Artist description Jon Matthews is a young singer-songwriter from the east coast of Canada. His debut recording "BRIDGES" was released in January of 2000, and its music represents the wide diversity of styles and sounds that Jon himself enjoys. From straight-ahead pop-rock, to introspective soul-searching, to intricatly harmonized acoustic folk, the many twists and turns on BRIDGES will be sure to interest and entertain you.

Music Style Contemporary Acoustic Folk/Pop

Musical Influences Beatles, Stan Rogers, Paul Simon, Barenaked Ladies

Similar Artists Barenaked Ladies

Artist History Jon has been writing songs since 1995; at first, it was therapeutic, and never meant to be heard by anyone. In time, as people began to take notice of, and even ask for, Jon's own songs at shows, he decided to "take the plunge", and produce an album of all-original material. The result is "BRIDGES", featuring 11 original songs by Jon and a small circle of songwriting friends.

Group Members Jon's stage band includes bassist Marcel Marchand (who co-engineered BRIDGES with Jon); percussionist/vocalist Becky Bourinot; harmony vocalist Jamus Dorey; and occasionally, drummer Claude David and guitarist Dennis "Nick" Boudreau.

Instruments acoustic guitar, bass, djembe, hand percussion, violin

Albums BRIDGES, released in January 2000.

Press Reviews Check out http://members.xoom.com/jonmatthews/ for more details on the album!

Location Antigonish, Nova Scotia - Canada

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