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Jason Didner

Clean-cut Rocker with Humor, Heart and Soul

About Me

Solo rock singer and multi-instrumentalist Jason Didner is born and raised in New Jersey, USA. Since 1994, Jason has set out on a path to deliver clean-cut rock that helps people feel connected to a larger world (and have a few much-needed laughs along the way). This bid has proven successful on many occasions, like when National Public Radio (NPR) aired two of Jason's songs as part of their Car Talk automotive humor program.

Jason is currently performing on the New York/New Jersey coffeehouse circuit in support of his new American Road album, which blends the styles of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and U2 in describing his American experience in the two years since 9.11.01 changed world history. A noteworthy twist to this album's making is that it involves long-distance collaborations with artists in England, Florida and Oregon. The album has begun to catch positive attention from Internet-based rock radio stations and independent music reviewers alike.

Sample American Road and buy it at CDBaby!

Prior to this breakthrough release, Jason has participated in some successful recording projects:

    A comedy music single titled " You Can't Get There from Here in Jersey ," which was featured on NPR in 2001 and later included in a Car Talk music compilation.The accompanying piano and organ tracks to a hard-working New Jersey band Jim Kilby and the Crusade's Sacred Heart CD in 1996."Becky's Tune", an instrumental single whose sales benefited the Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) in 1994. Jason's near-term plans include the expansion of his audience for live performance, the dedicated promotion of his independent American Road CD, and the use of audio-enabled Internet chat services that allows him to perform live for anyone in the world, at any time.

He is also starting to have his songwriting covered by notable artists around the world. Canadian country artist Brett Service has successfully test-marketed his own version of Jason's song titled Glass Half Full, and will include it on his next full-length CD. In the long term, Jason has his eye on crafting many more songs and CDs in the spirit of the artists who fill his speakers at home and in the car: The Eagles, Billy Joel, Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, Warren Zevon and Matchbox Twenty.

Sample American Road and buy it at CDBaby!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/24/2004
Band Website: jasondidner.com
Band Members: Jason Didner - Vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass Fred E. Jam - drums, mixing, mastering
Influences: Bruce Springsteen, U2, Matchbox Twenty, Billy Joel, Van Halen
Sounds Like: Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen
Record Label: Way Forward Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

An Inconvenient Truth

Last night I saw the movie, "An Inconvenient Truth," composed of Al Gore's series of talks on college campuses about the impact of global warming. Today I took one step in the right direction. I switc...
Posted by Jason Didner on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:59:00 PST

A Free Classical Gift that Reveals My Other Side!!

Happy Holidays, my friends and music fans of all kinds! My musical tastes range from Bach to Rock, and I wanted to take this opportunity at the holidays to share my love of the classical piano! Visit ...
Posted by Jason Didner on Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:23:00 PST

Songwriter Showcase **Live Online** with Jason Didner

An exciting new blend of artistry and technology is coming together, and you have the chance to be part of it, for free! * Songwriters - you can test out new song ideas in real time and be mot...
Posted by Jason Didner on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Help Asian Tsunami survivors through AmeriCares...

A warm hello to my friends sitting in nice, clean, dry housing (as I am). Many companies in the US have generously donated food and medical supplies that need to be shipped halfway around the world. P...
Posted by Jason Didner on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Get More Satisfaction for your Dollar Spent on Music!

When someone mentions the music business, what do you picture? Contestants for idol shows out of touch with their own ability, waiting to either make it or just get their 15 minutes? Spoiled r...
Posted by Jason Didner on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Artists Healing Families - songs to heal from 9/11

My single, Stand Tall United is available for $1.00 download to benefit the Jason David Cayne Foundation. Jason David Cayne went to work in New York's World Trade Center the morning of 9/11/01 and w...
Posted by Jason Didner on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST