ABOUT JASON
Born: Edmundston, NB, CDN
Now: Moncton, NB, CDN
Bio: will return shortly.
contact email: [email protected]
My photography: Photos by JasonWHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING
Phoenix Tree - United Kingdom: "You know sometimes you hear a piece of music that just seems to open you up to some primordial truth about life and the energy of the emotions we go through. Your music is one of those experiences for me. Raw unhibited truth. An absolute pleasure to find you."
Alannah Myles - Toronto, Ontario, Canada: "Beautiful, sensitive songwriting and playing! Truly touching songwriting."
Mary - Ontario, Canada: "You deliver with such passion and honesty, I really respect what you're all about...Your words and melodies are fantastic. "
Black Vinyl Heart (BVH) - Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom: "You have a real passion for songwriting and an incredible talent."
Laura Taylor Whitfield - Iowa, USA: "shiver for sure! ...Great tunes my friend...God love the harp blown there... you are the real deal buddy...you are so pure and to the point...so refreshing to hear this!!!!!...seems to me you have the whole package going on!...so good to hear such poetry coming out of the bones of a man....Love it! Beautiful talent here. You are loaded with talent....write down some more bones...you have yet to do your best work!"
Oliver, Black Vinyl Heart (BVH) - Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom: "You've got a fantastic hand for rhythm acoustic guitar."
Lisa, Black Vinyl Heart (BVH) - Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom: "I've been listening to your songs and I love them. Your lyrics are observant and beautiful and your guitar arrangements have been crafted together like a work of art. The two guitars work beautifully together. I also like the spaces / rests in between the songs. They are just as important as the music and create a sparse beauty. Your voice is very passionate and this really shines through. I think your music should be used in films."
Meg-a Music Toronto - Toronto, Ontario, Canada: "Your music transcends itself and propels one into a calmer, relaxed state of mind. Mixed with your endearing voice and wonderful lyrics, it has been a pleasure listening to you."
Indie Can Music - Toronto, Ontario, Canada: "Great voice, music and songwriting! We agree with Meg-a Music Toronto and her comments completely."
Linda Coogan - Dunboyne, Meath/Dublin, Ireland: "...talented songwriter and singer. as I said before I love your sound. really really raw and hurt."
Amee McCaa - Portland, Oregon, USA: "...you are very inspiring! I love the tone of your voice, I will keep listening. You are super fabulous!"
Leslie Stroz - Rochester, New York, USA: "What beautiful music you make... your voice is reminiscent of the southern tier of my country! I wish I could sit in a cafe with a warm mug of cocoa and listen to you play and sing for a few hours... I'm envious of the way you play your guitar... so incredibly lovely..."
The Good Intentions - Liverpool, North West, UK: "...your voice - rich and expressive, and there's a haunting,poetic quality to your lyrics. Lovely songs and nice chilled style."
Hollow Road - Skillman, New Jersey, USA: "...very relaxing sound, and some kick-ass lyrics too."
Olive's Brain Radio - Internet Radio for Independent Musicians - NB, Canada: "Jason's commanding voice, intense lyrics and intricate guitar playing make for some powerful acoustic songs."
David Nefesh - Berkley, Michigan, USA: "Oh, how beauty is revealed when one speaks with a voice from his own box--outside of the box of others--but with enough overlap of shared-yearning and hope that others can know exactly what it means. Your voice, guitar playing, melodies are words are unique, singular, beautiful."
John Mutch - Moncton, NB, Canada: "Listening to Shiver...I love the way the song starts out with some ethereal harmonica work, blending in with a beautifully strummed guitar and a delicately played lead guitar. With the emotionally-charged vocals and haunting lyrics that culminate at the end with some other-worldly harmonics. Bravo, my friend, bravo!"
dboy - Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom: "Beautifully simple songs - you don't really need anything else with a voice like that, I can tell you! You really remind me (vocally) of David Gray..."
Holly Hanson - New Hampshire, USA: "Jason, Really great songwriting. You're lyrics are so visually rich!"
Lynn Redford - Nanaimo, BC, Canada: "Your messages seem cryptic at first, but interesting to ponder...you truly have written some very fine lyrics. Your voice is reminiscent of Bob Dylan & Arlo Guthrie, with the passion of a wordly blues singer sitting in a smoky New Orleans bar, playing to a lone observer nursing a beer on a barstool...I can see you there! Your rythms - and the spaces in between - are UNIQUE - you really take some risks in your music that put your songs in a category all their own. I truly appreciate the guitar style & harp. Keep singing & writing - you're definitely worth a listen...or two...or three!"
Clark - Lompoc, California, USA: "Gorgeous guitar work and distinct voice. I also love the use of the harmonica in Shiver."
Kate - Penticton, BC, Canada: "You're truly gifted and amazing and I think your music is beautiful."
Sarah Casselman - Toronto, Ontario, Canada: "Your voice and music are a breath of fresh air. The heart with which you perform is touching...was just re-listening to "shiver", my dear....and goodness, its beauty give me the shivers! You are wonderful."
"God, Jason...your music just keeps getting better and better every time I visit your page. I love your voice so much. You have the type of presence that instantly demands complete and utter attention."
Karianne Arntzen Band - Sandnes/Stavanger, Norway: "...love your voice and your soulful singing."
Kara Johnstad - Berlin, Germany / New York, USA: "Shiver sends shivers. You have a very soulful sound and I wish I was sitting closer when you play guitar. Makes me feel at home in the northern woods of Minnesota."
gNosh - Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada: "The percussive style of guitar is amazing!"
