Chicago's Jason Antone releases debut album and video single
Wed. June 10, 2009 12:00 AM
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photo credit // www.jasonantone.com
Chicago, IL -
Two thousand and nine marks the year of many challenges, obstacles and lessons yet the overall undertone is one of great hope and positivity. This week, JASON ANTONE is celebrating this and more on his debut full-length studio album "Start To Move" co-written and produced by Willie Lewis (Astralwerks, Jive), releasing on Chickie Records. Jason's first video single for the album "To The Limit" also premiered in MTV's Logo Network this past week. A collection of melody-driven pop electronica, this new album defines what we are all facing in the year of new beginnings and confronting the challenges that are put in front of us head on. Let us conquer change, make it our own and become stronger. This is lyrical and rhythmic movement in every sense. Maybe there is no better advice in these times than exactly how Jason sums up his brand new recording. We all just need to start to move...
Jason Antone has had three amazing years making an impact on the music industry leading up to this full-length release. Jason burst onto the scene in 2006 with the official release of self-penned dance single "With You" which started the word of mouth about this young artist and singer-songwriter. What followed is something every artist dreams of, which is charting on Billboard. In 2007, Jason released "Be Free" (co-written with the incredible Georgie Porgie) followed by the 2008 single "Love's Gonna Lead You Back" which instantly hit the iTunes Dance Top 10 List. Both tracks back to back made the Top 25 on the Billboard Club Charts securing a place for Jason on the music industry map. The released singles includes remixes by Manny Lehman, Josh Harris, Peter Barona and more. The videos for these singles also got picked up by MTV Networks' Logo Channel and also were distributed in video lounges and clubs nationwide by Promo Only. This success helped Jason get out and tours various part of the country in clubs and meeting his audience face to face.
A Chicago native, Jason has been musicial since he can remember. He started playing piano at three years old, then moved on to the violin, then the saxophone and then back to the piano. This was part of the territory for Jason since he was raised in a musical family. Jason's grandfather had his own Chicago band. His father also played in the band and instruments always surrounded the entire family. Growing up, Jason wanted to continue his music education so he decided to attend DePaul University for Vocal Studies and Music Management. Cementing that he's got the chops, Jason was invited to be featured on the praiseworthy "Turn It Up America" collection. These experiences started it all and help propel Jason into his own artist with his own vision, which cannot be any more evident than in his debut recording "Start To Move."
Jason's music can be found on iTunes, PerfectBeat.com and retail nationwide. For more on Jason, please go to www.jasonantone.com or www.myspace.com/jasonantone.
Jason Antone on tour this summer:
Friday, June 12th 2009 - Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee PrideFest
Henry Maier Festival Park
Dance Stage Feature Performer
www.pridefest.com
Saturday, June 13th 2009 - Chicago, IL
Windy City Gay Idol Finals
Jason Antone - Special Guest Performer
Sidetrack
3349 North Halsted
Event starts at 4pm, doors open at 1pm
Sunday, June 14th 2009 - Chicago, IL
Minibar
CD Release Party for "Start To Move"
3341 N Halsted
773-871-6227
www.minibarchicago.com
Friday, June 19th 2009 - Omaha, Nebraska
Nebraska Pride Festival
Lewis and Clark Landing
www.nebraskapride.com
Saturday, June 20th, 2009 - Nashville, TN
Nashville Pride Festival
Riverfront Park
www.nashvillepride.org
Friday, June 26th 2009 - Syndicated Radio
The Joey Reynolds Show
WOR 710
In Studio Guest
2am late night (or early morning Saturday 6/27)
www.wor710.com
Sunday, June 28th 2009 - New York, NY
NYC Pridefest
Hudson St (btw Abingdon Sq. & West 14th St)
Afternoon Performance
www.nycpride.org
Saturday, August 1st 2009 - Chicago, IL
Northalsted Market Days Festival
Roscoe Stage
1:30pm
www.northalsted.com
Jason Antone has had three amazing years making an impact on the music industry leading up to this full-length release. Jason burst onto the scene in 2006 with the official release of self-penned dance single "With You" which started the word of mouth about this young artist and singer-songwriter. What followed is something every artist dreams of, which is charting on Billboard. In 2007, Jason released "Be Free" (co-written with the incredible Georgie Porgie) followed by the 2008 single "Love's Gonna Lead You Back" which instantly hit the iTunes Dance Top 10 List. Both tracks back to back made the Top 25 on the Billboard Club Charts securing a place for Jason on the music industry map. The released singles includes remixes by Manny Lehman, Josh Harris, Peter Barona and more. The videos for these singles also got picked up by MTV Networks' Logo Channel and also were distributed in video lounges and clubs nationwide by Promo Only. This success helped Jason get out and tours various part of the country in clubs and meeting his audience face to face.
A Chicago native, Jason has been musicial since he can remember. He started playing piano at three years old, then moved on to the violin, then the saxophone and then back to the piano. This was part of the territory for Jason since he was raised in a musical family. Jason's grandfather had his own Chicago band. His father also played in the band and instruments always surrounded the entire family. Growing up, Jason wanted to continue his music education so he decided to attend DePaul University for Vocal Studies and Music Management. Cementing that he's got the chops, Jason was invited to be featured on the praiseworthy "Turn It Up America" collection. These experiences started it all and help propel Jason into his own artist with his own vision, which cannot be any more evident than in his debut recording "Start To Move."
Jason's music can be found on iTunes, PerfectBeat.com and retail nationwide. For more on Jason, please go to www.jasonantone.com or www.myspace.com/jasonantone.
Jason Antone on tour this summer:
Friday, June 12th 2009 - Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee PrideFest
Henry Maier Festival Park
Dance Stage Feature Performer
www.pridefest.com
Saturday, June 13th 2009 - Chicago, IL
Windy City Gay Idol Finals
Jason Antone - Special Guest Performer
Sidetrack
3349 North Halsted
Event starts at 4pm, doors open at 1pm
Sunday, June 14th 2009 - Chicago, IL
Minibar
CD Release Party for "Start To Move"
3341 N Halsted
773-871-6227
www.minibarchicago.com
Friday, June 19th 2009 - Omaha, Nebraska
Nebraska Pride Festival
Lewis and Clark Landing
www.nebraskapride.com
Saturday, June 20th, 2009 - Nashville, TN
Nashville Pride Festival
Riverfront Park
www.nashvillepride.org
Friday, June 26th 2009 - Syndicated Radio
The Joey Reynolds Show
WOR 710
In Studio Guest
2am late night (or early morning Saturday 6/27)
www.wor710.com
Sunday, June 28th 2009 - New York, NY
NYC Pridefest
Hudson St (btw Abingdon Sq. & West 14th St)
Afternoon Performance
www.nycpride.org
Saturday, August 1st 2009 - Chicago, IL
Northalsted Market Days Festival
Roscoe Stage
1:30pm
www.northalsted.com