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Jessie J2L
@jessiej2l.bsky.social
Singing, Guitaring, Bassing, Songwriting, Writer, Lecturer.
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Does anyone here think they would want to adopt or foster a sweet baby? I can help coordinate vaccines and neuter.

Found out one of the cats I have been feeding is NOT feral

He is so very sweet and will chrip and cry sadly at my door when I go back in.

I have no room to even quarantine rn :(
September 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.

Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.

This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.

Take it here:
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trevorredcap.trvr.org
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Another new album for my band Second Language, the re-release of 'WrongSpeak' our 1996 CD featuring 16 songs recorded 1992-1995. Produced by Michael James & Jessie Jacobson, plus 2 singles "Swing Time" & "She Was High" mixed by Michael James in 2024 on Alternator Records.

youtu.be/sb8BKezRMeQ?...
Second Language - Official Music Video - Swing Time (1992 Version, 2024 Remix)
"Swing Time" by Second Language. Recording produced by Jessie Jacobson and Ken Jordan, 1992. Extended version mixed by Michael James, 2024. Video filmed live at Spice Club, February 1st, 1991. "Swing Time (1992 Version, 2024 Mix)" Music: Jessie Jacobson-David Miller-Jarrett Lesko-Brian Bielski Lyrics, Melody: Jessie Jacobson Jessie Jacobson - Lead & Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars Jarrett Lesko - Bass Brian Bielski - Drums Katriina Huotari - Keyboards -with guests: Toni Zeto - Ethereal & Backing Vocals Michael James - Rhythm Guitar Website: https://www.secondlanguageband.com Bandcamp: https://secondlanguage.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094734919345 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/556723177844307 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLanguageband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_language_band/followers/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/secondlanguageband In video only: Dan Nolton Kira Vollman Lyrics: Sleepless nights, sad patience waiting Folded hands in still laps Caring too much, loving, hating Circle smoke ring hazy After one, scene is getting duller After two, blank stares After three, a wash in muted colors But after all, who cares? What I mean is, can’t be sure if I’m tossing and turning in swing time Where can he be, does it matter? Did it ever really? He’ll only lie, he’ll only flatter She’s hot-breathed soft words crazy After five, morning light is blinding After six, you shake your weary head And after seven, awake as your heaven Rains down around your bed What I mean is, can’t be sure if I’m tossing and turning in swing time I can see you slip away To face the day in silence Dreams of peace and dreams of comfort Fade to dreams of violence Tell us that we’re right for the right reasons Show us that we’ve come so very far Help us see beyond the passing seasons Let us know exactly who we are What I mean is, can’t be sure if I’m tossing and turning in swing time
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March 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Here's the vintage video of 'Land Of The Living' by Second Language, produced by Jessie Jacobson & Ken Jordan in 1992, mixed by Michael James in 2024 for Alternator Records. From the double album 'Shadow Across The Moon' on GO 2L Records:

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Second Language - Official Music Video - Land Of The Living (1992 Version)
"Land Of The Living" (1992 Version) by Second Language Recording produced by Jessie Jacobson and Ken Jordan, 1992. Mixed by Michael James, 2023. 'Land Of The Living' lyrics & music by Jessie Jacobson. Video filmed April 5, 1991 at Spice Club, Hollywood. Jessie Jacobson - Lead Vocal, Guitars Jarrett Lesko - Bass, Vocal Brian Bielski - Drums Katriina Huotari - Keyboards +Toni Zeto - Guest Vocals Website: https://www.secondlanguageband.com Bandcamp: https://secondlanguage.bandcamp.com/album/shadow-across-the-moon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094734919345 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/556723177844307 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLanguageband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_language_band/followers/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/secondlanguageband In video only: Dan Nolton - Guitars, Vocal Freida Woody - Vocals Lyrics “Land Of The Living (1992 Version, 2024 Remix)” Waves of sound, waves of motion I cast off the anchor and drifted out into the night I was bound by some foolish notion Lashed to the mast, cast adrift on a sea of emotion Welcome back, it's time for forgiving Land of the living On solid ground, I heard waves break in rhythm Never thought that the song of the siren could lure me away Well, I sang a round in harmony with them Never thought that their sad orchestration would lead me astray Welcome back, it's time for forgiving Land of the living Watched a flawless sunrise, from a dirty beach Saw the whole world waiting Waiting just out of reach Back in your arms, I found sanctuary But I can't help but thinking about the one that got away Welcome back, it's time for forgiving Welcome back, welcome back Land of the living
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March 7, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Here's the video for Second Language's recent single 'She Was High', produced by Michael James & Jessie Jacobson in 1994, mixed by Michael James in 2024 for Alternator Records. From the newly re-released 1996 'WrongSpeak' album:

