Portland, Oregon as well as being the US greenest city, is one of the most exciting music cities in the world currently, it is home to an explosion of up and coming bands. Jon Garcia is at the white heat heart, and has been making noise since he arrived from Austin. His music is often compared to a diversity of artists, ranging from Elliot Smith to Sunny Day Real Estate. His self-titled first record functioned best as a portfolio of good things to come, but "The Lake," his second record, is a much more focused collection of songs that was completed over the course of 3 and a half years and was produced by Robert Bartleson, (Wilco, Jeff Hanson) and recorded with the help of various members of the thriving Portland music scene. Jon performs with a revolving cast of musicians that vary in arrangement from violin and harp, to a much more fleshed out 4 piece rock band approach. However, it is in his solo performances that his 3 and a half octave range can be most appreciated. Jon is also a filmmaker and has just finished a feature film titled, "Tandem Hearts," which he produced, wrote, and directed about a young musician couple and their trials and tribulations as young striving musicians. The soundtrack consists entirely of Portland bands, as well as a few songs he wrote for the film.
With a new CD, and a movie on the way, Jon Garcia is looking to head back to the UK soon to follow up his 2007 self-titled release. New album "The Lake." is 9 songs and 3 and a half years worth of beautiful and versatile music, you can here samples here and view the film trailer below.

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