Wed March 29, 2017
Jon Stickley Trio, an exhilarating blend of gypsy jazz, bluegrass & hip-hop
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Jon Stickley Trio has been making waves with the independent and fan-funded release of their 2nd album, Lost at Last. The originality and sheer energy of this genre-bending ensemble serves as a welcome wake up call for those who experience it. With roots in gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and hip-hop in an “exhilarating all-acoustic swirl†(Acoustic Guitar Magazine) Jon Stickley Trio combines Jon Stickley’s rapid-fire flatpicking guitar with the sultry and wild, yet refined, melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin set over the deep groove of Patrick Armitage on drums. The three have fused their collective styles into a repertoire of exciting and innovative original music along with some captivating covers. Lost at Last was recorded in the band’s hometown of Asheville, NC at the iconic Echo Mountain Studios under the watchful eye of producer Dave King (The Bad Plus). King is also producing the band’s next album set to be released in Spring of 2017!
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Jon Stickley is known for his rapid-fire flatpicking, and his ability to blend different musical elements from across the board to create a sound that is all his own. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, this Durham native has been in various bands throughout the years, including Colorado’s legendary Broke Mountain, and several Asheville based bands. The Jon Stickley Trio has become his primary focus, and the vessel through which he presents his original music.
Lyndsay Pruett is an extremely diverse fiddle player currently residing in Asheville, NC. Her daily life is a constant toss up of genres. As a member of the Jon Stickley trio, she gets to employ just about all of them, including bluegrass, swing, classical, Latin styles, country, and hip hop. Lyndsay got a BM in Commercial Violin Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Stylistically, she manages to compliment others’ music and add striking color to it through her improvisations and textural playing.
Patrick Armitage grew up Minneapolis MN in a family of drummers, and graduated from the Minnesota Center for Arts, after which he began studying under Dave King of The Bad Plus. After studying under King for six years, he joined the famed Minneapolis hip hop group Atmosphere. After a year of steady touring with them Patrick left atmosphere and moved to the Hawaiian Islands where he continued to play live and hone his skills in the studio doing session work on a regular basis. Patrick joined the Jon Stickley Trio in 2012, and is now based in Asheville.
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"Jon Stickley Trio's Triangular reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music.†– Greensky Bluegrass’ Anders Beck.
“… there’s hardy cohesion among the players — no less on the Gypsy standard ‘Valse de Wasso’ than on ‘Darth Radar’ a turbocharged original with a ska upbeat and a shredding melody. And when Mr. Stickley and friends turn to bluegrass, as on ‘The High Road,’ by Tim O’Brien, they sound both respectful and free.†Premier Guitar Magazine also took note of “Darth Radar,†with Jason Shadrick calling it, “a rapid-fire take that moves from a serious ska beat to burning surf-style runs that would make Dick Dale proud.†– Nate Chinen, The New York Times
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ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Jon Stickley is known for his rapid-fire flatpicking, and his ability to blend different musical elements from across the board to create a sound that is all his own. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, this Durham native has been in various bands throughout the years, including Colorado’s legendary Broke Mountain, and several Asheville based bands. The Jon Stickley Trio has become his primary focus, and the vessel through which he presents his original music.
Lyndsay Pruett is an extremely diverse fiddle player currently residing in Asheville, NC. Her daily life is a constant toss up of genres. As a member of the Jon Stickley trio, she gets to employ just about all of them, including bluegrass, swing, classical, Latin styles, country, and hip hop. Lyndsay got a BM in Commercial Violin Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Stylistically, she manages to compliment others’ music and add striking color to it through her improvisations and textural playing.
Patrick Armitage grew up Minneapolis MN in a family of drummers, and graduated from the Minnesota Center for Arts, after which he began studying under Dave King of The Bad Plus. After studying under King for six years, he joined the famed Minneapolis hip hop group Atmosphere. After a year of steady touring with them Patrick left atmosphere and moved to the Hawaiian Islands where he continued to play live and hone his skills in the studio doing session work on a regular basis. Patrick joined the Jon Stickley Trio in 2012, and is now based in Asheville.
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"Jon Stickley Trio's Triangular reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music.†– Greensky Bluegrass’ Anders Beck.
