BILLY JONAS

BRIDGING DIVIDES WITH PERCUSSIVE EXPLOSION OF ENERGY & FAMILY-ORIENTED MUSIC.

BANGIN' & SANGIN' WITH BILLY JONAS: EVERYONE IS A MUSICIAN, AND THIS CLASS WILL PROVE IT! USING FOUND OBJECTS, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, AND OUR BODIES TO MAKE RHYTHMS, WE'LL BECOME A VOICE AND PERCUSSION BAND; USING OUR BRAINS AND OUR HEARTS, WE'LL CREATE A NEW ORIGINAL SONG; THEN WE'LL EDIT, REHEARSE, AND REFINE OUR CREATIONS. AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR DEBUT AT THE LAKE EDEN ARTS FESTIVAL RETREAT ON SATURDAY MAY 13, WE'LL LEARN STAGECRAFT AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE. FINALLY, WE'LL SHARE OUR CREATIONS WITH THE WORLD IN A LIVE CONCERT. FROM BRAINSTORM TO THE BIG STAGE, THIS CLASS WILL OPEN US ALL TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS ... AND THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!

4 DAYS WEEK OF 5/8-5/12 $1000

It's a "neo-tribal hootenanny" -- original "voice and percussion" -based songs with a generous dose of audience participation. The music mixes conventional instruments (guitar, bass, marimba) with homemade creations (using buckets and barrels, keys and cans, bells and body percussion). Billy tailors both his song selection and its presentation to uniquely suit each audience. It's spirited, straightforward music that is accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of age or cultural background. The big-tent festival quality of Billy's music facilitates connection and community while fostering inspiration and... most importantly... FUN.

Billy Jonas has shared stages with many renowned artists, including Alison Krauss, Peter Yarrow, Keb' Mo', Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Paul Winter, Michele Shocked, Justin Bieber, Ani DiFranco, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, and Pete Seeger. His upbeat, engaging presence encourages active audience participation. His concerts are a magical mix of stagecraft and wholesome, open-ended, anything-can- happen spontaneity. Billy Jonas offers family and adult oriented concerts, primarily with his three or four piece band. Billy's educational concerts include study guide materials and are usually booked in conjunction with a public performance in a community.