Jack Johnson

[Guest sahyder2]

So, yeah, I love this guys music, every single track (well, I have 2 albums, Brushfire Fairtales and In Between Dreams), but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who had a similar sound? obviously there is, but who?

I'm talking the type of acoustic that in some cases doesn't need backing music, just one guitar and some chilled out lyrics.

[probablyoliver]

I suppose you could check out some of the more basic Willy Mason tracks, he's very good when he wants to be. Colin Hay is extremely talented, and of course, the always amazing Adem.

Adem seems to be pretty hard to find, but its definately worth searching, some of the best acoustic music around, if you ask me.

[Herr Matzat]

Donovan Frankenreiter (surfer aswell, some songs with Jack on the album, same record label, was suport on Jack Johnsons Euro Tour a cupple of month ago is on solo tour in our area at the moment i think - new jack johnson dates are anounced for next year aswell btw.)

You might want to consider the Some Live Songs EP by Bushfire Records - http://www.brushfirerecords.com/

Also check out John Butler Trio, it´s a bit more Reggea but still alike a lot http://www.johnbutlertrio.com/ (i think they have some free concert somewere on the site, but i am not shure)

[Lord Nibbler]

Ted Lennon has a very similar style.

[RPS]

Ben Harper... they did a tour together and I'd say their lax song's are pretty similar.

[Herr Matzat]

i love ben harper, live on mars is awsome, but i think he´s going to a different style in manny songs

[fourstarfizzle]

I'd highly recommend onelinedrawing aka Jonah Matranga. His work is really varied but he does a lot of just solo acoustic stuff too.

[tristy]

Sufjan Stevens?

[MDK]

y accoustic.

[probablyoliver]

But no, I'm not posting them.

[Lord Nibbler]

Sufjan Stevens?

[Hardcore Weapon Smasher]

Xavier Rudd.

[matty]

Donavon Frankenreiter sounds a lot like Jack Johnson. Jack appears on one or two of the songs on his CD

[Blink]

I became interested in Jason Mraz's music through listening to Jack Johnson. They both have the ability to hold your attention with totally random subjects. I'd say try and find some of Mraz's acoustic sets (which is easy, if you know where to look, ahem). He's amazing live.

[YI]

Well in response to chilled out acoustic guitar music I recommend you check out "José González". He's Swedish (Yes...with a name like that) and has some amazing tracks.

If you've seen that new Sony widescreen tele advert (With the bouncy balls) his track "Heartbeats" is used and it's from his debut album "Veneer". Definately worth checking out. (Y)

(Yeah I bumped this...but I only found out who this guy was last night, or it might have been this morning. I can't remember).

Edited November 29, 2005 by Spyrazul

[Guest muddatrucker]

Hoorah, I'm going to see Jason Mraz at Birmingham.