“… there’s hardy cohesion among the players — no less on the Gypsy standard ‘Valse de Wasso’ than on ‘Darth Radar’ a turbocharged original with a ska upbeat and a shredding melody. And when Mr. Stickley and friends turn to bluegrass, as on ‘The High Road,’ by Tim O’Brien, they sound both respectful and free.†Premier Guitar Magazine also took note of “Darth Radar,†with Jason Shadrick calling it, “a rapid-fire take that moves from a serious ska beat to burning surf-style runs that would make Dick Dale proud.†– Nate Chinen, The New York Times
Jon Stickley Trio has been making waves with the independent and fan-funded release of their 2nd album, Lost at Last. The originality and sheer energy of this genre-bending ensemble serves as a welcome wake up call for those who experience it. With roots in gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and hip-hop in an “exhilarating all-acoustic swirl†(Acoustic Guitar Magazine) Jon Stickley Trio combines Jon Stickley’s rapid-fire flatpicking guitar with the sultry and wild, yet refined, melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin set over the deep groove of Patrick Armitage on drums. The three have fused their collective styles into a repertoire of exciting and innovative original music along with some captivating covers. Lost at Last was recorded in the band’s hometown of Asheville, NC at the iconic Echo Mountain Studios under the watchful eye of producer Dave King (The Bad Plus). King is also producing the band’s next album set to be released in Spring of 2017!
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Jon Stickley is known for his rapid-fire flatpicking, and his ability to blend different musical elements from across the board to create a sound that is all his own. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, this Durham native has been in various bands throughout the years, including Colorado’s legendary Broke Mountain, and several Asheville based bands. The Jon Stickley Trio has become his primary focus, and the vessel through which he presents his original music.
Lyndsay Pruett is an extremely diverse fiddle player currently residing in Asheville, NC. Her daily life is a constant toss up of genres. As a member of the Jon Stickley trio, she gets to employ just about all of them, including bluegrass, swing, classical, Latin styles, country, and hip hop. Lyndsay got a BM in Commercial Violin Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Stylistically, she manages to compliment others’ music and add striking color to it through her improvisations and textural playing.
Patrick Armitage grew up Minneapolis MN in a family of drummers, and graduated from the Minnesota Center for Arts, after which he began studying under Dave King of The Bad Plus. After studying under King for six years, he joined the famed Minneapolis hip hop group Atmosphere. After a year of steady touring with them Patrick left atmosphere and moved to the Hawaiian Islands where he continued to play live and hone his skills in the studio doing session work on a regular basis. Patrick joined the Jon Stickley Trio in 2012, and is now based in Asheville.
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"Jon Stickley Trio's Triangular reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music.†– Greensky Bluegrass’ Anders Beck.
“… there’s hardy cohesion among the players — no less on the Gypsy standard ‘Valse de Wasso’ than on ‘Darth Radar’ a turbocharged original with a ska upbeat and a shredding melody. And when Mr. Stickley and friends turn to bluegrass, as on ‘The High Road,’ by Tim O’Brien, they sound both respectful and free.†Premier Guitar Magazine also took note of “Darth Radar,†with Jason Shadrick calling it, “a rapid-fire take that moves from a serious ska beat to burning surf-style runs that would make Dick Dale proud.†– Nate Chinen, The New York Times
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ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Jon Stickley is known for his rapid-fire flatpicking, and his ability to blend different musical elements from across the board to create a sound that is all his own. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, this Durham native has been in various bands throughout the years, including Colorado’s legendary Broke Mountain, and several Asheville based bands. The Jon Stickley Trio has become his primary focus, and the vessel through which he presents his original music.
Lyndsay Pruett is an extremely diverse fiddle player currently residing in Asheville, NC. Her daily life is a constant toss up of genres. As a member of the Jon Stickley trio, she gets to employ just about all of them, including bluegrass, swing, classical, Latin styles, country, and hip hop. Lyndsay got a BM in Commercial Violin Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Stylistically, she manages to compliment others’ music and add striking color to it through her improvisations and textural playing.
Patrick Armitage grew up Minneapolis MN in a family of drummers, and graduated from the Minnesota Center for Arts, after which he began studying under Dave King of The Bad Plus. After studying under King for six years, he joined the famed Minneapolis hip hop group Atmosphere. After a year of steady touring with them Patrick left atmosphere and moved to the Hawaiian Islands where he continued to play live and hone his skills in the studio doing session work on a regular basis. Patrick joined the Jon Stickley Trio in 2012, and is now based in Asheville.
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"Jon Stickley Trio's Triangular reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music.†– Greensky Bluegrass’ Anders Beck.
“… there’s hardy cohesion among the players — no less on the Gypsy standard ‘Valse de Wasso’ than on ‘Darth Radar’ a turbocharged original with a ska upbeat and a shredding melody. And when Mr. Stickley and friends turn to bluegrass, as on ‘The High Road,’ by Tim O’Brien, they sound both respectful and free.†Premier Guitar Magazine also took note of “Darth Radar,†with Jason Shadrick calling it, “a rapid-fire take that moves from a serious ska beat to burning surf-style runs that would make Dick Dale proud.†– Nate Chinen, The New York Times
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