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Jon Caspi Band

Same Old Thing...

About Me

Jon Caspi has been a mainstay in the national college radio and NJ music scenes.His debut solo CD, This Town, was officially released in January 2005, and has been played on radio across the country (over 170 stations!). The first pressing sold out quickly, and the second pressing is almost out. Attention from this album, and his many live performances earned him a 2005 Asbury Music Award nomination in the category of Top Male Solo performer.
August 2006 saw the release of his second CD, I'm Not Angry...Anymore, which is also receiving radioplay and has received critical acclaim. The album received a 2006 Asbury Music Award nomination as one of the Top Local Releases of the year. A song from the album, Believe" was nominated for Song of the Year, and The Jon Caspi Band also received a nomination for Top Pop Band.
In 2007, the Jon Caspi Band was part of a select group of NJ bands to be selected to perform on the TV show Jersey Shore Music Television. They also were nominated for an Asbury Music Award in the category of "Top Pop Band" - second year in a row!
Other recent accomplishments include Jon's song, "Eight Days" being named as the BEST HANUKAH SONG OF 2005 by the Boston Herald and the Daily News Tribune! To buy "Eight Days" CLICK HERE . The Jon Caspi Band was also listed in 2006 as one of Jetty Magazine's Top-5 bands of Central New Jersey, and they were selected as one of a few area acts to appear on Jersey Shore Music Television in 2007. Jon is so well-known in his hometown that a local diner named a sandwhich after him -- The Caspi Special
-- which was available during the year of 2006 -- but you can still request it!
Prior to operating under his own name, Jon had been the lead voice and songwriter for nationally successful acts such as Bouncing Off Bob and Boss Gremlin, has had his music featured on radio stations across the U.S, in films, and on MTV. Currently, Jon is primarily involved in the great local central-NJ scene. mostly showcasing original tunes from his successful debut solo CD, but he also performs covers at venues that request them. He is known for his fun, sing-a-long, live shows. His 3rd solo album (with the Jon Caspi Band) is expected to be out in early 2008.

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Member Since: 12/10/2005
Band Website: JonCaspi.com
Band Members: THE BAND:
Jon Caspi - Vocals, Guitar
Jimmy Mizell - Drums
Kenny Kraut - Bass


Jon performing solo at Light of Day Writer's in the Raw at the Starland Ballroom (11-2-07):

Jon playing drums (which is rare!) at Espresso Joe's in Keyport (Summer '07):

Jon performs "Same Old Thing" at Espresso Joe's 4th Anniversary party on 2-23-08:

"Down In It" used in anti-drug/snti-alcohol New Years Eve Party--Public Servic Announcement. A class project for C. Riedi's course at Mohalk Valley Community College (SUNY) in Utica, NY:
Excellent Party--Mrs. Riedi's MVCC As 206 Class

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BRAD SHEPHARD: ONE OF MANY REASONS THE HOODOO GURUS ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS TO EVER TAKE A STAGE:
Influences: John Lennon, The Animals, The Who, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Piebald, Green Day, Blur, Rancid, Brian Setzer, Gene Vincent, Buffalo Tom, Belly, Hoodoo Gurus, Buddy Holly, ...and Einstein and Dr. M.L. King... and the other King...and the Only Ones...and the amazing Hoodoo Gurus...
Sounds Like: a sunny spring day in the park with a toasted buttered bagel and a cup of coffee................................

One esteemed reviewer put it this way: Jon plays "...tasty riffs much in the classic Asbury sound vein...his own SOAP (Sounds of Asbury Park)-rooted subgenre"
- Chris Barry, The Aquarian

Record Label: Jarze Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Jon Caspi Band on TV!

It's true!  Click HERE for an article on the Jersey Shore Music TV show in Upstage Magazine (note the picture!).  Here is the info:   The Jersey Shore Music TV show featuring The J...
Posted by Jon Caspi Band on Mon, 14 May 2007 07:47:00 PST

Pre-Easter Rock & Roll and Nice Article on Jon

Jon Caspi performing THIS SATURDAY, Saturday, April 7, 8pm at Espresso Joe's50 Front St., Keyport, 732-203-9499 SHOWTIME:  Jon goes on FIRST at 8pm (sharp).  The band, and our frie...
Posted by Jon Caspi Band on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:03:00 PST

THREE Nominations for Asbury Music Awards!!

I am proud to announce the following news I just received: In addition to the nomination for "Top Pop Band", Jon was also nominated in the categories "Top Local Release" for his just released album I...
Posted by Jon Caspi Band on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:31:00 PST

Buy "I'm Not Angry" online!!

It is now possible to buy "I'm Not Angry...Anymore" online: http://cdbaby.com/cd/caspi
Posted by Jon Caspi Band on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:21:00 PST

JOIN THE JON CASPI MYSPACE GROUP!

Hey Everyone! Join other Jon Caspi fans to talk about the music, the man, the band, and MEET OTHER JON FANS! Click below (or copy and paste into your Browser) http://groups.myspace.com/JonCaspiGroup t...
Posted by Jon Caspi Band on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:13:00 PST