|  |  |  |  |  |  | | | | | | Bio of the Artist | DONOVANS DREAMERS are;
-JASON STEPHEN FOSTER-- LEAD VOCALS, GUITARS.
-MATT MASON --BASS GUITAR
-jon doe -drums
-JUSTIN TRAVIS-- GUITARS, BACKING VOCALS
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DONOVAN'S DREAMERS...
PREVIOUSLY A DRUMMER
at the tender age of 11, JASON STEPHEN FOSTER was drawn to
a guitar As well as every other
Instrument for that matter,and the guitar was the one that was spotted at a neighbors house. He quickly excelled
with rhythm and melody t a
Very young age. With this incredible sense of both, Jason
Immediately began creating his own music. Which later on in his
Career, would become his signature. "I absolutely can't stand
Categorizing my own material. It’s the most redundant question, to
This day that's still asked.... I simply write whatever's on my mind. Or
Whatever’s in my head? I don't need an instrument to write! For
Example... one of my new songs "Too War" was written and already
Arranged in my head, on a trail ways bus, coming home from N.Y.C. I
Was blessed with this god given ability and I’ve been using it for a
Long time. I look at music like a giant canvas, or I can look at it like a
Variety of ice cream. Lots of flavors...lots of colors and blending them,
Can create a masterpiece. They’re all special to someone...." It's easy to
Understand the diversity and structure of his music when you look at
The musical influences that have touched him over the course of his
Career. Gifted musicians & songwriters like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Elton
John & Bernie Taupin, Jimmy Hendrix, Roger Waters, Vivian
Campbell & Dio, Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhodes, along with
Individual works of, Imogen Heap, Coldplay, Bad Brains, and Jane's
Addiction and so much more, have all provided Jason with guidance
And inspiration to strive for individuality and not limit oneself.
Originally self taught Jason sought professional guidance in such
Genres as blues, a smidgeon of jazz, truckload of rock and enough
Classical guitar to improve dexterity. Courtesy of Ken McGloin, Greg
Dinger and the late Rob Leon. God rest his soul! Whom were the 3
Main teachers... His depth & diverse background as well as Jason's
Adaptability allowed him to log numerous hours as a studio session
Musician, but his biggest was yet to come. Performances onstage had
Transformed him into a local legend. Some of the projects included;
Talon, The Guild, Dixie Rockets, Perfect Thyroid, Scratch Baxter, The
Reptiles, Johnny Most Project, Chris Max, Peacebomb, Taylor Made,
Outloud Dreamer, Three, LunchMeat, Paxton and now finally, his
Own project DONOVANS DREAMERS. He has also performed on
Stage with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, and Matt Chamberlain. (Pearl
Jam, Edie Brickell & the new Bohemians, the Wallflowers)... one of
His most memorable moments, was being fortunate enough to be a
Guest alongside Joey Ramone for WDST radio, during "A Day in the
Garden" festival. "This guy leaves it all on stage every night. Including
A pint of blood. He’s one of those guys that just have it. -Jason
Flom/Lava Records & Virgin Records some of jay's favorite places to
Plays are... Webster Hall, CBGB's, The China Club and Irving Plaza!
The Chance and the Mid-Hudson Civic Center (Poughkeepsie) to
Name a few N.Y.C. clubs. Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World in
Orlando, The Chance and the Mid-Hudson Civic Center opening for
The likes of Spin Doctor's, Cake, Bad Brains, B-52's, Fiona Apple,
Fishbone, Joan Osbourne, Tower of Power, Goo Goo Dolls, Marcy
Playground, Third Eye Blind, Live, Collective Soul, Sheryl Crow,
Dishwalla and Candlebox, to name a few. "There's nothing quite like
Playing in front of a packed house". Whether its 100 or 400,000, He
Always comes ready to perform. Jason has been fortunate enough to
Perform at Woodstock '94, Woodstock '99, And A Day In The Garden '97
(Bethel, NY), ASCAP ANNIVERSARY Party, Grassroots Festival
'96,'97,'98 (Trumansburgh, NY), CMJ Music Marathon '94 (New
York, NY) and the 1994 KISS Convention. Taking control of vocals.
His smooth, mid-range voice and straightforward lyrics convey
Emotion, feeling and uniqueness that is accented by his ever present
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