The Pousette-Dart Band earned a reputation as being one of the hardest working touring units of the 1970's and 80's. Their four albums for Capitol records earned them respect amongst a wide national audience and their peers. They toured with some of the biggest drawing tours of the period including Yes, Peter Frampton, Gary Wright, and went on to work regularly with many of their favorites including Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, James Taylor, the Byrds and many others. Their successful run was cut short as the record business took a decided turn and the band decided to opt out of the direction the business was heading. Jon Pousette-Dart has remained an active figure in NYC producing his latest CD's, TV specials, and film scores, all the while writing and recording with his many friends in Nashville, where the band recorded most of their Capitol releases with producer Norbert Putnam. He has remained a vital performer, writer, singer, guitarist, and producer, recently building a studio north of NYC. Keep an eye out for both Jon solo and with his band that features some of the finest players in the country.
"The
Freedom To Rock" is about artistic freedom, in this case music. Where it's
fought for in a time when big business saw it as a lucrative product, thus
stunting the growth of creativity. A tale that is rewarding although
frustrating at times with big time dreamers and those not ready for change.
"Writing that rocks as hard as the music that's integral to the story." - Christine Ohlman
Jon! So much fun opening the show for you last night in Quincy, MA! You put on a terrific performance - as always - and we had a great time with you and the guys. Thanks for everything! All the Best, from The Full Moon Revue.
I know what you mean about style over substance.........I hope you will consider joining our online community of artists, musicians and creative folk at: www.wiffledustonline.com/ning.cfm I think you'll enjoy meeting new friends here...
Hi Jon, Stopping in to say hello and to listen to your fine music. I still have all your albums in vinyl plus a best of cd. We are still hoping that the fair winds will send you our way here on Cape Cod. All the best until then.
thank you so much for your friendship and encouragement! I really appreciate you!
hope you are having a good day!
have you signed up for my email list at jaetchison.com? you'll get a free download of one of the new songs off my album, and it will make it easier for me to let you know new stuff that comes up and when I'm playing a show near you!
my record label tells me the free download offer is winding to a close soon, so I am hoping my friends will grab it today.
