Artist description The Jon Finn Group plays Progressive Instrumental Rock. Not the overblown "Look what I can do/chops for their own sake" brand, but an exciting blend of great songs, an exhilerating live show and world class musicianship. Quite simply, they don't need singing. Since 1988, the band has played many of New England's top concert venues, more recently delving into the national and international touring circuits.

Music Style Progressive Instrumental Rock

Musical Influences Jeff Beck, Dixie Dregs, Dream Theater, The Flux

Artist History A guitarist since age six, Jon is the principle writer for the band. While his instrumental prowess has brought him world wide acclaim, his vision continues to focus on the songs. Since 1988 Jon has been the most in-demand rock guitar teacher at Berklee College of Music in Boston. For the past three years Jon has been writing a popular monthly instructional feature for Guitar Magazine. Jon has also authored "Advanced Modern Rock Guitar Improvisation" for Mel Bay publications; a ground breaking book exploring uncharted territory in rock guitar education. In his freelance pursuits, he's played guitar and keyboards for the first national touring production of “Rent”, performed and recorded with the Boston Pops Orchestra, and has been involved in a plethora of concerts and recording sessions.

Group Members Jon Finn - Guitar, Joe Santerre - Bass, Dana Robertson - Drums, Ross Ramsay - Keybords

Instruments Guitar, Keybords, Bass Guitar, Drums

Albums JON FINN GROUP: "Wicked" - CD release 1998; "Don't Look So Serious" - Legato Records, CD release 1994; "The Jon Finn Group" - Indy Cassette release; "No Singing Allowed" - Indy cassette release; JON: "What the Hell was I Thinking?" - Dweezil Zappa, as yet unreleased. Other guests include Edward Van Halen, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Yngvie Malmsteen, Albert Lee and several others. "The Celtic Album" - The Boston Pops, BMG Classics 1998; "Day Turns in to Night" - Dr. Carrot, Popular Records, a highly acclaimed indy CD release 1991; JOE & JON: "The Scenic Route" - Joe Santerre - Audio Image Records 1996; "Straight Shooter" - Joe Santerre, Indy CD release.

Press Reviews Publications:CD reviews in: Guitar Player, Guitar Magazine, Guitar Shop, The Boston Globe, The Boston Phoenix, New Northeast Performer, Progression Magazine, Modern Drummer, Bass Frontiers, Fuse Magazine and others Band Feature articles in: The Boston Phoenix, The Boston Globe, New England Performer, The Patriot Ledger, The Westwood Suburban Press, The Brockton Enterprise, The Mariner and others. Jon writes a monthly instructional column for Guitar Magazine, one of the most popular special interest magazines in the US. "Finn, You Rule!" - Keith Lockhart, Conductor Boston Pops Orchestra

Additional Info Television: Fox 25 News Evening edition - Feature story; New England Cable News Network - Feature Story; MTV (Music Television) Music News - interview w/ Tabitha Soren; The Sports Channel - Celtics theme song; CNN - Feature Story; “Evening at Pops” – Featured Performer; “Mike Adam’s Sportsworld” – Weekly musical guest; Radio: Considerable airplay on major and college stations; "The Instrumentals of Rock", a syndicated radio show - Artist of the Week (interview and music); Extensive airplay on European radio (France, Germany, England, Poland, Spain); College Music Journal #30

Location Hanover, MA - USA

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