Jamie Granger Album Release Event
Photo Credit: Noah Waller Jack Shawde & I will flying down to help celebrate Jamie Granger’s album release on Saturday, February 8 at the LUNA STAR CAFE in North Miami.…
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Latest Album!
14 songs. Produced by Diane Ward & Jack Shawde
Mixed by John Merchant. Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateways Mastering Lab
LATEST NEWS
Hello 2025
My nephew Charlie and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we wish you a healthy and Happy New Year! <3
SHOW ADDED: November 16 at the Luna Star Cafe, North Miami FL
On Saturday, November 16 we’re kicking off the festivities @7:30pm with mini-sets featuring singer-songwriters Karen Feldner and Jamie Granger followed by the Diane Ward band featuring Jack Shawde (guitars), Bob…
Strings, strings, and more strings, please!
String session fun today at CoupDeVille Studio/ Wes Little for the debut album by singer/ songwriter, Jamie Granger. Thanks, Chuck Callahan (violin), Patrick Monnius (viola), and Caleb Yang (cello) for…
In the studio with singer-songwriter, Jamie Granger
Excited and proud to be a part of the team recording the debut album for singer-songwriter and fellow NSAI member, Jamie Granger from South Florida. We are finishing up 9…
Here’s to epic adventures and new music in 2024!
Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year! Looking forward to epic adventures and brand-new music in 2024! 🎄🌟❄️❤️✌️ #lookaround #thislifeisprettyamazing
Thank you for supporting my American Cancer Society birthday fundraiser!
Thank you for all the wonderful birthday phone calls, texts, FB posts, and donations to the American Cancer Society! You overwhelm me with joy and I am so grateful for…
Porch songs are back!
Happy Labor Day 2023! It’s been a couple of years since we’ve done a porch video because Jack has been going through a very painful 2-year ordeal with a serious…
Together again with Magda & Marianne!
Pictured here with my dearest pals Marianne Flemming and Magda Hiller at our last show together back in 2012 at Cafe DaVinci in Deland, FL. Marianne recently proposed a wonderful…
Gingerbread Castle Studios, Nashville, TN.
It’s vibin’, right? This is Gingerbread Castle Studios in Nashville, TN privately owned by Jack Shawde. Just started working on a 10-song album project that I will be producing alongside…
Brushing off the drumming cobwebs…
Got the full South Florida musician experience tonight playing the drums for Flash Company, then (of course) made a late-nite Steve’s Pizza run. Thanks for coming out to the show…
Joyful visit with my soul sister, Ms. Magda Hiller
Had a joyful visit with my soul sister, Magda Hiller at Jack’s place. Family has a way of knowing. This is a sign of amazing things to come!
JUST RELEASED! “Lay Me Down” Pete Ham cover featured on “Shine On: A Tribute to Pete Ham”
ORDER CD OR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD I am very grateful & proud on so many levels to have been asked to participate in the latest Y&T MUSIC project, “Shine On: A…
20th Year Anniversary of The Great Impossible
Remembering The Great Impossible: I was so lucky and profoundly grateful to have had the opportunity to record my first 2 solo albums at Criteria under the mentorship and support…
“Lay Me Down” – Badfinger cover to be featured on “Shine On – A Tribute to Pete Ham”
Thrilled to have been asked by Y&T Music label owner, Rich Ulloa to sing a cover of “Lay Me Down” by Badfinger! The track was performed and produced by Fernando…
Thank you for supporting my birthday fundraiser for Susan G. Komen!
For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Susan G. Komen thru Facebook. I’ve chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope…
Sunday vibe recording my latest co-write w/ Jim Wurster, “Casualties of War”
Chillin’ w/ Jack Shawde today at his Nashville studio while working on a special something that I recently co-wrote with my dear friend and songman, Jim Wurster called “Casualties of War.” Excited about this one! It’s uncommonly hot here in…
“Down the Road” by Groovey Pantesco new album drops next month
I was very honored to have been asked to sing background vocals on my friend, Groovey Pantesco’s debut solo album, “Down the Road.” Next month, he’s releasing it via streaming…
DEMO: “Unbreakable Chain” written by Karel Daniels & Diane Ward
“Unbreakable Chain” written by Karel Daniels & Diane Ward. This was a really fun co-write! “Unbreakable Chain” reflects the deep appreciation and reverence Karel & I both have for the…
South Florida Sound Archives interview with Diane Ward
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jeff Kaiser for his latest Florida Sound Archive podcast! It was a really fun drive riding shotgun with Jeff as he…
Happy Holidays!!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a beautiful holiday and a very Happy New Year! I’m so grateful for your continued support and really…
DEMO: “Don’t Come Back to Me” written by Regan Rousseau & Diane Ward
Two of my favorite things to do on the weekend are hiking in the beautiful parks of Tennessee and playing around in the recording studio. Here’s a little demo taste…
Meet my grandmother, Emmy Lou!
