Jonathan Laird
Madison, Alabama, United States | SELF
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Nominated for Best Jazz Artist - Valley Planet
Jonathan Laird
For those of you that have not heard this guy...do it...do it now! Jonathan is an incredible guitar player and vocalist. When Chris Dopler first met him at Philby's Pourhouse back in 2008, he asked Jonathan how many years he was locked up in his room and forced to practice the guitar. Calling All Record Companies and Recording Artists...get this guy in the flipping studio to do your tracks! - Chris and Rob LIVE
HUNTSVILLE,AL (October 1, 2011) — With a chill in the air, and a turn of the seasons, Nashville artist Jonathan Laird celebrates the first leg of his Southeast regional “Tangled Up In Me” tour celebrating his critically acclaimed EP, “Tangled Up In Me.”
Consisting of original music inspired by pop culture heroes, both young and old, this young music aficionado puts his own twist on some very familiar sounds.
Huntsville's publication, “Valley Planet” voted him “Best Jazz Artist” in their “Best of the Valley” reader's poll in 2010. His songs have been spun on independent podcasts in Germany, New York, and the United Kingdom, and two songs from his current EP release, “Tangled Up In Me” have been aired on 104.3 WZYP out of Huntsville. His EP was produced by Cam DeVaney. (Flyleaf)
Jonathan delivers a hooky slice of happiness by combining head-bopping grooves, silky vocals and picturesque lyricism. It's a style of modern pop that meshes elements of Paul Simon and John Mayer with George Benson and Jason Mraz. He is currently writing songs for his first full-length recording, performing with Chopper Wilson of the Jason Albert Band (Heartland), Bonner Black and is co-writing with Lee Pinson and Sarah Ray Causey. In addition, Jonathan has shared the stage with Independent Christian artists Jonathan Lee, Kathleen Carnali, Jason Albert and Norris Jones (Michael Jackson). He has shared the studio with Buddy Hyatt (Toto) and Bruce Boughton (Reba McEntire). He currently performs as a solo artist and is also a supporting musician for other artists. Jonathan has also played benefits ranging from The Arthritis Foundation to Relay for Life and Susan G. Komen.
Jonathan is available for interviews and appearances. Contact Jonathan at (256) 783-0994 or jonathan@jonathanlaird.net for more information. - Birmingham Frees Press
Discography
Tangled Up In Me- Jonathan Laird (EP)
Portrait of a Destiny- WZYP 104.3
Bigger Than Myself- WZYP 104.3
Bigger Than Myself- Liberty Rocks/Jamz Podcast
Portrait of a Destiny- Dalecast Podcast
Bigger Than Myself- Daily Pod Podcast
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Bio
Jonathan has recently released a Promotional E.P. consisting of three original songs. Songs from the recording have been aired on 104.3 WZYP, and independent podcasts from the U.K., New York, and Germany.
Jonathan is currently writing songs for his first full-length recording, performing with Chopper Wilson of the Jason Albert Band (Heartland), Bonner Black, and is co-writing with Lee Pinson and Sarah Ray Causey.
He has received critical acclaim for "Portrait of a Destiny" and "Bigger Than Myself" from the Tangled Up In Me- E.P. The E.P. was produced by Cam DeVaney (pre-production for Flyleaf)
He has been selected as Valley Planet's 2010- "Best Jazz Artist"
In addition, Jonathan has shared the stage with Independent Christian artists Jonathan Lee, Kathleen Carnali, Jason Albert and Norris Jones (Michael Jackson).
Jonathan currently performs as a solo artist and is also a supporting musician for other artists.
Jonathan has played benefits for The Arthritis Foundation,
Relay for Life and Susan G. Komen.
Indie artists Jonathan likes: Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz, Ryan Shaw, and Amos Lee.
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