Billy Jonas
BILLY JONAS' NEWS & PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
BILLY JONAS' WEBSITE
NEW! CD- HABAYTA - New Jewish Songs of Joy and Spirit!
NEW! CD- Build It Back Again! This new family CD with the Billy Jonas Band has something for everyone.
Hear "Build It Back Again" the title cut
About "Build it Back Again"
"...catchy compositions ... a full range of vocal and instrumental mastery ... and the lyrics do more than instruct and educate. They ... communicate profound messages of determination, maintaining humanity .."
- SchoolNewsRollCall.com
Recent concert review of The Billy Jonas Band: It was AMAZING!!! He is a creative music genius that brings music to life! I love that how the audience was part of the show. Q Manor, Totsradio, Georgia
Catch the Billy Jonas Band showcase at The ArtsMarket conference, November 2nd, 8:15 p.m. block.
Concerts
It's a "neo-tribal hootenanny" -- original "voice and percussion" -based songs with a generous dose of audience participation. The music mixes conventional instruments (guitar, bass, marimba) with homemade creations (using buckets and barrels, keys and cans, bells and body percussion). Billy tailors both his song selection and its presentation to uniquely suit each audience. It's spirited, straightforward music that is accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of age or cultural background. The big-tent festival quality of Billy's music facilitates connection and community while fostering inspiration and... most importantly... FUN.
Billy Jonas has shared stages with many renowned artists, including Alison Krauss, Peter Yarrow, Keb' Mo', Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Paul Winter, Michele Shocked, Justin Bieber, Ani DiFranco, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, and Pete Seeger. His upbeat, engaging presence encourages active audience participation. His concerts are a magical mix of stagecraft and wholesome, open-ended, anything-can- happen spontaneity. Billy Jonas offers family and adult oriented concerts, primarily with his three or four piece band. Billy's educational concerts include study guide materials and are usually booked in conjunction with a public performance in a community.
The Billy Jonas Band
Led by guitarist / vocalist / industrial re-percussionist Billy Jonas, the Billy Jonas Band also features the supreme talents of:
Ashley Farmer (vocals, percussion) In turns soulful, sensual and humorous, Ashley adds an exciting vocal dimension to the Billy Jonas Band.
Sherman Hoover (vocals, bass, re-percussion) With a varied background in classical, jazz and progressive rock, Sherman holds down the funky bottom for the band while adding innovative harmonies to the mix.
Juan Holladay (vocals, marimba, re-percussion) Juan is a mover and a groover and adds sweet tenor harmonies.
The audience (vocals, percussion) because everybody's in the band!
Others on Billy's Music
"He engages the audience with a wild assortment of rhythm and word play that usually leaves them both entertained, and a little more in touch with their spiritual selves. He teaches, through experience, that music is everywhere." Sing Out! Magazine
"Billy Jonas' talent, wit and obvious love for children and learning make him and his music irresistible. Whenever I see him perform, my face hurts from smiling." Alison Krauss
"While others have tried to distinguish themselves with fashion or gimmicks, Billy Jonas uses genuine originality and a style that evolved naturally from his experience, to create memorable music that is both intellectually fascinating and frequently danceable, all the while avoiding the cliches." George Graham (public radio host/music reviewer)
School Programs
Elementary Schools (k-5)
Concert: 'Everybodys in the Band': This program is all about participation. Concerts include sing-a-longs, bang-a-longs, and an improvised song with audience suggestions. Instruments include voices, guitar and homemade, recyclable, object instruments. This show proves to each and every participant that they are indeed a musician. Themes include ecological awareness, community connection, and various curriculum-related songs.
Middle School / High School
Concert: The Troubadour Tradition: a concert presented in lecture-demo style, demonstrating the role of the singer / songwriter throughout history. Billys original songs and improvisation will help students gain an understanding of the role of the musical historian / storyteller / news bearer throughout history, and to realize their own potential to fill that role.
For Information on Workshop and Residency Options!
