UPDATED: 8/10/07

NEWS UPDATES: "The Archive"

8-10-07: COURT JESTER on iTUNES & SNOCAP!!!

8-08-07: Court Jester LIVE at Legend's with Dirty Dan Buck!!!  details here

5-04-07: Happy Birthday J.S., may you be at peace brother. 

2-19-07: Happy B-Day TODD JOOS!!!! [Court Jester's producer, president of Cellar Records, player of bass on "Strangeland," and good friend!!!]

2-18-07: ST. PATTY DAY PARTY!!  details here

01-25-07: James Azrael producing film!! James Azrael will be producing the PBE, Inc feature film, "Farewell Darkness," directed by Daniel J. Pico.  James will also be composing the score.  Production starts March 3rd in Chicago!!!

01-01-07: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

12-13-06: 24-HOUR SALE!!!

12-04-06: LAST SHOW OF 2006!!! Elbo Room...Chicago, IL!!!!! click here!!

11-20-06: BIGEST BAR NITE OF THE YEAR!!!!!! Wed November 22nd!!! click here!!

11-15-06: NEW PICS - BAR VERTIGO!!!! click here!!

11-08-06: COURT JESTER & YURKO!!!!!! Fri November 10th!!! click here!!

11-01-06: HALLOWEEN PICS POSTED!!!! click here!!

10-31-06: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

10-10-06: HALLOWEEN HOOTENANY! Court Jester's Halloween Hootenany is Friday Oct. 27th at Stadium West! Wear your costumes!! Prizes, contests, and more!! click here!!

10-06-06: JAMES AZRAEL & WAHL!!! Court Jester's own James Azrael is in the new commercial for WAHL TRIMMERS!  Check it out nation wide on ESPN, SPIKE-TV, and SPEED!!

10-01-06: CABLE SHOW TAPING!!! Court Jester will be on an upcoming episode of "THE FLABBY HOFFMAN CARAVAN!" A live concert/taping of the show will be at The Underground Lounge in Chicago on Saturday Oct. 21st!!! click here!!

8-02-06: FEARLESS RADIO INTERVIEW ONLINE NOW!!! Court Jester's recent interview and acoustic performance on FearlessRadio.com is now been posted online for anyone who missed it live!! LISTEN NOW!!!

We have also posted the MP3 of Court Jester performing "Hollywood Girl" for your listneing pleasures!!

7-24-06: LIVE ON FEARLESS RADIO 7/26!!! Court Jester will be on the "NEW MUSIC SHOW" Wednesday July 26th ...4pm-5pm CST.  It's LIVE!!!  ..and they will be performing acoustically, so check it out!!!  listen here

7-27-06: SPARKS PROMO NIGHT!!! SPARKS is sponsoring Court Jester & Friend's Allstar Acoustic Jam this FRIDAY at STADIUM WEST!!  details here

7-24-06: LIVE ON FEARLESS RADIO 7/26!!! Court Jester will be on the "NEW MUSIC SHOW" Wednesday July 26th ...4pm-5pm CST.  It's LIVE!!!  ..and they will be performing acoustically, so check it out!!!  listen here

7-06-06: THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES!!! A note from Court Jester!! 

7-03-06: KEEP VOTING!!! You have till 12-NOON WEDNESDAY JULY 5th to cast your votes!!!  If you already voted, you can vote a second time!!!! VOTE NOW!! 

6-23-06: CJ & BON JOVI?!?!?! Court Jester has been selected for the TOP 10 finalists in the "Have A Nice Gig" contest at WTMX-101.9FM Chicago.  We need your help to win a chance to open for BON JOVI at SOLDIER FIELD in Chicago, Click here to VOTE NOW!! 

For more info...click here!!

6-11-06: MEMBERS OF COURT JESTER, GOO GOO DOLLS, GELHEADS & MORE!!! Saturday June 24th...after the FLOCK OF SEAGULLS/WHEN IN ROME concert...The RNR Circus is putting on a special show with members of Court Jester, Goo Goo Dolls, Gelheads, When In Rome, and more!!! click here!!

6-06-06: HAPPY SATAN'S DAY!!  MAY YOUR GOATS BLOOD BE RED WITH CHEER!!!

5-2606: COURT JESTER PLAYS ALL WEEK WITH THE HAPTONES!!! .May 29th - June 3rd all over Chicagoland!! The Haptones feature members from Type O Negative, Dio, Danzig, Armoured Saint, and more!! click here!!

5-04-06: THE ROCK N' ROLL CIRCUS EVERY OTHER FRIDAY AT STADIUM WEST!!!..featuring Court Jester & Friends All-Star Acoustic Jam with members of Court Jester, The Haptones, The Gelheads, Reel Jem, Dye The Sky, and more!!!!...myspace.com/rnrcircus / rnrcircus.com

4-19-06: THE ROCK N' ROLL CIRCUS NOW ONLINE!...myspace.com/rnrcircus / rnrcircus.com

4-13-06: COURT JESTER & FRIENDS ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT @ STADIUM WEST!!!...click here!!

