John Hartford, Slash, Tool, Afrocelts, Marty Friedman, Slayer, Metallica, Pierre Bensusan, Tony McManus, Altan, Lunasa, John Standefer, John Doyle, Doudou Ndiaye Rose, Pat Kirtley, Sasha, John Digweed, Aphrodite, Pink Floyd, The Police, Kreg Viesselman, The Wayfarers, David Darling, Bill Douglas, Type-O-Negative, U2, The Chemical Brothers, Tim Story
An accomplished solo guitarist, Jon’s sheer love of music combined with his connection to his instrument and his technical mastery make for a musician of rare caliber. Hailing from a diverse range of musical influences from Celtic, Classical, Jazz, African, Electronica, Bluegrass & Folk, Rock & Heavy Metal, Jon Sousa is a melting pot of musical gold. His greatest passion currently resides in his solo guitar repertoire, comprised mainly of traditional Celtic arrangements, with some Classical, Jazz, and dazzling original compositions. Jon is also an adept Celtic tenor banjoist and Celtic-rhythm guitar accompanist as well as an accomplished Sabar drummer. Jon has toured throughout the US and northern Europe and has studied with world-renown solo guitarist Pierre Bensusan at his home in Northern France and master Celtic fingerstyle guitarist, Tony McManus at his home in Elora, Ontario. Jon also has a deep love for the culture and arts of Senegal, West Africa and studied Sabar Drumming in Senegal, under the guidance of his teacher and friend, master griot, Boubacar Djiebate. Lately, Jon has been collaborating with concertina player Martin O’Brien from county Clare, Ireland; the duo has teamed up for a US and International tour in the last year and plans for a CD may surface in the not too distant future.
"Jon is a truly gifted musician, artist and performer. He combines breathtaking technical expertise with an incredible depth of being that shines though his music. Watching and listening to Jon's performances is an experience for your whole being." --Chris and Kelly Sherwin, House Concert Hosts, Boulder, CO
"Glad that your enjoyed your brief stay in our special corner of France. To all potential hosts out there - Jon is the perfect guest. And if you have a dog, Jon even brings his own dog basket (once the guitar is removed). May the rest of your trip be filled with sunshine and honey. A bientôt, Brian, Pierrette and Ruby" - House Concert Hosts, Duravel, France.
Wanted to let you know that I'm playing down at Folsom St. Coffee tonight. Glenn Taylor, pedal steel guitar extaordinare, will be joining me. Hope to see you there!
would you believe that the week you are here i dont have to work and i get paid anyway? they call it a 'vacation'. during this 'vacation' i will bring you to the greatest rollercoaster in the solar system.
Can you believe it - I danced ALL weekend! got to dance Sat. at Conor's with the champion dancers...I felt like Jean Butler!!! We also danced the International Festival at CU later - also today! Sorry I missed your shows - at least I was immersed in Irish music too!
Dear Jon, I regret to inform you I may have to remove you from my top friends list. I feel that your new picture is looking into my soul and trying to give my computer a virus. Just a feeling, love, Holden
Hey FrienD!! Next week is my birthday (27th) but friday the 28th, I am playing in niwot and making it a birthday party.. why don't you come and hang out, maybe sit for a sec? hope all is well! I will be more free after this week :-)
What the hell Cowboy? I leave town for a few months and you turn into someone I don't even recognize?? Has Agee got anything to do with this transformation? All I can say is, "Watch out Ireland"! Miss you - would love to do some pickin' when I get back from tour in March. xoxo Jessie
