Jason A Roberts is the professional name of American musician and producer Jason Roberts. Roberts is best known for his collaborations with Bedouine, Norah Jones, Hymns, Ben Kweller, and The Candles.
Musical career
2004–2007: Ben Kweller
Roberts met Ben Kweller at The Living Room shortly after relocating to New York City.
Kweller was about to embark on the On My Way world-tour and on the hunt for a new guitarist; Roberts quickly filled this role to play guitar and piano at 92 concerts. Roberts toured again with Kweller in 2006 in support of the album: Ben Kweller.
2006–2010: Hymns
In fall 2006, Roberts formed the band: Hymns with Brian Harding, Matt Shaw, and Tony Kent.
The band would later release the record Brother/Sister, which was critically acclaimed by Spin Magazine and MTV News.You R Here: MTV News Live Music Coverage » Hymns Deliver Southern-Fried Preview Of Upcoming LP Afterwards, the band toured with Ben Kweller, The Lemonheads, Butch Walker, and Daniel Johnston. Later, Roberts and the Hymns released the albums: Travel in Herds (2008) and Appaloosa (2009).
Roberts and other members of Hymns were also Daniel Johnston's backing band for several tours, including an appearance at the Hollywood Bowl (2014).
2010–2017: The Candles
Roberts was a member of The Candles.
The band had toured several times with The Lemonheads, acted as Evan Dando's backing band, and opened for Norah Jones on her Daybreaks World Tour.
2012–2017: Norah Jones
Roberts was the lead guitarist in the Norah Jones band.
He toured extensively with her during the 2012–2013: Little Broken Hearts Tour and the 2016–2017: Daybreaks World Tour. Roberts has appeared live with Jones on television and radio programs including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Later... with Jools Holland, Austin City Limits, and the Late Show with David Letterman.
2017–2022: Bedouine
Roberts is the lead guitarist in Bedouine's band.
Other Notable Appearances
Musical Performances Aug. 2012: Roberts performed with Bob Weir at the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. Aug. 2012: Roberts performed with Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), and Mike Gordon (Phish) at Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday party. The Move Me Brightly event was held at TRI Studios. Jan. 2013: Roberts performed with Jon Fishman (Phish) at the 'Long May You Run' Benefit Concert in Washington DC. Oct. 2016: Roberts performed with Neil Young at The Bridge School Benefit in Mountain View, CA Between Feb. and April 2018: Roberts toured with Jonathan Wilson in the US and Europe.
Selected discography
+ Year Artist Name Release Details 2002The Port Huron Statement Album: Tory Genre: Indie Rock Roberts credits: Piano2006Domino Album: Everyone Else Is Boring Genre: Pop rock Roberts credits: Guitar2006Hymns Album: Brother / Sister Genre: Country rock Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Percussion2007Sputnik Album: Shine On... Genre: Indie Rock Roberts credits: Guitar2007Hymns Album: Travel in Herds Genre: Indie Rock Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Background Vocals2010Hymns Album: Appaloosa EP Genre: Indie Rock Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Background Vocals2010Anthony D'Amato Album: Down Wires Genre: Folk rock Roberts credits: Guitar2012Pretty Good Dance Moves Album: Limo Genre: Pop rock Roberts credits: Guitar, Bass Guitar2012Phenomenal Handclap Band & Peaches Album: Walk The Night Genre: Psychedelic soul Roberts credits: Guitar, Bass Guitar2013The Candles Album: La Candelaria Genre: Folk rock Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Background Vocals2013Bing Ji Ling Album: Por Cada Nube Genre: Rhythm and blues Roberts credits: Guitar2014Beck Album: Song Reader Genre: Alternative rock Roberts credits: Guitar – with Norah Jones2014Lucy Arnell Album: Side By Side EP Genre: Folk rock, Psychedelic rock Roberts credits: Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Percussion, songwriter2014Ex Cops Album: Daggers Genre: Pop rock Roberts credits: Guitar, songwriter2015Alberta Cross Album: Alberta Cross Genre: Rock Roberts credits: Guitar, Engineer2015Lucy Arnell Album: The Sky Turned Red With The Rainbow Genre: Folk rock, Psychedelic rock Roberts credits: Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Background Vocals, songwriter2016Norah Jones Album: Norah Jones: Day Breaks (Target Exclusive) Genre: Jazz Roberts credits: Guitar2016The Candles Album: Matter + Spirit Genre: Folk rock Roberts credits: Guitar, Engineer2016George Fest Album: A Night To Celebrate the Music of George Harrison Genre: Folk rock Roberts credits: Guitar – with Norah Jones George Fest: A Night To Celebrate the Music of George Harrison, Retrieved April 19, 20182016Jenny O. Album: Work EP Genre: Indie Rock Roberts credits: Guitar2017Blond Ambition Album: Slow All Over Genre: Pop rock Roberts credits: Guitar, Bass Guitar2018Steady Holiday Album: Nobody's Watching Genre: Indie Rock Roberts credits: Guitar2025The Last Gray Wolf Single: Kentucky Telephone Genre: Folk rock, Indie Rock Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar
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