Empty Room Confessions

If anyone had a chance to watch the ABC Oscars pre-show/red carpet broadcast, you got to see a piece of my very hard work on the air.

We hosted Oscar and his road trip crew at a Devils/Rangers game earlier this month. In their highlight package, you got to see Oscar getting the absolute ultimate fan treatment: meeting Stanley Cup Champion Alumni, NJ Devil and the Devils Dancers in a suite plus getting a ride on one of our Zambonis to say hi to our sold out crowd of 17,625 in the stands.

This was a firestorm to make this opportunity happen in less than a week & to see this come to fruition the night of the game was amazing. But now, to see all of this come to a whole other level, having this piece air on a national broadcast that has hundreds of thousands if not millions of people watching - it’s a huge career highlight for me. I’m so very proud!

Pollstar’s Year End report has come out.

#6 in the country, #23 in the world.

Perfect example of what my year has been. Very proud of my building right now.

Check out articles in the Record & Star Ledger that I’ve been able to secure touting our success!

jesserubenmusic:

The New York City Marathon is scheduled to take place in two days. I am participating for the third time. But in the midst of all of the controversy around it, I had to write something.

YES, there are neighborhoods that are devastated right now.

YES, there are thousands of people who need help. 

But people are talking about the marathon like it is a just a foot race. It isn’t. It is the culmination of months of training and dedication, thousands of hours of work and commitment and sacrifice. To me, the marathon showcases humanity at it’s best: thousands of people doing an incredibly difficult thing, while millions more cheer them on.

Never in my life did I think I’d ever get backlash for participating in a marathon. I’ve had hundreds of people thank me for inspiring them to run, and making a difference for them. I am scared and excited and nervous and terrified to run 26.2 miles, and I’ve already done it. Twice. Now I also have to deal with millions of people thinking I am selfish? 

The marathon will generate over $300 million for the city of New York. The NYRR, which puts on the marathon ever year, has already pledged $1 Million (TWICE AS MUCH AS THE YANKEES GAVE), with millions more coming in from sponsors, and several millions MORE from the participants. Money that wouldn’t be coming in at all if the race was cancelled.

Will we be using police, water, and energy resources? Absolutely. But do not for one second think that those things are being wasted, or taken for granted. It is a privilege and an honor to participate in the NYC Marathon every year. I have raised thousands of dollars to run for Team Reeve, a cause that is incredibly close to my heart. I run to make a difference, I run to make people proud. 

When we run on Sunday, do not think we are doing it for selfish reasons. We are doing it to complete something bigger than ourselves. The world could use more of that, I think.

I love this city. I am hurting for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

And my number for the 2012 NYC Marathon is 27540. 

See you at the finish line.

- Jesse

For all of those who have feelings, both good and bad. Take it from the perspective of someone who is running it this coming Sunday.

Not running it just to run for running’s sake, but running it for bigger reasons that impact so many who need that spotlight. That during the first Sunday every November, he and thousands of others out there can help shed a light & raise some needed funds for those less fortunate and need our help.

hellyeahjesseruben:

Now he’s at #6!

This is Jesse. If you know me at all, you know about him. You know his music. You’ve seen me talk him and his music up on this blog before.

Right now he’s actually up a spot, sitting at #5 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts. He jumped JAMES TAYLOR’S GREATEST HITS for that spot.

I think y’all need to go download the new EP. It’s kind of amazing. It’s only $5.94. It’s an EP you literally can listen to straight through without having to track.

Plus, take a special listen to Fearless. Trust me. 

(Source: jesserubenmusic)

dlish:

jesserubenmusic:

It seems crazy that it’s already been 11 years.

Everyone has a story on 9/11. Mine involved sitting on my mothers floor, lining up the house phone, the fax line, my cell phone, my sister’s cell phone, and my mom’s cell phone, and calling two of my best friends for 10 hours until I finally got through to find out that they were okay. They went to Stuyvesant High School, 3 blocks from the attacks. They watched the second plane hit, they heard rubble hit the top of their school, and they walked 5 miles home that day not knowing what was going to happen to their city.

A year ago, on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I performed at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, and only played songs written about or inspired by New York. That day, I debuted “Carry On”, a song written to honor the victims and survivors of that terrible tragedy. It is coming out next month on my new EP, “Thoughts I’ve Never Had Before, Part 2”, but I thought today might be a good day to share it with you.

So here it is. No one has heard this recording yet. I hope you like it.

And today, you know that person you love but haven’t talked to in a long time? Call them. Tell them you’re sorry. Life is too short.

- Jesse

I was there for this show last year. It was absolutely stunning & moving then, hearing it live for the first time, in the city on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. But now, to hear the studio version (which sounds like perfection) - it brings it all full circle.

I am so very lucky to consider this talented person my friend. I cannot wait for the EP next month.

laugh-addict:

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These are some compelling stats & a creative infographic.

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