blacksmithjones
blacksmithjones is currently working on their first full length ablum 'Gateway' slated to be out in late 2008. The new tunes are full of energy and rock hard.Band/artist history
BlackSmithJones, based in Alberta, Canada formed out of the ashes of a previous originals rock bands. As the desire to pursue original music turned to becoming just another local cover band Steve Jones decided it was time to part ways. "There is nothing wrong with playing other peoples songs if that's what you're into, but its the creative process that really gets my blood flowing" states Jones.
The new ablum, now titled 'Gateway' is currently under construction. A lot of the songs are going to be ones that make you want to put the hammer down when you're out cruising to your favorite destination. BSJ plans to incorporate some their blues roots, rocked up of course, for an added dimension.
The first interent release 'Just a Little More' was done on a budget of about a nights worth of drinking. Unfortunatley due to an equipment fire the songs had to be released with minimal mixing and no mastering. 'Gateway' will reach far beyond in terms of sound quality in hopes that it may provide listening enjoyment for all that stop by.Have you performed in front of an audience?bsj has just started to concentrate full time on the new material. Over the past several years other projects consumed a lot of our time. bsj was once just a side project that has taken on a life of its own. Will there be shows in the future? You can count on it!
Your musical influences
blacksmithjones leans towards heavily distorted guitars over sometimes simple, sometimes complex drum lines with deep pounded bass lines. We try to convey a lot of energy with straight forward hard rock. Dropped tunings are a must.What equipment do you use?
If you can pick it, kick it or lick it!, we use it!