From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jason McKeever
Jason McKeever
Jason McKeever 2000. After Returning to the states Jason to write and im-
prove with several local musicians and writing whenev-
er possible. Also in Logansport, Indiana Jason has existed
in two incarnations. The first being Ditch, and later, Live
Fridays with Scott & Jason and currently with Barefoot
Murphy. The acoustic rock style of the latter duo and the
vocal styles of Jason McKeever & Pat Murray (of Webster
Street) gives the duo their unique sound. Another signa-
ture mark of the Duo is Strength in their individual song-
writing, which often are blues infused and intwined with
loss and problems in love & life. The band also incorpo-
rates a bit of influence from folk music. In 2007 Jason first
solo indie ep "the lights and the fury" was released. A mix
of rock and acoustic songs "fury" is the first of a trio of
Background information
records planned in the next few years. "Fury" is a blend
Birth name Jason Jay McKeever of electronic, blues & rock songs that allude to a dark side
of love. The next two albums are planned to explore dif-
Born July 23, 1976 (1976-07-23) in Irving, Texas,
United States ferent genres of music and subject matters.
Genres Experimental
Rock Ditch
Blues
Folk The Foursome of Jason Mckeever (guitar and vocals),
Gene Guy (guitar and vocals), Martin Hull(bass) and Jeff
Occupations Singer-songwriter Luxenberg (drums) came together in 2001 and worked to-
Musician
Photographer
wards a less than stellar show career, a split after their
first gig, in 2002 laid the foundations of collaborations in
Instruments Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Harmonica, the future. Jeff Luxenberg continues to play on and off
Vocals
again to this day.
Years active 1994-
Labels Independent Scott & Jason
interwind
Neon Buddha The Birth of this Duo began at the Holiday Inn in Logans-
port, Indiana marked a significant change in the Logans-
Associated Ditch port music landscape. The Duo left the Holiday Inn af-
acts Scott & Jason
Barefoot Murphy
ter it became Ramada in 2006 and moved to Polsis Pub.
This was after they had begun work on what would have
Website [1] been their second year with the hotel. In fact, there was
a fair amount of positive reception after the switch, al-
Jason Jay McKeever (born July 23, 1976) is an American though supposedly to date having played over 150 shows
singer-songwriter & composer. in their first year alone the duo is still a powerful draw on
Jason McKeever is an acoustic folk rock singer/song- Friday nights. Being such a unique entertainment venue
writer from Logansport, Indiana, United States. Born in in a small town has influenced the entire community
Irving, Texas 1976 to Dalton & Marquita McKeever, Jason of artists. Jason began hosting an open mic night every
would spend the next 25 years moving every two years all week has opened a new venue to practicing entertainers
over the midwest. Living in small towns in Missouri, Ok- and offers a weekly music session for up and comers and
lahoma, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas has given him a professionals alike.
unique feel and musical style. Jason starting playing gui-
tar in high school with friends and continued during his
short time at Columbia College, in Missouri. Songwriting
began to influence Jason after a 3 month trip to Europe in
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jason McKeever
Band members • The Lights and the Fury (EP) – (2007) indie available on
iTunes
• Scott Sellers – Acoustic Guitar (currently plays for
The Twisted Riddlers)
• Jeff Luxenberg – drums (currently in Jerome Mills
External links
Blues Band (band) and The Kevin Bean Blues Band • Official Myspace Site
(band)) • Official Indie 911 Site
• Martin Hull – Bass guitar, vocals (currently resides in • Garage Band Site
Gulf Shores, Georgia) Persondata
• Gene Guy – Lead Guitar & Vocals (currently in
Name Mackeever, Jason
Unknown)
• While not an official member of the band, Con Alternative names
Berkshire sessions on occasion. Short description
Date of birth July 23, 1976
Discography Place of birth
• Its all Good – (1998) Split release with Kumacydle on Date of death
Kuma Records Place of death
• Sunday Night – (2000) on Interwind Records
• Hallway Congregation – (2002) on Interwind Records
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• American singers
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