Franklin
- Orlando, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- 66 Verified Bookings
Don R. said “Franklin was on time, professional and certainly entertaining. We had a neighborhood cocktail party and he read the crowd perfectly. Song selection, set…”
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Audiences looking for a captivating solo/duo acoustic guitar - singer experience should look to professional acoustic performer and singer/songwriter Jon River, playing Jon River music along with covers of today's top country, rock and pop artists, as well as requests in various genres!
Jon is currently highly sought after for private parties so book him today! Currently being played on US radio, he has a publishing deal pending with a Nashville based music group, and is working on his second album with Mansion Records. Jon made the UK Spotify Liverpool Pulse chart for his single "The Few" at number 88.
Jon plays nationwide and is available for booking any event.
Jon River blew me away with his range of covers from Johnny Cash to John Mellencamp to Kings of Leon. And when he sings and strums that Taylor guitar on one of his favorites, you’ll feel that tug right at your heart-string! His originals are fire too! I’ll sing along with a gentle “ooo” on his song “The Few” then get all moody with “Unreal”. And, yet he tugs my heart again with his lyrics and guitar licks on “In this Together.” All I can say is Jon’s soulful and sometimes playful style is most appreciated live!
Response from Jon River:
Sandy, thank you so much for this awesome review! I really am blown away with the impact my music has! Thank you so much for giving me such a great insight into what an audience experiences when I perform! Much love. Jon River
We have seen Jon multiple times and enjoy his performances more each time. Jon is a talented singer/songwriter who has great energy and engages his audience. Jon is eclectic playing covers as well as original songs all so fun to listen and sing along to. Highly recommend if you get a chance to check him out!
Energetic enthusiastic entertainer who can mix contemporary and classic country rock into a show that will get your feet tapping and dancing as you sing along to timeless songs and fresh original tracks that will make you smile and become an instant fan.
I had Jon do two events for us. One was for a birthday party and one was my daughters wedding, I was very pleased with the song selections and most of all his talent with a comedic side.
Jon played at our backyard welcome dinner the night before our son's wedding. His music added so much to the ambiance making the evening so special. While people socialized he was playing in the background, and then everyone was captivated while they had dinner. We got so many comments raving about him. His music selection and tone for the evening were absolutely perfect.
Response from Jon River:
Hi Leslie,
Thank you again for the opportunity to provide entertainment for your family! I had an amazing time! Everyone was so kind and welcoming, it made the night so special! I was so thankful to be included in the celebration!
Regards,
Jon River
Wow just wow! Jon River was phenomenal the few times I’ve seen him perform. Great covers and even better originals! Can’t wait 2 see him perform again! If you haven’t seen him yet you’re missing out on the BEST act around!
I've hired Jon on several occasions. Great performer, very reliable and always professional. Excellent song writer and some great original songs. I will hire him again.
I got to see Jon River perform at Pub at 2 Mile and I was blown away. He has a wide range of covers, but it was the original music that blew me away. He has unbelievable vocal range and command. This guy should be on the radio!!!
Price Range: $1800-$9000+
Gig Length: 10 - 800 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Coverage - Event specific
Audiences of Jon River can expect a charismatic vocal performance, with effortless acoustic ability as Jon is known to always give 100% each time he performs. He is as captivating in vocal delivery as any solo performer in an acoustic setting - skills that Jon has built over the course of 23 years!
Music Artist, Professional Acoustic Performer, and Singer songwriter Jon River - with an already released EP - Learning to Fly and single In This Together under his belt, looks forward to stretching his reach in 2023. With plans set for another music production, he looks forward to an already in the works follow up EP to develop his rock, folk rock, singer songwriter, contemporary country, acoustic soul for his audience, while performing and touring locally to promote Learning To Fly. Having formed a small international fan base, Jon looks to hammer home his sound and further his reach in 2023. Playing at every local venue that is offered, or supporting artists that are further in the life cycle than he is, Jon is willing to keep giving it his all to reach listeners far and wide, while maintaining his goal of opening for larger well known acts. Having been offered a publishing deal from a music group with major label relationships, Jon has opted to remain independent while expanding his reach and nurturing newfound industry connections. One thing is for certain, he isn't going anywhere and is more determined than ever - having found his footprint in the industry while implementing newly learned skills and music sales initiatives, Jon is hoping to build off an already decently successful debut EP, having been played on college radio and purchased in several countries.
Jon dove into writing music head first after spending years with an on again, off again relationship with his music. Since picking up his first guitar at age 13, music has always been his crutch. In the guitar, River found a calming landscape, and quickly became enthralled - learning as much as he could at an early age. In his songwriting he draws from a vast base of influences both past and present including soul filled rock bands such as Journey, to the acoustic side of Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin, to contemporary singer songwriters Ed Sheeran and even some modern country.
