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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Jazz / Fusion / Progressive

"Move Forward Everyday"

Asheville, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  11/23/2008
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   Jonathan Scales Fourchestra: General Info
Member Since1/13/2006
Band Websitejonscales.com
Band MembersManagement:
Macro Management
Brian Asplin
828.252.3678



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check out the new cast in 2009!

Jonathan Scales - steel drums
Ryan Lassiter - drums
Duane Simpson - guitar
Shannon Hoover - bass



plus a rotating cast of amazing cats on the recordings.
InfluencesJazz Influences:
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Derek Trucks Band, Andy Narell, Pat Metheny, Cannonball Adderley, Chick Corea, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer, Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, Soulive, Caribbean Jazz Project, Victor Wooten, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti, Joshua Redman, Jeff Sipe, Bill Gerhardt, Mike Holstein, Jaco Pastorius, Victor Provost, Dave Longfellow Ensemble, Bobby McFerrin

Other Musical Influences:
Bjork, Eminem, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, System of a Down, Andrew Bird, Israel Vibration, Stephanie's Id, Uncle Mountain, 2pac, Amy X Neuburg, Destra, Grateful Dead, Lord Kitchener, Michael Jackson, Mindless Self Indulgence, Missy Elliot, Nas, Nickle Creek, Parliament Funkadelic, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, School of Rock, Snoop Dogg, Wierd Al Yankovic, Wyclef Jean, John Cage, Lupe Fiasco, lil wayne

Other Random Influences:
Peking Acrobats, Flying Karamazof Brothers, the french soccer player Zidane, Boone & Asheville NC, Pilobilus Dance Theatre, Parsons Dance Company, Mitch Hedberg, the Olympic Games, Barack Obama
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Sounds LikeIf you chopped up the cassette tapes of Bela Fleck, Brian Blade, Jaco Pastorius, and John McLaughlin, mixed them up in a bucket and throw it in the air like confetti...then taped random pieces back together and tried to get Andy Narell to transcribe it in the style of Stravinsky...it wouldn't work very well, now would it?
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 31 2008 9:00P
Grey Eagle (Jonathan Scales appears with Larry Keel & Natural Bridge) Asheville, NC
Mar 28 2009 6:00P
Jazz Artists on the Greens Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, West Indies
May 23 2009 12:00P
High Point Multi-Cultural Festival High Point, North Carolina

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"...joyously inventive..." is how Jazz Times describes the work of Asheville-based steel drummer Jonathan Scales. Mixing a traditional Caribbean instrument with a contemporary jazz attitude, Jonathan Scales' music pushes the steel pan into the realms of funk, rock, and even bluegrass while still digging into the roots of traditional world sounds such as reggae and latin. His intricate, instrumental writing combines with metric complexities to weave seamlessly between musical styles. The music world was introduced to Jonathan with his 2007 release, One-Track Mind, which brought him acclaim from steady regional press, consistent radio airplay, and a jammed schedule of live performances ranging from small clubs to packed theaters. This year will usher the release of Jonathan Scales’ 2nd studio album Plot/Scheme, featuring drum guru Jeff Sipe and Grammy-award winning sax man Jeff Coffin.





 

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Moving Temple





Nov 22 2008 7:56 PM

Briannita





Nov 22 2008 8:00 AM

I added that video to my myspace.
if you want I could put it on you tube
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Nov 19 2008 7:26 PM

Peace.

One Vibe Reggae has two more events in 2008 and you are invited to both ...





Blessings!
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Nov 18 2008 7:57 PM

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Nov 14 2008 1:39 PM

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Nov 13 2008 7:22 PM

We hope you can make our show Saturday Night November 15 in at Mo Daddy's next to Mamacita's on Biltmore Ave! Tell all yer friends it is going to be a barn burner of a show!
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Nov 13 2008 4:25 PM

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Nov 12 2008 4:47 PM



Thanks for the add! Check out our new songs on our myspace page and leave us a comment when you get a chance.

Thank you for supporting live music.

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Nov 4 2008 10:33 PM

Thanks for the add.
Keep up the great work!
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Nov 3 2008 8:32 PM

Thks for the comment!!! Send all submissions through www. majorcontacts. com
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Nov 2 2008 8:44 PM

Peace.

Make sure to download all kinds of ORCHARD LOUNGE mixes RIGHT HERE!

Kelle Jolly





Nov 1 2008 5:27 AM

Had 2 people come up to me today to tell me how much they enjoyed you.
That's great!
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Oct 30 2008 3:03 PM

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Oct 28 2008 3:38 PM

Thanks for being our friend! Please keep us in mind if you need a great place to stay anytime you are in Asheville. We've got cabins, luxury condos, downtown condos, chalets, and more :)

Thanks!
Kelly
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Oct 28 2008 1:19 PM

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Oct 27 2008 8:30 PM

Hello Jonathan Scales Fourchestra! Greetings from Georgia and hope your doing well! Thanks again for adding www. ADitudeAdvertising. com

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Oct 27 2008 6:01 PM

Big ol' thanks for friending little ol' me ...
and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Oct 25 2008 12:40 AM

Appreciate ya support!


Grimez outta Charlotte gets his first nationwide major label appearance with "All I Know" track 13 on Digital Dynasty Vol.2 mixtape just released on October 10th. Featuring exclusive new tracks from The Game, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Bubba Sparx, Cassidy, Sticky Fingaz, and GRIMEZ featuring Ben Frank and Trez along with many other hot up and coming hip hop artists. Hosted by Willy Northpole recently signed with Disturbing da Peace/Def Jam Available for free download at BALLERSTATUS. COM

("All I Know" and a few other tracks off my debut album also available on my page for free download)
Mr. Justin W. Powell (VJP)





Oct 24 2008 9:22 PM

Thanks for the request. Enjoyed the show we played together the other night. Yo set was cherry dawg!
-Justin
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Oct 24 2008 9:01 PM

Thanks for the add request, Brown Paper Tickets loves you!
Turbo Pro Project





Oct 24 2008 5:20 PM

Been listening to the CD you gave me, wow, great job on all fronts!
RiYeN RoOtS & ThE FaMiLy TrEe BaNd☮





Oct 17 2008 11:11 PM

Hey bro,
Sorry I missed the gig last night.
Kent said you guys were awesome.

I'll def check you out a.s.a.p.

Big Up & Many Blessings Family..One

RiYeN RoOtS



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Oct 17 2008 2:48 PM

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Oct 17 2008 4:10 AM

great musicianship and great showmanship tonight!
Michael Peligro Gregory





Oct 16 2008 7:27 PM

almost, haha, i didn't finish until 3 am. your myspace is lookin totally dapper

you need to come play new york!
Debrissa





Oct 16 2008 6:11 PM

Mr.
Scales I am definitely going to be present at your show tonight!! EVERYBODY GO TO BOBO TONIGHT!!!!!
RiYeN RoOtS☮





Oct 15 2008 1:27 PM

Hey JS, What's good Family?
My man Kent let me hear your PLOT/SCHEME cd last night.
Great music my brother!!
"Marcing Over Babylon" is the fire!
Kent said you stay in my neighborhood a few houses down,cool,we should get up sometime.

We'll try to make it out to your show at BoBo w/VJP.
Till then...

PeAcE BlEsSiNgS To yOu oN YoUr PaTh



RiYeN RoOtS

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It'S All LoVe !!
Briannita