Artist description Jon Gwen is a hi-tech, solo artist. He plays MIDI bass pedals with his feet while he croons and solos on a hand-held, MIDI keyboard. Jon plays a mix of his own compositions. Starting each performance with soft, laid-back sounds, Jon works the room until he fires up the audience. His unique performance offers something for everyone, whether it is a recording session, relaxing lounge atmosphere or a full-blown concert. Jon has played up and down the Northeast coast in every type of venue from honky-tonks to the Kennedy Center. New York City has nurtured Jon for over 20 years. His most recent engagement lasted 20 years at the British Open Pub on 59th Street in Manhattan, and he has just finished a new album of original songs at the acclaimed Institute of Audio Research, where he has been a guest recording artist for the past six years. Jon has earned his living playing hotels, bars, weddings, bar mitzvahs, concerts, charity events, and just about any other gig you can think of. He has his own unmistakable style, and some people say that Jon Gwen is the most original musician in New York City. When you hear his voice, you sense that the singer behind the songs has actually lived them.

Music Style Solo Musical Artist - Hi-Tech with Lead Vocal -MIDI

Musical Influences Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Country & Classical

Similar Artists B.B. King, Jackie Wilson, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams

Artist History Jon Gwen is a hi-tech, solo artist. He plays MIDI bass pedals with his feet while he croons and solos on a hand-held, MIDI keyboard. Jon plays a mix of his own compositions. Starting each performance with soft, laid-back sounds, Jon works the room until he fires up the audience. His unique performance offers something for everyone, whether it is a recording session, relaxing lounge atmosphere or a full-blown concert. Jon has played up and down the Northeast coast in every type of venue from honky-tonks to the Kennedy Center. New York City has nurtured Jon for over 20 years. His most recent engagement lasted 20 years at the British Open Pub on 59th Street in Manhattan, and he has just finished a new album of original songs at the acclaimed Institute of Audio Research, where he has been a guest recording artist for the past six years. Jon has earned his living playing hotels, bars, weddings, bar mitzvahs, concerts, charity events, and just about any other gig you can think of. He has his own unmistakable style, and some people say that Jon Gwen is the most original musician in New York City. When you hear his voice, you sense that the singer behind the songs has actually lived them.

Group Members Jon Gwen is a hi-tech, solo artist.

Instruments Synth Keyboards, Vocals & Bass Pedals

Albums Confronting The Forces Of Fear & Ignorance, Devil Music, Jon Gwen & the Sci-Fi Stars, The Day the World Caught Fire

Location New York, New York - USA

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