Jonathan Jones (musician)
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Jonathan Jones is the lead singer, pianist
, song writer and co-founder of the alternative rock
bands Waking Ashland
and We Shot the Moon
.
On Thursday, July 21, 2011 Jonathan proposed to long time girlfriend Julie Coy after an afternoon surf session in Cardiff.
. Together, they released two EP's
and two LP's
. Their first release was the 2004 debut EP
I Am for You
, This was followed by a record signing with Tooth and Nail Records, and the LP, Composure
in May, 2005. After some band relationship troubles, they made their 3rd release, Telescopes
, with temporary band members. In April, 2007, the band released what would be their final album, The Well
. In July 2007, Jones, speaking for the band, revealed that the band would no longer stay together.
formed after Jonathan's previous band, Waking Ashland
, broke up. They have released one EP
and two LP's
. This new band's first release was the The Polar Bear and Cougar EP in December 2007. This was followed by their first LP, Fear And Love
in April, 2008. In early 2009, they entered the studio once again to record their next album. This album, named A Silver Lining
, was released on October 6, 2009. Jonathan continues to perform and write songs for We Shot The Moon wile simultaneously balancing the release of his solo album.
on various websites and on iTunes
. Physical copies of the CD will be available "this fall when [he] does a solo tour". In Fall of 2010 he announced that he was writing for a new solo album. That album, titled Community Group
, is set to be released on June 14, 2011.
With We Shot The Moon
Solo
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, song writer and co-founder of the alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
bands Waking Ashland
Waking Ashland
Waking Ashland was an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2003, they were signed to Tooth and Nail and Immortal Records. In all the group released two EPs and two full-length albums before their disestablishment in 2007...
and We Shot the Moon
We Shot the Moon
We Shot the Moon, formerly known as The Honor Roll, is a band from San Diego, California featuring Jonathan Jones the singer of Waking Ashland, and originally, Dan Koch, and Joe Greenetz both from the band Sherwood.- History :...
.
Personal life
Jonathan lives in Cardiff, CA. Jonathan is an avid surfer and spends a good deal of time surfing while not on tour.On Thursday, July 21, 2011 Jonathan proposed to long time girlfriend Julie Coy after an afternoon surf session in Cardiff.
Waking Ashland (2003-2007)
In November 2003, he co-founded the Christian rock band Waking AshlandWaking Ashland
Waking Ashland was an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2003, they were signed to Tooth and Nail and Immortal Records. In all the group released two EPs and two full-length albums before their disestablishment in 2007...
. Together, they released two EP's
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
and two LP's
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
. Their first release was the 2004 debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
I Am for You
I Am for You
I Am for You is the debut EP of Waking Ashland. It was self-released by the band on May 18, 2004, only a few months after the group's formation.-Track listing:#"I Am for You " – 3:28...
, This was followed by a record signing with Tooth and Nail Records, and the LP, Composure
Composure
Composure is the first full-length album by Waking Ashland, released on May 10, 2005 by Tooth & Nail Records.-Track listing:#"Shades of Grey" – 3:10#"I Am for You" – 3:34#"Rumors" – 4:09#"Edinger" – 3:36...
in May, 2005. After some band relationship troubles, they made their 3rd release, Telescopes
Telescopes (EP)
Telescopes is an EP by Waking Ashland, released on February 8, 2006 in Japan through the band's Japanese record label Fabtone Records. The U.S. version, featuring different artwork, was released on June 13, 2006 through Immortal Records. The EP contains seven new songs and an enhanced CD portion...
, with temporary band members. In April, 2007, the band released what would be their final album, The Well
The Well (album)
The Well is the second full length album by Waking Ashland. It was released on Immortal Records on April 17, 2007. "Your Intentions" was premiered on the popular music website AbsolutePunk.net and several songs such as "Diamonds on the Hillside" and "Salt Lake Jam" have been played at Waking...
. In July 2007, Jones, speaking for the band, revealed that the band would no longer stay together.
