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"His songs belie a sharp-tooled craftsmanship on the writing side, yet wash over the listener with fluid finesse... The great thing about this record, beyond the wonderfully contoured, lived-in sound, is the way Spooner reminds us that, even as listeners, we’re all a part of the story, too."
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NEW!!!
"Spooner navigates between folk, jazz, pop, funk, and R&B — sometimes, in the course of a single song. His soulful vocals tackle lyrics about death, danger, and the desire to escape, but despite the meatiness of the themes, the songs refuse to wallow in melodrama."
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NEW!!!
"The Flame You Follow is a big step forward,
an album that feels like an album, by a band that sounds
like a band..."
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NEW!!!
"Jason's songs are keys to the locked trunks that hold the artifacts of our lives. You can enjoy the music as top-shelf entertainment, but I guarantee that you're going to want to come back and dig for the treasure."
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NEW!!!
"Jason Spooner's latest record is destined for my list of favorites when the end of
the year rolls around... 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."
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NEW!!!
"Spaceship
and the title track are but two gems on a an album
that's a near-perfect distillation of words and voice, melody and
arrangement..."
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NEW!!!
"Portland-based guitarist Jason Spooner has received many accolades for his songwriting, achieving recognition in countless competitions which took him on tours across the country. But the 33-year-old Spooner, who started playing guitar in high school, found one of his biggest challenges in assembling a band to support his debut album..."
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"The band has become a tight knit powerhouse of soulful style giving their music signatures of blues, folk, funk, and country. Playing all over New England, the Spooner Trio has become favorites at many venues while their consistent original blend generates a mix of well-crafted songs and compelling rhythms."
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"From clubs and streets in Spain to penning tunes at a little lake house in the Midcoast to a national appearance on a much watched Food Network TV show, Spooner and his band, the Jason Spooner Band continue to grow a hefty fan base – and – as musicians."
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"This song is provoking as often the vastness of the horizons we face in our day to day lives become overwhelming. Before we know it , so much time has gone by. Another commonality of songwriter style music shows here in
'Big Black Hole' as it stimulates relatable thought."
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Jason was nominated in the Best Singer/Songwriter
category in the 2004 Portland Phoenix "Best Music Poll"
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Jason Wins "Best Folk
Singer/Songwriter"!
Jason took the gold this year in the Portland Phoenix's
annual "Best Music Poll" which dubbed 2003 as "the year
of the Spoon." Thanks to all of the readers who voted!!!
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READ THE ARTICLE
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"Jason Spooner traveled a long way to appear in the Kerrville Folk Festival competition for new songwriters, but a warm reception left the Maine resident feeling right at home Sunday."
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"Spooner's husky, soulful voice, his
superb melodies and a talented line-up of local musicians gives 'Lost
Houses,' a polished, professional sound that one might not expect from a
debut album."
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Jason recently interviewed on Maine Public
Radio's
"Maine Things Considered"
Listen to the clip of Jason's interview with host Matthew Algeo
during which he discusses his musical influences and his
debut cd "Lost Houses".
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STREAM REAL AUDIO FILE
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"The disk is called
'Lost Houses,' it's the debut album by a singer/songwriter
named Jason Spooner...Do
you remember how you felt when you heard David Wilcox's debut "The Nightshift
Watchman," or Dar Williams' debut "The Honesty Room"? It's that kind of
feeling: this is someone important."
Christine Lavin
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"His debut CD, "Lost Houses," breaks free of the humdrum of subway strummers and demands to be listened to. Spooner writes insightful, cleverly penned songs that are at times witty and other times profound...Spooner puts together poignant verses with intelligent rhyming schemes, turns-of-phrases and freshly drawn images..."
Ben Monaghan
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"I was
struck by the timbre of his voice. It had a raspy
quality that was pleasantly melodic, with a good range,
able to belt out Johnny Cash or Rolling Stones tunes
with equal ease. Something about it caught me, and I
wasn't alone. Many that day asked if he had a CD
available. The unfortunate answer was 'no.' Spooner has
finally rectified that with a debut release...
Robert Bryant
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"I was
struck by the timbre of his voice. It had a raspy
quality that was pleasantly melodic, with a good range,
able to belt out Johnny Cash or Rolling Stones tunes
with equal ease. Something about it caught me, and I
wasn't alone. Many that day asked if he had a CD
available. The unfortunate answer was 'no.' Spooner has
finally rectified that with a debut release...
Robert Bryant
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"Discovering new talent in Maine is always a joy, and
such is the case with one Jason Spooner..."
Lucky Clark
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"His sense of rhythm is
impeccable here, and the tune has enough swagger and feeling to weasel its way
onto a Ben Harper album...He even makes “southern
belles and old sea shells making wishes by the wishing wells” sound less like a
tongue twister and more like a Monet painting..."
Sam Pfiefle
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"His skills make the whole affair more than the usual singer-songwriter fare. His
melodies and lyrics are well-crafted and memorable. His singing is effective,
and his guitar playing is beautiful without being showy. Anybody with an
interest in singer-songwriter music will definitely be interested in Jason
Spooner."
Dan Short
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"Certainly he is worthy of your ears! Although he really got a start in the
acoustic Blues he incorporates a myriad of styles in his distinctive playing and
singing of his own compositions, a very skilled player!"
Chris Darling, Host of "Us
Folk" on WMPG
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"Upon hearing Jason for the first time, I had hope that a new acoustic sound was coming our way. It is apparent that a unique blend of influences has sent Jason in a different direction, one we need to hear more of. Jason's lyrics have been in my brain for a month or more, and it doesn't look like they're going anywhere."
Amberley Steward,
WERS Boston
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"Just listen to one of his songs and you will be hooked. He is a singer, songwriter and musician with a great talent for creating unique, thought provoking music...he is also an accomplished guitarist and singer."
Tara Burke, Ourmaine.com
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"Jason Spooner represents a new generation of singersongwriter. One
who knows the tradition without being imprisoned by it. Folk, Rock, Country
and Blues mix with Funk and Hip-Hop creating a music that is at the both
traditional and thoroughly modern."
Jason Cornish, freelance writer
for FACE Magazine
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