CO-BILL WITH THE WAYBACKS IN SANTA BARBARA!
The band is gearing up for another west coast tour
which will culminate with a special show at the beautiful
Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, CA. This show is part of
the venerable "Sings Like Hell" series which has featured artists
such as Jackson Browne, Kathleen Edwards,
Aimee Mann and Nickel Creek. The
Spooner Trio is thrilled to be sharing the night on June 20th with
The Wayback's!
Songs from The Flame You Follow were recently added to overhead rotation at all Starbucks locations nationwide! Listen for these songs from Jason's most recent album at retail locations today! All That We Know, Spaceship, Slippery People & The Flame You Follow!
Jason was recently featured on the Fishman Acoustic website as "Artist of the Month." Fishman is one of the leading manufacturers of quality acoustic amplification equipment in the world. This is a significant designation and we are very honored with this exciting news!
The Flame You Follow is reviewed in the Fall edition of Wood & Steel Magazine; a quarterly publication published by Taylor Guitars. "His songs belie a sharp-tooled craftsmanship on the writing side, yet wash over the listener with fluid finesse..."
We're pleased to report that Jason took home the gold medal in the "BEST FOLK ACT" category in the 2009 Phoenix Best Music awards. This annual event celebrates Portland's favorite bands, songwriters & more. Thanks to everyone for the votes and the ongoing support!
Jason is announced as a winner of the Mountain Stage NewSong contest. The competition was held at the South Street Seaport in New York City.
SUPPORTING DAR WILLIAMS ON WCLZ STAGE - OLD
PORT FEST
We're proud to report that The Spooner Trio will be performing at the 2009 Old Port Festival in Portland, Maine opening for the wonderful Dar Williams. The WCLZ stage will feature fine talent all day long. Jason and the band will take the stage at 3pm. The event is FREE to the public!
LISTEN TO THE RADIO SPOT FOR THE EVENT
We're proud to report that The Spooner Trio will be performing at the 2009 Old Port Festival in Portland, Maine opening for the wonderful Dar Williams. The WCLZ stage will feature fine talent all day long. Jason and the band will take the stage at 3pm. The event is FREE to the public!
LISTEN TO THE RADIO SPOT FOR THE EVENT
OPENING FOR BLUES TRAVELER AT LL BEAN SUMMER SERIES!!!
L.L. Bean's annual summer concert series has been delivering some of the finest national talent to Maine for several summers. This year's lineup is no exception and we're pleased to announce that Jason & the band will be warming up the stage for blues/rock legends Blues Traveler on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30pm. Don't miss what promises to be a stellar night of FREE music!
L.L. Bean's annual summer concert series has been delivering some of the finest national talent to Maine for several summers. This year's lineup is no exception and we're pleased to announce that Jason & the band will be warming up the stage for blues/rock legends Blues Traveler on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30pm. Don't miss what promises to be a stellar night of FREE music!
BAND CONFIRMED FOR BAYSTOCK 2009 - GUSTER
HEADLINES!
Jason and the band will be joining a stellar line-up of bands at this year's Baystock Music Festival on the Maine State Pier in Portland, Maine. Guster will headline this special fundraising event and all proceeds go to The Jessie Fund. Baystock takes place on Saturday, August 8. Tickets are available at all Bull Moose Music stores and at brownpapertickets.com. Listen to 98.9 WCLZ for more info.!
Jason and the band will be joining a stellar line-up of bands at this year's Baystock Music Festival on the Maine State Pier in Portland, Maine. Guster will headline this special fundraising event and all proceeds go to The Jessie Fund. Baystock takes place on Saturday, August 8. Tickets are available at all Bull Moose Music stores and at brownpapertickets.com. Listen to 98.9 WCLZ for more info.!
BAND CONFIRMED FOR CT FOLK FEST - AMOS LEE
HEADLINES!
The Connecticut Folk Festival in New Haven, CT has just announced their 2009 lineup. We are pleased to report that Jason and the band will be sharing the stage with Amos Lee, The Professors of Bluegrass, Jazz Folks, Pamela Means, and Martyn Joseph! Tickets, directions and additional information can be found on the festival website. Don't miss what promises to be a night of stellar music!
The Connecticut Folk Festival in New Haven, CT has just announced their 2009 lineup. We are pleased to report that Jason and the band will be sharing the stage with Amos Lee, The Professors of Bluegrass, Jazz Folks, Pamela Means, and Martyn Joseph! Tickets, directions and additional information can be found on the festival website. Don't miss what promises to be a night of stellar music!
KFOG IN SAN FRAN HONORS JASON ON FAVORITE CD
LIST
We're proud to report that "The Flame You Follow" was recently honored by DJ Rosalie Howarth as one of her favorite recent cd's. Jason is in some wonderful company alongside the likes of Neil Young, Brett Dennen, Ray Lamontagne and J.J. Cale. The Spooner camp would like to thank KFOG for the ongoing support. A special thanks to Rosalie for giving our record a home on the air in the Bay area!
