Mike is a resident of New York City, attending the CLIVE DAVIS School of Recorded Music at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY'S Tisch School.
The nineteen year old Long Island native is a seasoned performer who feels right at home in front of a big audience. In fact, he started his stage work as a stand-up comedian at the age of 9 (yes NINE) at Manhattans Caroline's Comedy Club and continues to perform at The Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. He has appeared on numerous national and local television shows including GOOD MORNING AMERICA, VH1, NICKELODEON, INSIDE EDITION, NYC KIDS TALK RADIO, WB11, to name a few. You can also read about him in NEWSDAY, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW YORK POST and a feature article in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD. He has performed at well known venues such as EDDIES ATTIC in Georgia, THE HANDLEBAR in South Carolina and can often be found playing his tunes at THE BITTER END in NYC.
Mike Jason Description
With his soft, breathy voice, sophisticated lyrics, fresh melodies and long curly hair, Mike Jason has caught the attention of fans of all ages from all over the world.
Mike Jason Bio - Short
With his soft, breathy voice, sophisticated lyrics, fresh melodies and long curly hair, 18 year old Long Island native Mike Jason has caught the attention of fans of all ages from all over the world.
A seasoned performer who feels as comfortable performing for hundreds as he does in front of an intimate coffee house audience, Mike started his stage work as a stand-up comedian at the age of NINE (yes, 9 years old) in Manhattan. He has appeared on numerous national and local television shows including Good Morning America's Laugh Out Loud, VH1, Nickelodeon, Inside Edition, NYC Kids Talk Radio, WB11, to name a few. You can also read about him in Newsday, The New York Times, The New York Post and a feature article in National Geographic World. He has done numerous benefits such as A Cure For Cancer, Starlight-Starbright Foundation and most recently showcased his musical talents for Habitat For Humanity to raise money for hurricane victims.
Mike Jason Bio - Just Right
With his breathy voice and unique sound, sophisticated lyrics, fresh tunes and long curly hair, 18 year old singer-songwriter Mike Jason has caught the attention of fans of all ages from around the world.
The Long Island native is a seasoned performer who feels right at home in front of a big audience. In fact, he started his stage work as a stand-up comedian at the age of 9 (yes NINE) in Manhattan. He has appeared on numerous television shows including GOOD MORNING AMERICA, VH1, NICKELODEON, and WB11 and in articles in NEWSDAY, THE NEW YORK TIMES and a feature article in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD. He has done numerous benefits such as A CURE FOR CANCER, STARLIGHT-STARBRIGHT FOUNDATION and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. He has performed at well known venues such as EDDIE'S ATTIC, THE HANDLEBAR and THE BITTER END. He was also recently selected to perform at THE MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE 2007 and THE FMFB FESTIVAL 2007. At 17, he was the youngest feature performer on ACOUSTIC CAFE LI, the #1 acoustic podcast. He can also be heard on many internet radio stations.
After years as a drummer, Mike taught himself to play guitar so he could write songs. His training on drums has given him a profound understanding of rhythm and musicality. His strongest influences include Dave Grohl, John Mayer and Jack Johnson. Mike offers a fun show bringing together his refreshing sound, genuine charm and funny observations as he plays acoustic guitar and sings songs about love and life.
Mike Jason's 4 song EP is now available for download at www.broadjam.com/mikejason
Mike can be seen performing regularly throughout the Northeast as he continues to build a loyal fan base. View his schedule at myspace.com/mikejasonmusic.
Mike Jason Bio - Long
With his breathy voice and unique sound, sophisticated lyrics, fresh tunes and long curly hair, 18 year old singer-songwriter Mike Jason has caught the attention of fans of all ages from around the world.
The Long Island native is a seasoned performer who feels right at home in front of a big audience. In fact, he started his stage work as a stand-up comedian at the age of 9 (yes NINE) at Manhattan's Carolines Comedy Club and continues to perform at Gotham in NYC. He has appeared on numerous national and local television shows including GOOD MORNING AMERICA, VH1, NICKELODEON, INSIDE EDITION, NYC KIDS TALK RADIO, WB11, to name a few. You can also read about him in NEWSDAY, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW YORK POSTand a feature article in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD. He has done numerous benefits such as A CURE FOR CANCER, STARLIGHT-STARBRIGHT FOUNDATION and most recently showcased his musical talents to raise money for HABITAT FOR HUMANITY and a sold out Weststock Benefit to help the crisis in DARFUR. He has performed at well known venues such as EDDIE'S ATTIC in Georgia, THE HANDLEBAR in South Carolina and can often be found playing his tunes at THE BITTER END in NYC. He was also recently selected to perform at THE MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE 2007 and THE FMFB FESTIVAL 2007. At age 17, he was the youngest featured performer to be heard on ACOUSTIC CAFE LI, the #1 acoustic podcast. He can also be heard on many internet radio stations.
After years of being a dedicated drummer, Mike taught himself to play guitar so he could write songs. His training on drums has given him a profound understanding of rhythm and musicality. His strongest influences include Dave Grohl, John Mayer and Jack Johnson. Mike offers a fun show bringing together his refreshing sound, genuine charm and funny observations as he plays acoustic guitar and sings songs about love and life. Mike always has something new to bring to the stage, whether it is his creative approach to songwriting or just a passing joke in between songs. He always gives his audience something new to talk about and a reason to connect with him on a personal level.
Mike Jason's 4 song EP was produced by the talented EREN CANNATA (Brie Larson, Dawson’s Creek DVD) and executive producer RICHIE CANNATA (Billy Joel, The Beach Boys) and is now available for download at www.broadjam.com/mikejason
Mike can be seen performing regularly at different local hot spots throughout Manhattan, Long Island, NY and Pennsylvania as he continues to build a loyal fan base. View his schedule at myspace.com/mikejasonmusic.
What people are saying:
JASON BLUME is one of the few songwriters to ever achieve the distinction of having his songs on Billboards Pop, R&B, and Country charts - - all at the same time. With his songs recorded by superstars like Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and the Oak Ridge Boys, Blume's songs are included on albums that have sold more than 50 million copies! Jason told Michael, "You're a talented writer/artist with a distinctive voice. I wish I had your talent when I was your age."
DAVID DIRCKS, host of AcousticLI, the nations No.1 acoustic podcast: "Our youngest performer ever, Mike is a multi-talented singer/songwriter who taps into a wisdom beyond his physical years. He is a solid songwriter who just happens to have a great voice, just happens to be a fluent guitarist and just happens to be a seasoned drummer and percussionist. Is there anything this boy cant do?"
KAREN BERGREEN, stand-up comedian seen on Comedy Central: "I first met Mike when he was ten years old. I was stunned at each show by his comic material and his performance skills. He is energized by developing new material from show to show and never rests on his laurels... He is blessed with both stage presence and likeability."
GRACE HA, The Roundup: "High school senior Mike Jason stirringly muted the room with his calm, harmonious songs which earned him tides of standing ovations from fans."