This week the July issue of the A Journal was published with the main focus on career possibilities. For me and certainly also for others Jack Johnson has had an amazing and also fairly successful music career. That is why I volunteered to write the culture article in this issue and suggested some music for those hot summer days coming up. In 2006 I had the opportunity to see Jack Johnson live in concert and it was amazing. So I can just call out to all of you to buy his new live record coming up in October. Enough said – here’s my article:

Not a single summer without Jack
“And as my mind begins to spread its wings, there’s no stopping curiosity.”

Sunshine, beach, palm trees, one or two drinks, the soft sound of an ocean and maybe a hammock – the ultimate relaxation place. Unfortunately, only a few people have the chance to experience Times Like These. And the others? Well, they try everything to get as close as possible to the scenery: Laying on the grass, a few sunbeams touching your skin, warming you hardly noticeable. A tickling light summer breeze and simply Wasting Time. And what better music can there be to emphasize this than the music of Jack Johnson.

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