CALL SUSAN LOUNSBURY AT LOYD ARTISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION; 518-647-5916; susan@loydartists.com
NEW! CD- HABAYTA - New Jewish Songs of Joy and Spirit!
NEW! CD- Build It Back Again! This new family CD with the Billy Jonas Band has something for everyone.
Hear "Build It Back Again" the title cut
About "Build it Back Again"
"...catchy compositions ... a full range of vocal and instrumental mastery ... and the lyrics do more than instruct and educate. They ... communicate profound messages of determination, maintaining humanity .."
- SchoolNewsRollCall.com
Recent concert review of The Billy Jonas Band: It was AMAZING!!! He is a creative music genius that brings music to life! I love that how the audience was part of the show. Q Manor, Totsradio, Georgia
Catch the Billy Jonas Band showcase at The ArtsMarket conference, November 2nd, 8:15 p.m. block.
Concerts
It's a "neo-tribal hootenanny" -- original "voice and percussion" -based songs with a generous dose of audience participation. The music mixes conventional instruments (guitar, bass, marimba) with homemade creations (using buckets and barrels, keys and cans, bells and body percussion). Billy tailors both his song selection and its presentation to uniquely suit each audience. It's spirited, straightforward music that is accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of age or cultural background. The big-tent festival quality of Billy's music facilitates connection and community while fostering inspiration and... most importantly... FUN.
Billy Jonas has shared stages with many renowned artists, including Alison Krauss, Peter Yarrow, Keb' Mo', Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Paul Winter, Michele Shocked, Justin Bieber, Ani DiFranco, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, and Pete Seeger. His upbeat, engaging presence encourages active audience participation. His concerts are a magical mix of stagecraft and wholesome, open-ended, anything-can- happen spontaneity. Billy Jonas offers family and adult oriented concerts, primarily with his three or four piece band. Billy's educational concerts include study guide materials and are usually booked in conjunction with a public performance in a community.
The Billy Jonas Band
Led by guitarist / vocalist / industrial re-percussionist Billy Jonas, the Billy Jonas Band also features the supreme talents of:
Ashley Farmer (vocals, percussion) In turns soulful, sensual and humorous, Ashley adds an exciting vocal dimension to the Billy Jonas Band.
Sherman Hoover (vocals, bass, re-percussion) With a varied background in classical, jazz and progressive rock, Sherman holds down the funky bottom for the band while adding innovative harmonies to the mix.
Juan Holladay (vocals, marimba, re-percussion) Juan is a mover and a groover and adds sweet tenor harmonies.
The audience (vocals, percussion) because everybody's in the band!
Others on Billy's Music
"He engages the audience with a wild assortment of rhythm and word play that usually leaves them both entertained, and a little more in touch with their spiritual selves. He teaches, through experience, that music is everywhere." Sing Out! Magazine
"Billy Jonas' talent, wit and obvious love for children and learning make him and his music irresistible. Whenever I see him perform, my face hurts from smiling." Alison Krauss
"While others have tried to distinguish themselves with fashion or gimmicks, Billy Jonas uses genuine originality and a style that evolved naturally from his experience, to create memorable music that is both intellectually fascinating and frequently danceable, all the while avoiding the cliches." George Graham (public radio host/music reviewer)
School Programs
Elementary Schools (k-5)
Concert: 'Everybodys in the Band': This program is all about participation. Concerts include sing-a-longs, bang-a-longs, and an improvised song with audience suggestions. Instruments include voices, guitar and homemade, recyclable, object instruments. This show proves to each and every participant that they are indeed a musician. Themes include ecological awareness, community connection, and various curriculum-related songs.
Middle School / High School
Concert: The Troubadour Tradition: a concert presented in lecture-demo style, demonstrating the role of the singer / songwriter throughout history. Billys original songs and improvisation will help students gain an understanding of the role of the musical historian / storyteller / news bearer throughout history, and to realize their own potential to fill that role.
For Information on Workshop and Residency Options!
CALL SUSAN LOUNSBURY AT LOYD ARTISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION; 518-647-5916; susan@loydartists.com