Orphan Jon and the Abandoned W\ Us and Them

Schedule

Fri Jun 23 2023 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Location

The B. Bar | Omaha, NE

Orphan Jon is an American Roots and Blues artist originally from Bakersfield, California. OJATA; often referred to by fans of Orphan Jon while touring with his band The Abandoned, was formed in 2015 by vocalist and songwriter Jon English. In the Fall of 2017, he was signed to SoCal’s highly respected and well-established Blues label Rip Cat Records. Releasing two works with Rip Cat Records; his debut album “Abandoned No More’ released in the Spring of 2018 immediately garnered high praise throughout the Blues industry and attained award nominations as well. The follow up to his debut album on Rip Cat was “Reckless Abandon” a live recorded show that took place at his favorite spot in his hometown of Bakersfield, California; O’Hennings. “Reckless Abandon” LIVE was released in the Spring of 2020.
After Rip Cat Records decided to close up shop in late 2020, Jon; along with his wife Stella, created their own music label Vintage LaNell Records. In January of 2021 Orphan Jon; along with his band The Abandoned went back into the studio in his hometown of Bakersfield, Ca. to produce his second studio album, and first on the new label. “Over The Pain” was recorded at the legendary AUM Studio Productions and was produced and co-written by his close friend Whiskey Bayou Records; Tab Benoit owned label, recording artist Alastair Greene. Released in the Summer of 2022 the album has been receiving many accolades and airplay throughout the world. Its opening track “Tight Dress” stayed on the European all genres Hit Tracks Top 100 for 22 weeks, topping out at #13, and “Livin’ My Life” off the album is currently charting as well. One of the highlights for the album was being featured on Little Steven’s Underground Garage on SXM radio Rock Station 21. The album finished out the year strong, having made several “Best of” lists by reviewers for 2022.
Another milestone for Orphan Jon happened in February of 2022 when he was signed to the highly respected management firm The Galaxie Agency out of Nashville, Tennessee. Of late he’s been writing new material and will be producing another live album that will be released in 2024.
Since forming, OJATA has steadily grown in popularity due in part to its high energy and musical passion they display while performing. They’re a grassroots band that loves the connection they have with audiences in whatever setting. Roots and Blues is their life blood, and it shows in their ever popular eclectic originals; and the few selective interpreted covers, they bring to every show. It is the bands goal to captivate the audience from the first note struck until the last chord is played while entertaining them both musically and visually.
Orphan Jon simply put, is a very unique artist; and along with his touring band The Abandoned, has an energy and style that not only captures the traditional fans of the blues, but also has them steadily gaining a younger audience as well.
One SoCal writer said, “when you see and hear OJATA you’re taken on a journey through the ups and downs, the twists and turns, peaks and valleys of the vibrancy of love and everyday living through their music. They are a rare breed full of spirit and charisma, and they put on a show that is both energetic and captivating with a tight sound like no other.”
“Orphan” Jon English’s vocals are a moving musical tapestry; they’re emotional, heartfelt, intense and at times very soulful and yearning, he has no inhibitions when it comes to leaving his heart and soul fully exposed to the listeners. That’s just how he is. Full disclosure on life. His life; in song. A life that everyone in some form or fashion can connect and relate to.
Along with Orphan Jon’s vocals is his special guest lead guitarist; at times a co-writer, but always a journeyman, and an artist that will showcase a flowing, rhythmic, harmonious blend of string manipulations as that invites your soul on a cosmic colorful expedition to places you might’ve never been before. Then there’s his stellar rhythm section that has a steady uplifting, driving, subtle and powerful bassist that takes your heartbeat on a vast rousing journey, accompanied with the energetic, captivating, influential dynamics of the drummer, and you have The Abandoned.
Orphan Jon, and The Abandoned, is a band that totally captures the essence of what American Music is all about; hard work, rough life, grinding days, moving souls, touching hearts and heartfelt love, day to day, and all the time. $10 cover

Where is it happening?

The B. Bar, 4330 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, United States

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