Jonathan is backed by some of the most talented people playing these days. Some you might be familiar with, bassist Taras Prodaniuk (Richard Thompson, Dwight Yoakum, Lucinda Williams), and drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson, Blind Boys of Alabama, John Cale). Others you'll discover and want to check out further (Don Heffington, Billy Hawn, Jo Pusateri, David Raven, Jessie Siebenberg and others.) Sometimes it's just Jonathan. You just have to go check him out to see what surprises are in store, and there are always surprises with Jonathan on stage.
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Martin Guitars - Jonathan plays an Eric Clapton model that Chris picked out for him & it's the shizzle! mguitar.com
Shubb capos - when he does use a capo, Shubb was kind enough to supply him with a couple that come in handy shubb.com
Buzzine Magazine's Emmanuel Itier said in a recent review, "Jonathan doesn't play the guitar, he is the guitar!"
Jonathan McEuen was born to play music and bring joy to those listening. His dad was a famous rock star banjo picker. Good genes help, but when people respond to Jonathan’s extraordinary guitar playing and voice, it’s obvious he’s not just another son of a star.
Spending his youth on the road, playing & singing on stages all over the country certainly made the most of his natural talent and he's very grateful for that. Playing guitar and singing with so many world class musicians both inspired and toughened him up for music's many lessons. From 2005-2006 he tried out the country music world on a major label - as part of the duo Hanna McEuen with his cousin Jaime Hanna. That helped confirm it was time to move forward with creating music that expanded and pushed the boundaries of his extensive musical influences and any specific genres.
With more shows behind him than he can count (Jay Leno, Grand Ol’ Opry, and Red Rocks among them), Jonathan's well-prepared to take music and audiences in a new direction, free of limitations. Creating the need for additional genres, breaking some molds and breathing new life into musical traditions sounds like a lofty goal, till you see Jonathan and hear what he's doing.
With a guitar in his hands, and a microphone in front of him, if people with a heartbeat are within earshot, you can almost hear the sound of jaws hitting the floor and frequent religious invocations. Audiences are stunned silent by the unbridled passion of the “edge of your seat” guitarist, moved to tears by the depth and intense beauty of his voice, and scream with abandon when he breaks into a Prince or Dave Mason number. Moving fluidly in and out of folk, blues, rock, bluegrass and country influences, he makes it all work, deftly fusing genres in a delightfully eclectic way, with a generous helping of wit and charm.
Hey Jonathan, You kicked asssss at that concert the other day with Robben Ford. Great focused funny and deep. And your voice was a dream. Really sounded good in there. Proud to know ya, buddy. love always, Julie
I Jonathan! I just caught you down at the "Hub" tonight thanks to Meg and you were GREAT as always!! So good to see Kescina too! (K. Sorry about that spelling...yikes) Love, Me :)
I haven't seen Jonathan perform since his Sampolin 14 days... and still cherish that cd... lol... and that version of "go down to the ocean" ... although when placed side by side with the newer version, its a split between me and my friends which is better...
the talent is so awe inspiring. i hope to see him again soon.
Hi Jonathan, Caught your show at Zoey's on Aug. 15th. You were amazing (as always). Every time I hear you play it is new and different. Thanks for playing your cousin's song per my request. I liked your rendition mucho! Hope to see you at Farmer & the Cook sometime soon! April
I love your record label name.... GREAT!! Wish I could see a show again, soon. I will I promise... come closer to Malibu/L.A....PEACE, and All good things :)
