OK Jones
Upcoming shows:
- None scheduled
Genres: Alt / Indie rock, Folk / Singer-songwriter
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/okjones
E-mail: ok_jones@hotmail.com
Custom radio station:
Free MP3 downloads:
- Besides Fall In Love
- Deep Sea Divers
- Don't Call Back
- Electric Bed
- Jennifer the Ghost (from 'Expert Logic')
- K10
- Old Rules
- Portable Heart
- Rose Marie
- Trust 59
Appearances on The Turnpike:
Related links:
- Review :: OK Jones, "Push/Pull" (Oct. 17, 2005)
History:
OK Jones is a band from Kansas City and Lawrence that has served as the primary outlet for singer/songwriter Richard Gintowt. Founded in 2003 following Gintowt's departure from Lawrence's Ghosty, the group has released three records and evolved from its early alt-country leanings into an upbeat indie pop band.
"Elephantoms" was largely recorded by Gintowt while the band shifted members and directions. Like OK Jones' previous two records, it was engineered and mixed at home. The songs took shape gradually without the benefit of rehearsals, aided by the contributions of new keyboardist Nate Holt and guitarist Brian Adams. When 15 songs were completed, 11 were chosen as "Elephantoms" and the record was mastered by Doug Van Sloan of Studio B in Omaha.
In tandem with finishing the record, Gintowt converted to the role of drummer/singer and Holt picked up the acrobatic assignment of using one hand for synthbass and the other hand for keyboards. Singer Michelle Sanders began performing with the group towards the end of 2007, contributing harmonies that are way better than anything the guys can come up with.
"Elephantoms" is OK Jones' third album on the band's in-house label Centropolis Records.
Musicians:
Former members:
Formed:
2000 in Lawrence, KS
Influences:
The 88. The Album Leaf. Andrew Bird. Band of Horses. Calexico. Centro-Matic. Chris Lee. Crystal Skulls. Damien Jurado. Dogs Die In Hot Cars. Field Music. Fujiya & Miyagi. Harry Nilsson. Huey Lewis. Jason Collett. Josh Ritter. Josh Rouse. Kathleen Edwards. The Lemonheads. The Long Winters. Loose Fur. Lou Barlow. The Lucksmiths. M Ward. Marah. Maritime. Mark Mallman. Midlake. Mobius Band. My Morning Jacket. Nada Surf. New Pornographers. Of Montreal. Pernice Brothers. Portastatic. Poster Children. Prefab Sprout. Richard Buckner. Ron Sexsmith. Rotary Downs. Sondre Lerche. Steely Dan. The Strokes. Sufjan Stevens. Sun Kil Moon. Superchunk. Talking Heads. Voxtrot. Wes Montgomery. Wilco. Yes.
Discography:
| Name | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Self-Help Songs | 2001 | |
 | Middletown | 2004 | Centropolis |
 | OK Jones' Expert Logic | 2005 | Centropolis |
 | Push/Pull | 2005 | Centropolis |
 | Elephantoms | 2007 | Centropolis |
Bandit Teeth / ColourMusic :: After a seven-year hiatus, this trio of Lawrencians has reestablished itself as a top-shelf draw for their brand of high-energy, punk-influenced indie rock ... More info
- Opening Reception for "AbracaData" by Yuri Zupancic
- RedLefty / Kasey Rausch and Friends (early all-ages patio show)
- Smackdown!
