Jeff's performance calendar is nearly full for 2012.  Folks will be able to look at the entire 2012 calendar very soon.  It is still possible for Jeff's agent Jeff Prebil to move some bar dates around for those of you looking to book corporate entertainment, weddings and other special events. 

If you need information regarding pricing and availability please contact Jeff Prebil at 612-702-9561.

There will be a Jeff Loven: 1 Man Band cd available this spring/summer along and the accompanying Heavy Metal Polka video. 
Stay tuned for information regarding the cd release party!

Jeff says: 

"The Heavy Metal Polka video shoot is this coming saturday Dec 17 1pm-8 at Uncle Mike's M Pour E Yum 736 Hwy 12, Hudson WI 54016. We need an audience and people to polka & bang their heads in the video so come out and drink off the polka keg for free and watch us make a rock video. I will be performing with a full polka band & also with a full metal band in the video--you gotta see/be a part of ... this!!! Uncle Mike's has great food-plus there is a hotel hooked onto the bar if you get a little crazy! The club is easy to get to; 94E over the Hudson bridge into WI and then a couple miles to exit 4-go left at the top of the exit (over the freeway) and Uncle Mikes is a block or so on the left. Heavy metal attire and/or wacky-goofy polka clothes encouraged! Tour buses & rock stars (really), Heavy Metal Polka plus free beer--this is the real deal! No need to RSVP--just show up anytime.   Are you 'in'?!!!!!!! Oh ya, my pal Brynn Arens is lending an artistic hand and may ask you to be in specific scenes...There will also be plenty of audience interactive scenes. Afterwards I rock my 1 Man Band show also 9pm-1."

We're throwing a polka party complete with FREE BEER & all the heavy metal fun you can handle.  We need heavy metal headbangers to bang your head to Heavy Metal Polka and also some people willing to polka a bit for the video. The video shoot will take place at Uncle Mike's M Pour E Yum 736 Hwy 12, Hudson WI 54016 sometime in the early evening before Jeff's regular show at 9pm on saturday December 17 (more details soon).  Uncle Mike's has great food-plus there is a hotel hooked onto the bar if you get a little crazy! The club is easy to get to; 94E over the Hudson bridge into WI and then a couple miles to exit 4-go left  at the top of the exit (over the freeway) and Mikes is a block or so on the left . Heavy metal attire and wacky-goofy polka clothes encouraged! 

New Venues Added

New venues have been added to the 2011 performance calendar.  Look for Jeff's show on various weeknights at Two Stooges in Fridley & Pub Monique in Stillwater as well as weekend nights at Whitetail Wilderness in Webster WI, The Bungalow Inn in Lakeland,  Floyd's Bar in Victoria, Courtside Bar in Anoka, Trappers in Lino Lakes and EVERY WEDNESDAY at The Bierstube in Oakdale AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY at Blue Fox in Arden Hills.

2011 is fully booked.  You can look months ahead at Jeff's performance schedule by clicking on any date on the left hand gigs column>click "calendar" at the bottom of the page

To view any month in 2011 click on either side of the <<Current Month>> displayed at the top of the calendar.

Jeff's band Obsession--the heavy metal
sensation of the early 80s has secured a date for the long awaited reunion. The
August 5 date confirmed for the Cabooze will feature all 5 original band
members Brynn Arens, Greg Eidem, Todd McNurlin, Neal Sundet and Loven.
"Most people, including myself, will be excited to see the five of us on
stage together for the first time in over 25 years. I've waited a long time for
this one special night. It's going to be incredible!" says Jeff.

For the Obsession fans it is a dream come
true. The band will be performing 99% original material from their heaviest
years 1982-1983 and fans will be delighted with a full-on rock show. The show
will also be a chance for many who have heard the stories of the huge shows but
never got to see/hear what original metal was like in 1982 in Minneapolis to
finally experience it: Obsession promises an incredible show that will delight
their fans and newcomers alike.

Do not miss the Obsession concert friday
August 5 at the Cabooze.

InGroup Marketing & Entertainment will handle all aspects of Jeff's marketing and performances starting in 2011.  However, InGroup has already begun turning out Jeff Loven calendars, posters and songbooks. 

Jeff says, "The new promo materials look fantastic and I'm excited to move into a bit of a new direction--It's great to 'have people' again!"   

