Programs

Available across the East Coast

School & Library Performances

The full one-man band Storytelling interactive experience. Jason brings his lifelong experience of storytelling and career as Early Childhood Music Educator to an interactive experience of original works with audience member volunteers invited to help play the music and even help write a story. This program is designed so everyone in the audience leaves feeling like a musician — not a spectator. With Jason and his one-man band at the helm showcasing full arrangements on banjo, harmonica, spoons, washboard and backpack drum kit — all at the same time — audiences won't forget getting to join the band.

Duration
45–60 minutes
Audience
Kids & families (geared towards ages 4+)
Capacity
30+
Tech needs
Outlets, 6’×15’ space for performance setup, PA helpful for 40+ audience
Jason performing for a packed audience at Maverick concert barn

Weekday Library Storytime

For those smaller, intimate library storytimes, Jason brings his suitcase & tambourine setup to his songs on the banjo, harmonica, & spoons to get audiences to sing & play along on simple percussion between his interactive readings of featured books on a theme. Shows booked in 4 pack sessions — you decide the frequency between weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Duration
45 minutes
Audience
Kids & families (all ages with grown-ups)
Capacity
~30 or fewer
Setting
Bookstores, libraries, community spaces
Tech needs
If outdoors, a wall or backdrop behind performance space preferred
Jason reading and performing for kids at a bookstore

Birthday Parties & Private Events

Depending on the size & scale of the event as well as the age of the birthday child, from the show descriptions above, Jason can customize song & story choice on a theme between chosen books & original works.

Duration
45 minutes
Audience
Kids & families (all ages with grown-ups)
Capacity
Any (price based on size)
Setting
Any
Tech needs
If outdoors, a wall or backdrop behind performance space preferred
Jason on stage at BMF under blue stage lights

Music & Storytelling Workshops

For those who want to dive deeper into the music or stories, Jason provides workshops in the fundamentals of music applied to the spoons or keyboards where students can play along as well as write their own song as a group. Similarly, students can learn to write their own stories both as a group and individually as well as techniques for bringing them to life with voices & interactive theatrical moments.

Duration
45 min workshop only, 25 min workshop add-on to performance
Participants
Kids & families (ages 4+)
Capacity
~25 or fewer
Jason telling stories to an intimate audience at Maverick

Where Jason Has Performed

Lincoln Center Park Avenue Armory New-York Historical Society New Victory Theater Brooklyn Music Factory Middle Way School Maverick Concerts Rough Draft Bar & Books

Rates

Storytelling shows start at $450. Family concerts and school assemblies start at $750. Library summer reading programs start at $800. Custom and premium experiences from $1,000. Travel within 60 miles of Kingston included. Download media kit →

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