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Evan Jacob

What if the hokey pokey is what its all about?

About Me


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Evan wrote his first song on an out-of-tune piano in his basement.
"My mom's an artist, so I think I inherited her talent but in another form. Because when I write music, or even listen to it, I see colors. I know it sounds crazy, but its true. So, when I write music I feel like I'm painting."
Evan Jacob is dedicated to writing music that will surprise his listeners. And that notion is the reason for his enthusiastic, cult-like following. "My major influences, Ben Folds, Tori Amos, Rufus Wainwright, The Beatles, and Guster all inspire me to...be"
He grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, and though he was cold, he learned that music made people happy. And happy people are Evan's favorite kind of people. "I hated homework so I graduated from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford with a BFA in music and theater. It was there I developed a sickness that involves the inability to walk past a piano without sitting down and playing it.
Evan lived in NYC, and he was seen often playing at places like The Knitting Factory, Rockwood Music Hall, and Kennys Castaway.
"Feel free to let go, let go to feel free."

REVIEWS

"Evan's music is solid and real. He is talented."
~Ben Folds

"(Evan Jacob) is an incredible artist...refreshingly raw lyrics and passion-infused melodies."
~Boheme Verite Online Magazine

"Songwriting lives! The classic sound, piano and voice has been resurrected. Everybody deserves to be serenaded once and a while."
~iDownload

"Look for big things from Evan Jacob. Smooth vocals and piano magic. He puts together a unique sound...people are listening."
~KLTV Radio

"Very nice sound, and unique...good work."
~Audition Studios

"Splendid. Absolutely splendid."
~Iron Lung Records

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/14/2004
Band Website: EVANJACOB.com
Band Members: Evan Jacob - Piano and Vocals
Lori Snook - Vocals
Mel Flannery - Vocals
(Luanne & The Happiness)

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Influences: Ben Folds
Tori Amos
Rufus Wainwright
Guster
Rachael Yamagata
The Beatles
Counting Crows
Owen
Jeff Buckley
Ben Kweller
Joni Mitchell
Bart Davenport
Kimya Dawson
Eva Cassidy
Peter and the Wolf
Regina Spektor
Ben Harper
Alana Davis
The Shins
Elliot Smith
Jason Mraz
Radiohead
Eisley
The Gabe Dixon Band
Fruit Bats
Of Montreal
Sufjan Stevens
Ray Charles
Yes
Mates of State
Rocky Votolato
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My Blog

METRO Twin Cities Magazine!

We just wanted to post that our song "The Happiness" is featured on the METRO Twin Cities Magazine Site. We're the last song. Have a nice day! Evan Jacob...
Posted by Evan Jacob on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 PST

I Love Myself

"I Love Myself" is a song I wrote for kids. But the more I played it, the more I realized that all people, young and old, wants to love themself. So, give it a listen. I know you can only hear 30 s...
Posted by Evan Jacob on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:11:00 PST

Article on Evan in Boheme Verite!

Evan Jacob - Star of a small town in the big cityBy Marissa KristalBoheme Verite Online MagazineNew York Editor New YorkAs a kid, New York-based musician Evan Jacob quit piano lessons because he hate...
Posted by Evan Jacob on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:49:00 PST