MATTHEW "SHARK" SHARTSIS: Songwriter/arranger, Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Vocals
GARY JONES: Drums
ZACH SHARPE: Bass
SCOTT PORTNER: Harpoon
Gary Jones’ canine companion, GENERAL -- By God, her name is...General Jones?!
Influences
Our freinds, families & loved ones. Also, our friends, families & loved ones who have moved on to a place unknown, but remain here in our hearts and souls. We are driven by Our Let Downs, Triumphs, Loves, Break-ups, Good Times and Bad Times. It all makes us who we are, and it teaches us that to be alive is the only luck you need...GENERAL is a SAINT!
GENERAL JONES is here to satisfy your general jones for music. The members of this Bay Area Rock & Roll/Soul/Blues/Funk group create songs from the innermost recesses of their souls. Their live energy is young, timeless, vigorous and, above all else, FUN. All of the songs on this site were written and produced in Shark Shartsis' small studio in Oakland, CA free of bells, whistles and rickitta-rackitta...true GENERAL JONES.
On behalf of Your Very Own General Jones: chase your dreams as far as you can. When it feels like you can't reach them, and they seem only to let you down, take a deep breath, then: REACH FARTHER, RUN FASTER, CHASE THEM HIGHER and they WILL come true - Anytime Your Walkin' With Ol' General Jones There's Nothing better That Can Happen to Your Soul.
i really wish i could be a part of it...i will be in town for the thanksgiving weekend if the album's not done and you want to do some tracks together!!
I entered this contest to get on the bill fer the Treasure island music festival. Out of 900 acts, I was chosen to been in the final 10 fer the Saturday show.
how to vote
1. go to www. imeem. com/treasureislandfestival 2. Play my song 3. click the comment buttun in the blog. 2. If you don't have an account, you will be asked to create and account, it only takes a second.
There will be thousands of people at this show, wich is a great opportunity fer me to get in front of a lotta folks who haven't seen my show. I would really appreciate anything you can do. even if its just listening to the song and giving it more plays
Well we certainly sent me off right! That was probably the most fun gig I think we have played. I will miss being with the General, but hopefully down the road ScottyP and the General will join forces and storm the beaches of rock and roll yet again!!!!
Much love to you bros, Shark, Gary, Mark, even you too brotha Zach!!!!! Best of luck fellas
Hey buddies! I'm hoping to make it out to see the Ol' Jones this Friday. I would like to cordially invite you gentlemen to the most raucous birthday party of the summer:
I'm digging the songs you've got posted on your wall! Oohh how I miss seeing you guys play at mama g's!! Even mama g's is gone now... I don't want to talk about it! Thanks for the b-day wish! Give some smooches to the pooches for me!!!
Thanks for finding me - looks like we're playing the Utah together in May - I'm glad I heard your page - you've got a cool sound and now I can honestly promote the whole show...looking forward to it!
