Since cutting his teeth on the Nashville music scene, Toluenes vocalist & songwriter Jamon Scott has narrated his tales of love and alcohol on stages from Asbury Park, N.J. to Los Angeles, CA including the legendary Rainbow Room on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. With comparisons to John Mellencamp, Jimmy Buffet and Steve Earle, the self-proclaimed southwest band from the southeast is a 2009 Hossey Music Award finalist and, recently, became the official spokeshombres for Kentucky's own Ale 8 One soft drink.
Guitarist Dan Crawley, a prolific songwriter in his own right, moved to Nashville right out of high school and honed his craft in such clubs as the famed Bluebird Cafe, eventually signing his first publishing deal. Later, he relocated to Lexington, KY, where he spent the late '90's and early 2000's "paying his dues" on the local music scene before hooking up with Jamon in 2003 and forming The Toluenes.
" . . . The Ramones meet Tom T. Hall. ", " . . . a band with an attitude that's all beer and backbone. " and " . . . one of those rare bands that makes you feel good, thoughtful and contemplative all at the same time. " are just a few of the words reviewers have used to describe The Toluenes, on their latest c.d. Off The Wagon and On The Lam. The disc was recorded in Nashville and co-produced by Jim Allison, who wrote such hits as Reba McEntire's What Am I Gonna Do About You and LeAnn Rimes' Fade To Blue.
The Toluenes also made their small screen debut in the 2007 Indie Gathering winner for best t.v. pilot, Bottle Rockets. In addition to co-writing and co-starring in the episode, Jamon performs several songs, as well. Bottle Rockets was screened at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and garnered top awards at the 2009 Las Vegas International Film Festival, the Accolade Television Awards and the World Independent Film Expo.
For more band info, photos, lyrics, sound clips, tour dates and exclusive interviews or to purchase music, log onto www.thetoluenes.com. The disc is available for download at Amazon.com, itunes, Rhapsody and Napster.
I'm doing well amigo. Thanks for stopping by and asking. I added Hola Amigo! to my profile player. Can't wait for the whole CD. Hopefully you'll be able to hit this area again, in support. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Take care, and cheers.
Woh, what's that I see? Another Toluenes show I will be attending?! I know where I'm going to be Oct. 10! Kick ass. Didn't know if I was going to be able to make another show this year, but it sure looks like it! Hope all is going well amigos. Cheers.
"In case you haven't heard yet, you're in the Hossey Music Award Song Voting contest for June! Send everyone to HossTheBoss.com to vote for you all month long! Also, listen for the live show on Saturday afternoons. If you get a lot of votes in the next couple of weeks, we'll interview you on the June 20 show."
Looks like y'all are doin' well. I will try my best to make the Prince show. Panama City Beach would be the only thing to hold me back. It's an honor to be a top friend!
WOW!!! what a show i am glad i took the drive to finally get to see you guys live. thank you for everything the photos and autographs and for being so down to earth and taking the time to hang with me and my brother also thanxs for interducing us to your friends. I think you mayhave made a couple new ones tonight. thanx again and keep the great tunes coming. Until the day our paths cross again be safe and enjoy... (Mike)
You know, you guys killed tonight! The show was worth every second of the trip. It was great to finally hear the songs live. Plus it was cool to hear the sneak previews of the stuff to come. Can't wait to do it all again, and let's hope that's not too far off. Thanks again amigos, and cheers.
count me in! I'll be coming to nashville on June 5th to meet with a couple people, and will be moving down around the end of October beginning of November. I'll be coming down after we get done with all the east coast shows and that should be pretty well taken care of by that time, just shoot me a plan and I can swing it!
You know, I think I just may be able to make that show! Actually, I'm planning on going down in the next week or two to pick up my RCPM ticket, and I could just swing by and pick up my ticket for your show while I'm down there. Any chance they're on sale already? This rocks! Man it's going to be a busy week. RCPM on Tues. and Wed. and you guys on Sat.? I think I'm coming up on my best week of the year! Cheers amigos.
Hey! It's a pleasure to have ya, Thanks for the add. Tamar had mentioned you guys to me in an earlier conversation and she's right, you guys do have a pretty kickin' sound! Hopefully our paths will cross soon!
Awesome! Let me know where and when. I'm so pumped about this! Can't wait. My brother will definitely be there too. Just give me the word amigo. Cheers.
OddSTAR is playing at The DownTown--the legendary Tennesee music room that's only a couple hours drive from Ashevegas. Make plans with some friends and come out to see us Thursday April 9th! Showtime is @ 10pm!
Hola amigos! Thought I'd stop by with some Gotham spray paint, and scribble on the walls! Hope all is well, and spring is finally starting to make an appearance down your way. Cheers.
