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Mary Perrone:

Welcome to another live chat with the Show Producers of 16:9. I'm Mary Perrone, Associate Producer for 16:9. Joining us tonight is reporter Darryl Konynenbelt . Special guests, JD Fortune and Lana Vandenberghe will also be joining us. This is your chance to speak one on one with them about the ordeals they've lived through.

6:39

Mary Perrone: It all gets underway right after the show at 7:00 PM EST (and again at 10:30 PM EST following the west coast airing). You can submit your questions and comments now.

6:59

Mary Perrone: Welcome everyone. Please submit your questions and comments for our panel now.

6:59

[Comment From Elva]
Love the new songs Jason

6:59

[Comment From Sheilah]
JD you are great, and your music is so good, thank you

7:00

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
For JD Fortune: Do you want a home or are is the process of finding one what you enjoy?

7:00

Darryl Konynenbelt: Hi everyone.
How are you all doing tonight?

7:00

[Comment From Deborah]
JD, your new music is exceptionally good and I'm anxious to purchase your CD. Thank you so much for continuing with the Dream, no matter what. You have so many, many fans routing for you, all around the world!

7:01

[Comment From Kelli]
I've been listening to JD's music on Myspace since he posted it, and I'm really impressed. I just want you to know that I've enjoyed your night owl conversations and you have a believer in me.

7:01

[Comment From Kat]
Just wondering...if INXS ever asked JD to go back, would he?

7:02

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
Great Darryl. Can you provide a quick recap to the JD section for those of us who couldn't get it live?

7:02

[Comment From Christine]
Thanks for your segment Misfortune. JD, you music is beautiful. I get it. Totally.

7:03

[Comment From Cindi]
Hi Darryl. It's an exciting time to be a JD Fortune fan. Great segment. Thank you so much!

7:04

[Comment From Kestrel]
If I was him, I'd politely and diplomatically tell them to stick it.... what the band did was unjust

7:04

[Comment From Sheilah]
JD thank you for your music, you have a great future as a solo artist!! Keep soaring with the eagles. Great segment

7:05

Darryl Konynenbelt: Hi Cindi
He was interesting to interview JD

7:06

Mary Perrone: JD will be joining us shortly, hang tight!

7:07

[Comment From Kestrel]
I know what its like to have everything taken from you and then be out on your own. Maybe JD is stronger than I, but I personally find such an act unforgivable

7:07

[Comment From Angela]
Love JD's new music! Hoping the journey will be a good one for him. I wish him the best!

7:07

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
Darryl???? That's it? He was interesting? Details please:)

7:07

[Comment From Marion O]
JD! I was thrilled with inxs choice of you as their lead singer! You have an amazing voice and talent for song writing. My husband teases me about how often I've played the inxs switch cd. I would definitely buy your next cd. Some advice.....you are a handsome guy, clean up, lick your wounds and become the man you are destined to be. I wish you all the luck, you deserve it.

7:08

[Comment From Heather from New Glasgow]
I love JD, and have been a fan from the start. But I can't help but feel JD's exaggerating this living out of his car thing for publicity only. He'd always have a home in Pictou County.

7:10

Darryl Konynenbelt: interesting maybe to vague--how about charismatic, passionate

7:10

[Comment From Donna]
but he is not in Pictou County right now. Living out of your car is different from being truly homeless. He has said he is sofa hopping and staying at times with his godparents

7:10

[Comment From Kat]
Gotta say I'm really looking forward to the new CD, the demos are amazing.

7:11

Darryl Konynenbelt: We will have to get jd to answer the car questions when he gets logged on

7:11

jd fortune: finally made it here ... jd

7:11

Mary Perrone:

You can listen to JD's music on his myspace account:
http://www.myspace.com/jdfortune448

7:12

Mary Perrone: Hi JD! We have lots of questions from your fans

7:12

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
Thanks Darryl

7:12

Darryl Konynenbelt: Hi JD welcome to the blog

7:12

[Comment From Christine]
Charasismatic and passionate are good. Thanks Darryl.

7:12

jd fortune: thanks Mary .. and coming soon http://jdfortune448.com

7:12

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
You know, home isn't where your stuff is, it's where your people are. You can be homeless in a home...

