JADEN CARLSON

Jaden's musicianship on the guitar and songwriting is beautiful and impressive. To date, she has independently released three cds, the latest of which is titled Born To Fly (August 2012), and features Garrett Sayers (bassist for The Motet) and Scott Messersmith on percussion and drums. Possessing an amazing ear and an insatiable love for playing and performing, Jaden's repertoire includes her beautiful and touching originals, as well as many covers by Trevor Hall, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, The Meters, Dave Brubeck, Jaco Pastorius, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, U2, Eminem, Led Zepellin, and many more. She has performed with Michael Franti & Spearhead, Trevor Hall, Keaton Simons, Groundation, Giant Panda Guerilla Dubsquad, Matt Butler and The Everyone Orchestra, The Garrett Sayers Trio, Rob Drabkin, Great American Taxi, Curtis Salgado, Roy Wooten, and Melvin Seals & JGB, and many other notable musicians. Jaden's band is comprised of musicians of national touring status. Her members include Jubal on bass and Jonny Jyemo on drums. She can also be seen playing with Will Trask (drums), Garrett Sayers (bass), Dave Solzberg (bass), Fleeb Keith Thomas (bass) and other amazing artists at any given gig. She has performed at national venues such as the Fox and Boulder Theaters, the Odgen, Gothic and Cervantes Theaters in Denver, The Aggie and Hodi's Half Note in Fort Collins, the HOB in San Diego, and at numerous festivals across the country (Telluride Blues & Brews, Telluride Jazz, Power To The Peaceful, Desert Rocks, Nedfest, Blues From The Top) as well as at many benefits. Jaden Carlson is endorsed by Santa Cruz Guitars, Fuchs Audio and Technology, Curt Mangan Guitar Strings, Gravity Picks, Ruliens Lost Muse/Buffalo Straps, Ultimate Ears and Hercules Stands.