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Jon Troast

"I Want to Be the President..?"

About Me

"100 Dollar Tour" Part 6

"100 Dollar Tour" Part 5

"100 Dollar Tour" Part 4

"100 Dollar Tour" Part 3

"100 Dollar Tour" Part 2

"100 Dollar Tour" Part 1

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Member Since: 4/6/2005
Band Website: jontroast.com
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With, To, From

A Person and a Heart

Second Story

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Jon Troast "Knock Down" Directed by Joel Kapity of Dreams on Screen Productions

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Reviews:
&quotWisconsin artist Jon Troast alternates between folky and funky. His smoky, David Gray–style vocals jump from sweet, spunky love songs to edgier, rhythmic explorations of life and responsibility.

&quot...you’ll want to give Second Story a second listen, and a third, and fourth …&quot
-Performing Songwriter - www.performingsongwriter.com

&quotJon Troast possesses that indefinable something that separates the wheat from the chaff, folksinger-wise -- that je ne se quoi of sincerity, wit, melodicism and observational power that elevates these songs from folk-pop cliché and lands them squarely in the rich storytelling tradition of a David Wilcox or a James Taylor.

&quotTroast’s vocals have the throaty, lived-in sound of a James Blunt or John Ondrasik, with precise yet effortless phrasing that’s pitch-perfect for these songs.&quot
-Daily Vault - www.dailyvault.com

&quotWe were excited to discover this amazing singer/songwriter and his mellow, well-crafted songs...a great listen from start to finish.&quot
-Eb & Flo - www.ebflo.com

&quotWith the combination of crafty lyrics and exceptional musical accompaniment, Jon Troast has the potential of becoming the next greatest discovery in the music world.

&quotJon’s musical influences appear to span a wide range including folk, rock, country, pop, alternative and Christian. He is easily comparable to James Taylor and John Mayer and yet, stands on his own two feet effortlessly.&quot
-The Music Review - www.themusicreview.net

&quotJon Troast’s soul is vibrantly alive, and his writing is filled with an appreciation for everything and everyone in his life. His warm, slightly raspy voice puts you right in the song, and even when he’s singing about something not so wonderful (for example, “Knock Down,” with its musings on social awkwardness), there’s something more philosophical about it than depressing. He’s a pure, honest, true folkie in his heart and soul. And he’s a pretty gifted guitar player, too.&quot
-Indie Music - www.indiemusic.com
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My Blog

In Broadway

This photo is a little different than most of the other living room concert photos I took. All of the guests actually sat down to a meal before the concert. I figured it was a good photo opportunity. ...
Posted by Jon Troast on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:54:00 PST

Campaign update

Reston, VA in Fairfax County. I'm just outside of Washington D.C. right now. While the other candidates were debating up in Long Island, I figured I'd continue my campaign down here. I think it went p...
Posted by Jon Troast on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:05:00 PST

I’m sorry, what street was that?

Should you get paid to be entertained? It's a good question. In some ways, that's what it felt like tonight at my concert in Pittsburgh. Lots of laughing. Plus I got some wasabi peas out of the deal,...
Posted by Jon Troast on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:04:00 PST

Anyone under 3 ft. has to ride in the back

No concert today. Just a 10 hour drive from St. Louis to Pittsburgh. At least I didn't have to do it alone. I've got a traveling partner on this tour- the Toastman. He's having a great time. Here he ...
Posted by Jon Troast on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:06:00 PST

Dentist, laundry, eye of newt

No, it hasn't been six months since my last exam, but since I was back in the Kansas City area, I figured it wouldn't hurt to get another cleaning. Thanks Tom (he's the man behind the mask). A lot of ...
Posted by Jon Troast on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:56:00 PST

Is that a record?

And I thought my family was big- tonight I played in Kansas City, MO. A majority of the group was from a family of 15 kids! Pretty amazing! Strangely enough, this family isn't the only big thing aroun...
Posted by Jon Troast on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:11:00 PST

A little extra time goes a long way

I played for this well groomed group of people in Wildwood, MO tonight. A special shout out to the contingent that showed up from the hair salon! I got here a little early. It was nice to have some ex...
Posted by Jon Troast on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:20:00 PST

Stopping and growing

Well, the concert tonight started with a hot air balloon landing in the backyard. I'm in Noblesville in Hamilton County, IN. One of the fastest growing areas of the country. People are getting here an...
Posted by Jon Troast on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:18:00 PST

Memory loss?

I can't even imagine what it's like to not remember a thing from the past six months, but that's exactly what my computer is going through. Last night, the hard drive just quit. Everything gone! I've ...
Posted by Jon Troast on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:36:00 PST

Red, green, yellow, orange

I didn't necessarily plan on doing this until I was a little bit older, but it looks like I'm going on a bit of a color tour! Driving through Pennsylvania yesterday, some areas were all ready in their...
Posted by Jon Troast on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:19:00 PST