| Jackie Rocks Band Publicity |
| The Jackie Rocks Band was on the local news- KSBW News Channel 8 January, 2009 They were at a Benefit show for Katrina victims and it was also a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in downtown Santa Cruz. They were honored to help Curtis Relaford from "Follow Your Heart Action Network" He's been to Louisiana 13 times. Check it out here's the link : http:/www.ksbw.com/video/18516018/index.html |
| Punk Rock Girl- 2007 Source: http://www.blogadilla.com/2007/12/09/punk-rock-girl/ Displaying mentions in this article, for full text please visit source. About a year ago I saw a homemade flier at a coffee shop from a local band of punk rock middle school kids called Jackie Rocks. It was so hardcore and cute at the same time–like a kitten in biker leather–that it stuck in my head and I finally got around to checking out their myspace page tonight. The internet and my space has forever changed the landscape for the adolescent rockstars-to-be. They have videos and recorded tracks (available on I-tunes), and a link to a site where you can buy their t-shirts. They also have their own website http://www.jackierocks.com Look out Donnas, Jackie really does rock, and she even writes her own music. Their musical influences include Avril Lavigne, Linda Rondstadt, and the Cure. Awesome. I wish I’d been that cool at 13. Actually, I wish I was that cool at 31. |
| LOVE YOUR LOCAL BAND THE GOOD TIMES July 26, 2007 Written by Amanda Martinez Jackie Rocks (JR) may be one of this town’s hardest-working local bands. Having played more than 90 gigs since they first formed in February of 2006, there’s no doubt that the six members of JR are serious about their commitment to their music. They are also all in middle school. Wait a minute—what? “Our biggest fanbase is probably first through third grade,” says Jackie Partida, the band’s frontwoman, founder and vocalist, who just turned 13 last month. Partida took to music early, finding her voice at age 3 and later, picking up the guitar at the ripe old age of 8. “I taught myself the guitar,” says Partida. “My dad had a few chords that he knew, so he showed them to me and I took it from there.” A love of music and an increasing desire to perform drove Partida to form JR at age 12. Less than a year and a half later, Partida and her band have played the gamut of Santa Cruz venues from intimate coffee shops to outdoor festivals to the cavernous Catalyst. If you’re wondering about stage fright, Partida says it’s not an issue. “I love the whole idea of performing in front of a lot of people,” she says. “It makes me feel free. I feel at home on stage.” With its growing repertoire of originals, all penned by Partida, JR’s music seamlessly folds the effervescence of pop into the badass attitude of rock ‘n’ roll, achieving a perfect synthesis of hope and angst. “Rock On” captures the unaffected euphoria of youth, with its upbeat instrumentals and lyrical tour of some of Santa Cruz’s most beloved, bohemian hangouts. “Sinking Star” kicks off with an ominously chromatic guitar and bass line, a perfect prelude to its heavy lyrical exploration of apathy and dissatisfaction. A source of inspiration to so many young minds, Partida offers this advice for her fans: “believe in yourself.” |
| From July 24,2007 issue-Mid County Post Smiles and Tears Mix as Relay For Life Fights Back Against Cancer By Linda Fridy "New to the event was teen Jackie Partida, who not only recruited a team but also brought her band, Jackie Rocks, to re energize the crowd on the surprisingly sunny Saturday. Other teams came from business sponsors. In addition to the business donation, employees formed teams and did their own fund raising." |
Mid County Post Dec.12,2006 Capitola and Aptos Christmas Tree Lightings Giving Neighbors a Chance to Get Involved By Elizabeth Giuffre "The next act was Jackie of the Jackie Rocks band (check out her website: www.jackierocks .com)." "Wearing a pink sequined Santa hat, the Shoreline Middle School guitarist sang a Christmas song that would, no doubt, impress Joan Jett. Meanwhile one young man walked around with a cardboard sign that read "More Cowbell." |
| From Article in the Santa Clara Weekly Spring Fling: Our local community supporting our neighborhood school! By Larry Sacks "Among the bands that performed was the Jackie Rocks Band, (www.jackierocks.com). The band is based out of Santa Cruz and consists of three 13-year-olds who really know the meaning of “Rock.” Jackie, on lead guitar and vocals, writes all of the bands’ songs and together, they have performed at over 150 shows. Later in the day, Jackie provided guitar lessons, showing just how versatile she can be. " |
