Why jamieandchris.com?

It seems only natural.

Jamie Shaler and Chris Younken met in 1972 in their hometown of State College, Pennsylvania, home of Penn State University. They began playing music together then and, although only together professionally for a few years long ago, they haven't stopped playing together since that day.

Jamie and Chris indeed!

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Latest News: Besides the wonderful video Chris made for “We 3 Kings” from our “Christmas Chills” CD (of course available for sale on this very website) there are 2 more to be seen. One is based on a truly beautiful sunset Chris filmed, for “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” and the other has many scenes from Jamie’s house, back in the old days when we had winter – like last year! – as well as featuring a number of shots of his childhood home in Pennsylvania, before shifting to some magnificent mountain vistas – all to “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Lovely work by Chris! Who says we aren’t getting ready early for next Christmas! So just pull up “Jamie Shaler” on YouTube for these, tons of old Jamie Shaler On Vacation and Angry Young Bees vids and, of course, several recent live performances by Jamie. Currently there are 8 new live videos and Chris will have another 8 by the end of the month! I'm sure he'll kill me soon!

Speaking of which – want to be in the live audience for the next filming? Come to Salem Access TV on May 21, 285 Derby Street, Salem MA around 7PM. Lots of onstreet parking. Just walk in and come to the back. I will be the feature this month, playing 6 songs at 7:30. There are a number of other performers each time – as with all open mics they range from very good to, well, interesting.

Other things I expect to be doing in May include the Amazing Things in Framingham on May 10 and the Front Street Coffeehouse in Salem on May 14. Also, on May 25 I'll be the opener (8:30)at one of the most delightful places around – the Main Street Café in Groton MA. It’s 159 Main St. Groton. Don’t be late! Great food, BYOB, pleasant atmosphere and usually a high percentage of good performers.

Thanks to Metronome Magazine for a wonderful cover story in the January 2012 issue. They also featured Angry Young Bees in their "Time Machine" section!

I will be drifting about Massachusetts sampling an assortment of open mics and such while plotting my next self promoted concert and seeking more airplay for "Flying." "Scars, Guitars and Tranquilizers" is almost mastered and I've figured out song order, cover design and other such exciting things. Soon, soon.....

Chris is busily recording assorted folks in his studio, playing in a couple bands and doing lots of freelance audio work. Speaking of which, check out his new website www.chrisyounkenproductions.com. He is also working on a solo album of many great pieces of his music from throughout the years! Some wonderful material, and, of course, wonderfully recorded!

Brother Bee Craig Kahn has been busy - if you go to YouTube and search for "Angry Young Bees" or "Jamie Shaler" you'll find some wild live concert footage of the Bees and Jamie Shaler on Vacation - at the Rat, Jonathan Swifts, The Blackburn Tavern, 5 All Night Live and other defunct places! Many songs to be enjoyed! Damn we were skinny!! Of course there are many more songs to post, so everybody ask Craig to find time in his busy schedule!

Don't forget - under the "Music" section you can listen to one of the songs from the upcoming album, sample from the 3 albums available for sale at the Store tab and listen to Jamie's entire set from August 2007 when he opened for David Clayton Thomas at the Lowell Summer Music Series. Not altogether bad!

And how about a hand for John Marco, the web site guy! He's done a great job! You'll find a link to his site at the bottom of the page.