Photos

"Forward" songwriting trio: Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio: Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio of Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio of Carl Wheeler, Jay Middleton & Vernon Black . Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio of Carl Wheeler, Jay Middleton & Vernon Black . Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
James Nash recording at Rick Barretta's Flight Studios. Photo by Jay Middleton.
James Nash laying tracks with Rick Barretta manning the board at Rick's Flight Studios. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Vernon Black & Carl Wheeler at a recording session for "Forward" at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Vernon Black & Carl Wheeler at a recording session for "Forward" at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Jay Middleton.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB) with special guest Jude Gold at music video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB) with special guest Jude Gold at music video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Forward songwriting trio of Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The "Forward" project mascot, Enzo Middleton. Photo by Kelsey Middleton.
The "Forward" project mascot, Enzo Middleton. Photo by Kelsey Middleton.
Vernon Black & Enzo Middleton working on a melody at Jay Middleton's studio. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Vernon Black & Enzo Middleton working on a melody at Jay Middleton's studio. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Vernon Black & Enzo Middleton playing tug-o-war during a break in a songwriting session. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Enzo Middleton & Vernon Black playing tug-o-war during a break in a songwriting session. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Carl Wheeler producing at his studio, FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Carl Wheeler producing at his studio, FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black rockin' out at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black rockin' out at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
James Nash playing guitar during a recording session for "Forward" at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Jay Middleton.
James Nash playing guitar during a recording session for "Forward" at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Jay Middleton.
3 guitar heroes: James Nash, Vernon Black & Jude Gold hangin' out during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
3 guitar heroes: James Nash, Vernon Black & Jude Gold hangin' out at "Last Time" video shoot. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black walking on set for his close-up during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black walking on set for his close-up during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB) and crew taking a break during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB) and crew taking a break during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
3 guitar heroes: Jude Gold, Vernon Black & James Nash take a break during video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
3 guitar heroes: Jude Gold, Vernon Black & James Nash take a break during video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB). Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB). Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio: Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio of Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
"Forward" songwriting trio of Carl Wheeler, Jay Middleton & Vernon Black . Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
James Nash recording at Rick Barretta's Flight Studios. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Vernon Black & Carl Wheeler at a recording session for "Forward" at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Jay Middleton.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB) with special guest Jude Gold at music video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Forward songwriting trio of Vernon Black, Jay Middleton & Carl Wheeler. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The "Forward" project mascot, Enzo Middleton. Photo by Kelsey Middleton.
Vernon Black & Enzo Middleton working on a melody at Jay Middleton's studio. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Vernon Black & Enzo Middleton playing tug-o-war during a break in a songwriting session. Photo by Jay Middleton.
Carl Wheeler producing at his studio, FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black rockin' out at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
James Nash playing guitar during a recording session for "Forward" at FM Recorders, Emeryville, CA. Photo by Jay Middleton.
3 guitar heroes: James Nash, Vernon Black & Jude Gold hangin' out during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Vernon Black walking on set for his close-up during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB) and crew taking a break during the video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
Jay Middleton. Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
3 guitar heroes: Jude Gold, Vernon Black & James Nash take a break during video shoot for "Last Time". Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.
The Jay Middleton Band (JMB). Photo by Pat Johnson Photography.