| From Press Release: Decemberchild Benefit Concert 2008 Tom Savell from the Superior Olive Band Saturday, Nov 15, 2008 7pm Felton Community Hall 6191 Highway 9, Felton, CA " Live music is from 7:30PM till 11PM and features Superior Olive with New Music Award Nominated front man Tom Savell, drummer Aynsley Dunbar from Journey, violinist extraordinaire David LaFlamme of It's A Beautiful Day, and Seventeen Magazine Award Winning teen rockers Jackie Rocks Band." "Jackie, DéAndre, and Joanna, the talented teens of Jackie Rocks Band, play catchy pop-rock original songs reminiscent of a young Avril Lavigne. These 14 year-old high-school students, who recently won the national "She's a Star" contest from Seventeen Magazine, are performing several times a month all over the Greater Bay Area, from Santa Cruz to Redwood City." |
| Santa Cruz Live would like to thank everyone that participated in this year's battle. Santa Cruz Live would like to congratulate this year's winners. The Top 10 Finalist have won a spot on the Santa Cruz Live Compilation CD. FIRST PLACE - ALL HAS FALLEN The 1st Prize winner will receive: 500 copies of your next CD including print production of your liner art and a standard case courtesy of Mastertrack and CD mastering by ThrashMasters SECOND PLACE - THE DEVIL HIMSELF The 2nd Prize winner will receive:Second position on the compilation CD and 25 copies of the compilation CD. Cool SantaCurzLive.com stuff THIRD PLACE - JACKIE ROCKS The 3rd – 10th Prize winners will recieve: Position on the compilation CD and 25 copies of the compilation CD. Cool SantaCurzLive.com stuff |
| Your Music Magazine's Rock Olympics . May 2008 Sunday April 6th was our live performance event for under 21 bands held at The Catalyst "Jackie Rocks closed out the night, and they were so impressive they drew in over 50 people from the crowd leaving after the Alkaline Trio show in the big room. They sounded more polished and dialed in than I'd ever heard them before, and I know that they made some new fans at the show." |
| From Santa Cruz Sentinel Santa Cruz Style 2007 Teens prove that rock 'n' roll a game for the young By Graham Haworth Sentinel correspondent Rock 'n' roll has no age limit. On one end of the spectrum, you've got Mick Jagger and Keith Richards still prancing around huge stages well into their seventh decade of life. And on the complete other end of the spectrum, you've got the four bands playing Saturday afternoon at Don Quixote's in Felton: Crimes of Passion, Jackie Rocks, He's Dead Jim and Billy the Kid. "One of the biggest talents performing Saturday has to be Jackie Partida, guitarist and songwriter for Santa Cruz's own Jackie Rocks. These kids are barely out of middle school, but Partida's songwriting chops are well beyond her years. She counts Sheryl Crow, Avril Lavigne, the Cranberries, Heart and System of a Down among her main influences. You'll also hear some Joan Jett and the Donnas float through some of her tunes. Check out the band during open mic nights every Monday at the E3 Playhouse in downtown Santa Cruz. Hear some of Partida's songs online at www.myspace.com/jackierocksband or at www.jackierocks.com |
| Quote from Rockin Mom's 2007 2nd annual Rockin' The Park Music Festival Singer-Songwriter-Mom and founder of the Rockin' Moms organization, Tiffany Petrossi, is proud to be producing and performing in the event, for the second year. "We hope to encourage music appreciation in the community. "be inspired by a middle school rock band, back by popular demand, Jackie Rocks" |
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| Santa Cruz County Public Libraries July 2007 Summer Reading Celebration- "Jackie is a local seventh grade girl who writes, sings, plays guitar and has her own band, Jackie Rocks" You can check out her band's CD at any Santa Cruz County Public Library. |
| Jackie Rocks was mentioned by a food Critic when performing at Margaritaville in Capitola, CA Santa Cruz Sentinel January 9, 2008 GOOD FOOD AND OCEAN VIEW AWAIT YOU AT MARGARITAVILLE Josie Cowden Sentinel Correspondent "After about an hour, the band stops playing, and Ruthie and I resume normal conversation. I find out later that Margaritaville is helping to promote local youth bands. The singer of this particular group, called Jackie Rocks, has written all the songs herself -- at the tender age of 13. Restaurant manager Shelly Amin says that as well as the exposure that band members get by playing, they also get free dinner from anything on the menu. They can sell their CD's too, and the money goes to help school music programs." |
