The Bones of J.R. Jones is a project from American singer, guitarist, and s… Read Full Bio ↴The Bones of J.R. Jones is a project from American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Jonathon Linaberry (born in central New York State in 1982).
J.R. is said to have started dabbling in music when he was six and his mother mandated – as she did with his older and younger brothers – that he take piano lessons. A self-taught guitar and banjo player, J.R.’s fondness for old gospel hymns, bluesmen like Son House and R.L. Burnside, and artists like The Carter Family and Tom Waits, helped shape his sound, which has been described as “haunting stomp blues tempered with a touch of honey.”
Growing up the middle of three brothers, J.R.’s childhood developed in him a strong sense of home and yearning to return to it – despite being shot in the back by his blood brother with a BB gun – the pellet is still nestled comfortably behind his ribs to this day.
J.R. pulls from a constellation of sensory experiences “the smell of being in an apple orchard first thing in the morning, the sound of boots on old wood floorboards, the feeling of falling asleep to the hum of a fan in the summer, early autumn in the country” that inspire and inform his music.
With a musical style that adeptly toes the line between folky and sorrowful lullabies to dirty, grainy, blues-influenced songs, J.R.’s voice communicates a level of intimacy and passion that carries with it a quiet sense of loss, yearning, and wanting.
Performing on stage with a kick drum, high-hat, and guitar/banjo (as well as the occasional harmonica and kazoo) J.R.’s live shows are visually impressive – a powerful and dynamic display that showcases his musical and emotional range.
His songs speak of sorrow and hope, a longing for home, and, he says, “The more unsavory desires and wants in your life – those demons and devils that haunt you.” *
*taken from his website, The-Wildness.com.
J.R. is said to have started dabbling in music when he was six and his mother mandated – as she did with his older and younger brothers – that he take piano lessons. A self-taught guitar and banjo player, J.R.’s fondness for old gospel hymns, bluesmen like Son House and R.L. Burnside, and artists like The Carter Family and Tom Waits, helped shape his sound, which has been described as “haunting stomp blues tempered with a touch of honey.”
Growing up the middle of three brothers, J.R.’s childhood developed in him a strong sense of home and yearning to return to it – despite being shot in the back by his blood brother with a BB gun – the pellet is still nestled comfortably behind his ribs to this day.
J.R. pulls from a constellation of sensory experiences “the smell of being in an apple orchard first thing in the morning, the sound of boots on old wood floorboards, the feeling of falling asleep to the hum of a fan in the summer, early autumn in the country” that inspire and inform his music.
With a musical style that adeptly toes the line between folky and sorrowful lullabies to dirty, grainy, blues-influenced songs, J.R.’s voice communicates a level of intimacy and passion that carries with it a quiet sense of loss, yearning, and wanting.
Performing on stage with a kick drum, high-hat, and guitar/banjo (as well as the occasional harmonica and kazoo) J.R.’s live shows are visually impressive – a powerful and dynamic display that showcases his musical and emotional range.
His songs speak of sorrow and hope, a longing for home, and, he says, “The more unsavory desires and wants in your life – those demons and devils that haunt you.” *
*taken from his website, The-Wildness.com.
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The Bones of J.R. Jones Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Bones of J.R. Jones:
13 Kinds I′ve got 13 kinds of blues I know them all by…
A Celebration Celebration Baby girl you gotta be patient In the Benz got m…
A Prayer They say a good journalist always reflect the times You got…
Bad Moves I want your bad moves I want your bad moves again I…
Bless Your Soul We've been conditioned To believe what we said life. No wond…
Broken Land Silver tongues to wips Seeing your dreams swing from tall tr…
Burden As I lay me down to sleep I hear her speak…
Die Young I think it’s fucked up that That a damn black man Gotta…
Dreams to Tell What′s that creepin' ′cross my floor? Didn't I tell you shut…
Good Friend Of Mine Friend of mine, if I start to smile Can you say…
Hammers and Nails Sing a song, Holler and scream, My fruit will bleed, My frui…
Hearts Racing Our hearts our racing, let's go chase them down My blood…
Howl I love how I can feel my skin crawl Becoming something…
I See You With so much on my mind My smile fades with the…
Keep It Low I said it’s alright, alright Gonna be alright, yeah You keep…
Know My Name Yeah I been breakin' my back (Gotta keep it movin') Gettin'…
La La Liar La la la la 请你告诉我 La la la la 想什么 什么话你都可以说 La…
Let Go Yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah, aye Let it go, let it go…
Please It's been a long, long time Since you started telling lies I…
Shine On Me They don't wanna see me shine! Don't wanna see me shine! Don…
Sing Sing ออกมายืนรอเธอทุกคืน ทั้งที่รู้ ว่าเธอคงไม่มา ออกมายืนตามคำสั…
Sinner Song Girl, try to remember When we didn′t have no shoes How we…
Sister There's nothing rich folks love more Than going downtown and…
Slow Down Nobody will love you Love you like I do And nobody will…
st. james It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner…
Take Me Away The day my The day my fucking mom abandoned me Was the…
The Dark ヒプノシスマイク Bright Dark いざ決着 光差す その場所へ Bright and dark, brigh…
The Drop Drop it low to the floor I wanna see your…
The Good Life I used to want it all Want it all for me You…
The Heat Live Another life Grow another mushroom Live another life Gr…
The Plan Ah, ah Ah, ah Boy, if you need someone, don't let me…
The Wildness Now well, will you wait again sunday morning? I thought you…
This Fire Pull me out of this fire, I'm burning to slow Pull…
Trouble It starts off slow With a kiss of folly And you…
Walk On By Lead: In your word Lord you promised to supply all…
Wedding Song I can see you On your wedding day With the one you…
You Hold Me Up All i really ever feel is pain every day I…
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@MatthewMcGovernmainpage
I can tell you right now, that sombitch has the spirit of the mountain blues. I could bring him toHarlan county Ky, and sit him down at the main store, and he would eat and smoke for days.
When I hear his playing, I think of sitting around the log stove, and watching the old fellas play.
Great Job amigo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MatthewMcGovernmainpage
so funk ~~~ Not just anyone can do such things...yea, that boy is ok. To tell you the truth, I would love to bring him to some of the mountain festivals. Nothing but good would come from it.
@thebonesofjrjones1
+M. Warren McGovern Thanks Brother.
@thecalicowolf
This guy is fucking incredible.
@paisleysemrau1847
I haven't had a fangirl crush this bad since I was like 12. Dat voice. Awesome.
@ChrisHeilWeb
;))) same here, a bit ;) Last one was some years ago, with Edward Sharp/ Alex Ebert
@lindawilkey7154
I LOVE this artist......Jonathon Linaberry... a one man band...sings with all his heart & soul...love the dusty gritty vibe....poetic lyrics which create such visual stories...bucket list to see him live
@blendlady
great music, great sound, great voice
@diegorodas8916
How can someone dislike it!? Mad people...
@theforgottenone8807
Nope people who hate this kind of music