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Jon Curtis
Indie / Blues / Pop

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Member Since3/17/2006
Band Websitejoncurtismusic.com
Band MembersOn the EP Inside Looking Out, Jon worked with fellow buskers The XCorvettes, who aside from providing additional instruments, backing vocals and production gave invaluable advice and guidance during the process of recording
Influences Not in any particular order - Sting, Pearl Jam, Cat Stevens, Nirvana, Chili Peppers, Peter Gabriel, Nat King Cole, Sean Paul, Bob Marley, Claude Monet, Camille Pisarro, Georges Seurat, Paul Cezanne, Sheldon Mohammed, U2, Elton John, Disturbed, Rage Against The Machine, Bread, James Taylor, Sir David Attenborough, Simon and Garfunkel, Noam Chomsky, Karl Marx, Matchbox 20, Fuel, Bread, The Eagles, Jack Johnson, Live, Counting Crows, Sir Vidya Naipaul, Charles Darwin, Kings of Leon, Otis Redding, The Black Crowes... and more
Sounds LikeJason Mraz, Citizen Cope, Gavin Degraw, Kings of Leon, John Mayer, The Script, One Republic, David Gray,

   
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   About Jon Curtis

Jon Curtis comes from Trinidad and Tobago where he was the charismatic front-man for one of the two most popular pop/rock bands of all time in the Southern Caribbean. He was the main songwriter for the band and with them won local awards and performed to audiences of tens of thousands supporting many international acts. He still enjoys high radio rotation there with new material. He has been recognised by the Copyright Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago and VH1 as a prolific songwriter as part of a Trinidad-based song writing team.

Jon is currently based in London and since coming here 4 years ago has won many kudos for his songs and performances. He was a finalist in the UKSongwriting Contest, wrote the theme songs for two short movies, and performed relentlessly in venues across the city including Sound Café in Leicester Square, Alto London and Punk in Soho, and Purple Turtle in Camden Town. He also performed at the London exhibition for renowned Sheffield artist Pete Mckee. In 2007 he signed with now defunct independent record label Betrayal Records and released his second compilation – Strike Me Down.

In London, the UK and across Europe and the US though, Jon Curtis is famous as ‘the best busker in the London Underground’. There he exchanges energies with the great and diverse travelling public; making such an impact that Strike Me Down in its 1-year release sold hundreds of copies on the spot, right out of the guitar case.

The new collection – Inside Looking Out, reflects Jon's growth as a songwriter, a performer and as a person. Busking to a transient audience presents many opportunities for growth – it can be unforgiving as well as nurturing. Jon has embraced this, drawing all he can to make himself stand out and to draw people towards him. There is definite buzz growing around him as he gathers an army of dedicated fans worldwide. Aside from some of his collaborative work being marketed for licensing in the US, he is as we speak being discussed at the highest levels of the music industry in the UK.


   




"Amazing Voice!" - CHRIS BROWN, veteran producer, brownsound.net

"I'm really impressed! A great, full voice, deep lyrics and melody that underlines it perfectly" - ADRIANA PEREI, Kress-Perei Media

"Watch this guy. He has his finger on what's going on right now. A very polished singer/songwriter" - BACKSTAGE PASS, seatwaveblogs.com

"A star in the making" - JOHN EDWARDS, Broadcaster/Producer

"Proper Songwriting" - TAVISTOCK FESTIVAL

Finalist, UKSONGWRITING CONTEST

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Véronick

Véronick



Nov 25 2009 9:50 PM

hi Jon, how you doing? ready for November 28th! not too stressed! I think you have talent and that everything will go well .... have a beautiful weekend and soon
Pilot Paco - music that lifts U up!

Pilot Paco - music that lifts U up!



Nov 11 2009 12:24 PM

He Jon,

How's life? Want to wish you luck at the final on Nov 28. I also tried to plug you a little bit (in The Netherlands) by mentioning you in one of our Pilot Paco-tweets on Twitter: said you are a 'must see' in London!

Gr. Niels (PILOT PACO)
Chen

Chen Liguo



Oct 27 2009 10:39 PM

hi saw u in leicister sq u realyyyyyyyyy good
Véronick

Véronick



Oct 26 2009 11:47 PM

Just a little time here, so good?
Spends a good weekend and tell me when you have new songs,
a bientot.
Véronick

Véronick



Oct 19 2009 9:38 PM

Hi, thank for a great moment and nice song at tottenham court road ,nice singer,very very nice voice .Thank you
Phoenix Williams

Phoenix Williams



Oct 5 2009 10:14 PM

Hi Jon

Thank you for accepting my friend request – Hope you like my music :-)

Phoenix x
Doni

Doni



Oct 3 2009 4:51 PM



Knowledge is power.
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BME

BME



Sep 19 2009 11:29 AM

Acustic Moments will be at the Theatre Royal Margate. This will be BMEs big one. Headlining this event will be Luke Jackon & Kayley Weller pluss many guests. This will be a great event its not to be missed. Tickets are just £7.50 & £8 OTD. CALL BOX OFFICE NOW ON 0845 130 1786 OR 01227 787787. BME website see www.billmurrayevents.com We will see you there
Nuri

