Local Band Network Member Since: December 30, 2004
Last Update: November 21, 2007
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Music types:
Jazz/Blues, Rock
Description:
Who is Arttunea? he is "Jonathan Elias Parker" a working man in the Detroit area. He is an Amateur musician Playing the Blues when he has time(3 piece band). His catchy guitar style and music creating abilities Attracted "Jay Wilson" AKA Jackie Wilson Jr.(of Motown Fame)and others. Jon has never been signed and is operating as an independant.
Jon has been spolighted by "Planet Music Records" for most of 2003. He is selling his own CDs. His first CD "THIS AIN'T NO KAREOKE! and his second CD "Experimental Project" are being played thru out the USA on various radio stations(College and Commercial) after an invitation By Live365 Joe Kelly and Gi Dussault and other stations who found him on the internet. His 15 song Cd is available Making it to Editors choice and #1 in December on 21st Century Artists of Hollywood "Hollywood Music Masters" and he was Awarded #6 for the year 2004. he also received a "Gold Artist Award" from radio indy.
After an invitation to Nashville he performed "Saturday Night" for a live showcase Video, a standing Ovation got him Invited to a TV show Aired In Nashville 2004. He recently won a popular song contest with Talentmatch (National Lampoon) Opening the door for other Live performance offers, Including Farm Aid 2004.
He was recently contacted by GPLK Inc. from the UK for inclusion on the CD of the greatest guitar licks of 2005, that came out July 25th called "My chips are down but I am still playing". The live recording they chose is called "Hotsy Totsy" it is now a free dowload at GPLKINC.
For other info "Google Search"> Arttunea
Band Members:
In the past it has been, Jon Parker/Arttunea, Scott Parker, Mike Carden, and Jay Wilson AKA Jackie Wilson Jr. (Motown fame,Tear Drop Records)Jon is currently forming a new group that is more local. Jon will still be working with Jackie Wilson Jr. on certain projects.
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