Jon Pontrello

New Happenings

jonp9148 — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:08:40 +0000

Hey all, happy Spring. I wanted to let you know I’ve got a show coming up on March 23 at the Conor Byrne. I think this poster is appropriate for the season.

Over the last year I’ve been building my arsenal of recording equipment. I’ve been slowly churning out dreamy soundscapes. Not exactly sure where I am going with it, but you can check out some of my explorations here: https://soundcloud.com/mirabondo

I just found this video from last week at the Blue Moon, though it looks like it might have been made in ’88. Enjoy!

Nov 25-27

jonp9148 — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:02:30 +0000

Come and celebrate the album releases for my friends and musical comrades, Pepper Proud and Gabriel Mintz. I’ll be playing an opening slot for both of these nights. Click on the posters below to be directed to the Facebook invites. I also wanted to mention that my sister Joanne will be calling a square dance on the night in between, Monday the 26th at the Tractor with the Tallboys. I hope you can make it to one of these nights, or all three! -Jon

End of Summer

jonp9148 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:39:55 +0000

Thursday, September 13 @ the Tractor Tavern

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 13th at the Tractor Tavern! I’m looking forward to being a part of this eventful night. Check out Corespondents, I always try to see them when I can, so I’m excited to be sharing the stage with them.

Over the last couple months I’ve been working together with Stew Sowers to make a music video. We ended up in Gabe’s room and the video at the bottom of this post is what happen. A lot of work was put into making it come together so I hope you enjoy it!

Jon Pontrello – Rest of the Week from STEW SOWERS on Vimeo.

July

jonp9148 — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:21:11 +0000

A couple shows have sprung up in the last couple days. Check ‘em out if you can. I’ll be sharing bills with some of my favorite local musicians.

July 17, Tuesday 8pm – Seattle – Musicquarium Lounge w/ Gabriel Mintz & Pepper Proud
July 20, Friday – Olympia – house show w/ Ariel Birks (details TBA soon)
July 28, Saturday – Bellevue – Cyrpruss Wine Bar w/ Lowhums
Aug 2, Thursday – Ballard – the Hoot @ Hattie’s Hat

There’s a ton of regional Moondoggies shows coming up as well. Check out www.moondoggiesmusic.com for more info.

Thanks to Tos for filming this video in January at the Fremont Abbey. Check out some of the fine videos he does around town at http://ballardsessions.com/.

Here is another video I put together. I made this song on my phone during the last Moondoggies tour. When I got home I synced it up with some video I found on archive.org. Enjoy!

Spring

jonp9148 — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:58:42 +0000

Haven’t been playing many shows lately, though I recently got a recording rig and in my spare time I’ve been trying to learn how to use it. Right now I am getting ready to go on a road trip to Alaska. Me and my girlfriend are delivering a car from Seattle to Anchorage. Can’t wait! Then I get back and Moondoggies have a show on May 11th and 12th at the Tractor with the Maldives. Two weeks after that we will be doing a tour opening up for for the Head and the Heart down the west coast. Later on in the summer Moondoggies will be going into the studio to record a 3rd album. I’m looking forward to these next few months. Check moondoggiesmusic.com for our schedule, and check back here, or Facebook/twitter pages for shows that might pop up in the next few months.

Back in March, I played at the Anchor Pub in Everett, WA. My hometown. Here is a video of me covering ‘Still Waters’ by Jim White. One of my favorite songs. Thanks to Lone Wolf for uploading this!

Feb. 4th at the Blue Moon

jonp9148 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:58:38 +0000

: click on image for facebook invite

Been having so much fun playing music with Gabriel Mintz (www.gabrielmintz.com) the last couple weeks. This is our 3rd Saturday in a row playing together in one form or another. We’ve both got our own slot for this show, but there will still be a lot of collaboration between bands. Come down and check out the good vibrations.

The next round of shows will be March 9 in Everett at the Anchor Tavern, and March 5 at the Sunset Tavern in Ballard. I’ll be doing an on-air performance on the public radio station in Everett (90.7FM KSER www.kser.org) at 12:30pm on Thursday, March 8th. Stay tuned!

Saturday Jan 28th in Ballard

jonp9148 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:29:25 +0000

Click here for the facebook invite

Give it to me Rusty CD release. yea! The Brambles last show. sad! I’ll be playing with Gabriel Mintz on guitar and Caleb Quick on piano. See ya there!

www.giveittomerusty.com www.thebramblesmusic.com

Conor Byrne Pub – 5140 Ballard Avenue NW – 9pm – 8$

Round 80 at the Fremont Abbey

jonp9148 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:57:33 +0000

Hey all! I am super excited to be a part of Round 80. The Round is a series of shows where songwriters, poets and painters are brought together to perform at the Fremont Abbey.

Round 80 will be featuring music from Gabriel Mintz, Washover Fans and myself. Live painting by Ryan ‘Henry’ Ward of Seattle mural fame. Poetry by Mary Lambert.

Check out the links to the other artists. They do some great work and the Abbey is a really unique setting. Don’t miss this date! Click here for the Facebook invite

8PM Tuesday, January 10th – $7 at the door

4272 fremont ave n, Seattle, WA 98103

http://www.theround.org/

Thanksgiving Weekend

jonp9148 — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:14:22 +0000

I am thankful to be part of a such a rad show this Sunday. Happy thanksgiving!

Today

jonp9148 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:13:11 +0000

After leaving behind a long string of abandoned websites I have finally homesteaded my very own domain. Check back soon for new developments