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There is no other performer like Jon Self. When an injury threatened his ability to play the guitar, Jon taught himself to play in a new and unique way. People have compared him to Michael Hedges and, but Jon has a style that is entirely his own. When you listen to him play you will wonder where the electronics generating those fantastic loops are. There are none. You'll wonder how he weaves those intricate textures.
You will be awed. Jon has quieted the noisiest room with his musical prowess and even with this description you still won't believe it when you see him play. Currently, Jon is completing the production of 'Physical Therapy', an album dedicated to Jon's rediscovery of music after a near crippling injury.
He hopes to start work on a second album soon MORE AT: The Care and Feeding of your Guitar Jon Self Strings, picks, bridges and frets; Jon helps you figure out the best way to make your guitar do what you want it to do. Jon has put work into more than his share of instruments, and will show you how to take care of yours. Jon Self has a unique playing style, based on limitations he faced after nearly losing his left arm. He developed a method of playing that has to be heard to be believed. Jon has been running the sound at open mics in the Portland area for several years, most recently on Wednesday nights in the Hollywood district at Poor Richards.
His interesting tuning style and beautiful melodies stay in your mind long after his guitar has been set down. If you've never heard Jon and his original tunes, you're in for a treat. BIO Jon was born in the small timber community of Curlew Washington. At the age of 16 Jon's older brother Bruce gave Jon his first guitar and his first guitar lessons. For several years Jon mimicked every guitar song, riff and solo that he could find while composing his first songs and working as a welder.
But then tragedy struck. An industrial accident nearly severed Jon's left arm. After several months of intensive physical therapy, Jon discovered that his limited left hand could tap out single notes on the fretboard, while hammering bass notes with his right hand. Determined to play music again, Jon created an entirely new style of playing. Vowing to never again squander his gift, Jon headed to Portland, Oregon and wound up busking on street corners.
Soon after arriving in Portland he wandered into an open mic at a popular venue. His music was so stunning that every single person in the room was immediately silenced and riveted by his performance. In response to surrounding compliments, he replied 'Really?
I've only been playing out for a few weeks and didn't know if anyone would dig it.' ' Soon Jon was running the open mic, doing the sound, and opening for acts like Scott Huckabay. Within less than a year, Jon had released his debut album, 'Physical Therapy,' and was sharing stages with the likes of Leftover Salmon and The Asylum Street Spankers. YOUTUBE.COM SELECTIONS.
Up and coming dates. 'Spreading Peace, Love and Protection Orders' Welcome to Dry Rock and Roll bands website your connection to one of Illinois hardest working 3 piece rock bands.
Dry plays both their own original songs blended with a wide variety of classic cover songs played with their own flair. They play classic songs from the 60's, tthe present.
DRY consists of a lead guitar player / lead vocalist, a 12 string bass player, and a tight drummer to form this music machine. You can listen and download some of DRY's music by visiting our or watch live videos on our from a few live performances. Check out photos in the. Most importantly be sure to see DRY performing live in the Illinois / Iowa / Missouri area. DRY has 4 CD's available here on this website or can be purchased wherever DRY is performing. 'The band wishes to thank in Galesburg Illinois and all the of The Laser staff for supporting live music and playing our original songs on the radio.' DRY's song '14 Days' was in regular rotation at the Laser from 1999 and can still be heard on the Laser everyday.
DRY's recent recording of 'Are You In Love', has been put in the Laser's regular song rotation receiving air play everyday. And proudly use and endorse guitars and 12, 8 and 4 string basses. Uses Superstar & Imperialstar drums. DRY also uses, Gibson and Gretsch guitars and basses, Hiwatt, Orange and guitar and bass amplifiers. DRY is now has a Facebook page: For Bookings and more information contact Sean Kistler (309)-343-2560 or E-mail Dry's web pages are designed, maintained and misspelled by Jim Morgan DRY is one of Illinois Hottest 3 piece bands. Listen to some of DRY's music by down-loading MP3 music files, or check out photos in the Photo Gallery. Most importantly be sure to see DRY performing live sometime in the Illinois / Iowa / Missouri area.
DRY uses Hamer and Takamine guitars, Hamer and Dean 12 string basses, Fender and Spector basses, and Tama Superstar drums. Waterstone Brighton Indra.
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Dry was formed in the summer of 1995 with the original members Sean Kistler, Mike Shuemaker (Shubie) and Jaun Alvarado. After several band member changes, October of 1998 brought the final Dry lineup of Sean Kistler, Jim Morgan, and Brandon Merry. Since the release of 14 Days, with a lot of help from WLSR 92.7 The Laser. Their second CD (titled 'What's Yours?'
) was released on 2/14/02 and has been getting radio air play with very positive response. Free full versions and samples of tracks from DRY's CD's can be heard on the MP3 page.
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Who Invited Chewie. Dry is a guitar based band with a lead guitar/lead vocalist, a 12 string bass player (earthquake in a box), and a drummer who they use to set the atomic clock every time it starts running a little out of time. Dry's most noted for their live performances filled with lots of rock and roll energy, improvisation, almost never taking breaks, and always keeping the crowd dancing.
Apple QuickTime Videos. YouTube.DRY can adapt to just about any size venue or event. DRY has a large PA for big venues but can scale down to a small PA for small bars. Occasionally they perform Un-plugged shows. Enuff Z'nuff Znuff.
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