7:12

[Comment From Donna]
yes, he is charismatic & passionate that's for sure...it shows in his performances and in his new solo album

7:12

[Comment From Brad]
Seems that Chris Murphy is running the show and he doesn't want JD to part of it. Jd, have you had any contact with the band since the tour ended?

7:13

jd fortune: forgive my typing ... can't keep up with you guys

7:13

[Comment From Cindi]
Hi JD! Tonight's show was great! I'm so glad you got to clear the air a bit, thanks to 16:9.

7:13

[Comment From Angela]
I have listened and the songs are GREAT!! Thank you JD!

7:13

jd fortune: hey Darryl ... thank you.

7:14

[Comment From Marion O]
jd. What can your fans do to help you and your cd get going?

7:14

Darryl Konynenbelt: JD we went into this story trying to get some answers from numerous fans who emailed and contacted us. I hope we provided that clarification tonight. Thanks for sharing your story

7:15

[Comment From Nancy]
Loving the new music JD. What's going to be the first single from DOAMS ?

7:16

[Comment From Deborah]
Thank you Mary and Darryl, for giving JD's fans the opportunity to connect with him here.

7:16

jd fortune: sorry ... got booted off. back up and running. thanks for including me on your show 16x9 Darryl

7:16

[Comment From Deborah]
We are definitely looking forward to listening with you tonight JD

7:16

jd fortune: guess I will see some of you at 8pm

7:16

[Comment From Sandra]
JD - after posting the demos on MySpace are you getting any new label interest, or would you rather stay independent now?

7:17

Darryl Konynenbelt: jd it seems like you got a lot of fans on your tail tonight

7:17

[Comment From Kat]
Yes alot of things were definatly clarified. Thank You 16x9

7:17

jd fortune: some interest, but independent makes sure you get the truth

7:17

[Comment From Norskanne]
Don't forget 8pm est tonight on www.myspace.com/jdfortune448 will let us listen with JD to his new tunes

7:17

[Comment From Jacqueline]
Will this fantastic album be for purchase as a CD or just download?

7:18

jd fortune: i wouldn't be here if it weren't for the fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7:18

[Comment From Sheilah]
with your music being only available on line, will radio stations be able to play your songs?

7:19

jd fortune: 12 songs for purchase at http://jdfortune448.com hopefully March 3rd. hope to see you there as well!

7:19

[Comment From WildHoneyChild]
JD, you had a song writing contest on FMO, did you ever pick a winnder and use his/her lyrics at all?

7:19

Darryl Konynenbelt: Jd need to help the fans understand what are your thoughts about the inxs publicist' comments regarding you being a contract employee--

7:19

[Comment From Kat]
JD, my husband took me to see you in Fredericton for out 10th anniversary, we just wanna say that you are an amazing performer and we really look forward to seeing you again! These 2 maritimers think your f'ing awesome!!!!

7:19

[Comment From Sandra]
I'm with you on that one. Stay true to yourself.

7:19

jd fortune: heard tons of great lyrics and variations of the FMO music but nothing yet. still working on it. xo

7:19

[Comment From Cindi]
This controversy has created a bit of a divide between the JD and INXS fan-camps, JD. How do you feel about this? What do you hope the outcome will be?

7:20

[Comment From Kestrel]
JD - A friend of mine in Ottawa is the music director at an alternative radio station. Would you like me to talk to him about your solo album?

7:21

jd fortune: shout out to Fredericton and all the Maritimes! xo

7:21

[Comment From Christine from Ottawa]
JD, looking forward to the listening party later tonight. How's it going with putting a band together?

7:22

jd fortune: i'd like to talk to everyone about my solo album

7:23

jd fortune: still planning to have auditions soon TBA through my site.

7:23

Mary Perrone: Host Mary Garofalo has joined the blog, please submit your questions for her now.

7:23

[Comment From Nancy]
Are you planning to tour soon? We'd love to see you perform here in NYC.

7:23

[Comment From Mary Garofalo]
Hi everyone --sorrry im late --im here to answer any questions/

7:24

[Comment From Heather from New Glasgow]
JD, what did you think of Lukas Rossi's comments re. having a room for you, have you two ever met?

