"Music can reflect a society's experience and can be the fire that fuels a great cause. Most of all, music has the magic to touch the listener on every level - creatively, spiritually, even sexually."

Jallen Rix is one of those rare composing performers who can send a song right where you feel it the most. He digs deep for a balance between art and meaning. Listeners become friends as Jallen plays the piano and sings honest and vulnerable lyrics.

Jallen started playing piano before his feet could reach the floor from the stool. Growing up going to church gave him plenty of opportunity to get his musical feet wet. He was composing by high school and made it his degree in college. With that under his belt, Jallen began a career writing and performing in hundreds of locations across the U.S. He has released four self-produced recordings in his career, with his last independent recording, The Sacred And The Queer gathering national recognition including three GLAMA nominations for debut artist, best male artist, and album of the year.

After a decade of single-handedly working the music industry, eighth note records has placed him in the studio again to release his latest recording, Time on a Chain. "It has been the greatest and the most difficult experience I've ever had, but when this new music showed revolutionary improvement from my former recordings it was all worth it." Jallen's co-producer Michael Rodriguez says, "There's nothing like the rush of being present when an artist gets a hold of a new source of power. Jallen discovered it while making this cd. I was so thrilled to be a part of this process and watch him blossom into a finer musician and singer. You go, boy!"

Whether at a festival with a full band backing him or at a coffeehouse with his voice and piano, Jallen engages the listener not only with his modern pop stylings, lyrics and stories, but with his energetic and intimate presence. Without a doubt, Jallen's music is dynamic, humorous, creative, and heart-provoking. Take every opportunity to spend some time-in concert-with Jallen Rix.
(For a longer version go to Biography)

Discography:
Time on a Chain (2000)
Down at Stonewall (music video, 1997)
When You Touch Me I Know (music video, 1998)
The Sacred and the Queer (1995, GLAMA nominations)
back to basis (1992)
basis (1989)
Old and New (1987)

What's been said about Jallen and his music:
"...thoughtful, powerful, 'catchy,' even humorous. Rix manages to mix different musical styles yet at the same time maintain a consistency that few artists are able to create." —Frontiers Magazine, San Francisco CA

"A stunning mix of humor and inspiration." —Jeffrey L. Newman, The Washington Blade

"Jallen's piano style is driving and even acrobatic, while his vocal style is gentle and coaxing. He left me with the feeling that I had heard his message from the full spectrum of his heart and soul." —Robert Batten, We The People Newspaper

"As always, Jallen knocked the socks off me with his music." —The Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry, UFMCC

"A sexy rising star... powerful and three dimensional." —Jennifer Louie, QTV

"His lyrics are strong throughout and the overall message is an important one for our community" —Impact Magazine, New Orleans LA

"I feel like I'm eavesdropping on [Jallen's] lifelike I really don't know [him] well enough to be hearing some of this. There isn't much music written at this level of openness. It's one of an artist's highest goals, and I think he's attained it." —Jeff D., Los Angeles CA

"I thought he was fabulous. I think I was surprised at how profound his music is. I expected to be entertained and I was, but I was also moved and blessed. His songs stay with me a long time." —The Rev. Nori J. Rost, Colorado Springs CO

"Jallen's music gets at deep feelings and longings that I couldn't express on my own." —Katie Demmer, San Luis Obispo, CA

"Jallen's music is funny, moving, and inspiring all at the same time. He brings to performances a high level of energy along with obvious sincerity." —Rev. Ken Hull, St. Luke's MCC

Publications Jallen has appeared in:
50/50 Magazine
Accessline Newspaper
The Advocate Magazine
Alabama Forum
Baltimore Alternative
Bay Area Reporter
Columbus Alive Press
Contax
Dallas Voice
Frontiers
Grand Rapids Press
Genre Magazine
Impact Newspaper
Mainstream
Metrolines
Psychology Today
Oblivion Magazine
Out Front Press
Out Magazine
Outlook Press
Outword Newspaper
Query News Press
Second Stone Newspaper
SF Live
SF Weekly
Update Press
The Washington Blade
We The People Press
Triangle Journal News
TWN News Magazine
Xenogeny Newspaper
XY Magazine

Teaching:
Jallen often has the opportunity to teach workshops on a variety of subjects, like, Music as healing therapy, Integrating spirituality and sexuality, "Ex-gay?" No way!, Giving an answer for faith and sexuality, Stages of spiritual growth, Community building, and more. To learn more about workshop venues and subjects go to teaching.

Photos:
If you need publicity shots for promotional purposes go to the photo gallery. From there, e-mail a list of the I.D.#'s that you need, and we will e-mail you high resolution versions of the images you selected. Unfortunately, we are limited in sending you hard copies of these images.

Jallen's average music and teaching expenses:

$400. Concert

$300. Workshop

$600. One Concert & One Workshop Package (retreats)

$ 30. Expenses per day

+ Accommodations

+ Transportation: plane ticket, rental car, etc... (if necessary)

Please be aware that prices are never in cement. These amounts are a starting point to negotiate the best price for your organization. If more than one appearance is scheduled for the area, transportation subdivides according to the number of appearances. Again, these are average numbers which are negotiable. Don't be afraid to contact us if there are financial constraints. We are happy to work around any obstacle to make your event a success.

Contacts
To contact Jallen by snail mail, please write:

Jallen Rix
c/o Triam Artist Group
PO Box 14371
San Francisco CA 94114

or call him at: 415.551.0845

or e-mail him at: jallenrix@hotmail.com

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