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Jon Shorter Band

What do you get when you cross the eruptive energy of a captivating rock concert with that feeling you get that causes your body to rhythmically convulse against your will (and consequently the will of everyone within your immediate perimeter, whose feet are under the perilous threat of your own)?

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Hometown	Fayetteville, AR
Genres	Pop, Rock
Band Members	Jon Shorter; Skyler Greene; Clay Johnson; Marcus Bowles
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member Skyler Greene skyler.greene@gmail.com 870-736-2797
# Years Experience Performing Live:	1
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	20
Market Draw:	College Kids: 151-200
Venue History:	George's Majestic Lounge - Fayetteville, AR The Rogue - Fayetteville, AR Webby D's - Fort Smith, AR Eddi Haskell's - Rogers, AR West End - Fayetteville, AR
Opener Experience:	Boom Kinetic; Groovement; Josh Abbott Band; Randall Shreve & The Sideshow; Benjamin Del Shreve; Kingsdown
Similar Artists:	Maroon 5
Performing Rights Society:	None

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You get the Jon Shorter Band, who at less than a year old, has sprung up out Fayetteville, Arkansas to become one of the most notorious bands in North Western Arkansas. Fusing together pop rock, jam band, and funk, Jon Shorter and The Gateway band have...

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November 2011 Judging Excellence

Top 40 in Pop, June 2012

Top 40 in Pop, November 2011

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Jon Shorter Band becomes fixture after 4 shows by By Eddie Gregg on April 18, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Fayetteville up-and-comers Jon Shorter Band have taken flight and established themselves within the ranks of the Dickson Street music scene after only four shows. They have already garnered a coveted weekend headlining gig at George’s on Friday, May 13. Jon Shorter Band is comprised of front man Jon Shorter, 24, who sings and plays the keys and guitar, Skyler Greene, 23, on guitar, and Tyler Bottje, 23, on drums. “I can definitely hear our single ‘Shake It’ being a radio hit,” Shorter said. “A lot of people describe us as Dave Matthews meets Maroon 5,” Shorter said. “That’s what we’ve been going with. It’s a little pop rock with a twist of funk. It’s music that makes you get up and dance.” Part of the band’s success can be attributed to their high-energy live performances. “It’s just the fun that we have together that kind of speaks out to the crowd,” Greene said. “People go to have a good time. When they see that you’re having a good time, they can kind of draw off that.” Jon Shorter Band debuted opening for Boom Kinetic and local favorite Randall Shreve at George’s back in February. About 800 people attended that show, most of whom were there to see Boom Kinetic and Randall Shreve, Greene said. The three band members agreed opening for those bands at George’s was a great way to break into the Dickson Street music scene. “The George’s show is when we started getting serious,” Shorter said. “It’s taken flight definitely.” Shorter said it would probably be next year before they release a full-length album, even though the band has almost 20 original songs. “We’re kind of setting up small, short-term goals,” Greene said. “And the short-term goal is to get the demo, start playing more places and draw some revenue so we can afford the album.” At present, most of the band’s original material is all music that Shorter wrote as a solo artist before the band got together. “Skyler [Greene] and I just came in and put our own little flavor on his songs,” Bottje said. The band also plays an eclectic set list of nearly 20 covers, including crowd pleasers like “(I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles” by The Proclaimers and “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. Musical talent runs in the Shorter family. “His dad is a classically trained pianist,” Greene said, indicating Shorter. “‘Pianist,’ not ‘penis.’ Just to clarify.” Bottje said, with a grin. “Yeah, I said, ‘pianist,’ not ‘penis,’” Greene said, laughing. Despite their success so far, the guys are happy being an indie band. “We’ve established that staying independent for as long as possible is probably most beneficial for [everybody],” Shorter said.” “As long as we can afford to,” Greene added. “We’re doing as much as we can ourselves. If something good comes our way, we’ll stay open to it, but it’s not really a primary goal to get signed.”

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4 mics, 2 di boxes, drum mics, 2 amplifier mics

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