7:24

[Comment From Kestrel]
Okay, how shall I go about getting you two in touch?

7:24

[Comment From Kelli]
How did you like working with Jag Tanna?

7:24

[Comment From Cindi]
Can't wait till 8:00! The music is brilliant!

7:24

jd fortune: hopefully start a tour in the Spring and finish the day I die ...

7:24

[Comment From Janette]
do you have your own favorite cut off the solo album?

7:25

jd fortune: loved working with Jag Tanna!! He is the Zen master! I love him. xo

7:25

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
JD: how are you feeling about going "live" with your demo tonight?

7:25

[Comment From Kestrel]
Mary, I am a new watcher of the show and absolutely love it! I wonder, did you and your team have troubles finding a network with enough balls to air a show such as 16x9?

7:25

jd fortune:

it is like having kids ... i think LOL one day the youngest does you proud the next day you want to spank the crap out of them ...

7:26

[Comment From Angela]
JD, the songs are amazing. Love your voice. You have such a gift! Can't wait to purchase on the 3rd!!

7:26

Mary Garofalo: No, not at all--this show was Global's idea. Troy Reeb, my boss,

7:27

[Comment From Norskanne]
What cities would you like to perform in? Canada and US?

7:27

[Comment From Jacqueline]
Rarely one can buy an album where every song is awesome...YOU DID IT

7:27

[Comment From Kestrel]
Good to see networks stepping up in this day of biased media. Kudos to Global!

7:27

Mary Garofalo: wanted to produce a show that had the guts to go where a lot of news shows don't go here in canada--and he brought me back home to host and help produce. what I think is a GREAT show.

7:27

[Comment From Donna]
haha......like that analogy JD.......my fav changes depending on my mood at any particular time of the day cos they are all awesome

7:28

[Comment From Janette]
JS - I love the new songs - they each get stuck in my head for a couple of days and then rotate - great tunes!

7:28

[Comment From WildHoneyChild]
Any chance of us seeing the video you did at the school?

7:28

jd fortune:

thanks ... but we're doing it

7:28

[Comment From Kat]
JD I think my only question would be this...with Chris' statement about quitting himself if INXS asked you back...would you ever consider going back with them, or are you going solo from here on out?

7:29

jd fortune: who's Chris?

7:30

Mary Perrone: I think Kat was referring to Chris Murphy

7:30

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
LOL! Who's Chris? The fans are wondering the same darn thing.

7:30

[Comment From Guest]
ive never even heard of chris murphy

7:30

[Comment From Kestrel]
Mary and the Global team - thank you for a great show!

7:30

[Comment From Kat]
yes mary

7:31

Darryl Konynenbelt: thanks Kestrel

7:31

Mary Perrone:

Thanks x2

7:31

[Comment From Kestrel]
JD - I will talk to my friend and see how much sway batting eyelashes has on him :-)

7:32

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
OK, I meant the fans of the last 3 years.

7:32

[Comment From Donna]
he's an a** that's what he is - the pompous SOB

7:32

[Comment From Norskanne]
Chris Murphy was a former INXS manager who is again working with them/

7:32

[Comment From Jacqueline]
How long will the session be tonight over at my space? Thanks

7:32

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
Thanks to all and see you at 8 your time JD

7:33

[Comment From Deborah]
JD, have you considered contacting Kiefer Sutherland's Ironworks Music?

7:33

Darryl Konynenbelt: he now overseas Petrol Records which is now with INXS according to the publicist statement

7:33

jd fortune: all i know is with a few good friends a few good songs and a few good drinks you can make anything happen. thanks for making this one of them. so if mr. murphy ever manages to globally position himself next to me at bar ... ????? then we'll talk ...

7:33

[Comment From Janette]
JD - thanks for posting the video clips of the song demos - I really like them, good to see you having some fun.

7:33

[Comment From WildHoneyChild]
JD, since you said you dont have a band together yet, how did you record the album. Did you play all the instruments yourself?

7:35

jd fortune: love Kiefer ... love his band Lifehouse ... so maybe? thanks.

