Billy Jonas - Life So Far - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

'Get Real' is Billy's 2004 studio follow-up to 'Life So Far'. From matters of the heart, to geo-political intrigue, 'Get Real' invites the listener to climb into a 'percussion-rich' universe (~Dirty Linen Magazine) full of sonic exploration and emotional adventurousness. 'Get Real' is filled with sounds that come from homemade and recycled object instruments ('industrial re-percussion' 5 gallon water bottle, pots & pans, bottles & cans, buckets, garbage bins and carpet tube marimbas), as well as a host of more traditional sounding instruments (guitar, bass, Middle Eastern & African percussions), and LOTS of voices! Jonas' heartwarming work has been enjoyed across North America since 1987. Previously a member of the highly acclaimed duo, 'The Billy's,' he has been featured at prestigious festivals and venues nationwide. Jonas has shared stages with some of the world's favorite acoustic artists, including Patti Larkin, Ani DiFranco, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, and Pete Seeger. A Billy Jonas performance is an explosion of energy, tempered with moments of lyrical introspection and mellifluous calm. In sing-alongs, bang-alongs, and whisper-alongs, everyone becomes part of a performance that reaches out and '. . . touches even the most hardened of hearts.' (Fayetteville Morning News) Billy Jonas' performances will inspire, inform, and enlighten. His work is born out of respect and reverence, and seeks to honor the creative energy in everyone. Billy provides performances and workshops for adult audiences and/or family audiences.

Billy Jonas LIVE for adults/general audiences (recordings for families/young audiences are listed separately) Billy Jonas is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, 'industrial re-percussionist,' and a one-man-band whose primary instrument is the audience. 'Billy Jonas LIVE' is a portrait of a turn-of-the 21st century hootenanny, in the grand folk tradition, where everybody's in the band. With the exception of the bonus track, 'Billy Jonas LIVE' was recorded all during one concert on February 16, 2002, by Neale Eckstein at Fox Run, in Sudbury, MA. It features Billy solo, accompanied by a stellar 'audience orchestra' who learn their parts as they go. Special guests include Eric Schwartz (backup vocals on 'Coup d'Etat') and David Wilcox (backup vocals on the bonus track 'God is IN'). A Billy Jonas performance, and 'Billy Jonas LIVE,' is an explosion of energy, tempered with moments of lyrical introspection and mellifluous calm. In sing-alongs, bang-alongs, and whisper-alongs, everyone becomes part of a performance that reaches out and '. . . touches even the most hardened of hearts.' (Fayetteville Morning News) As with all Billy Jonas concerts, 'Billy Jonas LIVE' begins with a simple 'tuning' of the audience; from there a whimsical trajectory carries listeners through stories of life, love, and triumph over 'Murphy's Law.' Jonas' original pieces are played on fanciful 'industrial re-percussion' instruments made from found objects. He sings in a clear tenor voice; his guitar work is adventurous, alternately percussive and lyrical. Jonas' heartwarming work has been enjoyed across North America since 1987. Previously a member of the highly acclaimed duo, 'The Billys,' he has been featured at prestigious festivals and venues nationwide (see selected venues). Jonas has shared stages with some of the world's favorite acoustic artists, including Patti Larkin, Ani DiFranco, David Wilco

JJ - JJ No 2 [VINYL LP] date 08/03/2010