Jason Roberts (guitarist)

American musical artist

Jason Abraham Roberts

Background information
Birth name| Jason Abraham Roberts
Genres|

* rock
* folk
* indie
* country
* psychedelic

Occupations|

* guitarist
* musician (multi-instrumentalist)
* producer
* songwriter
* session musician

Instruments|

* guitar
* bass guitar
* piano
* vocals

Years active| 1997–present

Musical artist

Jason Abraham Roberts is the professional name of American musician and producer Jason Roberts.[1][2][3][4] Roberts is best known for his collaborations with Bedouine,[5][6] Norah Jones,[7][8][9][10] Hymns,[11] Ben Kweller,[12] and The Candles.[13]

## Musical career

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### 2004–2007: Ben Kweller

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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.[14][15] Roberts toured again with Kweller in 2006 in support of the album: Ben Kweller.[16][14][12]

### 2006–2010: Hymns

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In fall 2006, Roberts formed the band: Hymns with Brian Harding, Matt Shaw, and Tony Kent.[17]

The band would later release the record Brother/Sister, which was critically acclaimed by Spin Magazine[11] and MTV News.[18] 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).[19][20]

### 2010–2017: The Candles

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Roberts was a member of The Candles.[21]

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.[22][23][24]

### 2012–2017: Norah Jones

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Roberts was the lead guitarist in the Norah Jones band.[25][26][27]

He toured extensively with her during the 2012–2013: Little Broken Hearts Tour[28][29] and the 2016–2017: Daybreaks World Tour. Roberts has appeared live with Jones on television and radio programs including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,[30] Later... with Jools Holland,[31] Austin City Limits,[32] and the Late Show with David Letterman.[33][34]

### 2017–present: Bedouine

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Roberts is the lead guitarist in Bedouine's band.[35][36][6]

### Other Notable Appearances

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#### Musical Performances

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* Aug. 2012: Roberts performed with Bob Weir at the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.[2]
* Aug. 2012: Roberts performed with Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), and Mike Gordon (Phish) at Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday party.[7]
* The Move Me Brightly event was held at TRI Studios.[37]
* Jan. 2013: Roberts performed with Jon Fishman (Phish) at the 'Long May You Run' Benefit Concert in Washington DC.[38]
* 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.[39][40]

## Selected discography

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Year  | Artist Name  | Release Details

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2002  |

The Port Huron Statement

* Album: Tory
* Genre: Indie Rock
* Roberts credits: Piano[41]

2006  |

Domino

* Album: Everyone Else Is Boring
* Genre: Pop rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar[42]

2006  |

Hymns

* Album: Brother / Sister
* Genre: Country rock
* Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Percussion[43]

2007  |

Sputnik

* Album: Shine On...
* Genre: Indie Rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar[44]

2007  |

Hymns

* Album: Travel in Herds
* Genre: Indie Rock
* Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Background Vocals[45]

2010  |

Hymns

* Album: Appaloosa EP
* Genre: Indie Rock
* Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Background Vocals[46]

2010  |

Anthony D'Amato

* Album: Down Wires
* Genre: Folk rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar[47]

2012  |

Pretty Good Dance Moves

* Album: Limo
* Genre: Pop rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar, Bass Guitar[48]

2012  |

Phenomenal Handclap Band & Peaches

* Album: Walk The Night
* Genre: Psychedelic soul
* Roberts credits: Guitar, Bass Guitar[49]

2013  |

The Candles

* Album: La Candelaria
* Genre: Folk rock
* Roberts credits: Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Background Vocals[50]

2013  |

Bing Ji Ling

* Album: Por Cada Nube
* Genre: Rhythm and blues
* Roberts credits: Guitar[51]

2014  |

Beck

* Album: Song Reader
* Genre: Alternative rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar – with Norah Jones[52]

2014  |

Lucy Arnell

* Album: Side By Side EP
* Genre: Folk rock, Psychedelic rock
* Roberts credits: Producer, Mixer, Guitar, Percussion, songwriter[53][54]

2014  |

Ex Cops

* Album: Daggers
* Genre: Pop rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar, songwriter[55][56]

2015  |

Alberta Cross

* Album: Alberta Cross
* Genre: Rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar, Engineer[57]

2015  |

Lucy 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, songwriter[58][59]

2016  |

Norah Jones

* Album: Norah Jones: Day Breaks (Target Exclusive)
* Genre: Jazz
* Roberts credits: Guitar[60][61]

2016  |

The Candles

* Album: Matter + Spirit
* Genre: Folk rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar, Engineer[62]

2016  |

George Fest

* Album: A Night To Celebrate the Music of George Harrison
* Genre: Folk rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar – with Norah Jones[63][circular reference]

2016  |

Jenny O.

* Album: Work EP
* Genre: Indie Rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar[64][65]

2017  |

Blond Ambition

* Album: Slow All Over
* Genre: Pop rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar, Bass Guitar[66][67]

2018  |

Steady Holiday

* Album: Nobody's Watching
* Genre: Indie Rock
* Roberts credits: Guitar[68][69]

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