Jason Collett
Raised in Toronto, singer/songwriter Jason Collett performed extensively around the Toronto area, but it was his association with Andrew Cash that first garnered him praise and critical acclaim. After performing in the Andrew Cash Band in the late '80s and early '90s, Collett joined up with Ursula, an alternative rock spinoff of Cash's previous group. The band toured Canada and opened up for acts such as the Odds, but after several years in the music business, Collett decided to give the profession up for several years.
By the mid-'90s, however, the m...[more]
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Here's To Being Here captures the essence of Jason's live performances and features the energy and musicianship of his touring band, Paso Mino. "This is very much an old school guitar record, in the sense of it being very tasteful and that's one of the greater accomplishments of this record" says Collett, "recording in bigger spaces and live off the floor allowed us to capture some of the band energy. This allowed for spontaneous creations, which led to many wonderful little accidents." Here's To Being Here [ read more ]
CD $14.99
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Insound LP+MP3! Purchase the vinyl format of Here's to Being Here and you'll receive a link to download the MP3s for free immediately after check-out! Orders will include bonus Jason Collett Poster (as supplies last) VINYL FORMAT. Here's To Being Here captures the essence of Jason's live performances and features the energy and musicianship of his touring band, Paso Mino. "This is very much an old school guitar record, in the sense of it being very tasteful and that's [ read more ]
LP $15.99
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A brand new solo album from Broken Social Scene guitarist Jason Collett. A powerful, party-ready twelve-tracker that blends elements of folk, alt-country, indie pop, and more. Includes musical aid from Broken Social Scene, Emily Haines and James Shaw of Metric, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Andrew Whiteman and Julian Brown of Apostle of Hustle, Do Make Say Think's Charles Spearin, and Fiest.
CD $13.99
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This collection of rugged roots rock gems, which dropped independently last November but was picked up by local superhip indie Arts and Crafts (see Broken Social Scene), is a marvellously intimate feat of singer-songwriting craft on a par with Ron Sexsmith's best work. Toronto community-builder and sometime Broken Social Scenester Collett has culled the best tracks from a handful of earlier self-released discs, resulting in an album of top-drawer songs that rock quietly (as on the excellent Choke Cherry, wi [ read more ]
CD $14.99
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Insound LP+MP3! Purchase the vinyl format of Idols of Exile and you'll receive a link to download the MP3s for free immediately after check-out! VINYL FORMAT. A brand new solo album from Broken Social Scene guitarist Jason Collett. A powerful, party-ready twelve-tracker that blends elements of folk, alt-country, indie pop, and more. Includes musical aid from Broken Social Scene, Emily Haines and James Shaw of Metric, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Andrew Whiteman and Julian Bro [ read more ]
LP $16.99
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Here's To Being Here captures the essence of Jason's live performances and features the energy and musicianship of his touring band, Paso Mino. 'This is very much an old school guitar record, in the sense of it being very tasteful and that's one of the greater accomplishments of this record' says Collett, 'recording in bigger spaces and live off the floor allowed us to capture some of the band energy. This allowed for spontaneous creations, which led to many wonderful little accidents.' Here's To [ read more ]
MP3 $10.49
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This is a black, size extra large Jason Collett shirt with a guitar design.
X-Large Shirt $19.99
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This is a black, size small Jason Collett shirt with a guitar design.
Small Shirt $19.99
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This is a black, size large Jason Collett shirt with a guitar design.
Large Shirt $19.99
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This is a black, size medium Jason Collett shirt with a guitar design.
Medium Shirt $19.99
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Idols of Exile marks a powerful move forward for Collett; a summary of his time spent juggling a burgeoning career solo career and a family, all the while honing his song craft touring the world with BSS. The album features performances from many of Jasonâ??s closest friends including members of BSS, Metric, Stars, Apostle of Hustle, Do Make Say Think, and Feist. â??A gorgeous collection of Dylanesque folk, soulful alt-country, sunny indie-pop.â?? â?? National Post â??An eminently listenable and brill [ read more ]
MP3 $10.49
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Jason Collett's Prodigals is a 7-song collection of rare outtakes and demos recorded prior to the release of Motor Motel Love Songs.
MP3 $10.49
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