jason bennett
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jason bennett: Guestbook
Leland Rucker
January 24, 2010
I host several programs monthly on KGNU, Boulder's community radio station. Though you might consider his music folk, I find his songs work in almost every format. Whether Americana, folk, country or free-form, Jason's work always resonates, the voice of a unique American artist.
Leland Rucker
KGNU-Boulder's Community Station
Jim Thompson
January 17, 2010
Hey Jason!
I met you at Venue 515 and I got to talk to you a bit about your music. I sure like what I hear on your website!
Feel free to contact me!
Dan Bathje
January 9, 2010
Great stuff - really enjoy listening to you!
Abby Parks
September 3, 2009
Review: Slow It Down, Take a Step Back
The underlying theme of Jason Bennett's latest album is summarized in the title, which seems to echo his desire for simplicity, reflected in tracks like "Too Damn Fast," "Less Is More," and "Too Much Paperwork." "Daddy's Hand" is a sweet lullaby-style ballad in which he advises his son to "take it slow, drink it all in." And he tells of his own sense of urgency that his son is growing up too fast. As he tells his child to savor time, the land, nature, he is striving to do the same himself. Track one "Too Damn Fast" starts with thunder and rain accompanied by a deep western guitar track with lilting steel guitar lines woven in. The effect of the music underlying Jason's gentle and melodic voice is soothing, slow, dream-like. "Too damn fast, too damn fast, someone slow it down and make it last. . . " is the quiet cry of this song, and the effect is achieved. Bennett gets in touch with nature and love in songs like "Shooting Star" and "Fog Rolling In," both songs you'd like to hear him sing under the stars in front of a campfire. "Too Much Paperwork" is more deliberate in its message. He decries paperwork, noise, filth, in a track with a guitar effect on the lead that's noisy and electronic, echoing the meaning of the words. Very cool tune here. Tracks in the album are supported by guitar, steel guitar, harmonica, and Jason's artful folk voice with a touch of twang. Listening in is like taking an excursion into the mountains, drinking in all that you can, and leaving with a sense of having found what's most important in life. I'd recommend this album in a heartbeat!
Ted Shinn
August 25, 2009
Great website! Quite kick@$$, interesting sound, lyrically compelling, too. Best wishes in all your endeavors, Jason!
Found you through the Blissfest. Although our styles of music are night and day, feel free to check out my stuff at www.myspace.com/tedshinn1 if you are ever inclined.
(Sorry for the commercial!!!)
...TED
Garrett and Jeannie
July 29, 2009
You sounded great in Manitou last time. Looking forward to seeing you there again. You are playing there a few more times this year right? Really dig your Dylan covers.
Abby Parks
June 18, 2009
Can't wait to sing with you next Friday!
Janine Elich
October 15, 2008
Hey Buddy.. What's up!
Abby Parks
June 10, 2008
Hey Jason! Visited your site and it looks great. Looking forward to seeing you in late July. I'll be getting my CD then. Congrats on the new release!
All the best,
Abby Parks
Holly Mervis
March 18, 2008
I'm loving "Mind Change." Thanks.
p.s. Hope all is well with you and your family!
Ralph & Tamara
January 14, 2008
Thanks, Jason! We are looking forward to playing some of your music on both shows, Ralphs Back Porch.
www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch
GREAT stuff!
Mark Teachey
December 20, 2007
Hi Jason,
Found your site through a folk music link and have enjoyed listening to your music! Best of luck as you continue to share it & have a great Christmas!
Ingrid
December 8, 2007
Hi Jason,
Thanks for the package. What a nice Christmas treat: for Jason Bennett cd's in the mail. I love the look and feel of all your cd's.
It arrived this afternoon so I haven't listened to all of it yet, but I love your style, your voice, the honest feel to your music.
I visited your website a lot before I bought, but your music has grown on me like an old shoe.
Thanks and stay in touch,
Ingrid
(the Netherlands)
Steph, from Sweden
December 1, 2007
I am so sad to hear that your new cd may not be out until next year. We are all waiting for it! can I pre-order it somewhere? My mom and sister play 'Without the Moon' all the time.
