoustiks sessions. Not to mention he wrote, played and sang on the 2-CD set of "On & On and On & On & On." Good times!

I wrote this back in 1989 or 1990 while living with a former band mate. We both had just gotten out of the service. - Len Jennings

Listen to "Friends Know" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/friends-know

Friends Know This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

Here is an interview we did on the now infamous, Turmoil and Turtle Peak radio show back in the early '00s. Enjoy!

Listen to "Interview Part 1 by Akoustiks" on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/interview-part-1

Interview Part 1 This contains various bits of audio and songs from the Turmoil in Turtle Peak radio broadcast.

Wrote this one with the help of my sister back in 1989. - Len Jennings

Listen to "Rainbows (Shooting Star)" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/rainbows-shooting-star

Rainbows (Shooting Star) This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

Uhh....🤪

Our label that started it all!

Listen to "Where Have You Gone" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/where-have-you-gone

Where Have You Gone This is Disc 1 of 2 from the 2003 release by Akoustiks, "On & On and On & On & On."

Get ready!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Hello! Please be sure to tune into our YouTube Channel Saturday, February 1st, 2020! We'll be broadcasting a special version of our show. You don't want to miss this! - Balance Swbyps

This is definitely one of the most disturbing songs on this release...

Listen to "Notice" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/notice

Notice This is Disc 1 of 2 from the 2003 release by Akoustiks, "On & On and On & On & On."

My personal favorite from this CD set. - Len

Listen to 'Wings" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/wings

Wings This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

Smilin' Jack Records...just like family...crazy family...but still!

Here's an earlier version of "Fallen from Grace."

Fallen From Grace This is the original recording of "Fallen From Grace." All music and backing vocals performed by Jaymz Yates. I sang the lead vocals.

Warning: This song may contain a Joe Elliot impersonation as well as Def Leppard style vocal stacking...Listen to Tracy by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/tracy

Tracy This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.

One of the reasons I (Len here) decided to record this project was I wanted some way to capture songs I'd written thoughout my life. One of those little gems was the first tune I'd ever written. I wrote this in 1983 on my first (acoustic) guitar. Listen to "Loving You" by Akoustiks on
https://soundcloud.com/akoustiks/loving-you

Loving You This is Disc 2 of 2 of Akoustiks' "On & On and On & On & On" 2003 release.