Jason Riley’s Funky Folk Tour – Spring 2011 KC to LA
Our guy takes to the highway this month to promote his most recent instrumental album release, Funky Folk. The tour will cover much of the U.S. western territories and will include stops in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska and the guitarist’s home state of Missouri.
The voyage gives JR a chance to introduce his dynamic and diverse playing style, get personal with fans, work in some recording sessions, and plug the music on Funky Folk as well. Jason will join Las Vegas songwriter, collaborator and friend, Ed Daniels, en route and together the duo will participate in the ASCAP Music Expo in Hollywood.
The current production for this tour will showcase Riley’s solo work for nylon string guitar, loops and effects via music from his four solo records and fresh arrangements of select covers for voice and guitar. With an ‘off the cuff’ improvisational feel, his performances demonstrate the guitarist’s deep love for tradition and flexibility in styles as distinct as Classical, Rock, Country, Blues and Jazz.
Jason Riley’s Funky Folk Tour is presented by Godin Guitars, Wegen Picks, Dean Markley Strings, InnerThump Records and JasonRiley.com.
Meet Jason on tour in your hometown, pick up some free swag or get your album signed.
Jason Riley’s Funky Folk Tour Schedule
Apr. 23 – St. Joseph, MO (Magoon’s Delicatessen)
Apr. 25 – Liberal, KS (Spencer Browne’s)
Apr. 26 – Gallup, NM (Coal Street Pub)
Apr. 27 – Las Vegas, NV (travel date)
Apr. 28 – Hollywood, CA (ASCAP Expo)
Apr. 29 – Hollywood, CA (ASCAP Expo)
Apr. 30 – Las Vegas, NV (studio session)
May 1 – Lake Havasu City, AZ (Scoops)
May 2 – St. George, UT (25 Main)
May 3 – Grand Junction, CO (Tenacious Brothers Pub)
May 4 – Lone Tree, CO (Primo’s Lounge @ Pasquini’s of Lone Tree)
May 5 – Kearney, NE (Tru Cafe)
May 6 – St. Joseph, MO (Apple Blossom BBQ w/Under The Influence)
Jason Riley proudly endorses Godin Guitars (Canada), Wegen Picks (The Netherlands) and Dean Markley Stings (U.S.A). For more information on Jason and his music visit https://jasonriley.com.
InnerThump Records declares “the instrumental versions of the family classics presented on FUNKY FOLK allow the listener to relate to these pieces in a purely musical way. Riley’s interpretations have updated and rejuvenated a collection of music that had been considered old-fashioned and neglected in today’s culture. FUNKY FOLK blends classic repertoire and modern sensibility in a way that’s sure enthrall kids, parents, friends, family and funky folk everywhere.”
Some Funky Quotes
“… “Funky Folk” is an audacious concept …a chill, futuristic calypso-jazz-bluegrass-instrumental folk album that defies convention.” -OWTK.com
“…WARNING! (Funky Folk) will most assuredly cause unintended toe tapping and finger snapping. Please be sure you are in a rhythm friendly space before listening.” – The Regular Joe
“If you’re looking for music that you and your kids can both enjoy, then this CD is for you.” – KC Parent Magazine
“The cumulative effect (of the song selection) is one of separate strands entwining to create a beautiful whole – which is what music is really about in the first place, isn’t it?” – Dadnabbit.com
“Anyone who hasn’t heard this album needs to run right out and buy it. I’ve been privileged to have an advance copy and play it all the time. It is Fantastically FUNKY and wonderful. Thanks, Jason!!” – Sandy, a grandma
“My kids at school love this one! I sometimes let them listen to the CD when they are working. They don’t get much work done with this one, though! Too much toe-tapping! lol” – Rae Lynn, 2nd grade teacher
“I don’t know how many artists could take a bunch of children’s songs and turn them into an album that anyone would enjoy, regardless of age. I was one of the lucky few to get a pre-release copy and I absolutely love it.” – Andrew, a dad