Beth and Liam
November 16, 2007
Hi Jason. We heard you on Whole Wheat Radio and really liked your version of Bob Dylan's 'Let Me Die in my Footsteps'. Whole Wheat plays you a lot. Make sure to send them your new one. Great music!
greg again
October 19, 2007
I forgot to tell you how much I like your Acoustic Harbor cd. I play it more than any of my Bob Dylan cd's. It really is that good Jason.
Greg
October 19, 2007
Very well said my friend. I dig your style. And you have a very honest voice. You should run for some political office. America needs a creative mind like yours in office. I am looking forward to your new cd. ---Greg
Jason Riggs
October 17, 2007
All you Bennett-heads are in for a treat. I just got my hands on a copy of the man's next album. It's got some of the best songs he's ever written. And his voice is sounding better than ever! Look out, now!
linda & kenny
June 26, 2007
We love your web and your pics.What a beautiful baby Qwinn is.
love you
Brock (from down south)
June 26, 2007
I played your song "I Cried For The First Hundred Miles" on piano for a friend. She actually cried. That is a beautiful song Jason. She immediately ordered your cd.
Carla
June 17, 2007
Hi Jason,
Heard you for the first time today on CD Baby, and I was completely mesmerized by your voice and music. I hope to see you play live someday.
And by the way, your son was born on my birthday! What a beautiful child!
Ashley
April 4, 2007
Hi Jason,
COngratulations on your new son! I met you many years ago when I was working for the summer at Home Dept in Pueblo Colorado and you gave me a copy of the Atascadero Sessions. Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed that cd over the years and how glad I am that you have prospered.
Erick
March 9, 2007
Hey Jason. Saw you play at Starbucks in Olympia. Why in the world are you in Colorado Springs? Isn't that some right-winger military town? Get back to the left coast as soon as possible. My sister really likes Mindchange. Peace.
Steven at The Harbor
February 19, 2007
Jason,
Love your song 'This Old Boat and Me'. I work on boats for a living. That is a great song. I love the line "something about water and wood makes a man feel free". Good job buddy.
Linda Najjar
February 17, 2007
Congratulations! Quinn is adorable!
By the way, I should've written earlier, but I really dig your tunes. I have quite a few of your songs downloaded onto my swinging ipod and love when they come up. I think "How will she ever find me" is my favorite, but it's hard to choose. I get it stuck in my head a lot. Anyway, you rock. Thanks for making cool music. Keep rockin on! -Linda (of Jason & Linda)
kennedy crabtree
January 7, 2007
I miss you alot.See you soon kennedy.
Steve Harrington
December 26, 2006
Remember me Jason? We jammed that time at Heather's Cafe. That was cool. Atascadero has changed..for the worse. Mindchange sounds really cool. Keep on writing. You are a great writer.
Catherine (In Italy)
December 20, 2006
"Without the Moon" is gorgeous Jason. What a touching love song.
Chrissy
November 21, 2006
Wow. I didn't know if you were still around Jason. I saw you play in Atascadero many years ago. You have four cd's now? I still love your song "Setting Sun". I need to buy your new ones. I miss you and your music.
Big Bad Leroy Bennett
November 11, 2006
Love the new CD "Mindchange". I played it for some of the guys at work and they all loved it. I was proud to tell them it was my son. Keep up the good work Jason.
Jeff
October 22, 2006
As a huge Dylan follower I really appreciate your version of Let me die in my footsteps. I've just discovered you and your fine music this evening and I hope I can see you live in the near future. Peace to you and yours, my friend.
Lisa
October 15, 2006
Congratulations on the news of your son Jason. I'm sure little Quinn will follow in the footsteps of his father and write many great songs as well. Congratulations to you and Nicole.
Ted
October 7, 2006
Jason, I saw you play at Pikes Perk. Just wanted to say my girlfriend and I really liked your sound. Next time we see you play we will definitely pick up a cd. Your song "Stormy Weather Coming Down" was simply astonishing. Nobody around here plays songs like that, that's for sure.
Allie
September 21, 2006
Hi Jason. I saw you play at Starbucks in Olympia, WA. You need to come back to the left coast. Get outta Colorado and come back home to Washington!
pam from pikes perk
September 9, 2006
Thanks for dropping by the CD. Just got done listening to it and I did not think it was dark at all. Just very thoughtful and introspective. Enjoyed it a lot, thanks for sharing. Pam
Jed and Linda
August 15, 2006
Hi Jason. We were married in Cambria and I just wanted to say that we love your song. We play it a lot and it brings back memories of our Cambria wedding.
