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Jacob Moon has added hard work and tenacity to his giftedness as a singer and songwriter of award-winning pop and folk songs. He is also known for his amazing live show which features his command of the guitar (often sounding like an entire orchestra), and his renowned skill as a 'live looper'. ?It's there on the live stage that his compositions take flight, and audiences are swept up in the jetstream.
He has achieved great success as an independent artist, and just released his seventh CD, 'Maybe Sunshine". His previous CDs have been recognized by the press and the musical community as worthy of several awards (see below), and have been scooped up by enthusiastic audiences across Canada and into the US.
His popular music videos on YouTube recently gained attention on a national level, when rock legends Rush asked Moon to perform at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala. Geddy, Neil and Alex insisted that Moon to be there to play 'Subdivisions', which he performed on a Hamilton rooftop in his 2008 video (now at 200, 000 hits). His performance was immediately followed by the biggest response of the evening (a standing ovation), and has led to some exciting new opportunities.
Stylistically, Jacob Moon fits into the roots category, with some eclectic twists. His strong rhythmic sense is complemented by a keen ear for catchy melody and lyrical depth. The opportunity to hear and experience a Jacob Moon show is not to be missed.
Contact info:
Jacob Moon
905 522 0359
jacob@jacobmoon.com
Giving Back:
Social justice is something very close to Jacob's heart, and for many years he has been active in doing fundraiser concerts for many worthy organizations, including: Compassion Canada, International Justice Mission, Mennonite Central Committee, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and many Christian schools across Canada.
Awards:
- "Landing" (2002): Folk Artist of the Year, VIBE Awards
- "Eventide"(2005): -5 Hamilton Music Awards nominations
- Inspirational Song of the Year, Song of the month at the Unisong Song contest in Hollywood, CA
- 'Folk artist of the year' by the Toronto Independent Music Awards in Oct '06.
- West Coast Songwriters Award for best Inspirational song ("Just Like You")
- "This Christmas" (2007) BEST SEASONAL ALBUM 2008 at the CGMA awards.
He has been reviewed in many publications and has received many critical accolades for his work:
"Jacob Moon is an exceedingly gifted and watchable performer....seems completely at home on stage"- Ron Sexsmith, singer-songwriter
"Tremendous command of the instrument...amazing voice. I can honestly say that I am overwhelmed by his music." ?Danny Miranda, bassist for QUEEN
"Every once in a while a voice just leaps out at you...and that's what happened when we heard Jacob Moon" - Shelagh Rogers, CBC Personality.
"...perhaps the best showcase for this local singer-songwriter, whose well-honed pop sensibilities, bright and tuneful voice and clever guitar work belie his youth. The songs are remarkably strong and graceful." - Greg Quill,?Toronto Star
"Jacob Moon is one of the finest singer-songwriters to emerge on the local music scene during the past decade. That much is abundandtly clear on listening to his new album, Landing." - The Record
"Jacob Moon??s Landing is both moving and brilliant ? recorded over three nights this past May at Catherine North Studios in front of a live audience ? for the most part capturing one powerful voice, six deftly played strings and a dozen heartfelt songs." - VIEW magazine
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