We're proud to report that "The Flame You Follow" was recently honored by DJ Rosalie Howarth as one of her favorite recent cd's. Jason is in some wonderful company alongside the likes of Neil Young, Brett Dennen, Ray Lamontagne and J.J. Cale. The Spooner camp would like to thank KFOG for the ongoing support. A special thanks to Rosalie for giving our record a home on the air in the Bay area!
HEAR JASON ON CNN RADIO WITH JOHN LAWRENCE!
Listen to Jason's recent feature and interview on CNN Radio's Measure to Measure with John Lawrence. Jason discusses his thoughts on life as a working musician in this very candid and light-hearted interview. CNN and Westwood One have partnered together to distribute CNN Radio programming to radio stations across the U.S..
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
Listen to Jason's recent feature and interview on CNN Radio's Measure to Measure with John Lawrence. Jason discusses his thoughts on life as a working musician in this very candid and light-hearted interview. CNN and Westwood One have partnered together to distribute CNN Radio programming to radio stations across the U.S..
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
"SPACESHIP" LANDS ON GREEN MEASURES
CD!
Jason's song "Spaceship" was recently featured on the Green Measures compilation; an environmentally friendly project aimed at raising funds for school & community green projects. The compilation also features music from Jonathan Edwards, Tom Rush, Cheryl Wheeler and Eliza Gilkyson. Buy a cd and help to support this very worthy cause!
Jason's song "Spaceship" was recently featured on the Green Measures compilation; an environmentally friendly project aimed at raising funds for school & community green projects. The compilation also features music from Jonathan Edwards, Tom Rush, Cheryl Wheeler and Eliza Gilkyson. Buy a cd and help to support this very worthy cause!
BAND HEADED SOUTH TO SXSW!!!
Jason and the band will be packing up the van and heading to sunny Austin, TX for the annual South by Southwest Music, Film & Interactive Festival. Showcases currently include The Saxon Pub, The Dizzy Rooster and Blue Rock Studios in Wimberley, TX. For those of you attending the event, we hope you can swing by and say hello!
Jason and the band will be packing up the van and heading to sunny Austin, TX for the annual South by Southwest Music, Film & Interactive Festival. Showcases currently include The Saxon Pub, The Dizzy Rooster and Blue Rock Studios in Wimberley, TX. For those of you attending the event, we hope you can swing by and say hello!
JASON ON WMVY'S FRESH PRODUCE 4
Jason is featured on the latest Fresh Produce CD released by popular Martha's Vineyard radio station; WMVY. This compilation also features new tracks from Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Suzanne Vega, Ben Lee and Mary Gauthier. "For nearly 25 years, mvyradio has championed artists deserving of attention. In that spirit comes Fresh Produce Volume 4."
Jason is featured on the latest Fresh Produce CD released by popular Martha's Vineyard radio station; WMVY. This compilation also features new tracks from Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Suzanne Vega, Ben Lee and Mary Gauthier. "For nearly 25 years, mvyradio has championed artists deserving of attention. In that spirit comes Fresh Produce Volume 4."
JASON APPEARED AS A NATIONAL FINALIST IN THE STARBUCKS MUSIC MAKERS COMPETITION THIS FALL
Jason headed to Boston's Hard Rock Cafe at Faneuil Hall for the national finals on this annual competition sponsored by Hear Music. Starbucks Hear Music is the voice of music at Starbucks, dedicated to creating a new and convenient way for consumers to discover, experience and acquire all genres of great music.
Jason headed to Boston's Hard Rock Cafe at Faneuil Hall for the national finals on this annual competition sponsored by Hear Music. Starbucks Hear Music is the voice of music at Starbucks, dedicated to creating a new and convenient way for consumers to discover, experience and acquire all genres of great music.
JASON INTERVIEWED ON POPULAR "MAINE THINGS
CONSIDERED" PUBLIC RADIO PROGRAM
Listen to Jason's recent interview with Keith Shortall on Maine Public Radio. Jason discusses his musical influences along with the songwriting process behind the character & story-oriented songs on his sophomore album.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
Listen to Jason's recent interview with Keith Shortall on Maine Public Radio. Jason discusses his musical influences along with the songwriting process behind the character & story-oriented songs on his sophomore album.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
JASON WINS THE INTERNATIONAL FINALS OF
THE MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG CONTEST AT THE SOUTH STREET SEA PORT IN
NYC!!!
After a heated competition between 12 stellar songwriters from all over the US and Canada, Jason was selected as one of five lucky co-winners.
After a heated competition between 12 stellar songwriters from all over the US and Canada, Jason was selected as one of five lucky co-winners.
THE FLAME YOU FOLLOW ONLINE & IN STORES NOW!!!The trio's highly anticipated sophomore release
"The Flame You Follow" is available online and in various retail locations.
The Portland Press Herald says "Spooner's voice is fresh, authentic and distinct. Combined with the story-telling narration of some of the songs and the gorgeous melodies of others, Spooner hits the mark every time." Click
to the right to find out about how to purchase it!
LISTEN TO JASON'S INTERVIEW WITH CHARLIE
GAYLORD ON "GREETINGS FROM AREA CODE 207"
Hear the entire recent interview with Jason on WCLZ's popular show "Greetings From Area Code 207." Jason chats with host Charlie Gaylord about his roots, traveling with the band and the making of "The Flame You Follow."
