Album Notes

Jack Mullins is a New York born-and- raised singer songwriter who moved to the Bay Area in September 2001 (before the fateful 11th), in part, to find a more receptive audience for his music.

"By the time I had decided to come out to California, I had been playing bars and clubs in the New York/New Jersey area for a while, and I was realizing that there was little response to my type of music. I loved the Bay Area since I first visited, and when it was time to change I knew exactly where to go. I've been fortunate enough to play with some very talented musicians out here, and I've been able to start work on a CD. Plus, it's the perfect surroundings to keep me inspired and creative."

Jack started playing guitar in 1988 and began writing about two years later. "I never saw it coming", says Jack. "I just wanted to learn a few Elvis songs and play in my backyard with friends for fun. Back then, I never dreamed I'd be where I am now. Picking up that guitar was the best decision I've ever made in my life."

Besides Elvis Presley, Jack has been influenced by a variety of artists. Perhaps one of the more obvious ones would be Neil Young, as well as Gordon Lightfoot and Bruce Cockburn. But he adds, "Of course, I went through phases early on where I wanted to be Page or Jorma or Hendrix like I think most guitarists do".

But for the last decade or so, Jack has been focusing on his own craft, the first major result being the new CD, "Tales of Reality" , released in late 2004. From the country-folk sounds of tracks like "Move On" and "Lightning" to more avante-garde numbers like "Still Tomorrow Comes" to the rock tunes such as "Tug of War", this disc covers much musical ground and the lyrics found within paint murals in the listeners mind. This CD features some of the most top-notch Bay Area musicians backing up a prolific, poetic songwriter with a unique voice.

Jack has also produced Lisa Kelly's new CD, "Into the Fire", which can be found here at CD Baby. Visit www.lisakellymusic.com for more details!

Details and updates can be found at www.jackmullins.com.