4-12-06: "Happy Birthday James!!!"

4-10-06: PIC UPDATE!!!...click here!!

4-06-06: JAMES AZRAEL B-DAY BASHES!!! 4/7 & 4/8 in Chicago!!! ...click here!!

4-01-06: JAMES AZRAEL RECAPS THE PHOENIX FILM FEST!!!...click here!!

3-31-06: L.A. PIC UPDATE!!!...click here!!

3-23-06: JAMES AZRAEL AT PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL!!! If you're in the Phoenix area, come out and support "SOLDIER" at the Phoenix Film Festival!!! 3/23 - 3/26!!! More Details...

3-19-06: COURT JESTER LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD!!! Court Jester is at The Cat Club tonight!!!  With special guest drummer...ROBBIE RIST!!! More Info ...

3-17-06: WIZARD WORLD L.A.!!! Come out and hang with Court Jester's Dan Boehne and James Azrael and meet Court Jester album cover artist, tone Rodriguez!!! More Info ...

3-14-06: JAMES AZRAEL PLAYS WITH THE HAPTONES!!! If you're in the Los Angeles area, come out and rock with Hapenin' Harry & The Haptones as James Azrael guests on guitar from 3/15 - 3/20!!! CLICK HERE FOR INFO...

3-12-06: PICS FROM CHICAGO!! Court Jester is joined on stage by Monica Leigh of Reel Jem!!! Check it out now!! click here ...

2-28-06: HUGE PIC UPDATE!!! Pics uploaded in live shots, candid, band members, whiskey twins, etc...check 'em out!!!

2-17-06: HAPPENIN' HARRY INVADES CHICAGO!!! Tuesday Feb 21 thru Saturday Feb 25th!!! Featuring members of GUNS N ROSES, QUIET RIOT, BANG TANGO, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, COURT JESTER and SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS!!!! CLICK HERE FOR SHOW TIMES...

2-10-06: Happenin' Harry & the Jesters?!?!?! Yup!!! Court Jester's own James Azrael & Dan Boehne will be playing as part of The Haptones Feb. 21 - Feb 25 in Chicagoland along with Harry, Dizzy Reed (GN'R), Alex Grossi (Quiet Riot), & Maddog (Speedbuggy)!!! More Details...

2-06-06: "SOLDIER" ACCEPTED TO PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL!!! More Details...

1-31-06: NEW DATES ADDED!!! Chicago to Hollywood!!! Click here for More Details...

1-26-06: "STRANGELAND" NOW IN STOCK!!! click here for more info!!!!

1-21-06: "SOLDIER" TEST SCREENS in Los Angeles Wednesday Jan. 25th, 8pm, at the Greenway Court Theatre. Court Jester's own James Azrael wrote and recorded the score for this film and will be in attendance.  There is also a Q&A after the screening. More Details...

1-18-06: COURT JESTER LIVE!!! Come out and see Court Jester LIVE at Hang Outs in Wheeling, IL!!  This will be your first chance to buy "Strangeland" in person!! More Details...

12-15-05: PRE-ORDER "STRANGELAND" NOW!!!!!!! You are now able to pre-order "Strangeland!" First 50 copies come numbered & signed!!  ALSO: Limited time offer..special sale... click here for more info!!!!

12-12-05: PIC UPDATE!!! New pics posted throughout the image gallery!! Live, band shots, keyboard section, and more!!! Take a look...

12-03-05: COURT JESTER 2NITE!!! Come out and see Court Jester LIVE at Jefferson Tap in Melrose Park, IL Meet new members, Jimi Graw on drums, Val Batts on bass, and Danny Faillo on keys!!! BRAND NEW SONGS OFF THE UPCOMING DISC "STRANGELAND!" More Details...

11-30-05: "STRANGELAND" ON CD!!! Court Jester's new CD, "STRANGELAND," is mixed, mastered and ready to be shrink wrapped!!! Listen to the first single, "Hollywood Girl," featuring special guest, Dizzy Reed of Guns N Roses!! Listen Now... Release Date of January 2006!!! Pre-Orders Soon!!

11-24-05: Rest In Peace Roxy Michaels...we'll miss you, but never forget you.  [memorial page]

11-14-05: COURT JESTER LIVE!!! Come out and see Court Jester LIVE at Jefferson Tap in Melrose Park, IL Sat. December 3rd!!! BRAND NEW SONGS OFF THE UPCOMING DISC "STRANGELAND!" More Details...

11-12-05: NEW REVIEW!! Wizard Universe recaps the Court Jester panel at Wizard World Texas 2005...hear about the cartoon and the new album!!! Read it now!!!

11-08-05: NEW PIC UPDATES!! Tons of pics have been uploaded in the live and candid sections. Including pics from WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2005!!! Check 'em out now!!!

