Jonah Cohen
Excluding a short stint of founding 'FROZENANA: An Apeeling Treat'', a mobile concession stand which sells gourmet chocolate-covered frozen bananas, Jonah Cohen's primary obsession has been music. Picking up the guitar at a young age, Cohen quickly began delving into the subtler principles of jazz theory. He is, first and foremost, a dazzling lead guitarist. Soon thereafter, however, a romance inspired him to write his first song, and the rest is history. Bright, irreverent, and charismatic, Jonah is truly the consummate performer: blending narratives, anecdotes, and beautiful melodies connecting intimately with his audience. Following the release of his stunning debut album Flashback, Jonah threw his guitar in his Blue Plymouth Voyager and decided to hit the road. With Jonah's record already sparking major-label interest, big things seem just around the corner. FOR MORE, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.JONAHCOHENMUSIC.com
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
THREE TO WATCH - November 2004
INsite Magzine
Jonah Cohen: Shagerific!
In the summer after graduating from Brown University, I imagine many new alumni are picking a corner office in Dad's company or a new car from the Mercedez dealership. Jonah Cohen broke the mold by picking up and moving to Cambridge to start working his dream of becoming a successful singer-songwriter. He has the winning looks and persona to garner the attention his songs deserve.
Of course, the coeds swoon for the handsome twenty-something, but the heartthrob's songs are heartfelt. If you want to set a romantic, introspective mood, put down the Green Day, cool guy. Think of Jonah Cohen as a Barry White of a different color. His music will get you some action. Alright, well, maybe not, but it will get you thinking romantic thoughts that don't involve the words "pizza" or "touchdown."
Take it from a fat, lonely guy who just wants someone to hold him until kick-off - you need to see a Jonah Cohen show. I'll be the one in a turtle neck and hoping you'll bring your sister. Tour dates and pics of Jonah that could turn a straight man gay are on WWW.JONAHCOHENMUSIC.com
by: Pat Keating
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Playing live all over the country.
Your musical influences
Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Freddie Mercury, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, David Matthews, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Donny Hathaway, Jeff Buckley, Stevie Ray Vaughn.