7:36

[Comment From Kat]
Well said JD, well no matter if your solo or not, I will always be a fan or your music/songs, thanks for answering my question:)

7:37

[Comment From Jacqueline]
Maybe Keifer can put you on "24" as well LOL!

7:37

jd fortune: thank you for asking your question ... too many people have the answers these days and not enough of us are asking questions. so thank you.

7:37

[Comment From Heather]
JD, ever consider playing at the Jubilee in NG if asked?

7:37

jd fortune: which song do you think would suit "24" off of TDOAMS?

7:38

Mary Perrone: If you want to listen to JD's demo check out www.myspace.com/jdfortune448 right after 16:9's blog at 8pm

7:38

[Comment From Sandra]
For 24.. "Death in the Afternoon"

7:38

[Comment From Donna]
Product of the System for sure for "24"

7:39

[Comment From lisa]
cant wait to watch this interview - in the uk waiting for the myspace party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7:39

[Comment From Kelli]
Failure and Gun.

7:39

[Comment From Janette]
Death In The Afternoon or YRALYING BITCH BABY

7:39

[Comment From Guest]
Jd I just wanted to tell you we absoluty love the new album MINXS

7:39

[Comment From Jacqueline]
I like the title Failure and a gun You don't mess with Jack Baeur and his guys

7:39

[Comment From Norskanne]
for the 24 show: Death in the Afternoon... my favorite

7:39

[Comment From Nancy]
Failure and a Gun for 24

7:39

[Comment From Christine from Ottawa]
Death in the afternoon would suit 24

7:40

[Comment From Guest]
Death in the afternoon

7:40

[Comment From Diana]
Heather, I'd say we're asking him!

7:40

[Comment From Kestrel]
Darryl and Mary - I feel like I need to ask you guys questions to keep you part of this blog.....

7:41

Mary Perrone: They're usually the ones fielding all of the questions, JD's giving them a break this week LOL

7:41

Darryl Konynenbelt: go ahead

7:41

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
JD: MN Wilder and I would like to know when you wrote Death in the Afternoon.

7:41

[Comment From Alex]
JD - Seeing you broke is a shock. Can you tell us in general terms how much compensation you received from your "contract"? I think fans assumed you made millions.

7:41

[Comment From Kestrel]
Ha ha ha ha... guest hosting the blog.

7:41

jd fortune: i wrote Death in the Afternoon on 12/12/08

7:42

[Comment From Nancy]
JD -- how long does it usually take you to take a song from concept to reality?

7:42

Darryl Konynenbelt: What is the significance of that date JD?

7:42

[Comment From Jacqueline]
Actually I would loved to have had Failure and a gun then Dealth in the afternoon as your first 2 -just my opinion.

7:43

[Comment From Kestrel]
How long have you both been in media/journalism? It always seemed like a fascinating vocation. Do you find it difficult to balance your work and your personal life when you do stories that hit home?

7:43

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
JD: perhaps you were feeling the split or distance then when you wrote that song?

7:45

Mary Perrone: Questions for Mary and Darryl from: [Comment From Kestrel]
How long have you both been in media/journalism? It always seemed like a fascinating vocation. Do you find it difficult to balance your work and your personal life when you do stories that hit home?

7:45

[Comment From Jacqueline]
How long do you estimate tonight's session to be. I am cancelling my evening 4 U

7:45

Darryl Konynenbelt: 18 years Kestrel

7:46

jd fortune: hi mom i love you

7:47

Darryl Konynenbelt: ok that is hilarious JD-
is that really your mama?

7:47

[Comment From Janette]
JD- had Death in the Afternoon been in your thoughts for a while, or just wrote it whole on 12/12?

7:47

jd fortune: of course ... how

7:47

[Comment From Kestrel]
Did you know that's what you wanted to do, or did you stumble into it during college?

7:47

[Comment From Jacqueline]
JD - I think one day U should write a book. You have an amazing story to tell- Beware of attorneys across the pond though!

7:47

[Comment From Donna]
sounds like a good show Darryl & Mary -- can't get it here in the US though so look forward to the postings on your website

7:47

[Comment From Sheilah]
love you too

7:48

[Comment From Sheilah]
the boys are doing great

7:48

Darryl Konynenbelt: Do you have brothers or sisters JD

7:49

jd fortune: tonight's listening party will be all twelve songs ... and then some ...