We Shot the Moon (2007-Present)
We Shot the MoonWe Shot the Moon
We Shot the Moon, formerly known as The Honor Roll, is a band from San Diego, California featuring Jonathan Jones the singer of Waking Ashland, and originally, Dan Koch, and Joe Greenetz both from the band Sherwood.- History :...
formed after Jonathan's previous band, Waking Ashland
Waking Ashland
Waking Ashland was an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2003, they were signed to Tooth and Nail and Immortal Records. In all the group released two EPs and two full-length albums before their disestablishment in 2007...
, broke up. They have released one EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
and two LP's
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
. This new band's first release was the The Polar Bear and Cougar EP in December 2007. This was followed by their first LP, Fear And Love
Fear And Love
Fear and Love is the debut LP by the San Diego rock band We Shot the Moon, made up of Jonathan Jones of Waking Ashland, and Dan Koch and Joe Greenetz both of Sherwood. It was released to iTunes on April 1, 2008, and in stores on April 29, 2008...
in April, 2008. In early 2009, they entered the studio once again to record their next album. This album, named A Silver Lining
A Silver Lining
A Silver Lining is the second LP by the San Diego rock band We Shot the Moon. It was released to iTunes on October 6, 2009, and available in music stores on October 27. It was released through the Minnesota based indie label Afternoon Records...
, was released on October 6, 2009. Jonathan continues to perform and write songs for We Shot The Moon wile simultaneously balancing the release of his solo album.
Solo Projects (2009-Present)
On February 3, 2009, Jonathan started selling his solo CD, We Were YoungWe Were Young (album)
We Were Young is the debut solo album by Jonathan Jones, the singer and song writer for the bands Waking Ashland and We Shot the Moon. The CD was first released to various websites and iTunes on February 3, 2009...
on various websites and on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
. Physical copies of the CD will be available "this fall when [he] does a solo tour". In Fall of 2010 he announced that he was writing for a new solo album. That album, titled Community Group
Community Group (album)
Community Group is the second solo album by the American musician Jonathan Jones, self-released in 2011.- Track listing :...
, is set to be released on June 14, 2011.
Discography
With Waking Ashland- I Am For You (EP)I Am for YouI Am for You is the debut EP of Waking Ashland. It was self-released by the band on May 18, 2004, only a few months after the group's formation.-Track listing:#"I Am for You " – 3:28...
(2004) - ComposureComposureComposure is the first full-length album by Waking Ashland, released on May 10, 2005 by Tooth & Nail Records.-Track listing:#"Shades of Grey" – 3:10#"I Am for You" – 3:34#"Rumors" – 4:09#"Edinger" – 3:36...
(2005) - Telescopes (EP)Telescopes (EP)Telescopes is an EP by Waking Ashland, released on February 8, 2006 in Japan through the band's Japanese record label Fabtone Records. The U.S. version, featuring different artwork, was released on June 13, 2006 through Immortal Records. The EP contains seven new songs and an enhanced CD portion...
(2006) - The WellThe Well (album)The Well is the second full length album by Waking Ashland. It was released on Immortal Records on April 17, 2007. "Your Intentions" was premiered on the popular music website AbsolutePunk.net and several songs such as "Diamonds on the Hillside" and "Salt Lake Jam" have been played at Waking...
(2007)
With We Shot The Moon
- The Polar Bear and Cougar EPThe Polar Bear and Cougar EPThe Polar Bear and Cougar EP is the debut EP by the San Diego rock band We Shot the Moon. It was released on December 18, 2007.-Track listing:#Sway Your Head #Julie #Waters Edge #LTFP #Welcome Home...
(2007) - Fear And LoveFear And LoveFear and Love is the debut LP by the San Diego rock band We Shot the Moon, made up of Jonathan Jones of Waking Ashland, and Dan Koch and Joe Greenetz both of Sherwood. It was released to iTunes on April 1, 2008, and in stores on April 29, 2008...
(2008) - A Silver LiningA Silver LiningA Silver Lining is the second LP by the San Diego rock band We Shot the Moon. It was released to iTunes on October 6, 2009, and available in music stores on October 27. It was released through the Minnesota based indie label Afternoon Records...
(2009)
Solo
- We Were Young (2009)
- Welcome Home (2010)
- Community GroupCommunity Group (album)Community Group is the second solo album by the American musician Jonathan Jones, self-released in 2011.- Track listing :...
(2011)