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Jon Chandler
Americana / Roots Music / Country

"Thank God for Chandler and his gang of Musicians"



Denver, Colorado
United States

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Last Login:  12/6/2009
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   Jon Chandler: General Info
Member Since3/4/2008
Band Websitewww.jonchandler.com
Band MembersJon Chandler- Guitar, Harmonica, and Vocals Ernie Martinex- Mandolin, Guitar, Dobro, and Vocals
InfluencesWaylon Jennings, Lennon & McCartney, Bob Dylan, Gram Parsons, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, Guy Clark, Moby Grape, Badger Clark, Counting Crows, The Band.
Sounds Like"You know, your writings, voice, & music, remind me of no one... and that in itself is a bonus to all your listeners and fans. Jon Chandler gives you pure Jon Chandler. Very few artists and writers have the ability to do that." -Rick Perrine
Record LabelArroyo Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Jon Chandler
Photobucket Jon Chandler has been awarded the 2009 Spur Award for Best Song from the Western Writers of America for his song, Linwood. He was also named "2009 Best Living Western Musician" by True West Magazine, and won the Audience Award in the Western Folklife Center's Yellowstone & the Tetons song competition for his song, The Road That Leads to Yellowstone. A review of Jon Chandler’s CD WESTERNS included the phrase, “Chandler’s music is literate and literary.” Yep. There’s not an ounce of stereotypical Gene ‘n Roy retro-cowpoke, Lazy Z Chuckwagon faux-western shtick in his music or voice (that is, if you don’t count his kid’s project, Cowboy Critter Campfire Tales). Chandler writes songs of the historic and contemporary West, not particularly cowboy songs, although they tend to show up now and then. His songs owe more to Larry McMurtry, Elmer Kelton, Robert Service and Mark Twain than they do anyone in a band that ends with Wranglers or Ramblers. Simply put, his music is a reflection of his heritage. A seventh-generation Coloradan, his novels, songs and poems serve to keep alive the West’s frontier ethic. Singing in honky-tonks and folk clubs while earning his Graduate Degree, he continued to utilize his musical talents in the corporate world, writing advertising jingles and producing soundtracks for audio-visual presentations. Jumping ship from the marketing arena, he joined Denver’s seminal country-rock band, Dawson, and toured extensively before forming a series of creative businesses. Hooking up with Newport Publishers as a voiceover talent, he soon began producing children’s product, audio novels, and his first solo CD, Out West of Laramie. His award-winning Keepers of the Flame CD and its attendant music video served as the focal point of a nationwide conservation education program administered by the National Association of Conservation Districts and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Department of Agriculture). His CD, WESTERNS, has been dubbed “a landmark recording” and was chosen “best Western CD” by True West Magazine. Sepia Soul, the Best of Jon Chandler was released to rave national reviews, with the iconic Cowboy Magazine noting, “It’s very difficult to categorize Jon Chandler’s music. It is western, sorta, because Chandler is a man of the West, but it is also, at times, Americana, progressive country, folk, southern, bluegrass, balladesque. Regardless, listening to this Jon Chandler album is a relaxing, mellow, beautiful musical experience. Truly wonderful music.” Maybe It’s the Moon – Jon Chandler & the Wichitones LIVE! was recorded at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, and received stunning reviews, including Country Line Magazine’s, “Thank God for Chandler and his band of musicians.” He is also a Spur Award-winning author of Western fiction, a contributor to several magazines, and the voice of the Historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, CO and the Historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, WY. ..Myspace Layout Generator-Layoutgen.com
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Mike

Mike



Jul 23 2009 3:10 AM

Hey Jon, I've enjoyed hearing your song Back To Cheyenne on 97.9 but what's up with the Boots Walker thing!LOL Keep up the good work and lookin' forward to seein' ya at another show!
Mike
Lisa

Lisa



Jul 19 2009 9:33 AM

I'm in awe of your talent... I can't wait to hear more from you...
The Ouzo Project

The Ouzo Project



Jul 8 2009 4:05 AM

Hey Jon, welcome back! I'm glad to hear your trip was a success and am looking forward to Monday. 'Til then keep yer cinch tight and your socks dry!
Alison

Alison



Jul 7 2009 3:58 AM

thanks for request and welcome aboard!  great music!  Listening to it as we type!
_Rick_

_Rick_



Apr 8 2009 9:37 PM

The music of Jon Chandler reflects fully the true, deep soul of the American West. Riding the highways of the heart and home with an emotional conviction soaked in one of the richest Baritones you'll ever hear. Every Music collection deserves the work of Jon Chandler.
"The Grand Dame" is a wonderful piece of work!
Tom

