A BRIEF UPDATE AND ANOUNCEMENT:
NEW SONGS FOR THE LONG AWAITED AND UPCOMING JWS PROJECT ALBUM ARE HERE ON THE SITE! BUT ALMOST WERE WIPED OUT OF EXISTENCE IN A FIRE THAT OCCURRED IN THE HOME OF JASON AND HIS FAMILY ON MAY 29TH. A TEST MASTER WAS CREATED THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRE, AND IS THE ONLY SURVIVING COPY OF THE NEWLY RECORDED MATERIAL.
BUT MUSIC CAN EASILY BE REPLACED, FAMILY CANNOT, SO I JUST WANT TO SEND A SHOUT OUT TO MY NEPHEW NOAH COCHRAN FOR WAKING ME UP WHEN HE DID, CAUSE IT WAS'NT THIRTY SECONDS LATER THAT THE FIRE CAME THRU MY BEDROOM. TO PUT IT PLAIN AND SIMPLE I WOULD NOT BE HERE TODAY, I LOVE YOU NEPHEW AND AM SO THANKFUL YOU WERE THERE TO WAKE ME UP. NOBODY WAS HURT OR LOST IN THAT FIRE, AND I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THAT.
PEACE AND RESPECT....
JASON WAYNE SNELL
Founding member of the band Native Thunder, Jason Wayne Snell is a multi-talented guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer and arranger of his own material. He is a self-taught virtuoso who has been playing guitar since he was 13, while learning to play a few other instruments along the way including: bass guitar, harmonica, piano, drums, saxophone, and others. Jason has now ventured out on his own with a solo CD entitled "The JWS Project" with an official release date this May of 2006. This CD features Jason playing all the instruments, singing lead vocals, and working on all the recording and arranging himself in his home studio. Not completely alone in this effort, "The JWS Project" was mastered by the accomplished, 2005 Grammy Award winning producer Tony Palmer, President of Oyate Music.
"The JWS Project"
"The JWS Project" CD is a departure from what NT fans are used to hearing from Jason, as it has much more of a Blues influence, with the exception of the last song...a "true rocker." Included is the first single and crowd favorite "Little Native Lady," along with other surprises such as guest vocals by John Robert Nofire, a long time friend of Jason's on the second single "My Heart's Front Door."
Backing Up
Jason also enjoys performing as a back up and session guitarist. He has worked with artists such as Star Nayea, Julian B., Carey Morin of the Atoll, and shared the stage with bands such as Stones of Red.
JWS Jason Wayne Snell
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Close to His Roots
Living in Oklahoma and being very close to his roots provides him the opportunity to engage in teaching Cherokee children traditional games and activities. He also plays with various Southern Gospel Rock bands in the area.
Creativity
An incredibly talented graphics designer, Jason creates all of his own graphics for his CDs, websites, and the like.
The Music
The music always comes first. "As long as I have my guitar I'm happy, I enjoyed making the upcoming CD, 'The JWS Project.' This one is for the fans! I so much appreciate you coming out to all the shows and your amazing support. You are vital to any artists existence, no matter who they are." JWS
Picking up "The JWS Project"
You will be able to purchase the CD by mail, over the Internet and at live gigs. Keep checking this site for the details, including his tour schedule.
More New Music Coming Soon!
Jason is currently working on even more new music, including 2 tracks featuring Faustina Jerrine Acosta on background and duet vocals, along with more blues guitar driven songs, completion of the new recordings is scheduled for early fall 2007, keep checking back for updates on the latest info. You can now visit www.soundclick.com/jasonwaynesnell for a FREE download of the hot instrumental "Dream Catcher."
JWS and NATIVE THUNDER Ringtones now available!
On the Road
Playing with Jason Wayne Snell on the road will be the Briggs brothers from "Stones of Red," and guest vocalists John Robert NoFire and others.
Radio Loves "Little Native Lady!"
"Little Native Lady," the first single off of "The JWS Project" debuted on Native Radio May 1, 2006 to an excited listening public. Keep listening to your local, satellite or streaming Internet Radio stations in the US and Canada for this first single and some of the old favorites.
Hi Jason. So glad you found me again,its been a long time. Glad to know your doing well.Give me a call again so we can catch up on times. You look great!
