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Jonathan Foster (born 1978 or 1979) is a singer-songwriter from Cranberry Lake, New York,[1][2][3] located in the foothills of the Adirondack Park,[4] and who currently resides in Redding, California.[5] He has released six studio albums,[6] two live albums, and has toured the United States[7][8] since 2013.[9][10][11] His studio albums were recorded and produced by Bruce Turgon at After Hours Recorders in Redding, California.[12] His 2021 album Lantern Shade received favorable reviews and was recognized in The Repository's Best Music of 2021 as a "Gem of a record".[13] He has also been reviewed in Americana Highways, comparing Foster to a mix of Blaze Foley, John Denver, and Gordon Lightfoot[14] along with other writers comparing his music and style to Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.[15][7]

Foster is a self taught[10] acoustic guitar (Martin[15]) and harmonica player (Hohner[16]) whose music has been referenced as blending the folk and Americana genres.[17][18][19] His projects have regularly featured guitarist Ron Gillette, multi-instrumentalist Morgan Hannaford (Mo Ford), drummer Joe Misztal, and bassist Bruce Turgon.[14][18] He was the founder of Miracle Mile Records, an independent record label based in Redding, California from 2015 to 2020.[18] During this period he assisted other artists in the release of albums, including a compilation of original children’s-themed songs titled Cats, Dogs, and Pollywogs in 2016.[20] Miracle Mile Records helped feature live performances, including at the Redding Roots Revival Music Festival and the Whole Earth and Watershed Festival.[21] Jonathan attended SUNY ESF in Syracuse, New York and also works as a conservation biologist.[22][17][23]

Discography

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  • Roadside Attraction (2023)[24][25] features traditional song "The Cuckoo"
  • Live at the Raven Café (2023) features traditional song "Make Me a Pallet On Your Floor"
  • Lantern Shade (2021)[14][16] features traditional song "Shady Grove"[26]
  • Wildlife (2019 Miracle Mile Records)[27] featuring Scott Joss on fiddle on a cover of "Girl from the North Country"
  • 40 (2019 Miracle Mile Records, vinyl record EP)
  • Green Eyed Bird (2017 Miracle Mile Records)[28] featuring award winning song "Reclamation Town"[29]
  • American Highway Live (2016 Miracle Mile Records)[18]
  • Help Me Run (2015 Miracle Mile Records)
  • Sabbatical (2013)[23] features two Sam Bragdon covers: "Box of Ribbons" and "Too Much Love (Much Too Late)"

References

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  1. ^ Balint, Ed (July 29, 2021). "Jonathan Foster brings folk-Americana sound to Muggswigz in Canton on cross-country trek". The Repository. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Jones, Myki (April 19, 2023). "Jonathan Foster comes to Steve's Guitars on April 26". The Sopris Sun. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Britton, Lisa (November 1, 2022). "Jonathan Foster plays Barley Brown's". Go! Magazine. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Peveto, Kyle (October 21, 2021). "Jonathan Foster tries to 'fill the joy gap' with songs about living free". The Advocate. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Vollum, Maria (April 20, 2023). "Coffee Conversation: California Musician Jonathan Foster Performs in Northland". Fox 21 Local News. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  6. ^ O'Day, Jason R. (August 30, 2023). "Strings and Science: Acoustic crooner and wetland ecologist strikes a chord in Medora". The Dickenson Press. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Gardner, Andy (June 22, 2022). "Guitarist from Cranberry Lake returning home to play free show". NNY 360. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  8. ^ Johnson, Hal (September 27, 2022). "Live Music in the North State: September 28 – October 4". Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Girgis, Sarah (April 22, 2023). "Musician meant to take year off to tour, not 10". The Aspen Times. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Iwasaki, Scott (June 25, 2022). "Musician builds relationships with audiences through acoustic songs". Park Record. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  11. ^ Marissa, Taylor (June 4, 2021). "The dark and the light, Jonathan Foster to play live in Laramie". Laramie Boomerang. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Evanoff, Savannah (June 22, 2021). "Singer Jonathan Foster stops at The Sound Café in Fort Walton Beach during U.S. summer tour". NWF Daily News. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  13. ^ Balint, Ed (December 30, 2021). "Best music of 2021: The Vindys, Mammoth WVH, The Shootouts, Dirty Honey, Buffalo Ryders". The Repository. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c Smith, Keith (June 7, 2021). "REVIEW: Jonathan Foster "Lantern Shade"". Americana Highways. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Curley, Tim (October 12, 2022). "Starling welcomes 2 roaming troubadours". The Sonoma Index-Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Kelly, Brian (September 15, 2022). "20 questions with Jonathan Foster". The Leader. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Wirt, John (July 7, 2022). "Jonathan Foster's summer of song: Catch him at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room next week". The Advocate. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  18. ^ a b c d Mankoski, Adam (June 8, 2016). "Foster readies for summer tour". Record Searchlight. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  19. ^ Skropanic, Jessica (March 12, 2022). "These Whiskeytown trails, campgrounds burned in Carr Fire are opening: Redding news roundup". Record Searchlight. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  20. ^ Lewis, Jon (October 5, 2016). "Saturday's Songwriter Showcase features Dyar, Foster and Gaither". Record Searchlight. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  21. ^ Lewis, Jon (April 18, 2017). "Bands will accompany Whole Earth and Watershed Festival". Record Searchlight. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  22. ^ Bohle, Shannon (August 24, 2022). "Environment, pandemic struggles in songs of 'touring conservation biologist'". LimaOhio.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  23. ^ a b Moe, Todd (November 26, 2013). "New Music: Jonathan Foster's "Sabbatical"". NCPR. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  24. ^ Janelli, Stephani (July 15, 2023). "Bands offer tributes to Sex Pistols, Troubadours". Sparta Independent. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  25. ^ Public Radio, High Plains (April 17, 2023). "Another "Roadside Attraction": Folksinger Jonathan Foster Talks to HPPR on the Road to Hays, KS". High Plains Public Radio. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  26. ^ Gomez, Adrian (October 15, 2021). "'A good space to be in': Singer-songwriter Jonathan Foster releases album, heads out on tour". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  27. ^ Markard, Tamara (April 25, 2021). "On the road again: Folk-Americana artist Jonathan Foster set to perform in Lyons". Greeley Tribune. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  28. ^ Skropanic, Jessica (June 20, 2017). "Artist Spotlight: North State folk-rocker to perform this, next week". Record Searchlight. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  29. ^ Lewis, Jon (September 12, 2018). "Former Jefferson Starship's Craig Chaquico to play Shasta Lake's anniversary bash". Record Searchlight. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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