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Alternative/hard rock. His smooth, mid-range voice and straight forward lyrics convey an emotion and feeling that is accented by the ever present guitar, which remains the focus without being overpowering.
tracks
- 1 Fuzz
- 2 Lost My Way
- 3 Goodbye Butterfly
- 4 Another
- 5 Only One
- 6 Do You?
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jASON fOSTER began at the tender age of 11. Previously a drummer, Jason was soon drawn to the guitar, and just about every other instrument for that matter.
he excelled with ryhtym and melody at such a young age some considered him a prodigy. in which he proved with flying colors.
although some would say the guitar was drawn to him. With his incredible sense of rhythm and melody, Jason was immediately creating unique music, which would become his signature.
i absolutely can't stand categorizing my own material. i simply write whatever's on my mind at work. i look at music like a large display or variety of ice cream flavors
they're all special.
It's easy to understand the diversity and structure of his music when you look at the musical influences that have touched him over the course of his career.
Guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Hendrix, and Randy Rhodes, along with the musical works of Elton John, Bad Brains, and Jane's Addiction, have all provided Jason with guidance and inspiration to strive for individuality and not limit oneself.
Originally self taught jason wouls seek professional guidance in such genres as blues, jazz, rock and
even classical guitar courtesy of GREG DINGER and also from guitar co-partner from LunchMeat, KEN MCGLOIN.
His diverse background and adaptability has allowed Jason to log numerous hours as a studio session musician, but his biggest was yet to come. his performances onstage had
him morphed into a local legend.
like Talon, The Guild, Dixie Rockets, Perfect Thyroid, Scratch Baxter, The Reptiles, Johnny Most Project, Chris Max, PEACEBOMB, Taylor Made, Outloud Dreamer, THREE, LUNCH MEAT, Paxton and currently, his newly self-titled band jASON fOSTER.
He has also performed on stage with the likes of LENNY KRAVITZ, and MATT CHAMBERLIN.(Pearl Jam, EDIE BRICKELL & the new Bohemians, the Wallflowers)one of his favorite moments was doing a half/hr wdst online radio with rock legend JOEY RAMONE.
"this guy leaves it all on stage every night..including a pint of blood. he's one of those guys that just has "IT"
-JASON FLOM/VIRGIN RECORDS
JASON's performed at Webster Hall, CBGB's, The China Club and Irving Plaza in New York City, just to name a few N.Y.C. clubs. Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World in Orlando, as well as, The Chance and the Mid-Hudson Civic
Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, opening for the likes of SPIN DOCTOR'S, CAKE, BAD BRAINS, B-52's, FIONA APPLE, FISHBONE, JOAN OSBOURNE, TOWER OF POWER, GOO GOO DOLLS, MARCY PLAYGROUND, THIRD EYE BLIND, LIVE, COLLECTIVE SOUL, SHERYL CROW, DISHWALLA and CANDLEBOX, to name a few.
What really gets jASON revved and juiced is the crowds. whether its 100 or 400,000, Jason ALWAYS comes ready to perform. Jason has been fortunate enough to be a part of these performances at Woodstock '94, Woodstock '99, A
Day In The Garden '97 (Bethel, NY), ASCAP ANNIVERSARY Party, Grassroots Festival '96,'97,'98 (Trumansburgh, NY), CMJ Music Marathon '94 (New York, NY) and the 1994 KISS Convention.
jASON fOSTER steps to the forefront!
taking control of the lead vocals. his smooth, mid-range voice and straight forward lyrics convey an emotion, feeling and uniqueness that is accented by his
ever present guitar, and the solid foundation in which joe cuchelo(bass) and dave bodie(drums) provide unlike any other.
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reminding me of early Stone Temple Pilots with traces of Radiohead, Dave Navarro
author: Dean Sternberg Rhythm & news MagazineBAND BUZZ By Dean Sternberg Rhythm and News Magazine Jason foster “What is right for the song is key,” says guitarist/vocalist Jason Foster, the nucleus and writing force behind Mk-Ultra. Those who know Foster (who has played with the likes of Primus-on-crack outfit Lunchmeat and the funkier, laid back Three, to name a few) realize that he is a technically adept and gifted guitarist. Forsaking noodling for a more rhythmic, textured approach on Mk-Ultra’s self-titled CD, Foster lives up to his statement, never overplaying but still giving the listener the sense that he was not watching his fretboard and agonizing over every note. The CD was recorded recently with now-departed bassist Joe Cuchelo (Peacebomb) and drummer Nate Kelly (Shabutie), who also contributed background vocals. Description is difficult because so many elements sound familiar, but as a whole, you can’t quite put your finger on where you’ve heard it before. There is a mid-90’s alternative feel combined with modern and hard rock, reminding me of early Stone Temple Pilots with traces of Radiohead, Dave Navarro-era Chili Peppers and ... well, lots of other things. “It’s hard to categorize my music sometimes because some songs just come from two different planets,” says Foster of Mk-Ultra. True enough, but the songs flow nicely as a package, providing substance and versatility without any hints of an identity crisis. The opening track “Fuzz” is a quirky, Bad Brains-meets-the Toadies romp that advises us to “hide your stash.” Then comes “Only One,” a tune that combines hard rock, a la traces of latter-day Van Halen rhythm guitar, with alterna-rock pop sensibilities. “Goodbye Butterfly” has a ballady Radio Head feel to it, complimented nicely with harmonized acoustic melody lines during sections of the verse. Following that is “Another,” a mid-paced song with a day-dreamy vibe, like floating thoughts in an open field somewhere in Kansas. “Do You?” ends the CD in ballad-fashion. The real standout in my mind is the fifth and heaviest track, “Lost My Way,” a head shaker that features a great main riff, a driving two-chorded verse and an extremely infectious chorus. This one will stick in your brain for a while. The focus throughout is very much on the guitars, although the capabilities of the rhythm section are certainly detectable thanks to good playing and clear production. Foster’s smooth mid- to high-range vocals, like the lyrics, effectively convey a sense of emotion without being too serious. [Home] [Subscribe] © DREZDON MEDIA. All rights reserved. Programming and design: Lisa Fairbanks
dynamic, intimate &explosive
author: first choice productionsone of the better independent releases in a long time. be prepared for one of the more dynamic albums you will hear in a long time. it's seems there is no boundries for jason and his songwriting as you will hear. do yourself a favor and check out this album