Driving through Tennessee and Kentucky a few days ago, I swear I could feel my Grandmother’s essence and I was moved to tears. I found myself wondering what her life…
Guest backing vocalist on new project by Groovey Pantesco
It was great catching up with my very talented friend from Miami, Groovey Pantesco while he was here in Nashville recording his new album at WELCOME TO 1979 studio. I…
DEMO: “Whiskey Secret” written by Kyra Hunter, Jodi Marr & Diane Ward
I’ve been asked a lot about what I’m up to. I’ve started to demo the numerous co-writes that I’ve written during the past few years. Some will get the esteemed…
Porch songs & fundraising to support the Luna Star Cafe
ICYMI – Here’s a little porch song love for the LUNA STAR CAFE via Jack Shawde, Jodi Marr & Diane Ward Music. I would like to ask for your help…
Guest podcast host – “That Record Got Me High” w/ Rob Elba
So this awesome thing happened!!! Thank you to my friend Rob Elba, host of That Record Got Me High Podcast for having me on the show! I had the BEST…
2 songs selected to represent the South Florida Chapter of NSAI
I have the distinct honor to have 2 songs that I co-wrote move forward representing the NSAI South Florida chapter of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) in their Anthem Chapter…
Happy New Year – Hello 2021!
Looking forward to forging #new paths and creating lots of #new music in 2021. Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year!
Dan Hosker Music Continuum 2020 / “Not Alone” – Brian Franklin (cover by Diane Ward & Jack Shawde)
“Not Alone” is a song written by one of my favorite singer/songwriters & good friend, Brian Franklin. The performance of this cover along with several other artist performances were part…
“The Crow” new song written by Diane Ward & Jim Wurster
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a wonderfully thankful and very safe holiday. Here’s a brand new song that was co-written with my dear friend, Jim Wurster, and…
Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary, SIX!
WOW!! It has been a year since my album SIX by the Band of Virgos (Jack Shawde, Debbie Duke, Bob Taylor, and John Yarling) was released! I can’t believe how…
Feeding America – for my Birthday…
Hey, y’all! For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Feeding America. In the United States, 1 in 9 people struggle with hunger. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
Back on the drummers seat
My happy place!! Thanks for having me Jesse Brady, you incredibly talented and lovely human being! Gotta tell ya, it feels so good to get behind a kit again. It’s…
“If I Had an Airplane” new song written by Jesse Brady & Diane Ward
I recently participated in a virtual “Open Mic” during a benefit for the Luna Star Cafe, my hometown musical living room in North Miami, Florida. For the show, I debuted…
Porch songs strike again!
Porch songs strike again! Here’s Jack Shawde and I performing “Days That Keep Me Up At Night” from the album SIX by Diane Ward and the Band of Virgos. Written…
“Coming Home” official music video released!
From the latest album, “SIX” comes this beautifully created video by, Rose Gargiulo. “Coming Home” performed by Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos w/Jack Shawde (guitars), Debbie Duke (bass),…
South Florida show cancelled due to COVID-19.
Made the heartbreaking decision to cancel the Band of Virgos show due COVID-19 and the safety concerns of all. Be safe, stay healthy & remain strong my friends. This too…
Nashville Tornadoes 2020
Last night was surreal. I joke about how I traded hurricanes for tornadoes when I moved up to Nashville from South Florida, but now having experienced both major events firsthand,…
Goodbye 2019!
Goodbye 2019. You were an unbelievable gift in so many ways. I’m grateful for your many lessons, extraordinary friendships, loves, ridiculously awesome music, good health, and basically for all the…
“SIX” available to stream everywhere!