Morgan Hill Times March 2009 Fifteen bands took on this year's challenge. Contestants entered the competition by recording a performance, posting it online and then submitting a link to access their performance. All entries were posted on the official Teen Tech Week "Battle of the Bands" web page and viewers were invited to cast their vote for up to three bands. More than 1,900 votes were cast. The five bands receiving the most popular votes were invited to continue in the competition by giving a public performance before a live audience and a panel of community judges, which also included: Leticia Domingo, Radio DJ (89.7 FM, KFJC); Andrew Kutsenda, Lead Coordinator for PinUp Productions; and Brandon Kwock and Bryce Freeman, co-founders of "The Study" Music Venue. Second place, carrying a $100 gift certificate, was awarded to Jackie Rocks Band, a hard rock/power pop trio from Santa Cruz County. |
| GROWING UP IN SANTA CRUZ APRIL 2009 Jackie Rocks…and Sings and Plays Guitar Written by Suki Wessling A day in the life of a highschooler can be busy: school, homework, sports practice, music practice, traveling to Philadelphia to perform in front of adoring teen fans… OK, maybe that last part is fantasy for most teenagers, but for Jackie and De'Andre of local teen group Jackie Rocks Band, that’s life…at least sometimes. Among their latest achievements was winning Seventeen Magazine’s national “She’s a Star” contest. They were flown to Pennsylvania to perform at a Teen Fashion Rocks show, opening for MTV’s Making the Band star Donnie Klang. They also got a thousand dollar shopping spree. Jackie, the band’s guitarist, lead singer and songwriter, bought clothes. Joanna, the drummer, bought an American-made Stratocaster. De’Andre, the bassist, bought a Squier bass guitar and boogie- boarding fins. All three are thrilled that their band is getting recognition outside of Santa Cruz. And they’ve been working hard to make it happen. As students at Aptos, Soquel, and Harbor High Schools, their work on the band takes place evenings and weekends, sandwiched into an already busy schedule. “It can be kind of difficult sometimes, getting on the homework,” admits De’Andre. “Some days I have basketball practice right after school, so I have to juggle it all.” The band started with Jackie, who wanted to learn to play Heart’ s “Crazy On You” on the guitar. Soon she began writing her own songs and singing. When they were in sixth grade, Jackie and De’Andre, buddies since preschool, formed a band. Now the band is tight with a growing following and a secure sense of who they are. “When I was younger I wrote mostly about things I wished could happen,” Jackie says. “I wrote a song called “Fly Away,” which was about dreaming about being able to fly.” Lately, though, their songs have had more teenage themes. “I really like our songs and I think they’re really sophisticated, Each one has its own thing going and they’re all their own songs.” The band has plans well into the future, with a summer ’09 tour in Southern California, and hopes for a career well past high school. When asked of her plans for the future, Jackie says, “To achieve success…of course!” Check out Jackie Rocks Band at JackieRocks.com, MySpace, and MusicNation.com. Catch Jackie Rocks Band in April April 10, 2009 @ The Brookdale Lodge 8 p.m. April 19, 2009 @ The Boardwalk Bowl 6 p.m. Suki Wessling is a local writer, former rock star wanna-be, and the mother of two. |
| Article -October 2009 The New Wave of TEEN BANDS by Mike Lyon -Your Music "The Band Jackie Rocks has been participating in our Your Music Magazine Band Olympicks for the pas three years and has no problem competing with bands twice their age and experience. Lead singer Jacklyn Partida performed in our vocal solo competition and won the sivler medal. She followed 7 guys that really tore it up. But once Jackie got up there she was amazing , no fear." JACKIE ROCKS BAND Jackie Rocks Band has been playing live for a few years now. They performed in Philadelphia at a teen fashion rock show for Seventeen Magazine & Converse Shoes. Played at Candlestick Park for the 49rs Family Day event. Took part in Your Music Magazine Rock Olympics. Just played at the Catalyst with Dirty Penny and Stellar Corpses! And at Grea America Amusement Par a couple of times. Jackie Rocks Band: Interview with Your Music Magazine Jackie is 15 she is the Singer and plays Lead Guitar. De'Andre is 14 he sings Back up and plays Bass. Greg is 17 and plays drums. Why do you think there are so many new teen bands? There are many new programs, for example "Be in you own Band" that offer help to teens with their idea of starting a band. More young bands seem to be popular right now, and us teens look at that and think, "we can do that too!" but it takes a lot of dedication and hard work. Mainly it's just about having fun! What are the goals of the band? The goals of the band are to really