A Brief Bio....
...Jason Mannon truly began his professional musical career during his years fronting the very popular Philadelphia area nightclub band, Bonehead. Throughout much of the 90s and into the new millennium, Jayy could be found perfecting his vocals and performance style in one packed, smoky bar after another. During these years he also began to explore the other side of his artistry that of a songwriter. As Bonehead began to mix in a few of his early writing efforts into their play lists, favorable audience reaction soon pointed the band in another direction completely. The nightclub business became a means to an end as more and more of Jayys music worked its way into their shows. Slowly and without fanfare, Jayys music and his reputation as a serious songwriter grew. An EP debut CD was met with great local success and was followed by even wider popularity with the groups second indie offering, Fade. As the success of this record spilled beyond the borders of the Philly area, national attention was finally focused on Jayys music. In early 2001, legendary producer Don Gehman (John Mellencamp, REM, Hootie & The Blowfish) was so impressed with Jayys songs, he immediately offered the band a recording contract with MCA Records. Bonehead soon became Familiar 48 and headed to Los Angeles for an extensive and exhausting 3-month recording period. Those efforts yielded Wonderful Nothing - an album whose poignant reflections on lost loves and the possibility of hope in the darkest moments touched a chord wherever it was heard. Its first single, The Question debuted as most added track at both Active Rock and Hot AC radio - a very rare feat in the record industry. Touring the country in support of this record added another dimension to Jayys ever widening experience as a musician. Based back home again in Philadelphia , Jayy begins to embark on a new chapter in his career that of a solo artist. Writing once again with Bonehead / F-48 guitarist and longtime songwriting collaborator Kevin Hug, brings the perfect atmosphere for renewed creativity. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience and subtle artistry to his new music, Jayy looks forward to communicating with his audience on an even more personal level. Even a casual listener to his songs knows that wont be difficult to achieve.
Nice show last night, Jayy. Good meeting you (aside from that it was in the bathroom) but hope to catch you soon...you play any original shows? I dig the tunes.
hey.. i am a huge fan, been one for years.. i am trying to get a hold of the track "time" .... its possibly my fav song ever, i am def willing to pay.. i just cant seem to find it
Hey Jayy! How you been pal! Sending you a shout from this catbox we all call Iraq. Hope all is going well with you. Be ready to party when I get back this summer bro! ttys! Curtis.
i miss the old days when me and rachelle used to come out and we would have fun! seems like everytime i wanna come out i have to freaking work an early shift the next day... this blows... i need some fun time like the olden times! lol.. miss you alllll!
my friend jason let me listen to your cds have been hooked ever since !!! finally got to come out to kennys yesterday to see your show. was completey amazing. will be back for more !!!! thanks for such a great show !
hey jayy, as always your opinion is very important to me. please check out my 2 newest songs "RAIN" and "GOOD" and tell me what you think. hope all is well.