NEW ALBUM by Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos is available streaming everywhere! Fun fact: You can stream most of my catalog too! Buying music on CD or digital…
Stocking Stuffers
I would love to be stuffed in your stocking alongside that candy, beef jerky, chapstick, and dollar store whatevers. Wishing you all beautiful holiday season.
Happy Halloween!
BOO! Tonight we party with the dead. Also celebrating my Dad’s Birthday – Happy Birthday, Dad! The history of All Hallows’ Eve is kinda cool. Crazy Pagans. Eat, drink, be…
Great fun playing at the Bowery Vault!
Love this listening room & vintage clothing store here in Nashville! Thank you to the awesome folks at the Bowery Vault for your wonderful hospitality & hosting our show! Jack…
“Runaway” co-written by Karen Feldner & Diane Ward
Check out Karen Feldner “Fall” The Collection EP released today! Super proud to have another co-write with Karen entitled, “Runaway” chosen to be a part of it. Congrats, KFeld!! You…
Exhilarated, exhausted, thankful and very sweaty!
THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night to help us celebrate and launch the new album “SIX”! I’m blown away by the unbelievable show of support and love!!…
Matthew Sabatella & Diane Ward
You can aways come home. Thanks for singin’ with me Matthew Sabatella at the “SIX” album release party! This is 30 years of friendship right here. ☺️ Thanks for the…
RELEASE DAY! “SIX” by Diane Ward and the Band of Virgos
YAY, IT’S HERE! It it with great joy that today I announce the release of my new album “SIX” by Diane Ward and the Band of Virgos!! ALBUM CREDITS: Many…
NEW VIDEO: “You’re a Ghost” just released!
The official music video for “You’re a Ghost” from the upcoming album, “SIX” has been released! HUGE thanks to all who made this video possible!! Rose Gargiulo for her incredible…
“Drive on a Dream” co-written by Karen Feldner & Diane Ward
Super-proud to have co-written, “Drive on a Dream” with singer-songwriter, Karen Feldner. It’s one of my favs of ours! You can get it on her latest release, Karen Feldner -…
“Ultimatum” co-written by Brian Franklin & Diane Ward
Super-excited & proud that Brian Frankin chose our song we wrote together, “Ultimatum” to be the first song that he’s released after a several-year hiatus as a solo artist /…
20th Year Anniversary of Move
Remembering Move: With a couple of tours under my belt and a few dozen new songs freshly written, I was ready and inspired to get back into the studio. Joel…
“SIX” Mastered by Adam Ayan @ Gateway Mastering Studio!
Album update: I’m so proud to announce that Adam Ayan over at world-class, Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, ME has completed the mastering of “SIX” and it sounds AWESOME! My…
“Sweet Melody in the Wind” co-written by Jim Wurster & Diane Ward
A very dear friend, and one of South Florida’s most prolific songwriters, Jim Wurster just released his fantastic new album entitled, “LIFE.” I was super honored to have been asked to…
“See You In Miami” latest album by Charlie Pickett
I jumped up high and fast when asked to sing background vocals on Charlie’s new album, “ See You In Miami.” Charlie’s new material absolutely rocks & features performances by…
Everybody’s Talkin’: A Tribute To Fred Neil compilation
Very proud to be a part of this wonderful project celebrating the songwriting of legendary folk artist, Fred Neil. Jack Shawde & I recorded Fred’s song, “Everything Happens” a few…
Mixing of “SIX” is done. THANK YOU, John Merchant!
This week I meet up with my co-producer / longtime guitarist and friend, Jack Shawde in Nashville to review final mixes of the new album. What an incredible honor and…
“Dodging Bullets” new Diane Ward song featured on DHMC6 COMP (digital version only)
DHMC6 COMP – UNRELEASED by Dan Hosker Music Continuum is a compilation that features bands/artists who are – or have been – part of the South Florida music scene. ALL…
“Changing World” by Darrell Arnold new album just released!
I’m very proud to have been a part of this creative endeavor by my dear friend & singer-songwriter, Darell Arnold. Darrell’s new roots rock, Americana album features ten songs that…
Fred Neil’s “The Dolphins” cover tribute featuring a duet by Diane Ward & Matthew Sabatella
Released on the legendary Y&T Music label, the cover of Fred Neil’s “The Dolphin” was created to raise money & awareness for Ric O’Barry’s, Dolphin Project, a non-profit charitable organization,…
“Sweet Melody in the Wind” to benefit 100+ Abandoned dogs of Everglades Florida
Check out this never-before released song I co-wrote with Jim Wurster called “Sweet Melody in the Wind.” I recorded it with Jack Shawde and I’m honored that we could be…
Back in the recording studio with The Band of Virgos!
