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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Jazz / Fusion / Progressive

We rock a beat harder than u can beat it w/ rocks.



Asheville, North Carolina
United States

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Member Since1/13/2006
Band Websitewww.jonscales.com
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it has been a great year with the 2009 cast....see you next year...doing it big.!

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


Booking:
Breaking Booking
Stacy Claude
stacy.breakingbooking@gmail.com
828.505.3054

Publicity:
Dreamspider Publicity
Erin Scholze
dreamspider@gmail.com

InfluencesJazz Influences:
JUSTIN RAY, 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, Steven Colbert, Sacha Baron Cohen


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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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"...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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John

John



Oct 30 2009 11:59 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
Mel

Mel Lejones



Oct 22 2009 1:41 PM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Lara Bello

Lara Bello



Oct 17 2009 3:31 AM



NEW ALBUM !!! ¡¡ NUEVO ALBUM !!

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you can listen it visiting www.larabello.com
Lara Bello

Lara Bello



Oct 17 2009 3:31 AM



NEW ALBUM !!! ¡¡ NUEVO ALBUM !!

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escúchalo en www.larabello.com

you can listen it visiting www.larabello.com
snarky puppy

snarky puppy



Oct 6 2009 7:36 PM

Hell, yeah, Jon. Really looking forward to it!
Mel

Mel Lejones



Oct 1 2009 1:20 PM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3

Whats Good [You were made to this music]

Whats Good [You were made to this music]



Aug 27 2009 3:20 AM

Tour it up!!! Whats up with the J-scales Whats Good Summer 2010 Tour!!!? Just Trowing it out there!!!!
Karin D.

Karin D. Treece



Aug 27 2009 3:20 AM

Hi, Thanks for keep me update your latest news.
Recently, I was busy to travel.
Please keep me update from you.
now you see them

now you see them



Aug 6 2009 9:02 PM

Have an awesome tour!  We'll see you guys when you get back.
EPITOMeOfCLASSy

EPITOMeOfCLASSy



Jul 11 2009 11:31 PM

THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND. BLESSINGS UPON YOU... 

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~J Austin~

~J  Austin~



Jul 9 2009 9:02 PM

Enjoyed hearing you in Asheville
Sunday night man. Peace.
WNC magazine

WNC Magazine



Jul 6 2009 11:46 PM

Congrats Jonathan Scales Fourchestra for being one of 38 musicians/bands featured in the July music issue of WNC magazine!
Anvil Thunderhead

Anvil Thunderhead



Jul 5 2009 3:51 PM

Jonathan, thanks for the friendship, great music!
-Anvil luvs ya!
♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪
Chuck - Bassist & More

Chuck - Bassist & More



Jun 30 2009 2:33 PM

Hi,
Thanks so much for the friendship! Please visit my site and check out all the photos, videos and text information! There is a blog message to all local musicians I want you and all musicians to read!   
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Chuck Belloise
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John

John



May 31 2009 5:20 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
Chloe

Chloe Matthews



May 26 2009 4:30 AM

Hi there!!! Everything good with you!?






Karin D.

Karin D. Treece



May 18 2009 8:42 PM

Your music make me stopped by your page...
Keep me update from you..
Sarah Catherine Leithauser French

Sarah French



May 17 2009 6:38 AM

Y'up-n-comer YOU! (Warms
me'art & meks me smile :)

Thanks!
Riddle

Riddle



May 17 2009 6:37 AM

Hi Jonathan good job with the music. Hope all is well!
Toe Tapping Ticklers

Toe Tapping Ticklers



May 14 2009 7:38 PM

Thanks for adding the Toe Tapping Ticklers. Saw you guys at the Grove Arcade awhile back. I liked the fusion-ish arrangements and over all vibe.
Chris Stockwell

Chris Stockwell



May 13 2009 7:28 PM

Hey man, looking forward to seeing the show friday and meeting ya!. take care!

Chris
Karin D.

Karin D. Treece



May 13 2009 2:11 PM

Hello, my dear friends...Thanks for the add...
Your song are nice...
Appreciates to be your friend....
Big Bamboo Steel Band

Big Bamboo Steel Band



May 13 2009 1:07 PM

World class stuff. We love it!
Chloe

Chloe Matthews



May 12 2009 11:44 PM

Just wanted to say hello!






Jacob Rodriguez

Jacob Rodriguez



May 11 2009 5:14 AM

Started spreading the word about the typo. Relax. I think everything's gonna be alright.....
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