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  • Genre: Acoustic / Alternative / Soul

    Location Los Angeles, US

    Profile Views: 166759

    Last Login: 2/7/2012

    Member Since 7/5/2005

    Website www.jonthoward.com

    Record Label MettaFour/KOCH

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    I am a singer/songwriter originally from the midwest & Texas but I now live near the beach in Los Angeles, CA................ People say I am outgoing and I feel very comfortable making conversation with anyone......... I love to laugh and I love to make people laugh................sometimes I can be so silly.......................... My newest CD was recorded at Red House Studios in Greenwich Village for MettaFour Records/Koch Entertainment. Ben Wisch who produced Grammy winner Marc Cohn's first two records and has also worked with Jonatha Brooke, David Wilcox, Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White produced it and also played Wurlitzer piano. I was very fortunate to work with some of the best musicians around including drummer Shawn Pelton from Sheryl Crow's band. Shawn is also the drummer on Saturday Night Live and has played with other amazing artists including Shawn Colvin, Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen. Paul Bryan from Aimee Mann's band played some amazing Bass on the record and Duke Levine who plays with Mary Chapin Carpenter played Guitars & Mandola. Also on the record is my old friend Greg Krueger playing Guitar & Mandoguitar on a few songs, Amy Helm & Glenn Patscha from Ollabelle sang on backing vocals, and Stephanie Winters who plays with Richie Havens ... It was released June 12th 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please go to ITunes if you would like to hear the complete CD and buy it.......... Besides all that I have an awesome 13 year old son named Christopher. My official website is WWW.JONTHOWARD.COM so if you would like to check out more music and pictures please go there..................................................... I live to make music, travel, paint, dance & ride my Harley along the California coastline.
  • Members

    JUST ME, Some CAPOS, AND A BUNCH OF HARMONICAS!!!!!!!!!!! But here are a few friends who joined me on my new record: Shawn Pelton - Drums, Duke Levine - Guitars, Mandola, Ben Wisch - Wurlitzer, Greg Krueger - Guitars, Paul Bryan - Bass, Stephanie Winters - Cello, Amy Helm - Vocals
  • Influences

    Honestly I love most music..............Music with heart and soul is my favorite....... Regardless of culture or style......... I listen to alot of eclectic music especially other singer/songwriters........ Since my music is considered Adult Alternative or Americana I tend to listen to other similar artists like Neil Young, Shelby Lynn, J.J. Cale, Steve Earle, Kenny White, Dire Straits, Dave Alvin, Chris Rhea, Gavin Degraw, Leonard Cohen, Robbie Robertson, U2, Damian Marley, Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, Dave Mathews Band, Cold Play, Tom Waits, John Hiatt, Sting, Prince, Sade, Seal, Peter Gabriel, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, The Gypsy Kings, Counting Crows, Tony Joe White, Lucinda Williams, Damien Rice, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt, Taj Mahal, Etta James, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Marc Cohn, Johnny Cash, Graham Parsons, The Rolling Stones, & most Blues records.......... I seem to love anything put out by Putumayo..........especially their Blues Lounge, Latin Groove & Acoustic Brazillian compilations...... I am really into reggae right now........ Especially Soulful Reggae & Bob Marley never seems to grow old..........
  • Sounds Like

    Well that is a tough question to answer.............. I pride myself on sounding as original as possible........... But like they say everything has already been done so I asked around and my friends said I sound like.......... Bruce Springsteen ( songs with depth & meaning that can make you think) John Mellencamp ( a midwestern sound that blends many styles of music) Mark Knopfler ( musical integrity & vocal style) Tom Waits ( his gritty soulful voice and songwriting skill)...... But they said I have my own style and vibe which makes me very happy because I love all those artists!!!!!!!! If you like Acoustic, Adult alternative, Americana, AAA style, Adult Contemporary music by singer/songwriters...........you just may like the songs I write & the way I sound!!!!!!!!!

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  • Ricky Molina

    Hello, Hope you are doing great. . I just pass by to say Hello to you. . take care. Hola espero que te encuentres muy bien. . solamenta pasava para saludarte... center>

    2 months ago
  • Jimi Pearson

    Hi !

    Just stopping by to share some exciting news!

    It would be awesome if you would take a moment (or four) to visit my MySpace profile and check out some of my new tunes as well as our Singer/Songwriter's contest (it's only $5 to enter)!  The deadline to enter is 4/30/11, so time is running out!

    The winner will receive a complimentary week at our 20 acre horse ranch getting demos of his/her songs produced while having an amazingly creative experience at one of the most beautiful places in the world!  Families/significant others are also welcome (we have two private guest houses)! 

    If you know a gifted singer/songwriter that could take advantage of this opportunity, please feel free to pass the info along.

    Have an awesome week!

