Jason Born

2415 Starkamp Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, 412-657-2810,

Seeking opportunities to perform and showcase talent to the public.

Education

  • Attended Centers for the Musically Talented at C.A.P.A. High School
  • Private guitar lessons from Jimmy Adler
  • Private vocal lessons from Laura Ann Manion at South Hills Music Academy
  • Private guitar lessons from Chris Parker
  • Attended Centrum’s Acoustic Blues Workshop in Port Townsend, WA
  • Attended Sean Carney’s Blues Guitar Workshop at Moondog’s in Blawnox, PA

Performing Experience

  • Hosted multiple open stages at the R Bar
  • Hosted an open stage at the Brookline Pub
  • Hosted an open mic at Cannon Coffee
  • Performed three times at the Pittsburgh Blues Festival at Hartwood Acres
  • Performed at Moondog’s in Blawnox, PA
  • Performed at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, PA
  • Performed at Port Townsend’s Acoustic Blues Festival in Washington
  • Performed at Hill House in Oakland, PA
  • Performed at the Carrick Corn Festival in Carrick Park three times.
  • Experienced busking in Downtown Pittsburgh
  • Competed in St Barnabas Charity’s, Kean Quest Vocal Competition at Kean Theater
  • Assisted with sound system for South Hills Music Academy Kids On Broadway performances and performed with the children
  • Shared the stage with many renowned performers in Pittsburgh such as Billy The Kid and The Regulators, Jimmy Adler, Craig King, Kenny Blake, Danny Donahue and Robbie Klein

Accomplishments/Awards

  • Won second place in the Blues Society of Western PA’s (BSWPA) 2014 Youth Blues Challenge
  • Appointed Youth Blues Representative of Western PA by the BSWPA to showcase talent in Memphis, TN for the 2015 International Youth Blues Showcase
  • Awarded a scholarship by the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN to attend Centrum’s Acoustic Blues Workshop and Festival in Port Townsend, WA
  • Received Audience Choice Award and advanced to the Semi-Finals at Kean Quest Vocal Competition

References

Jonnye Weber

President of the Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania

I have known Jonnye for two years and have worked with her on multiple occasions regarding musical opportunities. She has assisted me in advertising and promoting my performances. Jonnye wrote a letter of recommendation to the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN for me to attend Centrum’s Acoustic Blues Workshop and Festival in Port Townsend, WA. Jonnye was also instrumental in my ordainment as the Youth Blues Representative of Western PA.

724-888-6183

Jimmy Adler

Professional musician and English teacher at CAPA High School

I have known Jimmy for three years. He has been a musical mentor to me and has provided performance opportunities for me such as the Pittsburgh Blues Festival and Carrick Corn Festival. His support and teaching has pushed me to become a better musician and performer. Jimmy is a renowned and cherished Pittsburgh entertainer.

412-977-1820

Gary Hodell

Owner of the R Bar in Dormont

I have known Gary for about two years. I have performed at his establishment many times as well as performed with him on stage. His bar is a successful and well known music venue to the residents of Dormont and surrounding areas. He has hosted many Blues Society events and has had multiple national acts perform at his bar.

412-445-5279

rbardormont.com