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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)
Influences
Johnny 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 Like
Nebraska-era Springsteen, Beck and Johnny Cash having a guitar pull at Armadillo World Headquarters.
"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.”
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!
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
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.
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,
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?
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!
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,
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.
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