(Press release):
It looks like things are on the definite upswing for Greensboro, North Carolina band Jonas Sees In Color. They have just signed to indie label Glassnote Records. The label was behind the recent huge success of the single "Fall for You" by Secondhand Serenade. In addition, the band is working in the studio with producer Aaron Johnson who worked with The Fray on their first two albums. Johnson says of the band, "Jonas Sees In Color is a strong edgy rock band with a soft melodic feel. The juxtaposition creates an awesome sound that is as unique as it is familiar."
Jonas Sees In Color was formed in 2005 and have gained a strong following through touring in the East, Midwest and South. The band's name comes from the 1993 Newbery Award winning novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. Lead vocalist Ryan Downing says, ""Our name is basically a metaphor. In The Giver, the main character (Jonas) lives in a black and white world. When he is chosen to take on the responsibility of the hopes, thoughts, and feelings of his entire village, he finally begins to see in color. One of the most important goals of our music is to create a connection with the listener by accurately connecting the stories and ideas contained in our music in a way that allows the listener to take and interpret the songs as their own."
The debut album from Jonas Sees In Color is due in stores this summer.
Greensboro, NC is less than an hour from my house! I knew of this band but not that they are from here. That's awesome!
Posted by: Dawn | June 28, 2009 at 06:24 AM
It just has to be a thrill to see your writing go down paths you never expected when you wrote it. Congratulations.
Posted by: T2 | June 29, 2009 at 08:54 PM
i know the kids in this band. they are a great band of really good people. you should be proud ms. lowry.
Posted by: k | June 30, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Cool blog. It's really neat how secondhand serenade and the fray are with the same record label as jonas sees in colors
Posted by: zach | September 30, 2009 at 02:58 PM