7:49

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
Jacqueline and JD great idea on an autobiography!

7:49

jd fortune: i have one sister and a half-brother and a step sister.

7:49

jd fortune: how are your kids, D?

7:49

[Comment From Kestrel]
JD - If you had to come up with a title for an autobiography on the spot, what would the title be?

7:49

Darryl Konynenbelt: they are fine--sleeping now

7:50

jd fortune: The Life of A Motivational Speaker

7:50

Mary Garofalo: ive been in the business too long to admit and I Love every minute of it --its a great job!

7:50

Darryl Konynenbelt: JD how did you pick the name of your album--who is the motivational speaker?

7:51

Mary Perrone: You can read more about Mary Garofalo's career on our website:
http://www.globaltv.com/globaltv/globalshows/16x9/about.html

7:51

[Comment From Kat]
Is anyone else in your family musical?

7:51

[Comment From Rose]
Hi JD! Hope you're still taking deep breaths?

7:51

[Comment From Ann Chaffin]
JD: where would you tour first. Better say midwest US....

7:51

[Comment From Kestrel]
I'm a Starbucks barista and a regular is a journalist... he's always fun to talk to. I love journalism, but its something I experience vicariously.

7:52

[Comment From minxs]
JD are you looking forward to being a uncle

7:52

Darryl Konynenbelt: let me tell you Mary G is the best in the business and was just nominated for a bunch of emmys!

7:52

jd fortune: gotta run ... police to dodge, bandmates to find, songs to sing. peace. see you at myspace.com/jdfortune448

7:52

Mary Perrone: Thanks for joining us tonight JD!

7:52

[Comment From Kelli]
Congrats on the nominations Mary.

7:52

[Comment From Allison]
Bye JD

7:52

[Comment From Janette]
cya!

7:52

[Comment From Donna]
congrats Mary

7:53

[Comment From Jacqueline]
I was a Motivational Speaker- careful that title may be misunderstood in book form. May end up in self help!

7:53

[Comment From Deborah]
Thanks to all. Love your music JD.

7:53

[Comment From Kat]
Thanks All the people from 16x9 for giving us all this amazing opportunity!!!!!! Props to you and the show!!!!

7:53

Darryl Konynenbelt: Thanks JD
So glad you could join us and speak with everyone.
Appreciate you answering the questions.

7:54

Mary Perrone:

You won't want to miss next week's show! Here's a preview:

You may be eating bugs and not even know it! An insect called the cochineal beetle that produces a natural dye is being put in hundreds of products across Canada every day. It's in everything from yogurts, candy, tomato sauce and even lipstick. It's causing violent allergic reactions in some people and there are no government regulations on labelling what it is: a bug. 16:9 exposes the hidden health concerns about "beetle juice."

7:54

[Comment From amanda from newfoundland!]
hey JD! i am such a huge fan! i love the new songs! my favorite is YALBB . I am glad that you liked my artwork that i made for you.all the best to your future!

7:54

[Comment From Donna]
thanks 16x9....

7:54

[Comment From Norskanne]
Try and catch JD, cuz he's thin like smoke! Going to myspace for more music. Bye

7:56

Mary Perrone: Yes that's true

7:56

Mary Perrone: stay tuned for Mary's story next week!

7:56

[Comment From Sarah]
Great show tonight....good stories...looking forward to next week's show. Thank you.

7:57

[Comment From Kat]
used to be used as a dye for wool, its actually one of the only natural red dyes you can get.

7:57

[Comment From Kat]
we did a whole section about it in my herbal medicine course a few years ago

7:58

Mary Perrone: Special thanks to Mary Garofalo, Darryl Konynenbelt and JD Fortune!

7:58

[Comment From Sarah]
Wishing JD best of luck. Hopefully his 'habit' won't get the best of his talent.

7:58

[Comment From Kat]
Thanks again, will be watching you again!!!

7:59

Darryl Konynenbelt: Thanks and goodnight everyone.

7:59

Mary Perrone: You can join the blog again later tonight at 10:30pm EST, after the west coast airing.