Singer/songwriter Jason Vigil has generated a loud buzz in his hometown of Denver since the release of his debut album, Heart Gone Sober, in November of 2007. While most independent artists struggle to find their feet months after a debut release, Vigil not only had solid footing, but got off to a running start. He and his band debuted the album with a sold out CD Release party at The Walnut Room in Denver, and Vigil’s intense live performances began opening eyes on a local and national level.
Like a story understood by all, Heart Gone Sober delves deep into the life of a bleeding heart. Vigil’s unique songwriting blends alternative, pop and rock reflect and reveal that, with time, a person can sober up from substances, relationships or even life itself, and find direction. Vigil’s music has been stylistically compared to Matchbox 20, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, and Pete Yorn. He emanates powerful hooks with a smooth, passionate manner and flowing energy, with or without his band.
Performing Songwriter Magazine published a review of Heart Gone Sober in the Top 12 DIY Picks of its100th issue. “If Buddy Holly had been born in the ’80s, this is what he would have sounded like,” the review beamed.
After a year of touring and honing his performance skills, Vigil recently signed a
publishing deal with St. James Media, a boutique company started by songwriter Michael St. James that specializes in film/TV licensing. Vigil’s regional touring included a recent showcase at the Playback:STL Festival, and he recently recorded three new songs with producer Duane Lundy (Scourge of the Sea, Neva Jeffrey, Vandaveer, The Parlour Boys) in Lexington, Kentucky, with plans to include the songs on a forthcoming EP.
In addition to a recent successful college radio campaign for Heart Gone Sober, Vigil has placed songs in rotation on KQMT 99.5 The Mountain, and enjoyed airplay on 99.9 The Point, 93.3 KCTL in Denver and KRFC in Fort Collins. Vigil and his band also reached the regional finals of the BODOG battle of the bands, and in 2005 Scene Magazine named Jason and his lineup the best band in Northern Colorado.
For more information and current tour dates, please visit WWW.JASONVIGIL.COM.
I got your message thanks for thinking about me! I love you and cant wait to see you! Hopefully its sooner than later. Call me when your in town. Kisses
Jason!!!!! I have soooo much to talk to you about! What a bizarre year. I cannot wait to see your handsome face soon. I may be distant from ya, but am always thinking your way with love and praise. You rule JV!
whats up man, haven't heard form u in a lil bit... thought i'd say hi... hows things in CO... big plans this summer? how bout the 4th? hit me up sometime
hey buddy- how's the music scene treatin ya? hopefully well. when you are famous you better throw down another badass basement show for us at some time- haha.
sorry i missed your show buddy, i thought it was saturday and i worked last nite till about 9. sorry dude, i hardly use the myspace anymore, im sure you did awesome though. i miss you tons little guy.
I hope your picture taking went well and your pics turn out great. You should do some thinking about when you can get together with me--I know you're busy. I'm mostly not.
Hey Jason! Great to hear from you. All is well here. How are things with you? Looks like you are very busy these days! Good for you! I hope to make it to a show soon...I'm glad to see you have several in Denver. Take care!
Hung out with Scotty last night, told me you would be in our town tomorrow!!! I know you're doing photos but am I gonna get to see you at all? Lunch or something?