Rosa Rebecka - Devon, United Kingdom: "Such gorgeously crafted songs! I'm very pleased and honoured to be your friend."
Scott McNeil - Chicago, Illinois, USA: "I love your material, really, great traditional sound, with a twist."
Unfaithful Servants - United Kingdom: "You've inspired us to write some acoustic songs now. Just loving your music."
Silver & Gold- New York, USA: "Tremendous feel and great songwriting...a lot of depth! Your songs I've heard in wonder and awe! Astonishingly beautiful music!!!
Dana Carly Andrews - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: "Shiver always gives me that just-about-to-cry-lump in my throat."
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Seth Gruenwald - Providence, Rhode Island, USA: "very nice sound; creative guitar work and soulful songs."
Mary-Ellen Myshrall - New Brunswick, Canada: "Wow. Your writing skills are amazing and deep. Keep writing from your source - it's beautiful song writing Ja."
Daughter of Frank - United Kingdom: "I have listened to your tracks...you could be from the North of England you have power and soul in your voice combined with a passion and desire. A talent to be reckoned with!"
Luthea Salom - New York, USA: "Wow! what a massive yet sensitive voice!"
Sabrina Kufner - Victoria, BC, Canada: "Beautiful music, I love your sound and I agree, excellent songwriting."
Stephen McCarthy - Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom: "I've so far only had the chance to listen to the CD once and I was blown away. It is fantastic! You have a very original and haunting sound. "
Thomas - Los Angeles, Caifornia, United States: "Your music is so powerful and told with elegance and refinement. Your music is outstanding and would add immeasurably to any project that you chose to be associated with. I know that, intuitively because I have listened. I have heard. It is that simply stated. Keep the music flowing. It has a straight channel deeply into my heart."
"Your music never ceases to amaze me with its sensitivity and reach. Keep up the outstandingly fine work, my Friend!"
Martha Ann Brooks - NW, Georgia, USA: "Your music reminds me of homefires, good suppers and other things that speak of deep feeling and warmth. The writing captures a story very well with a nice balance between the words and music. The playing style is so rich while remaining clean and simple. Today was a perfect day to listen to your songs; I can't imagine a day where your music wouldn't be a nice fit."
"Outstanding music, especially Falcon Forming Rings."
Lina Hammond - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: "Beautiful imagery and passion in your music."
Siobhan - Dublin, Ireland: "Wow that harmonica at the start of Shiver literally made me shiver, you have some great songs, let me know when you decide to come to Dublin, there is a great music scene here and you would fit right in."
Polly Wood - Hampshire, United Kingdom: "I want other people to know there's someone out there who rivals Bruce when it comes to a heartfelt voice..."
Frau Aike - Vienna, Austria: "Really beautiful music ...perfect for a lazy, rainy sunday"
Rosetta Pebble - Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA: "Your music is very soothing....Love that jingly-jangly guitar and your heartfelt lyrics."
"Following those electronic paper trail ripples you leave as you sail through the MySpace ocean leaves no doubt what a positive ambassador you are for Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, and the Music World itself. You are one of the things right about the internet, and someone should tell you."
"Hey all! Who else puts on Jason's 5-song Self-Titled EP with the Sunday morning kettle? Great way to ease into the day, huh?"
Mel Lawrence - Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom: "You're songwriting skills are amazing. You are a very, very talented man. I need say no more."
The Lights - New York, New York, USA: "Unique vocal stylings and unorthodox lyrics creating a memorable musical experience."
Ruby Throat - United Kingdom: "Beautiful roaring campfire voice you have there."
Ebony Tay - Canada/United States: "Love the honesty in your voice! Very pure. Got your CD, love the playing and this TomWaits but truly JasonK Roy vibe! all it's own. Everyone should have your EP in every coffee shop , put it beside the sugar because it is so sweet listening to when you wake up. Your an amazing person and artist!"
Chrissy van Dyke - Birmingham, Midlands, United Kingdom: "...beautiful music and inspiring songs. Love the guitar work on yours... got me dancing in my chair!"
Claudia Schieve - Cleveland, Ohio, United States: "This is some really cool songwriting."
Grimaud - Between London & Malta: "powerful songs you've got there mate...luv'em"
Lauren Barrett - Los Angeles, California, USA: "You're stuff is really great. I love that harmonica in the beginning of shiver. Very cool! ...I love your guitar playing!! You are wicked good, man! If you ever make it out to LA for a show, let me know :). Yes, I definitely hope one day we can share a stage...you're amazing!"
Camille Miller - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: "Wow.....Nice tunes Jason....I will tell my Moncton friends to check you out...Beautiful Voice...mmmmmm!"
The Rain Poets - Arnhem, Netherlands: "Your music is cool, real is the word which come to my mind when i am listening."
Lori Franke - Shipman, Illinois, USA: "Your songwriting is fabulous, your sound...unique and expressive."
Sarah Reid - Toronto, Ontario, Canada: "I just have to let you know how much I love your tune 'Shiver'. Your playing is simple and sincere - beautiful. I hope to one day be able to catch your performance live!"
"I love listening to your music - I find it relaxing, & intriguing."
Underground Café - Fredericton, NB, Canada - 09/21/2006
Live @ The Underground Café - Sept. 21, 2006
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Earl Grey (live) - Jan. 28th, 2007 (© 2007 Jason K. Roy)AIRWAVES
Olive's Brain Radio - NB, Canada
CILU 102.7 FM - Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Cygnus Radio - Ontario, Canada (new)
MPS (MusicPromoStation) - Netherlands - podcast Episode #9
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