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Jon Middleton

Rise and Shine

About Me

Based out of Victoria, B.C., Jon Middleton plays a style of music based on simplicity. His acoustic guitar playing is a rythmic fusion of reggae/folk and hip-hop and his vocal style ranges from melodic to hip-hop infused. Last year Jon recorded an independent release with former band-mate Roy Vizer entitled 'Sittin' Back' which sold over 800 copies in under 6 months and garnered positive reviews from both peers and fans. Jon is looking forward to releasing his latest recording, 'After a Trip' which is a collection of songs written during and after a 4 month venture in Oz and S.E. Asia.

You can purchase the latest cd 'After a Trip' by clicking here:

Or at iTunes by clicking here:

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Jon Middleton w/ Roy Vizer playing Toots and the Maytals

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Member Since: 3/22/2006
Band Website: cdbaby.com/jonmiddleton
Band Members: Jon Middleton (vocals/guitar/harmonica)
Influences: Bob Marley, Elliot Smith, Bob Dylan, Sublime, Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, Mason Jennings, De La Soul, Buju Banton, Toots and the Maytals, Nirvana, People Under the Stairs, Mr. Lif, Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Greyboy Allstars, Grateful Dead, De La Soul, Peter Tosh, Andean music, Cuban music, Lost Boyz, Tragically Hip, Tool, Pharcyde, Gza/genuis, Outkast, Miles Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Tom Robbins, beautiful women, friends, family, Mushrooms, and the occasional J
Sounds Like: Acoustic guitar with vocals and drums
Record Label: Independent
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Live video

Playing 'She's my Scorcher" (toots and the maytals cover) with roy...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:56:00 PST

Another new tune (To the beach)

This is a tune recorded by Brittney Kwasney in Vancouver, was written in the summer on a short stay in Tofino.
Posted by Jon Middleton on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:12:00 PST

Video for deep Steez

Local filmaker and director/producer Syd Woodward (of 'the Grounded Collective', 'West of Coast TV' and 'Raindrop films') filmed this on a beach down near UVIC...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:44:00 PST

New Tune Flight Down

Me, Roy and Dougal recorded 6 tracks or so in april with a friend, a couple of them turned out pretty well, this one and 'Thanks for That'..which is on the 'Jon and Roy' myspace...we are actually reco...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:56:00 PST

New Photos

Howdy, I got some photos taken on the weekend and they're up in the pic section...Thanks to Billie Woods who made the trip from Saltspring! Check out her website-- www.billiewoods.com    ...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:59:00 PST

Buy Cd without cdbaby account

You can now get the cd directly through me, which is a little cheaper :) Just go to the 'about Jon Middleton' thing on this page and click on the 'buy now' icon Peace ...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:05:00 PST

Album and songs available on Apple itunes

Yo, The album 'After a Trip' is now available on iTunes (as are the individual songs)...the direct link is :  http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? playListId=161850572 &nb...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:35:00 PST

Tour with Current Swell--

So......just returned from Touring with my good friends Current Swell, the sweetest lads a man like myself could end up touring wit'...We had an interesting time....Some rad shows, some poor shows...B...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 06:04:00 PST

Lyrics to Morning Blue and After a Trip

Morning BlueNo I don't feel, right No I don't feel, rightI feel like I just lost a woman I lovedNo I don't feel rightI woke up this mornin, and dull thoughts were formin'something imperceivable was on...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:00:00 PST

Lyrics to Mt Tops

I see u warm, the ways of your eyesThe lampshade is fadin thru the sunny skiesAnd all I want is for this love to showBut what I want, is for my life to grow onI feel it like I am right on my wayTo tou...
Posted by Jon Middleton on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:36:00 PST