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You Will Quickly Get Hooked on This New Progressive Country/

Dallas Indie Music Fan | Dallas, TX | 08/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're a fan of the indie music scene and appreciate the work of folks like Radney Foster, Robert Earl Keen, the storytelling of the late Johnny Cash, the blues licks of Stevie Ray Vaughn with just enough Texas attitude, give this one a listen! The Texas music scene just keeps getting better and better! The unique, heart-felt lyrics are matched only by Jon's very expressive voice and musicianship, as well as the expertise of some very fine studio musicians. We can all empathize with the poignancy of a painful divorce in "Two Story Town", the biting commentary on mainstream commercial music as described in "The Bottom Line," and can laugh at ourselves when listening to "Cosmic Joke's" great humor. "I Don't Care" beautifully expresses that initial "Bleep You!!" of anger when we get rejected....Plus plenty of strong roots country influences here in "She Don't Know She's Lonely" (co-written with the great Rodney Crowell) and "Lone Star Attitude." If you like it rockin', don't miss "You Gotta Love Someone," co-written with Radney Foster, and "One Place I've Never Been." "Love Had Something Else in Mind" testifies to the best way to actually find love: "Just when I gave up and didn't try, love had something else in mind...." The only thing better than putting this one in the player is seeing this energetic artist live as we've had the fun of doing lately here in North Texas. One state's boundaries can't keep this much talent within its borders for too long!"

Great album!

L. Bolen | Wilmington, DE United States | 09/03/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've seen JCD band live several times and was pleased that several of my favorite songs are on this album. Excellent songwriting captured on this release. Recommended!"

Good songs with heart, soul and Lone Star attitude

J. Ross | Roseburg, OR USA | 12/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Playing Time - 45:59 -- Jon Christopher Davis is a Texas singer/songwriter who plays resorts, restaurants, and country clubs, primarily in the greater Dallas and Austin areas. Now on the 5-year-old Palo Duro record label, his music career is set to be launched. His self-titled debut CD hosts more than two dozen guest artists on a variety of acoustic and electric instruments, and vocal support. It's interesting that Jon's current four bandmates, with the exception of Mark Metdker (guitar & steel) on one cut, don't appear on this album. I reckon that session players were called in for the recording, but the band's actual live performances enlist Anna Williams (background vocals, percussion), Chad Gruver (drums, percussion), and Wiley Boden (bass).



All of the dozen songs are written or co-written by Davis. His collaborators include some top songcrafters - Radney Foster, Stan Lynch, Rodney Crowell, Will Rambeaux, Jim Photoglo, and Marc Christian. These guys all know how to turn a country lyric and blend them with terrific melody lines. With a great deal of thought put into this well-produced project, I was surprised that the CD's digipak doesn't include any narrative about Davis, notes about the songs, or even a reference to the lyrics on-line somewhere. This seems like pretty essential info that a singer/songwriter would want to get out there. Appearing at track 4, "Love had Something Else in Mind," is the single (co-written with Stan Lynch) that is being circulated to nationwide radio.



Jon is really just a small town boy (from Bonham, Tx.) who married his high school sweetheart. After moving to Nashville, Davis was able to get a number of his songs recorded by some big names. He also recorded his songs on three albums for top labels, but the music had a "hard time fitting into the cookie-cutter world of Nashville's decision makers." The experience was obviously good for him, however, and he's established a reputation and built a network in a very competitive business.

The Lone Star State called him back home after the birth of their daughter. Being back home, he's now revitalized his "Lone Star Attitude" and ready to party. He also saw the Texas music scene welcoming their hometown boy back home.



Success in music can be elusive, but you have a much better chance of stardom if you write good songs with heart and soul, you can captivate an audience with your vocals and presentation, and you can play them masterfully on your guitar. Sure looks like Jon's got all the right stuff! (Joe Ross, Roseburg, OR.)

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