Jake Thistle...in a few pics.
Playing for the American Cancer Society
Wedding cocktail hour reception performance
Official Tom Petty event, here with Ron Blair
Jake with Mike Campbell, founding member and lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, backstage at Prudential Center.
Jake with Benmont Tench, founding member and keyboardist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, backstage at Prudential Center.
Jake with John Hiatt.
Jake with Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein after playing a song on Q104.3.
Jake with Steve Winwood, backstage at NJ PAC.
With Ron Blair
Jake playing in NYC with Jeff Slate.
Jake with Lou Pallo, longtime guitarist for Les Paul, posing with the original Les Paul Goldtop guitar.
Jake with Lou Pallo and Vic Danzi.
Jake with Eddie Brigati, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and member of The Rascals
Jake with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez, founding member and former drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Jake with Tom Leadon, founding member of Mudcrutch, Tom Petty's band before the Heartbreakers.
Jake on stage with John Hiatt at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC).
Jake playing with Heavy Petty in Gainesville, Florida.
Jake at the Brighton Bar before a show with Jarod Clemons and Taylor Davis.
Jake with Jeff Slate.
Jake with Vince Genella, filming an episode of Influence & Inspiration.
Jake with Jeff and Dave Gellis, former members of Blood Sweat & Tears.
Jake at the Danny Clinch Gallery, playing a set at the Seaside Serenade.
Jake at the Danny Clinch Transparent Gallery, Asbury Park, after playing a set at the Seaside Serenade.
Jake playing a set at the Heartwood Soundstage, in Gainesville, Florida.
Another picture from the Heartwood.
Jake getting ready for an interview with CBS New York.
Jake on the Gibson Bus, playing the guitar Paul McCartney used to record Yesterday. He did a special run with Gibson to auction for charity, and he donated this one to them. When he played it, the guitar was restrung to accommodate his left handedness.
Playing the iconic Bitter End in NYC
Jake's article in a German Magazine. The issue also included a feature on Steven Van Zandt.
Jake with Heavy Petty in Gainesville, Florida.
The shirt Mike Campbell gave Jake when he went backstage at a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers show.
Jake with members of the B Street Band at the Paramus bandshell, along with Paramus Mayor (right) and councilman (left).
Jake with a piano in the lobby of the Hind Hotel, in Wellingborough, England. The piano had previously been played by Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury.
Jake being interviewed for the Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning show on Q104.3.
Jake playing at Baconfest in Easton, PA.
Jake with other performers at the Seaside Serenade.
Jake with Dan Amato and the Sentimental Gentlemen.
Jake talking with John Hiatt on his tour bus.
Jake in front of artwork dedicated to Tom Petty in Gainesville, Florida.
Jake outside the Gibson Bus.
Backstage with Lilly Winwood
At the WSOU studios for a fun interview
With Ron Blair
With Heartbreakers Steve Ferrone and Ron Blair
From the American Cancer Society Diamond Ball
With my friend Jason Sinay of the Dirty Knobs
Shooting a video with Norman's Rare Guitars
With Norm from Norman's Rare Guitars
Signing portrait reproductions to auction for Rock The Dogs
With Earl Slick
With Severo from The Smithereens