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
Hear the entire recent interview with Jason on WCLZ's popular show "Greetings From Area Code 207." Jason chats with host Charlie Gaylord about his roots, traveling with the band and the making of "The Flame You Follow."
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
CATCH JASON & THE BAND "ALIVE @ FIVE"!!!
Jason and the band will be opening for Carbon Leaf as part of WCLZ's weekly "Alive At Five" series. This is a stellar event featuring some of the finest local and national talent.
Jason and the band will be opening for Carbon Leaf as part of WCLZ's weekly "Alive At Five" series. This is a stellar event featuring some of the finest local and national talent.
THE TRIO PERFORMS LIVE AT THE STUDIOS OF SIRIUS
SATELLITE RADIO IN NEW YORK CITY!!!
The trio performs live in the studios of Sirius Satellite Radio! Read up in the on the band's recent adventure into the Big Apple for a live performance on Sirius in the latest trio newsletter!
The trio performs live in the studios of Sirius Satellite Radio! Read up in the on the band's recent adventure into the Big Apple for a live performance on Sirius in the latest trio newsletter!
NEW LIVE VIDEO - THE TRIO IN TRUCKEE, CA!!!
Check out a few songs performed live and in the flesh by the The Jason Spooner Trio. This footage was recorded at Brittfest at the Truckee Amphitheater in Truckee, CA. Tunes featured include: "Waterhole", "Fight the Fire", "What Am I Gonna Do?" and "Miss You."
Check out a few songs performed live and in the flesh by the The Jason Spooner Trio. This footage was recorded at Brittfest at the Truckee Amphitheater in Truckee, CA. Tunes featured include: "Waterhole", "Fight the Fire", "What Am I Gonna Do?" and "Miss You."
JASON SELECTED AS KERRVILLE NEW FOLK
FINALIST!!!
2006 Kerrville New Folk Finalist!!! Jason was selected as one of the 32 finalists (out of roughly 800 entrants) for the New Folk Competition held annually at the renowned Kerrville Folk festival in Texas. The competition was started by Peter Yarrow in 1972 and several notable performers have participated over the years including Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Lucinda Williams, John Gorka, David Wilcox and Nancy Griffith.
2006 Kerrville New Folk Finalist!!! Jason was selected as one of the 32 finalists (out of roughly 800 entrants) for the New Folk Competition held annually at the renowned Kerrville Folk festival in Texas. The competition was started by Peter Yarrow in 1972 and several notable performers have participated over the years including Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Lucinda Williams, John Gorka, David Wilcox and Nancy Griffith.
JASON CHOSEN AS FALCON RIDGE EMERGING
ARTIST!!!
Jason will be heading out on a two week tour of the east coast as part of the festival's popular "Most Wanted Tour." Each year, the festival's audience is polled and the top 4 most popular emerging artists are selected for the tour. Jason will be joined by fellow songwriters; Kym Tuvim, Chris Pureka, and Jim Infantino.
Jason will be heading out on a two week tour of the east coast as part of the festival's popular "Most Wanted Tour." Each year, the festival's audience is polled and the top 4 most popular emerging artists are selected for the tour. Jason will be joined by fellow songwriters; Kym Tuvim, Chris Pureka, and Jim Infantino.
JASON WINS NEW ENGLAND SONGWRITING CONTEST AT
THE OSSIPPEE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Jason was announced as the winner out of 20 finalists in the songwriting competition at this year's Ossipee Bluegrass Festival in Cornish, Maine. The Audience chose Jason's song "Big Black Hole."
Jason was announced as the winner out of 20 finalists in the songwriting competition at this year's Ossipee Bluegrass Festival in Cornish, Maine. The Audience chose Jason's song "Big Black Hole."
JASON ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN THE JOHN LENNON
SONGWRITING CONTEST FOR "BIG BLACK HOLE"
With over 10,000 entrants world-wide, this contest ranks among the most prestigious. Jason's song "Big Black Hole" was chosen as one of 4 finalists in the "Folk" category.
With over 10,000 entrants world-wide, this contest ranks among the most prestigious. Jason's song "Big Black Hole" was chosen as one of 4 finalists in the "Folk" category.
JASON & THE BAND FEATURED ON THE FOOD NETWORK
Make sure to tune in for the Spooner Band's national television debut on the Food Network's "FoodNation with Bobby Flay." Check the Food Network site for airtimes.
Make sure to tune in for the Spooner Band's national television debut on the Food Network's "FoodNation with Bobby Flay." Check the Food Network site for airtimes.
"PICKUP TRUCK" AIRS ON CAR TALK
A snippet of Jason's campy and ridiculous ode to the great state of Maine "Pickup Truck" recently aired as the lead-off weekly song on NPR's hilarious, nationally syndicated "Car Talk" program. Take a listen to the clip:
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
A snippet of Jason's campy and ridiculous ode to the great state of Maine "Pickup Truck" recently aired as the lead-off weekly song on NPR's hilarious, nationally syndicated "Car Talk" program. Take a listen to the clip:
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
