John Prine, Randy Newman, Greg Brown, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Johnny Cash, Tom T. Hall, Ron Hynes...
Sounds Like
John Prine, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Jackson Browne, Jack Johnson, Todd Snider, Chris Isaak
In addition to releasing several CDs of his own, Jason Wilber has played lead guitar for John Prine, Hal Ketchum, Iris DeMent, Greg Brown, Todd Snider, Greg Trooper, Carrie Newcomer, and Tim Grimm. His work with John Prine includes the 2006 Grammy Award winning album Fair & Square.
Jason also hosts a weekly radio program called In Search of a Song which features informal discussions and musical collaborations between Jason and guest singer-songwriters. Discussions focus on music, songwriting, and the creative process. It's sort of like Piano Jazz meets Austin City Limits. You can listen in and get your FREE 5 song Jason Wilber CD featuring a special duet with John Prine at: www.insearchofasong.com
If you're interested in catchy experimental acoustic instrumental music come check us out this saturday @ Rachels Cafe (300 E. 3rd St.) in Bloomington. We go on at about 8:00! This is a free, all-ages show.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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