Jonathan Reuel and a variety of accomplices in different states and time zones.
影響
Dylan. The Beatles. The Band. Peter Gabriel. Kevin Prosch. GK Chesterton. Madeleine L'Engle. David Wilcox. Seledor. Paul Simon. Emmy Lou Harris. Hymns.
風格近似
The first hint of spring after a long, long winter. Somebody spinning air through skin, muscles and tendons, while hammering on wood and steel with fingers and picks, with a sonorous cacaphony of other sounds in the background.
After a number of years playing out as a solo artist; Jonathan Reuel started JRL in 2005, launching it with the record, "Seconds to Sunrise". Joined by Nate Butler (drums), Amber Butler (bass guitar and vocals), and Kimberly Glick (oboe, vocals) Reuel for a year of local shows, short tours and recording based in Charlottesville, VA. The band recorded "Caught in the Paydirt," released August 2006.
After Paydirt, the band split up and Jonathan hit the pavement full time in support of the new record. Summer 2007 Reuel hit the studio, releasing of jrl Now that winter, Jonathan's first studio record recorded live with just a guitar and harmonica.
After the release of Now, Reuel began thinking seriously about a change of musical direction. He decided to quit touring and promoting his music and focus elsewhere: on songwriting as well as his work with artists and leaders.
In his words,
"I've got a confession to make. For months now I've been wrestling with a big change in my life and and what it means for JRL. No, I'm not dying and we're not having a baby. On a metaphorical level I've run into sandwich board signs with "the end is near" written on them. On a practical level I can't keep doing everything I've been doing. And JRL has started to feel cramped. . .
So is this the end of JRL? If so why?
Not quite. I've got one more record to finish. I think it may end up being my favorite JRL record. I'm also dreaming about doing a "final concert" and trying to get a bunch of the great players together who have been part ofJRL over the years. I'm not sure if this will happen or not. If you like the idea let me know.
And after that?
I'll write songs, all kinds of songs, without giving so much thought to where they will fit or who will listen to them. Some people who have been listening will keep listening. Others won't. New people may tune in. Musicians may discover the songs and want to cover them. I am moving into a season of creativity and freedom."
If you want the whole story, visit the jrl blog: thttp://jrlive.blogspot.com
If you'd like to follow Reuel's ongoing journey as a songwriter, check out www.communitysupportedart.com and click on the Jonathan link. You can sign up for a year and receive a download of new songs every three months.
Now,
the Newest JRL Project is here.
12
new songs.
Includes I Don't Mind Waiting, Someone Elses' Dream, and 10 others. $12 plus
shipping and handling.
hello my friend we are back in the US for a couple of months and would love to connect in person/over the phone. miss ya man!! could you message me your digits? also, there is a young hip photographer guy in virginia beach that i want to hook you up with...he is so close to unleashing some beautiful stuff but every time he hits a wall...i wanted to connect him to what you guys are doing in cville!! love ya!
dud, i've been listening to paydirt a lot lately and really enjoying it. i'm gonna be headed your way around the week before thanksgiving, wanna try and find a show or two to do together?
Thanks for writing that Jonathan; it was perfect timing:) I just talked with Grout last night, briefly. Lets chat soon. I know we've got that show coming up,,,but I really wanna catch up with you in light of the recent GDI.
i'll be seeing you tonight at Java Jo's! :) p.s. Dad says his favorite song of yours is "past yourself" It is indeed a very good song.
loved the house concert and i'm sure i'll love tonights coffee concert too! :)
![](http://www.google.com&
<br />B84490741
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" width="150" bgcolor="FF9933" style="word-wrap: break-word">
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/amazedkt">
KMART
</a>
<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/amazedkt">
<img src="http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/61/s_2cabcfb3ccfb440aaad314cd2b452a41.jpg" alt="KMART"/></a><br>
<br />
<br>
<br>
</td>
<td bgcolor="F9D6B4" align="left" valign="top" width="260" style="word-wrap: break-word" class="columnsWidening">
<span class="blacktext10">
2007/2/14 18:35
</span>
<br>
<br>
<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c104/Amazed17/Lion.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" width="150" bgcolor="FF9933" style="word-wrap: break-word">
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/arkyn2">
Arkyn
</a>
<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/arkyn2">
<img src="http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/s_770d2606031f879febb91b6f20fd0a0d.jpg" alt="Arkyn"/></a><br>
<br />
<br>
<br>
</td>
<td bgcolor="F9D6B4" align="left" valign="top" width="260" style="word-wrap: break-word" class="columnsWidening">
<span class="blacktext10">
2007/1/31 05:25
</span>
<br>
<br>
hey guys we have a sample song up please check it out and let us know what you think!
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top" width="150" bgcolor="FF9933" style="word-wrap: break-word">
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/frequencytheater">
Frequency Theater
</a>
<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/frequencytheater">
<img src="http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/69/s_e4a161dfceea44b884530f28e194f500.jpg" alt="Frequency Theater"/></a><br>
<br />
<br>
<br>
</td>
<td bgcolor="F9D6B4" align="left" valign="top" width="260" style="word-wrap: break-word" class="columnsWidening">
<span class="blacktext10">
2007/1/28 17:19
</span>
<br>
<br>
eh, are you sure you want me to in your top friends? cuz i){kind=link}