Tom



Apr 2 2009 4:54 PM

Hey Jon congrats on the 2009 Spur award for your song Linwood.
Well deserved!!
Kim

Kim Gable



Mar 30 2009 11:07 PM

I'm still here & doing pretty well.
How's Pat?
_Rick_

_Rick_



Mar 20 2009 11:43 PM

Hey Jon...Washington can keep their money, I got my stimulous package in the mail today! A Billion Thanks my friend!!! I'll be sending you a message, just as soon as I can get all my thoughts together. Hope you are doing mighty fine.....Rick
Arlene Faith

Arlene Faith



Mar 17 2009 6:37 AM


Cheers! Happy St Paddy's Day!
Mike

Mike



Mar 16 2009 4:16 AM

Hi Jon, just a note to tell you that 3 track cd you send is Great! I really like track 2 and 3! I'm trying to see if I can wear out the Cd I guess! HA
Thanks again, Mike
Take Care!
Jon Chandler

Jon Chandler



Mar 10 2009 5:38 PM

Jon Chandler will host Songs of the West at Tinpan South at the World Famous Station Inn in Nashville on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Award-winning singer/songwriters Jon, Michael Martin Murphy, Junie Fisher and Joyce Woodson will bring the American West to Nashville as part of the world's largest songwriter's festival, Tin Pan South. More info.
at tinpansouth. com, nationaldayofthecowboy. com or jonchandler. com.
Mike

Mike



Mar 5 2009 4:16 AM

Jon, Thanks for remembering me and sending the cd's. I'm enjoying listening to them!
Mike Turner
Cynthia

Cynthia Warr



Feb 12 2009 9:25 PM


Thanks For adding me. This is the quilt we talked about.
Arlene Faith

Arlene Faith



Feb 10 2009 10:10 PM

Hi Jon,
Stopped by to say hello. Once again, it's been awhile. Hope all goes well well and you have a fantastic year.
Cheers,
Arlene Faith (Gidget)
Tom

Tom



Feb 11 2009 3:03 AM

Jon your new website design looks great! It so much better this way with the ability to have music and flash pages with photos.

Great job!

_Rick_

_Rick_



Jan 12 2009 7:43 AM

Thanks for the friendship.
I have enjoyed listening to your songs, became an instant fan! Rick
Barbara

Barbara Richhart



Jan 10 2009 9:48 PM

Jon, "The Grand Dame" one word my friend Awesome!Your song writing is shining! I love the whole CD.Thanks for sending it along. Will be playing on CowTrails Tomorrow!
Your Western Belle, Barb
Donnie Price

Donnie Price



Nov 26 2008 1:13 AM

Hey Jon- it's nice and warm down here!
John Lofton

John Lofton



Jul 30 2008 12:24 AM

Thanks for the add Jon.
Arlene Faith

Arlene Faith



Jul 11 2008 8:54 PM

Hello Jon,

We have thought of you over the years. I still have the single Riding Red. Hope you are well and happy. Glad to see you are still making great music.

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Arlene Faith
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Bob Wray

Bob Wray



May 19 2008 8:00 PM

Jon: Thanks for finding me. Good to hear from you and stay in touch. I am still playing sessions, teaching and giggin a bunch..
Later:
Bob..
Chronicle of the Old West

Chronicle of the Old West



May 15 2008 5:39 PM

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Slick Nickel Band Yuma AZ

Slick Nickel Band  Yuma AZ



May 6 2008 7:06 PM

Hi........Danny Wrenn here, lead singer for Slick Nickel.

I'd like to say thanks for dropping by our site, and thank you too for the add and the friendship.
Thanks For The Add
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Tamara Boatright



May 1 2008 4:00 PM

Howdy! We are Ralph * Tamara and we host a radio show called Ralphs Back porch.

We PLAY western/western swing/INDIE/Americana/Roots/Cajun/Gospel music & some good old TEXAS HONKY TONK too!

We’re a RADIO show. We want to PLAY your music. How can we add you to our playlist?

Please give us a shout and help us out!

Thanks

Ralph * Tamara
tamaraboatright@hotmail.com

www. blogtalkradio. com/ralphsbackporch

936 288 0832
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Robert A Case

Robert Case



Apr 23 2008 8:07 PM

Hi Jon,

Thanks for the add!

Robert Case
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