I’m so excited to FINALLY be back in the studio! The Band of Virgos & I are recording basic tracks at DogManic Recording Studios in Pompano with Jason Sedawie at…
Thank you Buzz Fleischman & Jolt Radio!
Thank you, Buzz Fleischman, John Caignet, Pepe, and Jolt Radio!! Jack and I had such a great time on your internet radio show today!
THANK YOU Jodi Marr & AbFab Artists for another wonderful writing adventure in Nashville!
Just came back to South Florida from another fantastic writing trip in Nashville for AbFab Artists! During my span of 3 weeks in songwriting bliss, I witnessed crazy weather that…
Snow in mid-March?
Drinking coffee & watching a beautiful snowfall at Fawn Cottage in mid-March. Birds are digging it too! Pure Florida-native wonderment.
Dork alert with Jason Isbell @ BNA
So this happened – true story. I almost ran smack into Jason Isbell at the BNA airport. If I didn’t look up at the last minute, I would have stabbed…
Calling all Angels!
BIG NEWS. Let’s make some music! Pre-order / grab a perk to help fund the recording & release of my new album! I’m so excited to get my killer band…
Hello 2017!
HELLO 2017 and Happy New Year to all! First off, I want to thank you for your continued support. I consider myself to be extremely lucky and blessed to have had the life of an independent artist all these years.…
THANK YOU SoFla!
Our canned food drive was a huge success! THANK YOU to everyone who came to benefit Feeding South Florida!!! I am humbled by your generosity, goodwill, and glorious hearts! The deal was that if you brought non-perishable food, you didn’t…
The Livesays and a Pip.
“Hold On… Life Is Calling” – Big thanks to singer-songwriter, Billy Livesay (Clarence Clemons & the Temple of Soul, Tony Stevens Slow Ride) for inviting me to sing back up for their official release party! It was a joy singing…
In the studio drumming for new Darrell Arnold project!
It’s always a blast when I get to pick up the sticks & I’m thrilled to be drumming on the upcoming Darrell Arnold album! Hanging with friends, making music –…
Nashville gets hot in June
Arrived back in South Florida from my latest trip to Nashville. It was my first time being up there right around when summer hits. Everyday I was greeted with bright…
“Capital Crime” by the The Three Jacks in an animated music video by Sugarshack Animation
Miami-based rockers, The Three Jacks, have teamed up with Sugarshack Animation to release a powerful animated music video in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 2. Press release:…
Spring Songwriting Sessions
BIG LOVE & THANKS to Jodi Marr & AbFab Artists for another incredible writing trip in Nashville. I got to work with some amazingly talented artists and have made some…
NEW VIDEO: “Satellite” official music video just released!
Very proud to announce the release of my brand new video of my song, “Satellite” from the Beautiful Ways album! This is another creation by the exceptionally talented, Rose Gargiulo!…
Happy St. Patty’s Day from The Three Jacks!
I wish you all a very Happy St. Patty’s day! Here’s a video of an absolute beaut written by The Three Jacks frontman, Henke Milne & performed by the Three Jacks,…
So many songs…
Been trying get all these new songs sorted out for the new album & more. It’s the best kind of overwhelm! Teaming with my long-time friend and musical partner, Jack…
Fun & friends with Shannon Labrie
I first met Shannon Labrie during a writing session with Shannon & Jodi Marr during my Nashville trip in November. We wrote a song called, “Days That Keep Me Up…
“Sobering Days” official music video just released!
Very proud to announce the official video release of “Sobering Days” from the album Beautiful Ways. This song is super personal for me. It was inspired by a poignant and…
Hello, Nashville. Nice to meet you!
Wow! Just got back from several days of writing in Nashville. It was eye-opening, awe-inspiring and a fantastic time! I was very fortunate to meet / work with several wonderful…
20th Year Anniversary of Mirror
Refections on Mirror: Joel Levy – a visionary, truly great man, and fierce supporter of the South Florida music scene generously extended an invitation for me to come and record…