    Jim Pearson (James Morris Pearson)
    Music Producer, Multi-Instrument Musician and Songwriter, http://halfabubbleoffstudios.com (the songwriter's mountain music studio getaway/retreat)

    Friend me on Facebook:  http://facebook.com/pages/jamesmorrispearson
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    9 months ago
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    1 year ago
  • Abacay Support Portugal



    Hi there, !

    Hope you had a great start into 2011!


    Wish you reach or get very, very close to your goals.


    All the best wishes
    Abacay

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    1 year ago
  • Sonia Mariotti Official…

    Hello Jon, thanks for the add!
    Greets from Italy
    Best regards!
    Sonia

    www.soniamariotti.com
    MY MUSIC NOW ON BELIEVE, I TUNES, AMAZON and other
    MORE INFO at www.advicemusic-records.com

    1 year ago
  • Sara

    Great to have you as a friend.
    I hope your weekend is going well.
    Sara

    1 year ago
  • Blackwater James

    Thanks for being our friend. Keep on rockin!!!

    1 year ago
  • Jesse Martinez

    thanks for coming to my school :)

    1 year ago
  • Holmes and Bond

    Hi, hope your well? Love your page x

    1 year ago

Bio:

I am a singer/songwriter originally from the midwest & Texas but I now live near the beach in Los Angeles, CA................ People say I am outgoing and I feel very comfortable making conversation with anyone......... I love to laugh and I love to make people laugh................sometimes I can be so silly.......................... My newest CD was recorded at Red House Studios in Greenwich Village for MettaFour Records/Koch Entertainment. Ben Wisch who produced Grammy winner Marc Cohn's first two records and has also worked with Jonatha Brooke, David Wilcox, Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White produced it and also played Wurlitzer piano. I was very fortunate to work with some of the best musicians around including drummer Shawn Pelton from Sheryl Crow's band. Shawn is also the drummer on Saturday Night Live and has played with other amazing artists including Shawn Colvin, Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen. Paul Bryan from Aimee Mann's band played some amazing Bass on the record and Duke Levine who plays with Mary Chapin Carpenter played Guitars & Mandola. Also on the record is my old friend Greg Krueger playing Guitar & Mandoguitar on a few songs, Amy Helm & Glenn Patscha from Ollabelle sang on backing vocals, and Stephanie Winters who plays with Richie Havens ... It was released June 12th 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please go to ITunes if you would like to hear the complete CD and buy it.......... Besides all that I have an awesome 13 year old son named Christopher. My official website is WWW.JONTHOWARD.COM so if you would like to check out more music and pictures please go there..................................................... I live to make music, travel, paint, dance & ride my Harley along the California coastline.

Member Since:

July 05, 2005

Members:

JUST ME, Some CAPOS, AND A BUNCH OF HARMONICAS!!!!!!!!!!! But here are a few friends who joined me on my new record: Shawn Pelton - Drums, Duke Levine - Guitars, Mandola, Ben Wisch - Wurlitzer, Greg Krueger - Guitars, Paul Bryan - Bass, Stephanie Winters - Cello, Amy Helm - Vocals

Influences:

Honestly I love most music..............Music with heart and soul is my favorite....... Regardless of culture or style......... I listen to alot of eclectic music especially other singer/songwriters........ Since my music is considered Adult Alternative or Americana I tend to listen to other similar artists like Neil Young, Shelby Lynn, J.J. Cale, Steve Earle, Kenny White, Dire Straits, Dave Alvin, Chris Rhea, Gavin Degraw, Leonard Cohen, Robbie Robertson, U2, Damian Marley, Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, Dave Mathews Band, Cold Play, Tom Waits, John Hiatt, Sting, Prince, Sade, Seal, Peter Gabriel, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, The Gypsy Kings, Counting Crows, Tony Joe White, Lucinda Williams, Damien Rice, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt, Taj Mahal, Etta James, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Marc Cohn, Johnny Cash, Graham Parsons, The Rolling Stones, & most Blues records.......... I seem to love anything put out by Putumayo..........especially their Blues Lounge, Latin Groove & Acoustic Brazillian compilations...... I am really into reggae right now........ Especially Soulful Reggae & Bob Marley never seems to grow old..........

Sounds Like:

Well that is a tough question to answer.............. I pride myself on sounding as original as possible........... But like they say everything has already been done so I asked around and my friends said I sound like.......... Bruce Springsteen ( songs with depth & meaning that can make you think) John Mellencamp ( a midwestern sound that blends many styles of music) Mark Knopfler ( musical integrity & vocal style) Tom Waits ( his gritty soulful voice and songwriting skill)...... But they said I have my own style and vibe which makes me very happy because I love all those artists!!!!!!!! If you like Acoustic, Adult alternative, Americana, AAA style, Adult Contemporary music by singer/songwriters...........you just may like the songs I write & the way I sound!!!!!!!!!

Record Label:

MettaFour/KOCH

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