Jason Wilder
Estes Park, Colorado, United States | SELF
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"Jason Wilder is an incredible singer and songwriter, probably THE most convincing raw talent I have EVER seen."....... - Brad Allen, Producer and Artist who has performed and recorded with the likes of Oteil Burbridge of
It is in my opinion that Jason Wilder is THE best unsigned singer-songwriter in America today. I have never been exposed to this kind of depth from an unknown and unsigned artist. Having seen him perform live and having listened to his recorded material, he stands out as the real deal. If this guy doesn't become a household name through his music then shame on the music industry! - John Moore, DJ, KRZA 88.7 FM Alamosa\Taos
"Me and my husband saw this incredible singer-songwriter by the name of Jason Wilder perform last night at the San Luis Valley Brewing Company, and he had the most beautiful, sunny voice I have ever heard. You really need to hear this guy's music!" .........Rhonda Larson, addressing her audience at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado in April 2007. Rhonda is a Grammy Award Winning Flutist who's original music can be heard on the hit TV Show "Survivor" and on the TV Show "The Restaurant" (by permission of Rhonda Larson, www.rhondalarson.com) - www.rhondalarson.com
"Jason was a hit at the Coyote Coffee Den outdoor concert series and received many extremely enthusiastic comments from the audience. Jason was a passionate and engaging performer who wove humorous music history anecdotes into his performance and displayed genuine appreciation for the audience. Jason was great to work with and a breath of fresh air, bravo!" Pete Mugasis, Owner, Coyote Coffee Den and host of the Summer Concert on the Patio series (www.coyotescoffeeden.com/entertainment.htm) - Pete Mugasis, Owner
"....Jason draws from the same energy coming from the grand landscape that energized Fogelberg's creative spirit." - Cynthia Davis
Jason …"befits the comparison to a world-class songwriter"... - Craig Hopwood
"Incredible song!- you should submit this to the BMI new music showcase!".......on reviewing "Whispers of Love" - Erica Tompkins, Associate Director of Writer-Publisher Relations
"Jason writes very cool songs and wraps them in a nice soulful voice and groove!"..... - Gail Swanson
..."Jason gives a powerful performance -- with stunning vocals and well-crafted songs, he's the only cameo performer at The Sound Foundation Concert Series to ever receive an encore!"...... - Joanne Juskus, Concert Director
"poetic and evocative.....great voice and guitar technique and able to deliver a song with lots of emotional power..." - TAXI
Discography
"The Wings of the Phantom EP" released on Amazon.com under Wilder's first stage name "Jase" in 2003
Whispers of Love- Released as a radio single in 2003
Airplay- #1 on VMIX Adult Hits Radio, August 2003 (VMIX has now been absorbed into RadioWave Internet Radio Ratings Charts)
Top 20 song- "The Wings of the Phantom" Freshblend Internet Radio (Live 365 Station)- August 2003
Debut album expected Spring\Summer 2010
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Bio
*2010 ASCAP ASCAPlus Award, Popular Music division
*2009 ASCAP ASCAPlus Award, Popular Music division
*#1 Artist for 3 weeks, The UK’s MP3songs.com Top 100 Unsigned Artist Chart, September-October 2003
*#1 Hit on Arbitron-rated VMIX Adult Hits Internet Radio, August 2003 (Whispers of Love)
*Pop Top 10, Garageband.com, March 2003 (A Matter of Time)
*RadioWave Monitor Artist of the Week, May 16th to May 23rd 2003
*Featured Alternative Artist, May 2003, DropYourHit.com
*Finalist, 2007 UK World Song Contest, Folk Category (Crestone)
*Top 20 Finalist Winner, 2005 Unisong International Song Contest, Performance Category
*Top 19 Overall Finalist, Canada's 2003 Windrift International Song Competition
*Honorable Mention, Mike Pinder (of the Moody Blues) Songwars Competition, 2009, Open Category
*3 Honorable Mentions, 2004 Billboard Magazine World Song Contest, Rock & Pop categories
*3 Honorable Mentions, 2003 Billboard Magazine World Song Contest, Folk Category
*Corporate sponsorship by KOA Campgrounds of America, Inc.
