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October 20, 2004
Next Saturday, Oct 30 — that’s Halloween Eve, ya know? — local funkmeister Jonny the Saint plays the Liquid Lounge (2800 Main St, Dallas; 214-742-2336). Why you should give a shit: The sound falls somewhere between the staggering reggae-ific beatsmithery of Sublime and the big crunch of The Offspring, with Jonny’s urban-inflected, slightly slackjawed voice summoning Everlast with a touch of Dave Matthews. Old School New, Jonny’s recent full-length — with his backing band, The Velvet Hand — is loaded with gritty gems, including “Gone Away” and “She’s Got.” Check him out for yourself, either at the Liquid Lounge or on-line, at www.jonnythesaint.com - fwweekly.com
October 20, 2004
Next Saturday, Oct 30 — that’s Halloween Eve, ya know? — local funkmeister Jonny the Saint plays the Liquid Lounge (2800 Main St, Dallas; 214-742-2336). Why you should give a shit: The sound falls somewhere between the staggering reggae-ific beatsmithery of Sublime and the big crunch of The Offspring, with Jonny’s urban-inflected, slightly slackjawed voice summoning Everlast with a touch of Dave Matthews. Old School New, Jonny’s recent full-length — with his backing band, The Velvet Hand — is loaded with gritty gems, including “Gone Away” and “She’s Got.” Check him out for yourself, either at the Liquid Lounge or on-line, at www.jonnythesaint.com - fwweekly.com
December 20, 2004
RE: Jonny the Saint & the Velvet Hand
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Craig Newman and I am a music agent with APA in Los Angeles. I am writing on behalf of an incredible up-and-coming band, Jonny the Saint. I was privileged to see JTS perform as part of the 2003 Dallas Music Festival – an event attended by more than 2,000. The Festival gave bands across the nation the opportunity to come to Dallas and perform before label executives, agents and managers. Over 200 bands competed for the opportunity to perform on one of 8 slots at the closing day panels. JTS won a slot and performed brilliantly to a receptive audience.
It is my opinion that Jonny the Saint has a bright future in both recording and performance. An investment in this band is an investment in the future of music.
Best regards,
Craig Newman
AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC.
E-Mail: cnewman@apa-agency.com
- Craig Newman
December 20, 2004
RE: Jonny the Saint & the Velvet Hand
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Craig Newman and I am a music agent with APA in Los Angeles. I am writing on behalf of an incredible up-and-coming band, Jonny the Saint. I was privileged to see JTS perform as part of the 2003 Dallas Music Festival – an event attended by more than 2,000. The Festival gave bands across the nation the opportunity to come to Dallas and perform before label executives, agents and managers. Over 200 bands competed for the opportunity to perform on one of 8 slots at the closing day panels. JTS won a slot and performed brilliantly to a receptive audience.
It is my opinion that Jonny the Saint has a bright future in both recording and performance. An investment in this band is an investment in the future of music.
Best regards,
Craig Newman
AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC.
E-Mail: cnewman@apa-agency.com
- Craig Newman
Discography
Album: "Tuff Love"
Group - Jonny the Saint
"In Stores Now!" - get your copy at JonnytheSaint.com
Album: "Old School New"
Group: Jonny the Saint & the Velvet Hand
2004 - Ringside Music
Album: "Big Old World"
Group - Jonny the Saint
2000 - Ringside Music
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Bio
Jonny the Saint:
Music is Passion! Love it and do it Justice.
Jonny the Saint’s love of music is what pushes his combination of so many different styles of music in his songwriting. Each song tells you a story and has the right vibe to go with it.
Growing up in a family that owned a local infamous corner bar he was able to see live bands performing on a regular basis from the local piano man to full blown rock and roll bands at an early age. Those memories set the high expectations of how music affected people and made for a great time! The pictures of the bands passing the hat to play more songs, singing along with piano player as everybody got involved in the performances had a lasting effect on Jonny the Saint from a young age.
It was just a matter of time before he started experimenting with music. Playing in local bands covering some of his favorite songs with the passion he gained from his memories of growing up seeing these great bands in his parent’s corner bar performing. Soon enough he started writing his own songs with the expectations of his childhood memories and how he saw music affect the audience from beginning to end of a performance.
The first release from Jonny the Saint was the full length title “Big Old World”. The songs had a great vibe, and tons of energy. Sharing the stage with some great bands such as Live, Fuel, Ben Harper, Blues Traveler, Joe Walsh, Mo, and Derek Trucks band, he gained a fan base all over the east coast. The experience and knowledge gained from years of hard work has helped him grow as an artist and songwriter with each performance.
Riding the success of his debut “Big Old World” Jonny the Saint relocated to Texas to work on his craft and the follow up to “Big Old World”. The influence of the southern music was a great addition to his influences, which came across when he released “Old School New” A tight set of soulful songs that took you deeper than anything on “Big Old World” had touched upon. With songs such as “Preacher Man”, and “Gone Away” Jonny the Saint was repeating the success he had with his debut release. Soon enough he was drawing big crowds all over the south wherever he played.
Working on his craft, JTS has sharpened his blade once again while working on his latest disc “Tuff Love”. He has dug in deep to come out with some great new songs focusing on themes of unity, friendship, and overcoming life’s obstacles we face everyday. It seems like JTS is ready to go at it again and take everybody with him as he tells his stories in song that started years ago in a little corner bar in a Pennsylvania coal mining town.
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