tenorvocal + Musician in Franklin, TN

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**Vocalist Available**

I am looking for a pro level working band with stage and studio experience, and/or pro level musicians.

About Jon:
Jon is a tenor vocalist. however, his abilities to reach incredible range can extend from below a tenor, to as high as a soprano. my tone is clean, warm, and direct. Hon has been singing since the age of 5. In Jon’s late teens, he sent demos of his band Prodigy and their compositions to Shrapnel Records, and President Mike Varney immediately recognized the members from the bands talent, and versatility. The band began working on defining style and technique. Jon also, began a vocal training course, detailing voice control and proper breathing.

Over the years, Jon has done much session work involving voice overs for prime time broadcasts, like Sprite, Miller Beer, Lexus, Guitar Center, as well as other major corporations and networks. With his passion for theatre, opera, and live music alike, he began to extensively write, record, and tour. Jon’s versatile talents prove a classical trained artist can Rock like Non-Other. His talents have opened opportunity to perform with a broad range of musicians and groups over the years. Jon has been involved in projects or performed with many world class musicians and recording artists.

In November 18th, 2007 Jon's album "FLYING THROUGH INFINITY" was released worldwide through Lion Music. The album was vocal based, and released under the moniker, Palace Terrace.
It wasn’t until the writing of the Palace Terrace Record that Jon was able to show the world his unique blend of theatrics, and his majestic range, As an artist, Jon was able stand strong, without compromise to current fads or trends. Jonathan is presently writing and recording his next album. Keep a look out for new and exciting things Jonathan Marshall is planning.

In 2010, Jon completed the vocal creation on "Solitaire", a classical metal opera that has been in the works for over a year, produced by, Tony Smith. He has been working with many different writers over the years, he is now working on a new production.

Screen name:

tenorvocal

Member since:

Jan 30 2012

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Van Morrison, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Steve Perry, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Robert Plant, Nat "King" Cole, Tom Jones, David Bowie, Roy Kahn, Smokey Robinson, Bob Marley, Robert Plant, Chester Bennington , Hank Williams, Bono, Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Ferry, Peter Gabriel, Freddie Mercury, Elvis Costello, Gino Vannelli, Willie Nelson, Gordon Lightfoot, Sting, Roger Daltrey, Rob Halford, Billy Joel, Iggy Pop, Charles Aznavour, Morrissey, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Carlos Gardel, Wilson Pickett, Paul Simon, Julio Iglesias, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mel Torme, Serge Gainsbourg, and so many more.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Vocalist - Baritone:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

My voice, and Mac computer, Logic Pro, a couple different mic-pres, a couple great mics, and water!

MUSIC