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Jon Troast
Folk Rock / Pop / Acoustic

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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
United States

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Member Since4/6/2005
Band Websitewww.jontroast.com
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Wisconsin artist Jon Troast alternates between folky and funky. His smoky, David Gray–style vocals jump from sweet, spunky love songs to edgier, rhythmic explorations of life and responsibility.

...you’ll want to give Second Story a second listen, and a third, and fourth …
-Performing Songwriter - www.performingsongwriter.com

Jon Troast possesses that indefinable something that separates the wheat from the chaff, folksinger-wise -- that je ne se quoi of sincerity, wit, melodicism and observational power that elevates these songs from folk-pop cliché and lands them squarely in the rich storytelling tradition of a David Wilcox or a James Taylor.

Troast’s vocals have the throaty, lived-in sound of a James Blunt or John Ondrasik, with precise yet effortless phrasing that’s pitch-perfect for these songs.
-Daily Vault - www.dailyvault.com

We were excited to discover this amazing singer/songwriter and his mellow, well-crafted songs...a great listen from start to finish.
-Eb & Flo - www.ebflo.com

With the combination of crafty lyrics and exceptional musical accompaniment, Jon Troast has the potential of becoming the next greatest discovery in the music world.

Jon’s musical influences appear to span a wide range including folk, rock, country, pop, alternative and Christian. He is easily comparable to James Taylor and John Mayer and yet, stands on his own two feet effortlessly.
-The Music Review - www.themusicreview.net

Jon Troast’s soul is vibrantly alive, and his writing is filled with an appreciation for everything and everyone in his life. His warm, slightly raspy voice puts you right in the song, and even when he’s singing about something not so wonderful (for example, “Knock Down,” with its musings on social awkwardness), there’s something more philosophical about it than depressing. He’s a pure, honest, true folkie in his heart and soul. And he’s a pretty gifted guitar player, too.
-Indie Music - www.indiemusic.com
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Aug 9 2009 11:53 PM

Hey Jon!

Sorry this is a little late. I just wanted to thank you for the awesome show last Saturday. I had a great time! I'll be looking forward to seeing a show sometime soon!
 
    ~Delaney

Half Mile Portage (is recording!)

Half Mile Portage (is recording!)



Aug 6 2009 9:39 PM

Thanks so much for the awesome show tonight! We had a blast opening for you and we hope you had as much fun as we did!

-Kenz, Lane, Tyler & David
[[♪Kenz♪]]

[[♪Kenz♪]]



Jul 21 2009 12:39 AM

Hey there! Super excited that my band's getting to play with you.. EXTRA excited to be joining you on mandolin for a song! I'll be working on that part nice n' hard up until the show!
Half Mile Portage (is recording!)

Half Mile Portage (is recording!)



Jul 7 2009 12:10 AM

Hey there, thank you for adding us. =) We really, really enjoyed your show in Lake Geneva!

Hope to see you soon, keep rockin'..
-Kenz/Half Mile Portage
MISS SUZIII :D

Suzi Peak



Jun 20 2009 4:39 PM

hey jon!
you did great at topsail the other day!
please come back again!
good luck with the rest of your tour and may God bless you.
-Suzi Peak
Tyler

Tyler Vodopich
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May 22 2009 2:10 AM

Hey Jon, I loved getting to watch you here in Canon Tuesday. Keep it up!
Big Blue Kat

Sean D. Moore



May 14 2009 11:00 AM

Colorado cannot wait to see you!
.:ashley:.

Ashley VanHouten



Apr 15 2009 2:31 AM

thats alright. some day youre gonna be super amazing and I'll come to a live concert all though it wont be as cool as being able to talk to you and all.
I hope it warms up here too!
.:ashley:.

Ashley VanHouten



Apr 13 2009 8:37 PM

hey! your music is amazing! I really wish I could have seen you at the living room concert my Aunt had. I already added one of your songs to my profile. haha.
Keep up the writing!
Big Blue Kat

Sean D. Moore



Mar 25 2009 9:40 PM

Looking forward to you being here in Colorado in May.
God bless ya real big.
Lanz

Lanz



Mar 23 2009 1:37 PM

Come back and play a show in Geneva soon! Its finally nice weather!! lol
Tina

Tina Barclay



Feb 12 2009 4:20 PM

Thanks for the add Jon...I really enjoy your music!
Katie Elizabeth

Kate Dunbar



Dec 20 2008 3:29 PM

sweetness my church is coming up for winter extreme. We still have your autograph from last year hanging on our collage board in the junior high room.Hah Sharon still brags that she melts your butter haha.
ttyl -Katie
Katie Elizabeth

Kate Dunbar



Dec 19 2008 10:38 PM

Hey jon! Whats up? Are you going to be at Timber-Lee this year? Has your road to fame been as rocky as mine lol.
dandan

dandan



Dec 14 2008 11:23 AM

how's the road to fame treating you? let me know when and where you are playing chicago... and/or if you need someone to book you. i've finally got a few connections so you should use and abuse them as often as possible.
be good and happy holidays!
trisha [TJ♥KJ]

trisha [TJ♥KJ]



Dec 13 2008 9:23 PM

JON!
Everytime I go to wal-mart, pet co, or home depot, i take a quick glance around..
but never see you.

such a disappointment! haha.

:)
BeccaJean

BeccaJean



Dec 8 2008 5:53 AM

I can't believe it's been a whole year since you graced us with your talent up close and personal. To commemorate the day, I listened to your music all day while I addressed Christmas cards.

Luv ya!!! Be careful out on the road, and Happy Birthday a few days early.
Danae *-.-* :D

Danae Wiebe



Nov 27 2008 4:55 PM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! have a great day and don't eat too much! :) lol
Sherry

Sherry Anderson



Nov 23 2008 5:58 AM

Loved your concert in Fremont, Hope to see you again!
angelica

angelica



Nov 21 2008 5:16 PM

hey-oh jon.
i'm from the midwest and i spent many an unforgettable summer at camp on williams bay in lake geneva. even got stitches there one year...good times.
anyway, i just discovered second story and i'm liking it. thanks for the tunes, man!
peace.
Becca, now Divine

Becca Moran



Nov 17 2008 6:11 AM

I'm comming to one of your shows while you are down in LA... let's just say I'm excited.
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i use Facebook. not this



Nov 13 2008 3:10 AM

hey, i just want to say thanks for being at Windy Gap this past weekend, your music is awesome and that weekend couldn't have been better.
Lisa

Lisa



Nov 9 2008 3:22 AM

hey jon!
i see you are coming to seattle! are those private concerts? ...or can we crash one?
we would love to see you play!!
Sheri M

Sheri McGuire



Oct 28 2008 2:45 PM

Hi Jon, thanks for the add! I am thinking of having you play at my sister's place in Oregon when you are in the Portland area, not sure of her schedule yet. Thanks for the cd's, I listen to them all the time and have them playing at the Inn when I serve breakfast, people love them.
When you are in the area, give me a call and if we have an available room, you are welcome to stay no charge ok? Take care!
tara

tara clampett



Oct 22 2008 7:18 PM

hey Jon!

I just wanted to thank you for the third cd With, To, From(better late than never)! It's just as brillant as the first two! Hope life is great and if you have ANY openings in the tour, let me know! All the best ~t
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