Bodhi Jones

Influences: David Gray
Raine Maida
Chris Martin
Ben Harper
Brandon Boyd
Ray Lamontagne
Shannon Hoon
Michael Stipe
Ray Charles
Simon and Garfunkel
Lennon, Dylan, Cobain, Cash

. Born and raised on Salt Spring Island in a hippy paradise.

. Moved with mom to the city of Vancouver at the age of 10.

. Joined first band in 1999

. Got serious about music in 2002

. Formed a band called “The Living”. Recorded one album
titled “How To Hold A Candle” (500 copies sold).

. Toured B.C, played locally for 2 years. Called it quits do to personality conflicts.

. Formed “Rider Jones” with childhood friend Philip Rider.

. Recorded 4 Ep’s and 1 full length album titled “Strange Days” (7000 copies sold).

. Received radio play on the CBC and 99.3 the FOX, while garnering a positive review
in both “The Province” and “Georgia Straight” news papers.

. Played music on the streets of downtown Vancouver for two years.

. Signed a production deal with Don Gilmore which led to a co-publishing deal with
David Massey, President of Mercury Records.

. Had to Call it quits due to substance abuse problems within the group.

. Went solo in January 2008.

. Recorded first Ep. titled “From January to June” (500 copies sold).

. Put together a backing band, played numerous sold out shows around the city.

. Wrote, recorded, and produced, “self-titled” Full length album
in February of 2009 (300 copies sold to date).

. Went back to playing the streets in March 2009.

. Met Sharon Robinson (Writer, Producer, Vocalist).

. May 2009, booked a trip to Los Angeles to meet with Universal Records.

. Came home without a record deal.

. Entered various local radio music contests.

. Selected as B.C artist of the week on Virgin radio – 95.3 fm

. Currently searching for management.

. Stay Tuned…