Jason Alvear
Christmas This Year - Jas (acoustic cover)
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Happy holidays everyone! I had heard this song on the radio and simply could not wait to get home to my guitar to put together a cover for this one. I hope everyone enjoys what they hear and has an amazing holiday season! Thanks for listening!
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Putting up acoustic covers to popular songs.
Why this name?
Well, I used to go by a hip-hop stage name a while back of Lyrical Soldier. However I'm just being me now, so I go by "Jas", which is just short for Jason.
Do you play live?
I play often at my church, Temple of Praise. I absolutely love doing live ministering and can't imagine being anywhere else.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It allows the unsigned artists to get their music heard by the record labels and sure does save money on shipping a demo.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I believe God didn't give me my voice just for a hobby. I believe it was given to me for a purpose. So if a label is able to get my voice to more ears to hear the good news of Christ, I'm all for it :)
Band History:
Been around since 1994. I was 12 when I heard my first Christian Rap CD, and I found out that I could do what "they" did, so I figured, "I'll give it a shot and see where it leads". Since then, my musical tastes have changed and as I grew, I found my singing voice was a great avenue for God to touch peoples hearts. So far I've only done a few sets at local coffee houses, and I play and sing regularly in my church. Whoever will have me, I'm glad to be there, lol.
Your influences?
At the moment I'm very influenced by acoustic-based artists like Brandon Heath, Shawn McDonald, and Josh Wilson.
Favorite spot?
This one spot in Rockport, Tx. I go there sometimes with my family on a vacation and there is this very long pier that extends out into the ocean. My favorite spot in all the world, just sitting on the pier, me and my guitar, good times.
Equipment used:
Taylor 214CE, Roland VS-880 digital Studio, Studio Mic, and an Olympus LS-11 field recorder
Anything else...?
Feel free to contact me about anything, be it just talking about music, God, or if you like what you hear, booking.
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Taylor 214CE