11-03-05: WIZARD WORLD TEXAS!! Court Jester is on their way to WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2005!!! Be sure to come out as they are unveiling the new artwork for the new album, unveiling the new cartoon series along with a live read of the first episode, and your first opportunity to hear a song of the new album!!! More Info!!!

10-26-05: NEW CD, "STRANGELAND," ALMOST DONE!! Court Jester is wrapping up their forthcoming CD and all that is left is the mixing & mastering!!!  Look for more information soon!!!!

10-12-05: MIDWEST METAL MANIA!! This Saturday, October 15th in beaver Dam, WI. Meet the MILLER GIRLS!!!!  More Info!!!

10-11-05: Additional Screenings of "COMMON SENSES" featuring Court Jester's own James Azrael!!!! Get tix at the door!! Chicago Filmmakers 5243 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL. 8pm October 21st, 22nd, 23rd!!!

10-09-05: Tonight is the premier of "COMMON SENSES" featuring Court Jester's own James Azrael!!!! Get tix at the door Chicago Filmmakers 5243 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL. 8pm doors, meet n' greet, q&a with cast and directors!!

09-15-05: Court Jester performing with LES CLAYPOOL!!! More Info!!! BUY TIX!!!

09-04-05: MetalMania in Milwaukee Journal!!! Read the article!!!

08-30-05: Court Jester slated to headline the MIDWEST METAL- MANIA FESTIVAL!!! Saturday October 15th in Wisconsin!!! All Ages, All Day!!! 10 Killer Metal Bands!!!

08-08-05: NEW PICS POSTED!!!!

08-04-05: Court Jester @ WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO in Rosemont, IL!!! They are there all weekend long!! Find 'em!!!

07-27-05: ALL AGES SHOW: Thursday July 28th @ Moretti's in Chicago, IL!!  COURT JESTER, DIAMOND REXX, HAPENIN' HARRY [featuring members of Guns N Roses, Queens of the Stoneage, The Undead, Marky Ramone Band, Dog Days, and more!!!] [click here]

07-20-05: LIVE SHOWS JUST ADDED FOR JULY!!! [click here]

06-17-05: COURT JESTER ROCKIN' RADIO!!! LOW DOWN is doing great on the Active Rock stations, thanks to all who have been calling and making requests!!

05-30-05: "LOW DOWN" GOES FOR ADDS ON ACTIVE ROCK RADIO ACROSS THE USA TODAY!!!

05-15-05: Keep informed!! Check the Official Court Jester Forums now!!! News from the studio and more!!!

04-21-05: James Azrael to attend STAR WARS CELEBRATION III - Indianapolis, IN April 22 & 23rd!!! Azrael will be promoting "Star Wars: Pathways" in which he both acted and composed. Along with James will be Pathways director/write, Chris Pico!!!

04-15-05: Court Jester is back in the studio recording their follow up CD to "Gina!!!" More details as they become available.

03-25-05: ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER REVIEWS "GINA" "[Court Jester is] bathed in overtones of staple party-rockers like KISS and Ratt..."

03-21-05: NEW PICS All new pics from Hollywood and Wizard World LA!!  Candid Shots / Live Shots

03-05-05: James Azrael Interview Listen to it now on HeadBangersBasement.com!!!!

03-04-05: Court Jester's cover girl on TLC!!! Tonight on TLC at 10pm ET!!!  Check out the show: FAKING IT to see Court Jester's very own model, Jules, strut her stuff!!!

02-28-05: NEW PRESS All new reviews, interviews, and more!!! RockNetWebzine, Metal Core Fanzine, 1HeavyMetal.com.....

02-26-05: NEW PICS ONLINE!! Court Jester was choosen to proceed on to the Second Round competition of Emergenza Festival!!!  More info coming soon!!!!

02-07-05: NEW PICS ONLINE!! Pics posted from Nite Cap gig!! PLUS, still time to Buy tix for Court Jester's show at THE NOTE in Chicago, Fri. Feb. 25th!!! FREE CD with order!!! FREE SIGNED POSTER with order!!! More details.....

01-30-05: LAST MINUTE GIG!!! Court Jester LIVE at NITE CAP in Chicago THIS Saturday, February 5th!! Featuring SCOTT DAVIDSON of REBEL RADIO on drums!!!

01-19-05: PRE-SELL TIX AVAIL Buy tix for Court Jester's show at THE NOTE in Chicago, Fri. Feb. 25th!!! FREE CD with order!!! FREE SIGNED POSTER with order!!! More details.....

01-10-05: NEW PICS POSTED!!! Gig shots from The Cat Club, Gibby's B-Day Bash, and more!!!

01-01-05: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

12-31-04: NEW PICS POSTED!!!

12-24-04: NEW WEBSITE!!! Check out the all new design and layout of courtjestermusic.com!!!

12-22-04: HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAVE A ROCKIN' NEW YEAR!!!  CHEERS & BEERS - COURT JESTER!!!!!

12-16-04: REVIEW!!! RoughEdge.com says "[GINA]...will rock your world!!!"