just take it as far as we can and to be as successful as we can with our music, before we had off to college. We are very passionate about this, and the experiences we are having along the way are awesome! Greg: To be a giggin' as a jazz drummer. Jackie: To be a successful musician /songwriter and to learn as much as possible about music and the music industry. De'Andre: My ultimate goal is learning all I can as musician (jazz, classical, etc.) and to take my music to as high of a level as I can. Why did you start playing music? Greg: it's what I've wanted to do as a career Jackie: I've always had a passion for music, and I wanted to express it! De'Andre: I started playing music because my cousin Nathan knew how to play bass and I was really influenced to start learning how to play bass. I also got into music from playing at my middle school. Have you had any lessons or training? Greg: I've taken drum lessons from Joe DeRose privately and have had many instuctors in Marching Band and Drum Corporations Jackie: I've been taking lessons from Ken Draft for about two years now. De'Andre: I took beginner lessons for about a month and a half, but other than that I haven't had any lessons and I'm all self-taught. Do your parents support your music? Greg: Yes, they dive me wherever I need to be, and they pay mostly everything. Jackie: Yes, my parents are very supportive because they are always at the shows and they take care of me when I need help. De'Andre: My parents drive me places and buy me musical supplies, and help any way possible. |
| An article and video were posted on this California Website called the "Rad Report" Here's what was written: Jackie Rocks well beyond their age SUBMITTED BY EDDIE ON WED, 10/07/2009 - 13:12. A little while back I hit up a rock concert in Santa Cruz, Calif. at the Catalyst. The opening band was called Jackie Rocks, named after the 15-year-old lead singer and guitar player. I was upstairs in the bar shooting pool and having beers with friends when the band caught my attention. Sounded like Pat Benetar was playing downstairs. Jackie Rocks busted out a set of original music and a couple covers that blew MY MIND. I hit 'em up for their contact info so I could check out their stuff. Take a look at the Alicia Keys cover of No One they performed that night. Here's the actual link to the site where you can see one of our videos from that night:http://theradreport.com/jackie_rocks_catalyst |
| Santa Cruz Sentinel- by Laura Copeland 11/27/09 Teen trios advance in national battle of the bands SANTA CRUZ -- Local trio Jackie Rocks Band has advanced to third place in a national battle of teen bands, following close behind Almost Chaos and eclipsing Rapid Fire, which currently rank seventh among 10 bands in the Western region of the contest's semifinals. The top two bands in each region will go to Anaheim, where they'll compete in front of judges with teen acts from across the nation in the last stage of the SchoolJam USA contest. The bands are vying for a trip to Germany and money for their school music programs. The three Santa Cruz bands in the semifinals are undergoing less of a battle and more of a friendly competition, says Jackie Partida, 15, who calls the other musicians "good friends" of Jackie Rocks Band. The singer-songwriter mentored the members of Rapid Fire, three middle-schoolers who went on to win the Teen Battle of the Bands at the Santa Cruz Public Library in August. Fans can cast votes online at schooljamusa.com through Dec. 5. If voters push Jackie Rocks Band into the finals, the trip to Anaheim will be part of a long list of recent travels for Partida's band. The teens earned a trip to Philadelphia in October to perform at a mall as winners of Seventeen Magazine's "She's a Star" contest, and just three weeks ago they played at a San Francisco 49ers pregame at Candlestick Park. "It's a bit easier to play in front of bigger crowds," says Partida, whose influences include Pat Benatar. The teen made her musical debut as a toddler, singing Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" for handful of her mother's colleagues. Partida and her band members take turns traveling between Santa Cruz and San Jose for their weekly rehearsals. Their bassist, 17-year-old Greg Brock, attends Santa Teresa High School in San Jose, while drummer De'Andre Warren, 15, is a student at Soquel High School. Partida attends Pacific Collegiate School. |
