Nuno Bettencourt, Matthew Sweet, Ian Moore, Better Than Ezra, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Foo Fighters, 311, The Freddy Jones Band, Tonic, Ben Folds, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Queen, Boston, U2, Black Crowes, Fleming and John, Jeff Buckley, Peter Gabriel, Cheap Trick, Beck, Gin Blossoms, Jump (Little Children), Fiona Apple, King's X, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, The Refreshments, Marvelous 3, Mew, The Police...and many more too numerous to mention.
For better or worse, I've been compared with or said to sound similar to the following artists:
Better Than Ezra
The Beatles
Black Crowes
The Cars
Cheap Trick
Derek Trucks
Foo Fighters
G. Love and Special Sauce
Glen Phillips
Green Day
Husker Du
Jason Mraz
John Mayer
Matthew Sweet
Steve Miller
REM
Weezer
Sounds Like
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"...a masterly crafted blend of today's sound and yesterday's emotion, quite possibly the evolution of independent artists."
- The Reaper, Harvest Reaper Promotions
"Chattanooga TN's Jason Lyles is more of a rocker than a power popper per se, but there are more than enough hooks and melodies to make Ethereal an enjoyable listen."
- AbsolutePowerPop.com
"...just a great all around sound."
- J & J Productions Chattanooga
"Ethereal is a big step forward from 2002’s Shades of Grey. Jason’s songs have become more distinctive, playful, and emotive. I can’t help but be reminded of Steve Miller...who strings together simple riffs sprinkled with psychedelia and modest orchestration to make catchy, hook-filled tracks. It’s the kind of record you can nod along to absent-mindedly without realizing you’ll be humming the tunes to yourself a little while later."
- Chattanooga Pulse Magazine
"By far one of the more talented people we've had in the studio in quite a while."
- Boner, Rock 105
"I really like the track 'Ethereal.' It's very Beatlesque."
- Oz, 94.3 The X
"Of the three bands, The Jason Lyles Band had the most polished sound. When I first saw Jason Lyles with his curly locks and calm demeanor, I was afraid he was going to be yet another John Mayer Jr. However, The Jason Lyles Band is a pleasant mix of raw Southern rock and upbeat pop. ...And unlike John Mayer, Jason Lyles masters sincere and sensitive without being sappy."
- Jessica P. Wallin, Concert Review in Enigma Magazine
"Ethereal is Jason's best songwriting to date."
- Bob DeHart, Ready or Not Entertainment Services
"Jason plays guitar like Derek Trucks."
- Billy Flood, Waving at Strangers
I have performed at the following venues:
Acoustic Coffeehouse - Johnson City, TN
Barking Legs Theater - Chattanooga, TN
Berry College Earthfest - Rome, GA
BJ's - Chattanooga, TN
Brainerd Arts Festival - Chattanooga, TN
The Boro - Murfreesboro, TN
Cafe Coco - Nashville, TN
Cafe MiAroma - Chattanooga, TN
Cat's Music - Chattanooga, TN
Chiaha Arts Festival - Rome, GA
Club Fathom - Chattanooga, TN
Dagwoods - Rome, GA
Dalton Depot - Dalton, GA
Dalton State College - Dalton, GA
Double Door - Chicago, IL
East Atlanta Icehouse - Atlanta, GA
The Forum - Rome, GA
Gene's Bar and Grill - Red Bank, TN
Georgia Baptist College - Atlanta, GA
The Hangar/Strand - Marietta, GA
Harvest Moon Cafe/Moon Roof - Rome, GA
Irish Cellar - Rome, GA
JJ's Bohemia - Chattanooga, TN
The Local Performance Hall - Chattanooga, TN
Main x 24 Festival - Chattanooga, TN
Mellow Mushroom - Kennesaw, GA
Midtown Music Hall - Chattanooga, TN
Murphy's Ale House - Chattanoga, TN
M'Vorneen's Irish Pub - Cartersville, GA
Nightfall Concert Series - Chattanooga, TN
North Chatt Cat - Chattanooga, TN
NW Georgia Trade and Convention Center - Dalton, GA
Opera House/Murphy's/Anna's - Rome, GA
Riverbend Festival - Chattanooga, TN
The Riverhouse - Chattanooga, TN
Schroeders - Rome, GA
Sentient Bean - Savannah, GA
Shorter College - Rome, GA
Somber Reptile - Atlanta, GA
Sunset Bar and Grill - Cleveland, TN
T-Bone's - Chattanooga, TN
Thirsty Thursdays - Cleveland, TN
U.S. Play - Kennesaw, GA
The Venue - Dalton, GA
...plus various other special events
I have played with the following bands and artists:
60 Cycle Hum
Audioform
Matt Bohannon
Husky Burnette
Vic Burgess
Capt. Soularcat
Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings
Crawfish Gordon
Death Valley Driver
Edith Blade
EESCH
Evervigilant
The First Stone
Foxfire
Gunrunner
Hairpin Trigger
Michael Harrell
Hollow June
Jump the Shark
Howard Jones
Kill Gordon
Leaving Miss Blue
Madfish Willy
Milquelizard
Molly Maguires
Mote
Opposite Box
Brad Passons
RaBiDeArS
Spotlight Moon
Sustain
Kyle Tallman
Tin Ebsen
Justin Wampler
Western Front
Wighat
...and others that have slipped my mind.
