Beatles, Eric Clapton, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, Bill Monroe, Willie Nelson, Uncle Walt's Band, The Rolling Stones, Old and In The Way, Eagles, Merle Haggard, Led Zepplin, Dire Straits, Govt. Mule, Gillian Welch, Johnny Cash, Marshall Tucker Band, Marshall Crenshaw, Junior Brown, Santana, many more.
Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile songwriter who draws from a variety of traditional music to create his own brand of Americana. Described as "Blues Grass", Jones' music is heavily influenced by the guitar driven bluegrass, blues, country, and rock that he absorbed while growing up in a musically diverse family in South Carolina. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee and endorsing Taylor Guitars, Jones maintains an active touring schedule and performs about 150 live shows per year.
Jones showcases his writing and playing chops with 11 well crafted original songs in his current release Courier. The swampy instrumental "Pull 'em Up" has been featured in the widely acclaimed PBS television series Road Trip Nation, and the lighthearted bluegrass tune "Johnny Appleweed" is the theme song of a feature length film currently on the film festival circuit. Jones has also been selected as a finalist in the 2008 Emerging Songwriter's Contest at the Flat Rock Music Festival.
Along with his own busy touring schedule, Jones has found time to accompany a diverse batch of artists on stage and in the studio including Eric Heatherly, Caroline Aiken, Sara Hickman, Donna Hopkins, and Grammy Award winning songwriter Jon Vezner.
What people are saying!
"...an excellent guitarist and thoughtful singer-songwriter"
- Jack Silverman, Nashville Scene
"...a master class on how to play the guitar"
- Maverick, UK Magazine
"...an accomplished musician....(he) seduces you with his warm tenor vocals"
- Brad Fischer, Nashville Music Guide
"…a stellar guitar player, lyricist and songwriter...Brian's live show is a must see!"
- Tom Tranchilla, KPFT, Houston, TX.
"…intelligent… clever… a monster on guitar.”
- Janet Hans, Urban Campfires Concert Series, San Antonio, TX.
"Courier would sound as good on a down-home, back-porch boombox as a hi-fi stereo system normally tuned to NPR."
- Chris DeVille, Columbus Alive, Columbus, OH.
Whats up there "Jonny AppleWeed"? Guess you get you a hit song and forget all about us in ole South-Cackalackie! Hell son...we had a HIT with Deiz y Nueve back in the Day! Come see us Johnny!!!
Hi Brian Jones, I posted a bulletin for all of my musician friends to sign my guest book.. I would love for you to be a part of my guest book.. You can sign on my page or go to the bulletin that I sent out yesterday.. Hope to see you there!! Have a wonderful Friday and weekend.. Lovin your music.. God Bless..