youtu.be/z8ilJCtk0rk?...
Second Language - Official Music Video - She Was High
"She Was High" by Second Language. Recording produced by Michael James and Jessie Jacobson, 1994. Mixed by Michael James, 2024. "She Was High" lyrics & music by Jessie Jacobson. Jessie Jacobson - Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars Sam Graf - Guitars, Guitar Solo Jarrett Lesko - Bass, Vocal Brian Bielski - Drums Katriina Huotari - Keyboards Artwork & photographs by Toni Zeto. Website: https://www.secondlanguageband.com Bandcamp: https://secondlanguage.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094734919345 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/556723177844307 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLanguageband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_language_band/followers/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/secondlanguageband In video only: Michael James Lyrics: Suede-lined smile Real life-like lips A voice that melts And a tongue that trips Across her words like fingertips She was high She speaks some words That she heard somewhere from someone She’s sure she knows but when she’s done Her make-up streaks and her nylons run She was high We wrestled on the love seat We rolled across the floor We stumbled past the threshold And we tumbled out the door I caught a glimpse But I wasn’t sure I saw the world in miniature No sign of life But there we were She was high We rounded all the corners While we looked the other way We barely scratched the surface ‘Cause we had too much to say We finger-painted portraits Of the way things should have gone We whitewashed through the evening And we blotted out the dawn She was high
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March 7, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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This article came out yesterday:

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February 1, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Another new album for my band Second Language, the re-release of 'WrongSpeak' our 1996 CD featuring 16 songs recorded 1992-1995. Produced by Michael James & Jessie Jacobson, plus 2 singles "Swing Time" & "She Was High" mixed by Michael James in 2024 on Alternator Records.

youtu.be/sb8BKezRMeQ?...
Second Language - Official Music Video - Swing Time (1992 Version, 2024 Remix)
"Swing Time" by Second Language. Recording produced by Jessie Jacobson and Ken Jordan, 1992. Extended version mixed by Michael James, 2024. Video filmed live at Spice Club, February 1st, 1991. "Swing Time (1992 Version, 2024 Mix)" Music: Jessie Jacobson-David Miller-Jarrett Lesko-Brian Bielski Lyrics, Melody: Jessie Jacobson Jessie Jacobson - Lead & Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars Jarrett Lesko - Bass Brian Bielski - Drums Katriina Huotari - Keyboards -with guests: Toni Zeto - Ethereal & Backing Vocals Michael James - Rhythm Guitar Website: https://www.secondlanguageband.com Bandcamp: https://secondlanguage.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094734919345 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/556723177844307 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLanguageband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_language_band/followers/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/secondlanguageband In video only: Dan Nolton Kira Vollman Lyrics: Sleepless nights, sad patience waiting Folded hands in still laps Caring too much, loving, hating Circle smoke ring hazy After one, scene is getting duller After two, blank stares After three, a wash in muted colors But after all, who cares? What I mean is, can’t be sure if I’m tossing and turning in swing time Where can he be, does it matter? Did it ever really? He’ll only lie, he’ll only flatter She’s hot-breathed soft words crazy After five, morning light is blinding After six, you shake your weary head And after seven, awake as your heaven Rains down around your bed What I mean is, can’t be sure if I’m tossing and turning in swing time I can see you slip away To face the day in silence Dreams of peace and dreams of comfort Fade to dreams of violence Tell us that we’re right for the right reasons Show us that we’ve come so very far Help us see beyond the passing seasons Let us know exactly who we are What I mean is, can’t be sure if I’m tossing and turning in swing time
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March 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM
This article came out yesterday:

canvasrebel.com/meet-jessie-...
February 1, 2024 at 1:23 AM
So our band Second Language's new double album 'Shadow Across The Moon' is out now! It covers the years 1985-1994 - the 11-song 'Shadow Across The Moon' album plus 29 additional studio and demo recordings.

secondlanguage.bandcamp.com/album/shadow...
Shadow Across The Moon, by Second Language
40 track album
secondlanguage.bandcamp.com
February 1, 2024 at 1:19 AM
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If you live in the US, please write or call your elected representatives RIGHT NOW to try and stop KOSA— yes even if you've already done it— because this bill not only absolutely will harm LGBTQIA+ populations across the country, but that is even its main sponsor's admitted stated goal. Please.
Stop KOSA
KOSA is a censorship bill that won’t make kids safe. Instead, it'll put all internet users at risk, especially youth. If you believe in a free and open internet, tell your lawmakers to reject #KOSA!
www.stopkosa.com
February 1, 2024 at 1:03 AM
You can hear my band Second Language's newly-released 1985 album Youth Is Not For Pleasure (produced by the band with Earle Mankey and Tony Berg) here:

secondlanguage.fanlink.to/youthisnotfo...

Also - CDs available through Bandcamp.
December 15, 2023 at 4:08 PM
My band Second Language's 1985 song Words Into Action with new Atmos/stereo Michael James mixes, new on Alternator Records. 1985 album Youth Is Not For Pleasure follows on 11/17/23. Over 2023-2024, we will be releasing multiple vintage and new recordings. secondlanguage.fanlink.to/wordsintoact...
Words Into Action
Second Language
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November 8, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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Reskeet if you're trans.

Let's build a community.
July 25, 2023 at 3:21 PM
A personal fave:
July 5, 2023 at 6:49 PM