Dear Brothers and Sisters in Rock,
It has been a profound pleasure to serve the Kansas City scene as music editor of The Pitch, but after nearly five years of burning my Guitar Lamp at both ends, I will be leaving my post early next year.
I am not leaving The Pitch because of any shakedown, bad trip or other negative sort of vibe at this paper. From day one, I have thrived in a thoroughly positive and supportive work environment, and I'm proud to have been a writer and editor at what I feel is Kansas City's best journalistic enterprise.
I just feel that after five years in the local-music trenches, it's time for me to move on to other things and let someone else have a go at this gig. As I pursue work in other fields (mainly freelance writing), I'll keep an ear perked toward the people, musicians and artists who have treated me so well since I became a steward of the scene in 2005.
Though you will see my byline in the paper through the end of this year and the beginning of 2010, there will be a new music editor's name on the masthead starting sometime in early January. In the coming weeks, The Pitch will field applicants from this market and beyond, looking for someone with a werewolf desire to run amok in this town's vibrant soundscape - and with the writing and editing skills, blogging drive and ironclad spleen needed for the job.
Get in the running by sending a cover letter, resume and writing samples to
C.J. Janovy, editor, The Pitch, 1701 Main, KCMO 64108; or e-mail them to cj.janovy@pitch.com.
That's it for now, friends. I'll see you soon. The club is open.
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Wow, clearly it's been too long since I've revisited the site...I'm a bit late responding to this bit of news.
Thanks for all the great work you've done for the KC music scene (of which I am now a long-distance supporter). You'll be missed.
I wish we could have worked together more, but perhaps our paths will cross again someday. Keep in touch, and I pass on my best to you in your future endeavors.
Jason,
I know I'm late to respond, but I am truly sad to see you leave. Not only did you show all of your subjects and comrades the utmost respect, but everyone respects you. I love seeing you at shows, parties and just around town. You are really genuine in your love for music and the local scene and that is rare from what I've scen of weekly music writers I've experienced in this town and other (Tim Finn excluded -- he's rad, too).
Anyhow, I wish you the best of luck and hope to see you around and interested as I know you always will be.
Your friend,
Andy
Why do I get the feeling that there's more to your decision than you're letting on? Noone up and leaves a perch like yours on a seeming whim.
Nevertheless, enjoyed your articles and posts and wish you all the best in the future.
You were always honest (sometimes painfully) and respectful which is very rare these days in a music critic/writer. You're a stand-up guy.
all the best,
robert
I have learned so much from you over the years, Jason, and I feel honored to have shared so many laughs, beers, tears and, most of all, music. I miss you already, and I know you'll keep kicking ass in every future endeavor.
Sorry to see you go. Seems like too many good people are moving on from stuff right now. Hopefully who ever will pick up the torch be as much of a champion as you are.
This town is the best in the universe, with the best people and hardest rockers. Places like the Record Bar that are devoted to homegrown art have made my job 700 percent more fun -- and easier, too, because there's always something good going on.
Thank you, Steve, Lorna, Megan, Nick and everyone else for the props. I'm just jazzed to be here.
Jason. Congrats on your "graduation"! That said, in all the years I've been making music or promoting shows and dealing w/ local music journalists, you sir are by far the best I've come across. You are a true champion of the area's scene on all levels and for all genres. Your writing is always clever and insightful. I hope to read more of your writing someday soon be whatever the subject matter. Oh, and I'll never forget "the girl named Larry."
Cheers and good luck,
Steve
Thanks, meesha v. and dawn!
Patchchord: Thank you, sir. I'll make sure he or she does. And if they slip, call 'em out!
Good luck in your future ventures! Even though I moved from KC a year and a half ago, I still like coming back to see what you're saying about the KC music world.
Of all the music editors I've worked with at the Pitch over the past nine years, you have been the most recent.
I wish you luck, Jason. Hoping the next one can pick up on what you've done and continue to move the coverage of our beloved local music scene forward.
Bewlay: My inclusion of the Guitar Lamp in this announcement was only half serious; I like the lamp part of the concept.
Mike, Rhonda, Bryan, Preu, JJSKCK: Thank you so much!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Thanks for all you've brought us the past five years. I've enjoyed reading your work. You've done a great job informing AND supporting the music scene, and for that I give you a most heartfelt double rock fist.
Keep in touch! After all, I still have your sunglasses.
Good luck Jason and thanks for all the support you have given the local music community over the years. You are leaving some pretty big shoes to fill.
I enjoy your writing, Jason, and wish you good luck. On a snarky (tongue in cheek) note, those guitar lamps are tacky, I thought only Hearne Christopher was their spokesman.
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