He found his musical self in college where he had his first experiences playing to larger scale audiences, performing alternative and AC covers in the CAB (Campus Activities Board) coffeehouse at Umass Dartmouth in 2007. He has been writing music for the past 11 years and has played hundreds of shows while gaining the respect and support of local fans and musicians. Prior to creating music full time, he sharpened his skill set as the front man in several successful cover acts, including Designated Driver, who developed a following from the local Salve Regina University in Newport, RI in 2011.
Jon has always maintained his desire to be an artist - fully embracing the prospect of building a fanbase at the grassroots level. He has a debut EP out titled "Learning to fly", an EP of 6 songs, recorded and mixed by producers Liam and Declan Jenkins at The Music Building in New York City at Someday's Studios, and Mastered by Mike Kalijian of Rogue Planet Mastering, on Mansion Records NYC.
He has a new single released in Feb of 2021, titled "In This Together", landing on several large audience independent playlists on Spotify, the track is gaining great traction amongst Spotify and internet radio listeners. He is gaining new fans daily with a total Spotify stream count of just under 60k streams in his first year. "Boasting excellent performances and a great deal of heart, "In This Together" is a tremendously uplifting country inspired-infused rock tune that contains a powerful message at its core. Jon River has done a splendid job of crafting an engaging and highly-listenable tune that is both well-balanced and full of the artist's unique charisma, managing to effortlessly flex his evidently strong songwriting skills with great confidence and conviction. Along with the accomplished performances and inspired songwriting, the exquisite production they are wrapped in is superb and mixed to an exceptionally high standard, this is a track that can easily stand proud on any radio station." - Andre Avanessian
You can see him live frequently by visiting Facebook or Instagram for dates and locations. A tour planned for late 2023 is in store, so be sure to reach out to him directly at (link hidden)
He began working with Somedays Studios in 2019.
To listen to more of his music, or to contact Jon River for an interview on their site, podcast, or radio show, you can reach out via GigSalad.
For intimate singer songwriter style events where audiences are typically closer and the environment is more relaxed, I will come equipped with my studio mains (PA speakers) and a full pro system of professional sound and lights.
At every performance Jon brings years of experience and thousands in pro gear - having used top gear in the industry including Taylor American Dream guitars and JBL live sound with ProFx mixing.
The Set List can be tailored to a specific event or by customer request, however here is a sample contemporary country and classic rock/modern rock set list.
Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire
The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
Jon River - Highway
Scotty McCreery - Damn Straight
Chris Stapleton - What Are You Listening To
Sturgill Simpson - Turtles All The Way Down
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison
Guns N Roses - Patience
Neil Young - Rockin In The Free World
Jon River - The Few
Eric Church - Springsteen
Jake Owen - Barefoot Blue Jean Night
Darius Rucker - Comeback Song
Chris Stapleton - Starting Over
Sturgill Simpson - Life Ain't Fair And The World Is Mean
Amos Lee - Windows Rolled Down
Led Zeppelin - Going To California
Joe Nichols - Yeah
Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line
Luke Combs - Loving On You
Jon River - Everything You Wanted
Florida Georgia Line - Long Live/Cruise
Eric Church - Like A Wrecking Ball
Jon Allen - Down By The River
Joe Nichols - Gimme That Girl
Darius Rucker - Don't Think I Don't Think About It
Hardy - Give Heaven Some Hell
Led Zeppelin - Hey, Hey What Can I Do
Chris Janson - Buy Me A Boat
Scotty McCreery - 5 More Minutes
Warren Haynes - Soulshine
Jon River - We'll Be Gone
Tim McGraw - Hard To Stay Mad At
Kid Rock - Only God Knows Why
The Swon Brothers - Later On
Jon River - Highway
Darius Rucker - Wagonwheel
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Midnight Special
Cody Johnson - Til You Cant
Kid Rock - Johnny Cash
Jon River - Tell Me Something
Joe Nichols - Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off
Sturgill Simpson - You Can Have The Crown
CCR - Have You Ever Seen The Rain/Lodi
Johnny Cash
Sturgill Simpson
Jimmy Page
The Doobie Brothers
Led Zeppelin
Florida Georgia Line
Chris Cornell
Kings Of Leon
Ed Sheeran
Bryan Adams
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tim McGraw
Myles Kennedy
Chris Stapleton
Amos Lee
Hootie and the Blowfish
Darius Rucker
Bob Marley
Tom Petty
Goo Goo Dolls
Joe Nichols
Jason Aldean
Alter Bridge
And many many many more..
I will bring and setup all systems for the event including sound, instruments, stands, systems and etc.
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