JASON CONSOLACION (vocals, guitars). Jason plays both solo/acoustic and with a band. His band is called CITIZENS FOR BOYSENBERRY JAM.
These are all the players that have been a part of the band at one time or another: Alan Hampton (bass)
David Lizmi (bass)
James Smith (bass)
Zack Foley (vocal bass)
Jose-Miguel Yamal (piano, keyboards)
Jesse Elder (piano)
Lars Nightengale (keyboards, bass)
Gabe Duncan (guitar)
Kelly Dean (sax, flute)
Danny Molad (drums)
Richard Cholakian (drums)
Sam Knight (drums)
Lisa Vidas (background vocals)
Abby Seible (background vocals)
Victor Udoewa (background vocals)
Influences
Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Elvis, The Beatles, The Police, Eric Clapton, Miles Davis, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews Band, Wes Montgomery, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Barenaked Ladies, Carole King, Nick Drake, Elliot Smith, Weezer, Burt Bacharach, Michael Jackson, Raul Midon, Richard Pryor, Bill Murray, Christopher Guest, Ricky Gervais.
Sounds Like
Paul Simon, Sting, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Ari Hest, Jason Mraz, John Mayer.
WHAT YOU'RE HEARING: A collection of tunes from three of Jason's previously released albums. Jason is currently working on a new record to be released later this year. For more original music, visit jasonconsolacion.com.
BELOW: Watch Jason's video for the song "Back Where We Belong" from 2004's EVERYTHING'S OK album. The video was directed by Scott Allen for Gorilla War Films and stars Jason and actress Lauren Habeeb. Shot in Boston, MA, in Aug. 2004:
Jason Consolacion (pronounced like the word 'consolation') has established himself as an impressive singer-songwriter, catching the ear of an expanding audience. His style of rock incorporates a number of elements, including folk, jazz, blues and funk.
A graduate of Houston's prestigious High School For The Performing And Visual Arts, and always dedicated to being a student of all types of music, Jason has used his knowledge of various styles to incorporate a fusion of all his tastes into a pop setting. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Jason moved with his family to Houston when he was 6. The son of a concert pianist, Jason turned the influence from his mother into a dream that has led him to where he is today - playing his songs and affecting people with pop- and jazz-laden melodies and lyrics everyone can relate to.
Other than his mother, Jason's musical influences cover a large variety of personalities, including Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Nick Drake, Elton John and Michael Jackson.
Those who have heard Jason's songs live or on disc have been taken by the freshness of the writing, singing and playing. Now living in New York, the singer-songwriter hopes to continue to play for as many people as he can while maturing as a respectable musician.
Jason's discography includes an EP titled UNCERTAIN AIR (2003), two full-length albums named EVERYTHING'S OK (2004) and ACOUSTIC BOOGALOO (2005), and the EP titled THE POOL TABLE MATTER (2006), all of which can be purchased on iTunes. He is currently working on a new album with all new material, and is for the first time producing the record himself. STAY TUNED!!!
Just wanted to let you know I have posted a blog in which fans can leave their condolences for Michael's family. I will be printing them out and forwarding them to the family within the next few weeks.
What's good? Been a minute. Check out the new tunes and let us know what you think! Till then peace and good times.
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Jason! Wow - how are you? How's the music going? I've got a new tune up on myspace page - 'You Are'. It's a little different to my usual stuff, been experimenting with production etc. It's still pretty rough, needs tweaky, bits taken out and added. I would love to know what you think. Hope all is well Lx
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