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Hi. I'm Jason. I play rock music, both solo acoustic and electric with my band. I live in Chattanooga with my beautiful wife Jennifer. She's an artist who makes really cool stuff with paint, furniture and imagination. Here's my "official" bio:
"Jason Lyles is a rock solo artist currently based out of Chattanooga, TN. Originally from Chatsworth, GA, Jason's musical style is an upbeat mix of Southern and Alternative pop rock with an emphasis on rhythmic guitar and astounding vocals. His influences include a diverse range of bands and artists such as Matthew Sweet, Nuno Bettencourt, Better Than Ezra, The Black Crowes, Foo Fighters and the Freddy Jones Band.
Jason's songs are a diverse mix of rock styles. Coming from a wide range of influences, Jason has reined those styles into a unified pop rock sound ready to infect the world with its viral hooks, catchy riffs, and undeniable melodies. Topics of his songs cover many different emotions and situations. From deep themes such as overcoming child abuse (Ethereal), never giving in to defeat (Not This Time), and letting go of negativity (Set it Free) to light-hearted romps about traveling the country (Disappear), saying goodbye to old roommates (Move On), and "gravitating" to ex-girlfriends (Man in the Moon) Jason's songs will ring true and implant themselves in your brain like a kudzu patch that won't go away!
After performing in many regional bands, Jason released his first independent album Shades of Grey in 2003, and he performed at clubs, festivals, colleges and other venues in support of the album. His music has been heard on 96.5 The Mountain, 91.5 The WAWL, Rock 105, 94.3 The X, Talk 102.3, WETS 89.5, WMTS 88.3, DirectTV's The 101, as well as various internet stations and podcasts.
Now with the release of his new EP Ethereal, Jason has come into his own as a solo artist and performer."
Here are some videos of me both full band and solo acoustic:
Jason Lyles Ethereal documentary video for enhanced CD

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Jason Lyles "Coming Home" at Nightfall Concert

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Jason Lyles "Set it Free" live at JJ's Bohemia

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Jason's first album Shades of Grey is now available on iTunes! Click here to purchase:
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Don't forget to request your favorite "Ethereal" tunes on the following radio stations:
Chattanooga:
91.5 WAWL- (423) 697-4406
96.5 The Mountain- (423) 642-9636
88.1 WUTC- (423) 425-4756
Rock 105.5 - (423) 642-0105
Cleveland:
Alive 105 - (423) 472-9369
Johnson City:
WETS 89.5 - (423) 439-6440
Murfreesboro:
WMTS 88.3 - (615) 898-5051
Atlanta:
WREK 91.1 - (404) 894-2468
WRAS 88.5 - (404) 651-4488
Knoxville:
94.3 The X - (865) 656-5943
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Member Since: 3/22/2006
Band Website: jasonlylesmusic.com
Band Members: Jason Lyles - Vocals, Guitar; Jeff Bridges - Drums;Jeff Caldwell - Bass, vocals

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Influences: Nuno Bettencourt, Matthew Sweet, Ian Moore, Better Than Ezra, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Foo Fighters, 311, The Freddy Jones Band, Tonic, Ben Folds, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Queen, Boston, U2, Black Crowes, Fleming and John, Jeff Buckley, Peter Gabriel, Cheap Trick, Beck, Gin Blossoms, Jump (Little Children), Fiona Apple, King's X, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, The Refreshments, Marvelous 3, Mew, The Police...and many more too numerous to mention.

For better or worse, I've been compared with or said to sound similar to the following artists:

Better Than Ezra
The Beatles
Black Crowes
The Cars
Cheap Trick
Derek Trucks
Foo Fighters
G. Love and Special Sauce
Glen Phillips
Green Day
Husker Du
Jason Mraz
John Mayer
Matthew Sweet
Steve Miller
REM
Weezer

Sounds Like:
"...a masterly crafted blend of today's sound and yesterday's emotion, quite possibly the evolution of independent artists."

- The Reaper, Harvest Reaper Promotions

"...just a great all around sound."

- J & J Productions Chattanooga

"Ethereal is a big step forward from 2002’s Shades of Grey. Jason’s songs have become more distinctive, playful, and emotive. I can’t help but be reminded of Steve Miller...who strings together simple riffs sprinkled with psychedelia and modest orchestration to make catchy, hook-filled tracks. It’s the kind of record you can nod along to absent-mindedly without realizing you’ll be humming the tunes to yourself a little while later."

- Chattanooga Pulse Magazine

"By far one of the more talented people we've had in the studio in quite a while."

- Boner, Rock 105

"I really like the track 'Ethereal.' It's very Beatlesque."

- Oz, 96.5 The Mountain

"Of the three bands, The Jason Lyles Band had the most polished sound. When I first saw Jason Lyles with his curly locks and calm demeanor, I was afraid he was going to be yet another John Mayer Jr. However, The Jason Lyles Band is a pleasant mix of raw Southern rock and upbeat pop. ...And unlike John Mayer, Jason Lyles masters sincere and sensitive without being sappy."

- Jessica P. Wallin, Concert Review in Enigma Magazine

"Ethereal is Jason's best songwriting to date."

- Bob DeHart, Ready or Not Entertainment Services

"Jason plays guitar like Derek Trucks."

- Billy Flood, Waving at Strangers


Jason has performed at the following venues:

Acoustic Coffeehouse - Johnson City, TN
Barking Legs Theater - Chattanooga, TN
Berry College Earthfest - Rome, GA
BJ's - Chattanooga, TN
Brainerd Arts Festival - Chattanooga, TN
The Boro - Murfreesboro, TN
Cafe Coco - Nashville, TN
Cafe MiAroma - Chattanooga, TN
Cat's Music - Chattanooga, TN
Chiaha Arts Festival - Rome, GA
Club Fathom - Chattanooga, TN
Dagwoods - Rome, GA
Dalton Depot - Dalton, GA
Dalton State College - Dalton, GA
The Forum - Rome, GA
Gene's Bar and Grill - Red Bank, TN
Georgia Baptist College - Atlanta, GA
The Hangar/Strand - Marietta, GA
Harvest Moon Cafe/Moon Roof - Rome, GA
Irish Cellar - Rome, GA
JJ's Bohemia - Chattanooga, TN
The Local Performance Hall - Chattanooga, TN
Main x 24 Festival - Chattanooga, TN
Mellow Mushroom - Kennesaw, GA
Midtown Music Hall - Chattanooga, TN
M'Vorneen's Irish Pub - Cartersville, GA
Nightfall Concert Series - Chattanooga, TN
North Chatt Cat - Chattanooga, TN
NW Georgia Trade and Convention Center - Dalton, GA
Opera House/Murphy's/Anna's - Rome, GA
Riverbend Festival - Chattanooga, TN
Schroeders - Rome, GA
Shorter College - Rome, GA
Somber Reptile - Atlanta, GA
Sunset Bar and Grill - Cleveland, TN
T-Bone's - Chattanooga, TN
Thirsty Thursdays - Cleveland, TN
U.S. Play - Kennesaw, GA
The Venue - Dalton, GA

...plus various other special events
Appearances, Features and Interviews:

96.5 The Mountain
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Rock 105
Cat's Music
tfponline.com music-cast
Enigma Magazine
The Chattanooga Pulse
The Brainerd News
WGOW Talk 102.3 FM

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Record Label: Big Texas
Type of Label: None

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New website is LAUNCHED!!

The new website is up and running! Now you can:- Get a calendar of upcoming shows - Browse exclusive picture galleries- Order your Jason merch and have it delivered to your door- Link to Jason's onlin...
Posted by Jason Lyles on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:09:00 PST