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Jon Itkin
Roots Music / Experimental / Americana

I was a fool to wander



Rochester, New York
United States

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Member Since1/10/2006
Band Websitewww.jonitkin.com
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JON ITKIN: Big Gold Guitar in the Sky


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JON ITKIN: Oregon


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Jon Itkin (acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, vocals)







New York Band: John David Hahs: Drums, Ben Sparks: Bass. Special Guests: Jeff Lampert, Pedal Steel & Luke Cissell, Fiddle and Mandolin

Some Like-Minded Souls (Portland band): Paul Prato (electric and upright bass), Al Bay (drums), Pat Munson (electric and steel guitars), Rich Landar (keys, accordian)
InfluencesJohnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Band, the Stones, Merle Haggard, Gram Parsons, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Tom Waits, Beck, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson. John Lennon, Geore Harrison, Howlin Wolf, Skip James, Lefty Frizzell, Ry Cooder, B.J. Shaver, Townes Van Zandt, Richard Thompson, Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen, Doug Sahm, Otis Redding, Son Volt, Gillian Welch, Jimmie Rogers, Tom T Hall, Roger Miller, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Richmond Fontaine, Emmylou Harris, T Bone Burnett, Neil Young, William Faulkner, Charles Bukowski, Raymond Carver, Robert Johnson, Guy Clark, John Prine, Waylon Jennings, Michael Bloomfield, Kris Kristofferson, James Burton, Clarence White, Roy Nichols, Ray Buchanan, Al Green, Steve Cropper, Stax Soul, Norman Blake, Fred McDowell...

And too many more to list.
Sounds LikeNebraska-era Springsteen, Beck and Johnny Cash having a guitar pull at Armadillo World Headquarters.
Record LabelI'm my own damn record label
Type of LabelIndie


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"Itkin deftly swings, trucks and soothes. He's far from the first singer-songwriter/roots-rocker whose songs pray to Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle and Jay Farrar. Not all prayers are answered with such promise."

-Rick Cornell, No Depression

"...richly detailed roots-rock songs, the kind that hit their mark both with a full band and when stripped down for a solo show."

Country Standard Time

“…one of the finest alt.country discs to emerge in 2007. You'd swear Portland, Oregon wunderkind Jon Itkin is decades older than his twenty-four years…”

-www.cheezeball.net

“Cut from varying parts Guthrie, Cash and Marty Robbins…”

-The Spokane Inlander

“The warm baritone [Jon] showcases on his latest CD…has an unpolished quality that works wonders for his confessional lyrics, giving them an even richer sense of honesty.”

-The Oregonian

“…his songs arrive without an expiration date…his agility with language shines…”

-The Eugene Register-Guard

“Every rockin' track on Gold Guitar really is pure gold; soulfully executed, lyrically stunning and punctuated with just the right amount of instrumental flair.”

-The Eugene Weekly

“…as lonesome and big sky beautiful as a McMurtry novel.”

-City Paper –Rochester, NY

“Combining the working-class vocabulary of Bruce Springsteen and the troubadour’s twang of Townes Van Zandt.”

-The Portland Tribune



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Cinematic country folk for your brain and whatever foot you use to slap the floor.

A 25-year-old guy who could be 125.

Lots of good guitar. Plenty of good words. But not too much of either.

Not the next big trend. Not going out of style.

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A.J. Downing





Jul 1 2009 10:25 PM

Check out the new FACEBOOK SONG and if your a Facebook member be sure and join the group "Fans of AJ Downing". Stay tuned on a new album due out by the end of the year!

The Great Unrest





Jun 22 2009 9:31 PM

Pal!
Ruby Jane





Jun 12 2009 2:54 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
Marguerite





Jun 10 2009 3:57 AM

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Hey Jon Itkin, I am sending you a Corona.


Send me a drink back!

Hi Jon. Thanks for adding me as a friend, and I look forward to hearing more of your music - and updates! I didn't see "Oregon" listed in MySpace Music. Hopefully you'll have that added at some point.

Co-Existence





May 14 2009 5:33 PM

Thanks for the add, check out our jams and tell us what you think!
Redline





May 14 2009 2:18 AM

Great music! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again.
Peace,

Captain Redline


Joshua Sanders





May 3 2009 8:58 PM

Yo Big Daddy, in case you're in town...

Joshua Sanders
Solo Acoustic Set

Saturday May 9, 10 PM
Freddy's Back Room
485 Dean Street
Park Slope Brooklyn
Bergen Street stop on 2/3

I'm gonna tear it up...
ROBERT





Apr 19 2009 11:48 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship....PEACE....Robert..
The Earl Brothers





Feb 27 2009 5:29 PM

greetings from the earl brothers...

hope you doing fine..

all is well on this side San Francisco

robert earl
the earl brothers
Whiskey On Sunday





Feb 24 2009 10:41 PM

Stopped by to say Hi! When you commin' to Boston? Cheers!
Anuhel


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Feb 24 2009 3:37 PM

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Thanks for being my friend!!!!
Parkington Sisters





Feb 11 2009 2:47 AM

Thanks for being a friend.


Rose, Sarah, Ariel, Nora and Lydia

Rosy Nolan New Songs





Feb 10 2009 11:37 PM

Jon,thanks for your friendship. I dig your songs and your smooth voice. Hey, if you like Lucinda Williams, you're probably going to like Rosy Nolan.
Would you please come check me out and leave a comment?
skeeter hawk records





Feb 7 2009 12:52 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Steve





Dec 23 2008 7:02 PM

Hey John,

Just thought I'd say hi and Merry Xmas lol. Hope all is going well.

Steve
The Sumner Brothers





Dec 17 2008 8:49 PM

just fine is good enough for me Jon
merry christmas
Brian

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Kathleen Taylor





Dec 16 2008 7:20 PM

Hello!
Lovely:)
Wishes for a beautiful day!
Cheers, Kathleen


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Urban Monroes





Dec 6 2008 6:48 AM

Hello




We're just droppin' by to send you a friendly “Holiday Howdy.”

In addition, we hope that you have a great upcoming weekend!



~the Urban Monroes
Rick Snyder





Oct 23 2008 4:55 PM

hey jonny boy,
great to have you on board tuesday night ...
fantastic gee-tar work i might add !
shake n' bake,
rick
A.J. Downing





Oct 14 2008 3:33 AM

New songs posted. Stop by and say hey when ya can. Be sure and grab the FREE DOWNLOADS while your there and have a great week!

Peace,
AJ
Blue Beat & Tumblin Donkeys





Sep 21 2008 9:20 AM

Hey there!
I'd like to invite anyone to listen to 4 tracks from the new BB&TD album on my profile.

If you really like what you hear, I'd like to make you a special offer for pre-order. Please contact me for more information. Thanks for looking into my music!

Beat -- BB&TD

Elizabeth





Sep 18 2008 4:29 PM

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Sep 17 2008 8:34 PM

Thanks very much for friendship... I like this opportunity to shared our works...
The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way.
It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream,
called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.
Warmest regards,

Didier EUZET

http://www. euzet. com

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The Wayward Girls





Sep 16 2008 12:59 AM

Mmmmm hmmmm... Nice tunes! Thanks for finding us. Come up and play in Ithaca sometime.
The folks here would dig it!
THE THUNDERBOLT CHORUS





Sep 12 2008 2:21 PM

Really fine songs you have,John.Our kinda thing.Always great to have another friend from the Beaver state..we have quite a large collection of you Oregon guys!

Cheers for friending us and all the best with your music from us here in Ireland.

The Thunderbolt Chorus.
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