** News **

10/02/2008: To celebrate the impending release of his second CD, "Master of Disguise", at the end of February, Jacob is putting on a special performance at The Globe on Thursday, 21 February 2008.

Jacob will be unveiling some new tracks from the CD, alnog with some previously unperformed numbers! He'll also be joined for by his newly-forming band for some numbers.

31/08/2007: Master of Disguise, Jacob's follow-up CD release, will be mastered at Studios 301 by Oscar Gaona in late September.

29/08/2007: Jacob has been selected to perform in Queensland's 2High Festival at The Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre on November 16 and 17 (Friday and Saturday) this year. The Festival's theme is "stand out", and aims to showcase "stand out" up-and-coming artists in Queensland's cultural sphere.

21/07/2007: Jacob's supporters in Melbourne can finally expect to catch one of Jacob's dramatic shows, with two shows planned for late September 2007. More details to come in the coming fortnight!

27/07/2007: Support slot with Kate Miller-Heidke @ The Globe announced! October 12th, 8pm. Check the Gigs page for more info! Tickets on sale now at www.oztix.com.au.

21/07/2007: Jacob's supporters in Melbourne can finally expect to catch one of Jacob's dramatic shows, with two shows planned for late September 2007. More details to come in the coming fortnight!

12/07/2007: Jacob's colourful and explosive 7-track EP, Master of Disguise, is in the final stages of production.

12/06/07: Jacob's music is suddenly making a splash on Triple J Unearthed! Did you know that every time you click/rate/review/download/listen to Jacob's tracks on Triple J Unearthed (whic are free!I) you push him up the ladder just a little bit higher? A big thank you to everybody for their support!

Drive To Kill number 5 (41 overall) on Triple J Unearthed's "Pop Charts"!

An Ordinary Kind of Guy number 8 (60 overall) on Triple J Unearthed's "Pop Charts"!

Aryan Boy number 9 (63 overall) on Triple J Unearthed's "Pop Charts"!

Let's see if we can push them up even farther next weekend! Get everybody you know voting!

24/05/07: Meet Jacob's brand new backing band, Suzy. Suzy are two thirds of Brisbane rock trio, Suzy Loves Dick, and are currently rehearsing some of Jacob's darker, more energetic numbers. Suzy will make its debut appearance with Jacob on the Brisbane Powerhouse's Turbine Stage at 4.30 pm on Sunday, 3 June.

Peter Christou, Drums

Paul Hawker, Bass Guitar

23/01/07: New song, "New Age Nothing", and lyrics added to Jacob's MySpace page. Check it out here!

24/01/07: Sydney shows with the cabaret icon, Paul Capsis, in Sydney; and a show in the Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day line up! Check the gigs page for details!

18/11/06: Streaming copy of new song, "Dirty Boy", on Jacob's MySpace.

01/11/06: YouTube is hosting two videos of Jacob, one in 4ZZZ studios for a pre-launch interview in September '06;

the other the opening number at his Brisbane Cabaret Festival permance.

Interview at 4ZZZ studios

Brisbane Cabaret Festival

05/10/06: Jacob to perform for the Dresden Dolls with Zen Zen Zo at The Roundhouse in London.

12/09/06: Support Jacob on Triple J Unearthed! Follow this link to download, rate, and comment on Jacob's music.

12/09/06: The Dresden Dolls are in town and Jacob has secured a support slot, singing an original number, co-written with Emma Dean, and performing with the Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company! Friday, 15 September, The Arena.

12/09/06: Jacob will be launching the Brisbane Cabaret Festival as their annual up-and-coming young performer. For more information, visit the Gig Guide.

16/08/06: Read the review Daniel Chrichton-Rouse of Time Off published about Jacob's show with Megan Washington and Scott Spark at "The Troubadour" here.

29/07/06: Purchase your tickets for the "Ripping Stories For Boys" launch online NOW at www.thezoo.com.au for only $8 or pop into Rocking Horse and Skinny's Music! To purchase tickets over the phone, call 1300 762 545.

20/07/06: 4ZZZ Radio Interviews from 14 June added.

09/07/06: 4ZZZ radio interview from 9 April added.

08/07/06: "Surprise" added to "Downloads" section.

06/07/06: Listen to streaming copies of Ripping Stories tracks "Casanova" and "An Ordinary Kind of Guy" on Jacob's MySpace page. Lyrics available!

05/07/06: Jacob Diefenbach's "Ripping Stories for Boys" launch confirmed for: The Zoo, Thursday, 14 September, $10 entry, with special guests Megan Washington and Emma Dean.

09/06/06: "Ripping Stories" mastered!

20/05/06: Jacob's debut CD "Ripping Stories For Boys" will be mastered at Studio 301 in Sydney on 9 June by Steve Smart, whose mastering credits include Kasey Chambers, Grinspoon, Regurgitator, and Alex Lloyd.

19/05/06: Please bear with some inactive links while www.jacobdiefenbach.com is updated! Thanks!

04/05/06: Photographs from some of Jacob's live performances added to his MySpace page. To view these pictures, stop by: http://www.myspace.com/jacobdiefenbach

04/05/06: JacobDiefenbach.com has crossed the ... well, not the "digital divide", but check out Jacob's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/jacobdiefenbach

You can easily keep track of Jacob's performances, view the profiles of musicians he performs with and admires, and the wonderful people who support his music!