Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Earl Harvin Trio, George Harrison, Sammy Davis Jr., Danny Kaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Paul Weller, Van Gogh, Hank Williams, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Bret Jensen, Johnny Cash.
One of the few folks who can actually claim to be a native Los Angeleno, Joan Jones was born and raised in the heart of Hollywood. She was even the trumpet-playing mascot at the infamous Hollywood High. And those were the L.A. days, when clubs like the Whisky-a-Go-Go, the Starwood, Gazzarri's, and Madame Wong's were kicking, while artists like X were coming into their own. That's the Hollywood that shaped Joan's musical world, along with old records by Stevie Wonder, the Doors, and Spike Jones and new ones by Paul Weller, U2, and Lucinda Williams. With that mixed bag of tricks to pull from, no wonder Joan's own creations straddle and bend so many genres.
Jones teamed with David Russo to form an acoustic folk-rock band called Far Cry, which later became a full-on rock band known as Sun 60. Together they paid a good bit of dues on the L.A. club circuit and were signed with EPIC RECORDS and released three albums and toured the country and had videos on MTV (which you can buy on I-Tunes). Upon Sun 60's dissolution, Jones took some time to regroup, so to speak, and then dove into writing songs for a solo project. Producer/Engineer Nick DiDia stepped in to help the process along, and the final result was "Starlite Criminal," a wonderfully eclectic bunch of songs full of singable melodies and playfully twisted but ever-so-thoughtful lyrics. Following Hollywood Records' release of "Starlite Criminal" in 1998, a song from the album made the Felicity soundtrack, she had songs featured in MTV's Road Rules, House of Style, and more. Jones then hit the road opening for artists such as Fastball, Seal, Ziggy Marley, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters, with a few Lilith Fair dates tossed in for good measure. Summer 2000 found Jones contributing music to an animated Internet show called The Prom Queens while composing songs for "Velvet Underdog" which would be the sarcastic companion piece to "Starlite Criminal." She continued working with DiDia and hit again in 2002 with "Atlanta Sessions."
Because she writes songs like no one else and is an amazingly compelling performer, Joan enjoys a rabid fan base who just can't get enough of her work. "Brown Blonde" is the long-awaited new release from a true original.
Whether as an acoustic troubadour or a rocking powerhouse, Joan Jones never fails to deliver the goods.
"With Brown Blonde, Jones turns down the volume a little and lets you really hear her haunting voice and creative lyrical play.
No one writes songs like Joan Jones does. Her whimsical, off-kilter lyrics wind through memorable melodies and interesting arrangements that you just don't hear from any other artist."
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Joan was involved with the Johnny Cash Tribute for Walk The Line (TV) playing alongside a number of artists including, Nora Jones, Kris Kristofferson, and more. She was also involved in the production of Rosehill Drive's first album, and she has a song featured in the 2008 movie, P.S. I Love You starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, and Kathy Bates. The song isn't on Brown Blonde, but we'll try to make it available if it's not on the soundtrack.
Between touring with BHTM, Joan is currently working on a new bactch of songs with Bret Nevada Jensen that should be ready in 2009!
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Heard your joining Chris Laterzo at El Cid's on Nov.10th. Talk about some serious talent all under one roof. This is gonna be a real showdown I don't want to miss.
Seriously, 2 girls came into my office today with your first Sun 60 cd asking if you were the same one who played Seabee Days. When I told them yes, one freaked out that she missed your show, and the other just twisted the knife...
You, Bret, & Lee were AWESOME last night. I had an amazing time listening & watching you three on stage. Amazing chemistry the three of you bring on stage.
[Potre 2 ] Muito Obrigado, 非常感谢 Merci beaucoup,شكرا جزيلا ,Gracias,Vielen Dank,本当にありがとうございます,Grazie Mille,большое спасибо. YOUR COMMENT ON THE MUSIC , OUR Inpiration and support. Thank you for add and Support 1 big kiss from Sevilla - RICARDO MATEUS & PLANETA TAMBOR
It was great to see you at Knoxville Sundown (1st time); do return. My friend Sparky from Birmingham highly recommended you. Thanks for the pic and autograph.
Here's direct links to a few pics. There's more pics in my profile MyPics and Photobucket, folder Sundown_2009.
How WONDERFUL to see you active again...it's been at least ten years since "Starlight Criminal"! I was blown away at the few Sun60 shows I saw (Athens, N'ville) and your solo performance here in B'ham (alas, Magic Platter is no more). wishing you ALL the best; and safe travels. Hope to see you with BHTM in Knoxville! Peace, Love, & Music
I've recently completed the music for the new film, A SICILIAN TALE, which premieres Monday, March 23, 2009, at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival. I invite you to my page to listen. Thank you for your continued friendship and support on MySpace. Peace, Mario
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