Frank Silva
May 24, 2006
Are you ever going to put 'Tug Willie' on your web site Jason? That is a cool song.
R Johansson
April 28, 2006
Jason, my wife says to tell you that she really likes your song 'Cambria'. Thanks.
tommy mosley
January 24, 2006
I found your site on the Duvall site, you have great music.I have freinds,That were in Lonesome dove and are personal friends of Robert Duvall. And I am sure they all can spell and type better than I can.Just wanted to let you know your is great and you should be a great talent any were you go.
Heath
November 29, 2005
"Jake Spoon" is great man. Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones would be proud of that song. I've listened to it over 100 times. What a great Lonesome Dove tribute!
Lin Miyashi
November 16, 2005
Your song "I Cried for the First Hundred Miles" is truly a wonderful piece of work Jason.
Jimmy Pendleton
November 12, 2005
'Cambria' is such a great track. At first I thought the song was about a woman. But as the song progresses you realize that it is actually about that little beach town. I hope you were able to return there and do some fishing. Great track.
Jenna Brewer
November 12, 2005
Oh My God! "Acoustic Harbor" is such a lonely, desolate album. I can't stop playing it. Absolutely brilliant songwriting.
knuckles
November 11, 2005
this morning I got an
> unexpected break and grabbed a cup of coffee and put on Acoustic Harbor
> and gotta tell 'ya that it absolutely enchanted me.It was sorta like it had a hypnotic effect .......you did good my friend. I'm
> gonna listen to it some more and see what other layers are in there.
Abby Parks
October 16, 2005
Thanks for listening to my song samples. You sound like a true blue folkie! I kind of dabble in cross-genres I guess. I also enjoyed looking at your pics. I used to live in Colorado, so it felt like home.
jason riggs
October 6, 2005
I'm dying to hear me some "acoustic harbor." I hope it comes out soon...because I'm dying.
Scott Hoehne
August 21, 2005
listening to Self Portrait was just what I needed after getting beaten up on the tennis court by you. Great blend of songs. Where can I get a concert t-shirt?
Annie Mosher
May 14, 2005
Hey Jason,
Back at ya. Very cool sound, if you're ever in Nashille look us up. Jake Spoon rocks.
Rick Schaeffer - Portland, OR
April 28, 2005
You gotta do something with "Snap My Fingers" man. That song needs to get out there. That could be a hit for a lot of different artists. Great hook!!!!!!!!!
Evelyn Ochs
April 26, 2005
"Goodnight Suzanne" is simply the most touching love song I have heard in years. It literally made me cry, and that doesn't happen too often. "The Atascadero Sessions" is really interesting.
Dave Crabtree
April 19, 2005
"Bring It On" is a great blues song. The lonely guitar/dobro arrangement digs deep into the heart of Americana roots music. The album "Self Portrait" really nails the head of today's Americana movement.
Carla Flemming
January 21, 2005
"The Atascadero Sessions" is a beautiful CD Jason. You have a very warm voice. Love the cello too.
Tanner Seasons
October 8, 2004
Great CD man!!!! Tight band and sincere vocals. Some of these songs should be in mainstream country and folk. I really liked "The Ballad of Jake Spoon. Thanks.
Jeremy Fisher
September 3, 2004
Hey Jason hope you got my Email love the new cd and your website hope to talk to u soon
Jeremy
The Dude
August 31, 2004
Hey man, cool website. The Dude, Walter and Donny all liked it. Even Jackie Treehorn liked it. The Dude abides...........
Rich Currier
August 17, 2004
Jason,
I like the site & both albums. We need to get together & jam. I'm going to have to wander down the Pass to the Perk.
The steel sounds good too... Haven't heard much from Junior in a while.
Rich
Johnny
August 17, 2004
Hey Jason,
Nce website, see ya on 28th. Abandon Love, Song To Woody???
Peace bro
Jess Souza
August 17, 2004
Nice hearing from you again Jason!!
What a nice web-site....I hope to catch one of your gigs in the future!
Jess
jason riggs
August 14, 2004
Hey namesake. Great site. thanks for the link. It's as honest, and downhome as your songs.
Hollie Wallace
August 14, 2004
Hey jas, I really like it! I'm so proud of you.........