Nuri



Sep 13 2009 10:17 PM

Hey you!!
I know this is a bit of a late reply, I've been out of the country! Anyway, so I saw you busking and you were playing a cover of Black by Pearl Jam and I melted a little bit because you were singing my favourite part and I love your voice!! If I hadn't been in a hurry I would have stayed til the end of the song and probably more! But that's a little awkward with busking really lol. But yes, I just had to ramble to you about that a little bit because it actually gave me goosebumps when I heard it. I really like your songs, and good luck in the Open Mic Contesty thing!!
-Nuri
DJ SAPPO

DJ SAPPO



Aug 29 2009 6:35 PM

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jointpop

jointpop



Aug 14 2009 3:43 PM


greetings from jointpop of Trinidad and Tobago
just stopping by to say hello and hope all is well
Blessings and Rock n Roll

NEW JOINTPOP MUSIC VIDEO FOR YOKO ONO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cOkaXoIiN4

JOINTPOP MUSIC VIDEO FOR MONDAY MORNING LOVE SITUATION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CndKvzBzg7o

JOINTPOP MUSIC VIDEO FOR CAMDEN KETCHUP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY_ipOQWgd8

JOINTPOP MUSIC VIDEO FOR MYSTERY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4bCqe1Sd2k
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Jul 21 2009 2:14 PM

Inmiddels zijn 225 boeken verkocht en de pers is positief over Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel.

Duits.de:
‘Ik vind dat Jonker … die klus heel goed geklaard heeft.’
‘Het boek is over de gehele linie - algemene geschiedenis en muziekgeschiedenis - toegankelijk geschreven en bevat talrijke anekdotes.’
‘Alles wat langs moet komen komt dan ook langs: de jazzgekte van de jaren '20, de Schlagers van de jaren '30 en '40, Rock'n Roll, Punk, Techno - alles.’

Festivalinfo.nl:
'... geeft het boek een zeer goed en uitgebreid beeld van de muziekcultuur in Berlijn.'

FONK:
'Al met al is het werkje een leuke alternatieve reisgids voor wie binnenkort naar de Duitse hoofdstad gaat. Kort, krachtig en vlot opgepend.'

Trajectum:
'... is vooral voor Berlijn- én muziekfans een must voor in de trein richting Berlin Hauptbahnhof (waar je na het lezen van de eerste pagina's meteen op wilt stappen).’

Het boek is t/m 31 juli met korting online te bestellen voor EUR 14,- op www.musikinberlin.com/boek.html. Daarna geldt de normale winkelprijs van EUR 15,95. En ook in de winkels gaat het hard. Velvet Music moest al bij bestellen, nadat ze uitverkocht waren. Bestel jouw exemplaar nu!

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BME

BME



Jul 7 2009 3:05 PM

TICKETS NOW ON SALE for the Everywere Man live at the Winter Gardens on the 29th of August. Buy on line now from the naw BME website at www.billmurrayevents.com
Hevy

Hevy



Jul 6 2009 5:07 PM

Feeder, Ash, Gary Numan, Hundred Reasons, Kids In Glass Houses, Cancer Bats, We Are The Ocean, Attack! Attack!, Sonic Boom Six, In Case Of Fire & many more hit the Kent coast for a one-day alternative music festival this Summer!

Hevy Music Festival • Folkestone Seafront (CT20 1PU)
Saturday 1st August 2009 • Gates 1pm • Tickets £48
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Sugar For The House *NEW PHOTOS*

Sugar For The House *NEW PHOTOS*



Jun 16 2009 7:39 PM

Thanks for accepting the add!

Check out our funky style.....

Peace. x
Simon Alexander Hook

Simon Alexander Hook



Jun 13 2009 9:38 PM

Proper version..by a proper busker that you are!!

Look forward to it :-)

Keep Flying x
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Jun 13 2009 7:42 PM

Nu te bestellen: in 192 pagina's bijna een eeuw Berlijnse muziekhistorie

MUZIEKREIS DOOR HET BERLIJN VAN TOEN EN NU
Van jazzhel tot technohemel

Kijk op http://www.musikinberlin.com voor meer info!
The David Whitwell Anticlimax

The David Whitwell Anticlimax



Jun 11 2009 6:07 AM

Hey Jon, the new songs sound great! :-)
Simon Alexander Hook

Simon Alexander Hook



May 31 2009 10:13 PM

'i didnt mean to keep you waiting'
tis a lovely song Jon. :-)

Thankyou for Sharing

Maybe one day we can put real coins into computers to give to artists if we like the music!!

Shine on mate :-)
jointpop

jointpop



May 31 2009 5:16 PM

Another New jointpop music video for Monday Morning Love Situation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CndKvzBzg7o



and video for Camden Ketchup


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY_ipOQWgd8


Gary

jointpop

tnt
Ash M: Recording Engineer

Ash M: Recording Engineer



May 26 2009 8:45 PM

Hey cheers for the friendship, check my page if you're interested in recording, mixing or mastering - high end, low rates. Keep up the good work :)
Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'

Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'



May 23 2009 4:19 PM

Cheers for the add Jon - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!
BME

BME



May 15 2009 8:34 PM

Hey guys, make sure you don't miss the Rockfest at Westcoast Bar, Margate, Kent.

The doors open Saturday 6th April from 6pm - late.
It will cost £5 at the door.

We hope we will see you there,

From BME
XAVIER

XAVIER



May 6 2009 9:55 AM

thanks for your friendship
all the best
Brenda

Brenda Nassali-Liston



Apr 23 2009 10:12 PM

Passed you doing your thing today for the 2nd time. I didnt think you ever saw a busker more than once, but i reckon you're "probably the best busker in London"
Brenda x
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