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With five solo albums under his belt, Jonathan Moody is taking a different approach to the term "solo bass." Focusing on through-composed songs and pieces that skirt the line between technical prowess and melodic depth, Moody approaches the instrument more as a folk artist over a jazz soloist. Using a number of effects (and the occasional drummer), Moody is an instrumental storyteller, leading the audience on a roller coaster (sometimes literally, as "Mean Streak" is an ode to one) of technique on the electric bass guitar.
When not performing solo, Moody is an in-demand freelance bassist in the midwest, playing for "whoever asks first." Not bound by musical genres, Moody is equally at home in a blues gig, cover band, kirtan or even musical theatre pit (doubling on electric and upright basses). Moody brings a strong foundation and tonal footing to any gig he shows up for. At home in Kalamazoo, MI, Moody is a dad to two awesome kids (one of which is starting their own musical journey), a coffee and taco enthusiast and occasional cartoonist/illustrator. SOLO PERFORMANCES
2020 Festival of the Arts - Grand Rapids, MI Glass City Low Down - Toledo, OH Fretboard Festival Play-In Contest - Kalamazoo, MI NAMM Booth Demos - Anaheim, CA Unity of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI 2019 Thunder Row Bass Invitational - Nashville, TN Tsunami Bass Hang - Los Angeles, CA Glass City Low Down - Toledo, OH Unity of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI 2018 Tsunami Bass Hang - Los Angeles, CA LoHIO Bass Showcase - Akron, OH Thunder Row Bass Invitational - Nashville, TN Sheyegirl Coffee House - Ashland City, TN Glass City Low Down - Toledo, OH Homegrown in Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI Unity of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI 2017 Bass Player LIVE! - Los Angeles, CA LoHIO Bass Showcase - Akron, OH Glass City Low Down - Toledo, OH JT's Bass Jam - Anaheim, CA Homegrown in Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI Unity of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI 2016 Bass Player LIVE! - Los Angeles, CA LoHIO Bass Showcase - Akron, OH Unity of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY The Drought - Jonathan Moody Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Bandcamp Skeleton - Jonathan Moody Purchase at Bandcamp Chandelier - Jonathan Moody Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Bandcamp A Little Insomnia - Jonathan Moody Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Bandcamp Music for Our Hands - Jonathan Moody Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Bandcamp ENDORSEMENTS Creation Audio Labs - Endorsing Artist G&L Musical Instruments - Endorsing Artist GHS Strings – Endorsing Artist Gruv Gear – Endorsing Artist NS Design – Endorsing Artist Pigtronix Pedals – Endorsing Artist PreSonus - Endorsing Artist Tsunami Cables - Endorsing Artist |
His versatility to shift between classical, rock, blues, funk and everything in between is what sets Jon Moody apart from other musicians. He is a master at sight-reading, technique and improvisation on both the upright and electric bass. As a musical director, I seek out Jon first when I contract an orchestra. |