REVIEW FROM www.straudio.com ...... Jason Kemp - www.jasonkemp.net Jason Kemp is deceptively more than just a country music artist. And not just because he is Australian. His music bears all of the hallmarks of classic Nashville production both in terms of arrangement and style but this is no mere attempt at emulating a particular style of music. Very much in the same way that Janis Joplin sang the blues, Jason Kemp is very reverent towards his country music influences without ever falling into the trap of becoming a tribute to American country. His records are are very well produced, the musicianship is all first-class yet there is a very much Australian edge to some of the humor he infuses into his lyrics. Country music has always been primarily about telling stories and this is something that Jason Kemp is very good at. His influences range from the classic country of George Jones and Johnny Cash to new country like Garth Brooks and Vince Gill all the way through to heavier fare like Pearl Jam and Metallica. A very eclectic mix indeed! He began playing music at an early age via the well trodden route of piano lessons and later went on to teach himself to play the guitar. Often over the years, his career has not traveled in a straight line but rather has been a meandering road of twists and turns. This very musical and life experience is quite apparent in Jason’s ability to meld the very familiar strands of these country stylings with his own personality. To check out more of Jason’s music, go to his Myspace Profile http://www.myspace.com/jasonkempmusic Apart from his ability as a singer and performer, Jason is also a top-notch and very polished songwriter. His songs have been covered by many different artists around the world and ability to tell stories in the nutshell format that is a radio friendly song will see to it that his songs will be heard for many years to come. Currently, he is one of Australia’s hottest independent country singers in the future looks very bright for this man with the American style and Australian sense of humor.