Santa Cruz Sentinel -Friday, April 16, 2010 Local teen's band battles for Record Store Day title Streetlight Records announced that 15-year-old Jacklyn Partida's local band, Jackie Rocks, will represent the Santa Cruz store in a national battle of teen bands. The independent record retailer and 10 others across the U.S. each nominated a group for the contest. The Pacific Collegiate School teen and her bandmates will have one of their songs featured on a vinyl album compilation, due for release at Streetlight Records on Saturday in honor of Record Store Day. A grand-prize winner of the battle will be announced online that afternoon at www.recordstoreday.com. Album Cover: |
| Mid County Post July 16, 2010 Jackie Rocks and Cares By Linda Fridy At just 16, Jackie Partida and her Jackie Rocks Band have already logged 300 shows. The band won a national competition and will be returning to play at Great America this summer, but recent gigs closer to home have a special place in her heart. This summer the band will perform at all three of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life events in Santa Cruz County. The teens started with the new-this-year Scotts Valley Relay on July 10, and will make an encore appearance at Cabrillo College for the Santa Cruz version July 17 and finish Aug. 1 in Watsonville. Jackie was involved in Relay even before she took to the stage. "When I was 10 I lost my great uncle to cancer," she said, and when her mother's co-workers asked them to join a team, they became part of the many volunteers who raise money and take turns walking during a 24-hour-event to support cancer services and research. These days her original hard rock accompanies the walkers and entertains the crowd of cancer survivors, friends and families enjoying the festival atmosphere. Doing What She Loves Jackie has been fronting a band since she was 12. Jackie Rocks consists of bassist De'Andre Warren � a friend since preschool days � and drummer Greg Brock. Jackie handles vocals and lead guitar. She's also the group's songwriter. "I write all the songs first and take them to band practice, and the other members figure out their parts," she explained. The rock bug bit early, with encouragement from parents who took her to see bands such as the Rolling Stones and Kiss as a preschooler. She says she can still remember the band's shredding solos and an exploding guitar from those early experiences. "I always wanted to be a singer and guitarist. The songwriting came after," she said. She lists Sheryl Crow, Heart and Linda Ronstadt as inspirations. In October 2008, the band won a trip to Philadelphia and the chance to play at a fashion show in the "She's a Star" competition sponsored by Seventeen magazine and Converse shoes. The teens have played for several events for the San Francisco 49ers and held their own against older, more experienced bands in various Battle of the Bands contests. "Usually its friendly competition," she said, praising the support of the music community. Two of her current band members are from San Jose, and she met drummer Greg when he subbed for the group before joining. Staying Busy The other support comes from their parents. While the band members handle their own bookings and competition entries, they still need rides. "Our parents help fund us and get us places," she said gratefully. The band makes the most of summer opportunities to perform when the members don't have to work around school. Jackie attends Pacific Collegiate School and De'Andre goes to Soquel High. And as serious as the group is about its music, it is just as sincere in its commitment to the fight against cancer. "We've all lost someone who is close to us, a sibling, parent, family member or friend. It really affects us and makes it personal. We'll always want to be a part of [Relay For Life]" she said. |
Local High School Student to represent Daisy Rock Guitar Company at NAMM convention in Anaheim. Daisy Rock Guitar Company is proud to present 16 year old singer/songwriter and lead guitarist Jacklyn Partida (Jackie Rocks) to represent them in a Guitar Demonstration at the Daisy Rock Guitar booth at The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) on January 13, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. “It is such an honor to have been selected as one of the artists performing at the Daisy Rock Booth.” To be able to be a part of something very few female artist get to participate in, is a dream come true” “It was at NAMM that Oranthi really made her mark taking female lead guitarist players seriously” –Jacklyn Partida Please visit Jackie’s website at www.jackierocks.com for more information . Be sure to visit her online press kit: http://www.sonicbids. com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=29107 4 for full bio, detailed copy, and downloadable jpeg photos. |
| Interview with Total Access for The San Francisco 49ers Football T.V. show Check out the footage from the show:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1598759581941 |