Appearances, Features and Interviews:
96.5 The Mountain
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Rock 105
Cat's Music tfponline.com music-cast
Enigma Magazine
The Chattanooga Pulse
The Brainerd News WGOW Talk 102.3 FM
SCAD Radio
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Hi. I'm Jason. I play rock music, both solo acoustic and electric with my band, Jason Lyles and the Sonic Avatars. I'm also the co-host of the Homegrown Show on Chattanooga's Rock Station, Rock 105. And I am the front man for the band RaBiDeArS, Chattanooga's latest rock powerhouse. (I have a few irons in the fire). Here's my "official" bio:
"Jason Lyles is a rock solo artist currently based out of Chattanooga, TN. Originally from Chatsworth, GA, Jason's musical style is an upbeat mix of powerpop, alternative, and southern rock with an emphasis on rhythmic guitar and astounding vocals. His influences include a diverse range of bands and artists such as Matthew Sweet, Nuno Bettencourt, Better Than Ezra, The Black Crowes, Foo Fighters and the Freddy Jones Band, just to name a few.
Jason's songs are a diverse mix of rock styles. Coming from a wide range of influences, Jason has reined those styles into a unified pop rock sound ready to infect the world with its viral hooks, catchy riffs, and undeniable melodies. Topics of his songs cover many different emotions and situations. From deep themes such as overcoming child abuse (Ethereal), never giving in to defeat (Not This Time), and letting go of negativity (Set it Free), to light-hearted romps about traveling the country (Disappear), saying goodbye to old roommates (Move On), and "gravitating" to ex-girlfriends (Man in the Moon) Jason's songs will ring true and implant themselves in your brain like a kudzu patch that won't go away!
After performing in many regional bands, Jason released his first independent album Shades of Grey in 2003, and he performed at clubs, festivals, colleges and other venues in support of the album. His music has been heard on 96.5 The Mountain, 91.5 The WAWL, Rock 105, 94.3 The X, Talk 102.3, WETS 89.5, WMTS 88.3, DirectTV's The 101, as well as various internet stations and podcasts. In 2007, he released his much anticipated EP, Ethereal to regional critical acclaim. He has performed throughout the southeast in support of this labor of love.
While continuing his solo acoustic work, Jason has now reformed his band into Jason Lyles and the Sonic Avatars, an energetic rock power trio reminiscent of Cheap Trick, The Cars, and Better Than Ezra. With the upcoming release of their self-titled album, Jason and the Avatars will be ready once again to bring their upbeat, caffeine-charged, good-times rock'n'roll to the south and beyond."
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Don't forget to request your favorite "Ethereal" tunes on the following radio stations:
Chattanooga:
91.5 WAWL- (423) 697-4406
96.5 The Mountain- (423) 642-9636
88.1 WUTC- (423) 425-4756
Rock 105.5 - (423) 642-0105
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Hey, just letting everyone know about our show tonight at The Low Down in Chattanooga. It's on the north shore right off of Market St. at 306 Cherokee Blvd, right across from Krystal. We'll be starting around 10:30ish. Hope to see y'all there. Peace.
The Last Straw
Hey, just a reminder about the show tonight. We'll be playing with Milele Roots at The Low Down in Chattanooga. Come out and show some love. Hope to see you there. Peace.
the new tracks rock espically Anna Lee i think thats my favorite song of yours. Cant wait to hear the CD and the song that me and Alex did guest vocals on
