Genre: Acoustic
Secondary Genre: Rock ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Instrumentation: Alissa Jandt - Vocals, Dejembe
Jason Green - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Pedals, Live Looping & Sampling
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Biography:
"I quit my job working in surgery. Now,
I tour full time and get paid to play my guitar...life is good!” says Jason Green,
guitarist of Everyday Jones, an acoustic duo from Seattle, WA. Green adds, "I couldn't
help the calling of music, so I decided to stop doing total knee replacements, buy
an RV and tour the US. You should’ve seen my dad’s face!"
And since that purchase of the RV in 2006, the duo has been nonstop on the road,
touring over 36 states, racking up over 100,000 miles with constantly packed venues
and the duo shows no signs of slowing down. All this without a label or management.
"Music is the only thing I could think of doing. Whether I'm in front of a large
crowd or in an intimate setting, nothing could be better,” says Alissa Jandt, lead
singer and djembe extraordinaire.
The duo's professionalism is clear; both members have been making music for years.
Lead singer Alissa Jandt is a passionate songstress with a decade of performing
under her belt, while guitarist Jason Green comes from a family of musicians and
has been at his instrument since he was fifteen.
Everything about Everyday Jones is versatile, from the way Jandt's
vocals float off the surface of Green's guitar lines, to the way in which these
two people can sound like a room full of players. Green has mastered his art and
accessorizes Everyday Jones's shows with live looping & sampling, using no pre-recorded
tracks. Blending humor, harmony and talent, Everyday Jones gives a show not to be
missed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current College Press:
"What's not to like? This duo's eclectic blend of soulful, folky, and poppy music
puts a smile on everyone's faces and a beat in everyone's step...Truly a musical
gem!"
Robert Wendland & Marie Halvorson - Coffeehouse Chairs, Union Board of Governors
Augustana College
"Everyday Jones delivered a terrific show on our campus! Jason’s captivating
guitar-play and superb vocals from Alissa, coupled with their humor made for a dynamic
performance that was well received!" Ryan Aten - Student Activities Coordinator
Penn State University Hazleton Campus
"Their talents blend well together making the music a definite hit in any setting."
Kelly Crossen - Student Life Coordinator
Nicolet Area Technical College
“Students loved Everyday Jones. Their music and stage presence kept the
audience entertained throughout the evening. They will definitely be invited
to come back.”
Leigh Ann LaFave - Coordinator of Student Activities
Bethany Lutheran College
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Band Achievements:
2006 Studio Release (Here I Am)
2006 (Summer) West Coast Tour
2006/2007 (Winter) West Coast Tour
2007 April NACA Northern Plains (Roving Artist Showcase)
2007 (Summer) West Coast Tour
2007 (August) Winner Go Girls Music Compilation CD Contest for (All You Said)
2007 (September) CUSP Showcase
2007 (September) East Coast Tour
2007 (November) NACA West (Roving Artist Showcase)
2007/2008 9 month National tour!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Discography:
Everyday Jones live @ El Diablo 2005
Everyday Jones live @ Jazzbones 2005
Here I Am - Studio Album 2006
Hi Friends, sailing round and droppin in to see what you're doing. We hope evrything is alright with you - hold on! Your friends from across the miles - J4F
The giant Redwood tree has to be thankful to the (wind, rain, lighting and fires) elements in which it endured for if not for them it would never have gotten so strong. Yet at the same time if it could speak and it can thru its presence gives back for each could not exist without the other.
The elements become not something to fear but the necessary ingredient for growth to be possible. That is why everything in Nature is beautiful.
Love (Redwood tree) knows to join forces with its so called enemies for without them it could never have grown to such magnificent heights. Therefore, to fully experience life, moment to moment, completely; Whole! Just like the giant Redwoods. Their must be an exchange.
When we look out at nature? Take for instance the Giant Redwoods of Northern California, the Pacific Ocean or a beautiful sunset. We give it our total undivided attention for we are captivated by its beauty and at the very same moment we get back in reciprocity.
Love wants to know itself but I can’t know myself without (sunset, ocean, the stars etc.) you.