*Business sponsorship from HonToyCare Automotive, Boulder, Colorado
*CD Duplication, design, and packaging sponsorship from Nice Package Inc., Towson, MD
"I've just heard a great new track by Jason Wilder called 'Whispers of Love'. Keep an ear out for future recordings by this talented young man." -Norbert Putnam, multi-platinum producer for Jimmy Buffett, Dan Fogelberg and Joan Baez, and bass player for Elvis Presley. (Norbert's legendary work includes producing all of Jimmy Buffett's albums from 1977-1981, including the song "Margaritaville", Dan Fogelberg's albums "Home Free", "Nether Lands" and "Phoenix" as well as Joan Baez's biggest hit "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"). (by permission of Norbert Putnam, www.norbertputnam.com)
"Wilder is an enormously talented singer-songwriter and could very well fill the shoes of the late Jim Croce who has been sorely missed since his untimely demise in the 70's. He brings a warmth and sincerity to his music that has been unheard of in the music industry for more than 30 years." Mike V, Program Director, Hidden Sanctuary Radio, Live 365 Network
"Jason Wilder was a wonderful addition to the 2007 Crestone Music Festival. His witty songwriting and stellar vocals were a big hit with the crowd. The crowd's exhuberant call for an encore was well deserved. We look forward to having him back next year." Tom Dessain, Executive Director, Crestone Music Festival, Crestone, Colorado (www.crestfest.org)
“Jason Wilder opened up for Ryan Shupe & the Rubber Band at the Hotel Colorado and was entertaining, engaging, and created a wonderful atmosphere for the rest of the show!” Dave Reynolds, Show Producer, Hotel Colorado
"Presence...not something one finds too often in music - known or unknown......This boy could expand out into other realms if he wanted to, and get noticed- if he wanted to. Jason must have talked to the same old Wolf Ghost that inspired John Denver in the way back... Some things are so good they're spooky." The Consenus Music Review website (formerly Gods of Music.com) after reviewing "Crestone"
"Jason Wilder’s stage presence and performances are “Class A”, and his songs are sung from the heart. "Jason Wilder" is destined for stardom."......Vaughan Mason, Platinum Artist, Producer, and Songwriter who's songs and music have been recorded by 50 Cent, The Pet Shop Boys, and Lil' Kim and is also known as the "Father of the Bounce Sound".
BIOGRAPHY
Singer-songwriter Jason Wilder's original style evolved from his unique upbringing- living on the road with a father whose real life persona was like that of a character drawn straight out of an old Hollywood road flick. As a child, Wilder traveled frequently with his father, a fisherman and painter, up and down the East Coast of the American South in search of greener pastures and seasonal employment. The people and places he's experienced along the way have made their way into his unique style.
Wilder’s vocal power and style are frequently compared to the likes of Elton John, Rob Thomas and Harry Chapin and his original music was recently acclaimed by legendary record producer Norbert Putnam, famous for producing Jimmy Buffett's song "Margaritaville" and whose credits include major works that established the popularity of performers such as Jimmy Buffett, Joan Baez and Dan Fogelberg. After hearing Wilder’s demo CD after a chance encounter in 2008, Norbert proclaimed afterwards "I've just heard a great new track by Jason Wilder called 'Whispers of Love'. Keep an ear out for future recordings by this talented young man.”
Wilder's first fully produced song, "Whispers of Love", released as a single in 2003, has garnered an impressive list of credentials, including a number 1 hit on the Internet's third largest adult contemporary radio station, a number 1 spot on the UK's Mp3Songs Top 100 Unsigned Artist Chart , MP3.com Adult Alternative Top 40 (edging out the still as ye
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