InGroup Senior Business Consultant Kiko Doran says "When you see a guy singlehandedly walk into any situation-be it McDonalds 2009 Midwest Region Corporate Christmas Party or the 2010 Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association Trade Show Conference or even the bar down the corner and totally rock these folks to the point where they are rebooking dates into 2012--the potential is limitless.  We are looking forward to helping Jeff realize his goals and more.  Jeff's fans can look forward to a tribute cd in 2011, his original music cd early 2012 as well as a brand new website, television appearances and national press." 

Most bands play the same 40 songs every night.  The Jeff Loven show combines rock, pop, metal, country and hip hop and there is a request menu of over 300 songs that audience members can pick from.  Also, because Jeff is an award-winning guitar player extraordinaire expect a few amp-busting guitar assaults ala SRV, GnR, AC/DC, Van Halen or Satriani along the way!!!

Here is the link to the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKP4w26oyFM

"My family has been super blessed in a rough year as my wife Melissa battled Hodgkins Lymphoma.  Melissa has been  in full remission now for 6 months.  She is feeling better, has her hair back and is getting her energy back--the cancer is gone and things are pretty much back to normal at the Loven household with our 2 little boys.  We wish to thank everyone for your prayers and support that helped us get through this difficult time." -Jeff Loven

Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead for the Jeff Loven 1 Man Band show.  Jeff is busy adding new songs to the show and recording the 1 Man Band cd. 

In other Loven news: 

• Congrats to Jeff for landing the McDonalds Coporate Holiday Party this december.   Jeff says "This is going to be a very, very special night!"
• Jeff recently worked with  Obsession/Funhouse ex-bandmate Brynn Arens on a new recording of 2 classic Obsession songs.  Obsession was the first Minnesota band to win a Minnesota Music Award for heavy metal back in the 80s. 
•  Jeff's old pal Matt Laporte, who plays guitar in the new Savatage (VH1 and MTV 80s metal veterans) and does work for the Transiberian Orchestra,  will be making some guest appearances at the Loven show this coming holiday season.  Watch for updates and a chance to meet this worldclass shredder who tours throughout the US and is super big in Europe.

On behalf of my wife Melissa and myself I would like to thank all of those involved with the Melissa Loven Benefit-- the organizers, the bands/performers, the sponsors , family and friends and all those who came to show support.  The benefit was a huge success and through God’s grace enough money was raised to pay any outstanding medical bills and other bills related to Melissa’s illness so far.

We were fortunate to get good news January 8^th (just days before the benefit) that Melissa’s latest PET scan shows that the cluster of plum-sized tumors that had pushed her lungs and heart over have dissolved away and she is now officially in remission-we can now move out of the chemo phase of her treatment and into radiation.

In particular we would like to thank:

• Amanda Jeanne, Eric Roy, Mike Wolowicz, Dave Enyart and Tracy Culbert for organizing and staffing the benefit.
• Rachel and the staff at Throwback’s Grille and Bar in Woodbury for being so accomodating
• Rick Berthiume/Bomb Squad Prod. for running sound
• The performers -Double Shot, Uncle Chunk, Kurt Jorgensen And Over The Line.
• Steve at Sonic Envy for letting us use his PA/lights
• Willie Peterson for helping emcee
• Sponsors:
  • Ben and Mary Morgan
  • Clean Response Co.
  • Minnesota Twins
  • MN Timberwolves
  • Olson Guitars
  • Performance Music/Blaine
  • Metro Sound and Lighting
  • Macalusos Roadhouse
  • Dicks Bar/Hudson
  • The Borderline
  • The Starbar
  • Hudson Golf
  • Rebecca Fisher
  • Frank Kohler and Mike at Neumanns Bar
  • JP Bush Luxury Homes
  • Eleanor Lee Bush
  • Melissa and Jon from Friar Tucks for sponsoring our spaghetti banquet
  • Molly Wolff for setting up her massage table at the benefit

There are others I’m forgetting and I will post their names soon, please forgive me

The benefit turnout was both moving and heartwarming. Times like these remind us of the important things in life. Nothing compares to the value of family, friends and health. We feel so blessed and we thank God that we have all of you in our lives.

Thank you so much.

Sincerely, Jeff Loven