Artist description Jonathan Stark is an acoustic guitarist, singer/songwriter from the New England area currently promoting his self-titled debut CD. It was recorded at Sound Station Seven in Providence, RI by award winning producer Tom Buckland with the help of fellow musicians Sarah McGurkin (backing vocals), Joe Propatier (drums) and Stan Haskins (upright bass). In spite of the band arrangement on the recording, Jonathan continues to perform over one hundred dates a year accompanied only by his six-string. Says Jonathan, “I graduated cum laude from Berklee, I studied voice with (renowned vocal coach) Dante Pavone, and I played in a band for years, but I still sucked. I never improved as a performer until I started getting up in front of audiences with nothing but me to hide behind. At first it was scary, but now I love it.”Jonathan’s new release can be sampled and/or purchased at folkweb.com.

Music Style Unplugged rock

Similar Artists Chris Isaac, Ben Harper, John Hiatt

Instruments Voice, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, harmonica, slide guitar

Albums Star-K

Press Reviews “Jonathan Stark is a first-rate songwriter.”- Bob Gulla, The Providence Phoenix“Jonathan’s CD is a winner of a disc - funny, discerning and well-played, showcasing the Berklee grad’s sense of humor, strong songwriting and can’t-miss session guests. Stark discards arthritic cliché while penning captivating personas in songs for the millennial singer/guitarist. A rising and inventive player to watch.”- Michael Caito, The Providence Phoenix“Jonathan writes incisive and clever songs that are personal without being maudlin.”- Andy Smith, The Providence Journal“When (Grammy winner) Paula Cole canceled at the last minute, I called Jonathan to entertain the people who came. He held the whole crowd! It was the most successful fill-in I’ve seen.”- Karen Joost, General Manager, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI“I could listen to Jonathan sing the dictionary. What a voice!” - Geoff Bartley, Cantab Lounge, Cambridge, MA“I enjoyed the CD very much . . . Jonathan has real talent.”- Gary M. Vandy, Record Producer, Englewood, FL

Location Providence, RI - USA

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