Jason MacDonald
Marion Bridge, NS, Canada | AFM
Music
Press
"Weather he is singing original songs derived from life experiences or offering up his own rendition of well know tunes of a similar style, Jason MacDonald is subtle, heartfelt, charming and engaging. With smooth vocals, polished guitar work and story telling that paint the pictures to the songs he sings, everything blends splendidly.”
Duane Nardocchio
Cape Breton Fudge Co. Entertainment
- Cape Breton Fudge Co. Entertainment
"Jason MacDonald is one of the most refreshing young artists our island of Cape Breton has seen in some time. In this day of tuned vocals and studio tricks, Jason is a throw back to the days when artists had a unique sound and could capture the audience with clear, clean vocals and perform their material just as well onstage as in the studio. One listen and you're hooked, solid songs, great vocals and a great communicator with an audience...a pure singer-songwriter"
Bill MacNeil - General Manager/Program Director - The Coast 89.7FM CKOA
- The Coast 89.7FM CKOA
“Absolutely terrific guitar work, smooth, entertaining vocals and quality production make "Got a Ways to Go" extremely radio worthy. A pleasure to get Mr. MacDonald some radio exposure on Acoustic Planet”.
Steve Clarke
Host: Acoustic Planet
CHES Radio -- The Mix 88. Erin ON 1,
The Grand Radio 92.9, Fergus ON
- Acoustic Planet
"Weather he is singing original songs derived from life experiences or offering up his own rendition of well know tunes of a similar style, Jason MacDonald is subtle, heartfelt, charming and engaging. With smooth vocals, polished guitar work and story telling that paint the pictures to the songs he sings, everything blends splendidly.”
Duane Nardocchio
Cape Breton Fudge Co. Entertainment
"Jason is a great performer who seems very comfortable on stage. Everyone really enjoyed his music. We would have him back anytime!"
- Meagan Osburn
Union Street Café
"It amazed me that a solo artist could produce such a great full sound. Everyone enjoyed Jason's performance.”
- Don LeBlanc
Beausoleil Festival - Venues
"He ha such a gift for turning a phrase, making him a natural for conveying his ideas in song......a major presence on stage anytime he performs." - Cape Breton Post
“These are real songs, and certainly not a CD thrown together in a fleeting moment. If this is but a sampling of Jason’s writing ability, then I’m certain we will be hearing more for a very long time to come.”......
- What’s Going On Magazine
“Jason’s voice captures your heart with his outstanding singing, and one can notice his songwriting abilities. What appeals with this album, is that every song is radio playable because it reaches out to such a broad audience. Judging by the quality of this Album, Jason is bound for stardom and no doubt will become one of Canada’s musical treasures .”
- Atlantic Seabreeze
Discography
"Got A Ways To Go" 2012
That Is the Sea
So Blessed
Old Town
Storm On The Way (radio single)
Overdue
Got A Ways To Go
Walked On Water
As We Danced Together
Loch Lomond
Loon on a Lake
On The Way EP 2011
Storm On The Way
That Is The Sea
Walked On Water
Over Due
Mrs Green Thumbs
As We Dance
"The Day" 2006
Live & Learn
To Get To Know You (radio single)
Angelina (radio single)
Crazy Little World
Midnight Train
You're To Blame
Proposition
Penny For Your Thoughts
The Day
Weight Of The World
Go For A Ride
"Leave My Mark" 2002
Constellations
Under Control
My Love
Tryin' To Behave
Leave My Mark
I Think of You
Right In Front of Me
It's Not That Easy
Total 360
Everyone's Got Something
Where Do I belong
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Bio
BIOGRAPHY
Singer/songwriter Jason MacDonald’s passion for music plays out in a driving acoustic fashion, wonderful storytelling and a warm personality that connects immediately with his audience. The home he makes with his wife and two young daughters in a close-knit , Cape Breton community, both in and out of doors, is a source of songwriting inspiration that seemingly never goes dry. Jason draws on the stories of his family including his grandparents who had deep roots in the Gabarus Lake area of Cape Breton, not to mention his own experiences fishing lobster, building houses, crafting furniture, growing Christmas trees, hosting a radio program, and, of course, writing songs and playing his music for fans from Cape Breton to Milwaukee. Since 2002 Jason has released three full length CDs and one EP of original material. Tracks from his CDs has received significant radio airplay. His music has earned him award nominations from Music Nova Scotia, East Coast Music Awards, Independent Singer-Songwriter Assoc. and Top Honours in the Indie International Songwriters Contest. He has showcased at NS Music Week, East Coast Music Awards and Canadian Country Music Awards. A track from his last recording was chosen for the Atlantic Film Festival Music and Images Compilation. Recently he has licensed a track form one of his CDs to Sailing – Classics of Germany for use in promoting their cruise ship business. Jason performs as a solo, duo or three piece band, depending on venue requirements. He has toured five time in the US doing shows booked through New England Celtic Arts. He has performed at several festivals that include the Milwaukee Irish Festival, Celtic Colours International festival, Kempt Shore Acoustic Festival and Acoustic Roots Festival to name a few. He has participated and hosted numerous songwriter’s circles with the best songwriters in Eastern Canada. Jason frequently shares the billing with a fiddler. This combine is very appealing to audience with the variety of instrumental and vocal music. Initial performances at a venue is usually always followed by request for return engagement. Following showcase at NSMW in November 2016 Jason was immediately offered a performance by the artistic director of Calgary Folk Club. Show is schedule for November of 2017 and other venues in western Canada have offered to add performances while he is in western Canada.
To hear samples or purchase recording and also for contact information go to Jasons website www.jasonmacdonald.com
Awards:
2012 "Meet The Music" Jason's radio show nominated for Radio Program of the Year by Music Nova Scotia
2010 Honorable Mention 17th annual Billboard World Song Contest
2009 nominee Independent Singer - Songwriter Association song contest
2009 Top Honours Indie International Songwriters Contest
2008 Honourable Mention ISSA Independent Singer-Songwriter Assoc. Song Contest
2006 ECMA nominated Pop Recording of the Year
2003 MIANS nominated Folk Roots Artist of the Year
Showcase Performances:
2016 Nova Scotia Music Week
2013 ECMA Showcase CBMIC Stage
2011 ECMA Showcase
2010 Nova Scotia Music Week
2006 Canadian Country Music Awards Roots stage
2005 Nova Scotia Music Week
2004 East Coast Music Awards Roots stage
2002 Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia
Links:
For video and music check these links
http://www.jasonmacdonald.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/jasonamacdonald
Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=56423
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