Mario Evon

Rank #2 Kingston, JM R&B/Soul / Reggae/Dancehall / Neo Soul

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Members: Mario Evon - Lead Vocals

Sounds Like: Damian Marley, Babyface, Bob Marley, Maxwell, Ne-Yo

Label: None

Manager: Self-Managed

Bio: With authenticity at his core, the acronym M.E. is only fitting for this rising star who is creating his own niche within the Reggae-Soul genre. He defines his music as the place where R&B and Soul meets Reggae and Dancehall. It is with passion and tenacity that this artiste develops and delivers... See Full Bio

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Press

“Regina Bevers being serenaded by Mario Evon for her birthday at 'Live and Revive' on Monday, April 29. Contributed”

— Contributed, The Gleaner

“Our Interview with Mario Evon: Reggae-Soul Fusion at its Best!”

— Byron Lee, Reggae Around The World

“FUNK-SOUL BROTHER: Mario Evon sizzles at Macau with a winning acoustic vibe”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH eZine

“Regular live-music crooners Mario Evon and Michael-Sean Harris were among the fellow musicians in the house out to support songbird Stephanie, as she headlined Monday's edition of Live & Revive at the Macau Gaming Lounge.”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH Magazine

“The 'Prince of Reggae-Soul' sailed smooth and easy through Reggae Oldies, Soul favourites and dancehall gems while spicing and blending with some originals from his forthcoming album M.E. On Love.”

— SHAQ the MC, SHAQ the MC Blog

“All in all a good night planned and orchestrated by one of Jamaica's brightest upcoming artistes. Big up M. E. and well done...”

— Marcus Golding, Marcus Golding Photography

“Mario Evon is a fast rising local artiste looking to make his mark on the Jamaican music scene. ”

— Diallo Dixon, Diallo Dixon Photography

“Mario is busy pursuing his passion for music and has declared 2013 the “Year of M.E.” as he seeks put out new singles with music videos, establish a stronger presence and complete the finishing touches on his debut album “Reggae-Soul Volume 1: M.E. On Love”.”

— Admin, Pree Jamaica

“Rendering a soulful mix of covers and original tunes, singer Mario Evon gave a crowd-pleasing performance on the Talent Stage at Saturday's closing night of the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium. Could a main-stage appearance be far behind?”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH eZine

“Reggae soul artiste Mario Evon held nothing back as he sang, danced and interacted with the audience throughout his performance on the Talent Stage.”

— Sheena Gayle, The Jamaica Gleaner

“Mario Evon a medical doctor turned reggae crooner releases his first ever video.”

— Ayeola, Caribbean Celebs

“Soulful crooner Mario Evon also hit up the party circuit over the festive season, gracing the Soiree Spotlight party (alongside this cute gal pal)”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH Magazine

“Shutterbugs captured reggae-soul rising star Mario Evon hanging with fellow med-sci devotee Greer Anjelica Iton at the well-attended Frenchmen Foreplay by Night bash.”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH Magazine

“This time he takes it back to the 90′s strings and baseline with I used to love featuring singer Mario Evon.”

— MikeKellsBeyond , 1980 & Beyond

“On hand for the lavish Golden Jubilee festivities inside the National Stadium on Independence Day, singer Mario Evon posed for a quick snap with his equally radiant young female companion.”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH Magazine

“the most nimble of dream weavers, a polished gentleman and smiling troubadour”

— Antoinette Campbell, Firefly Productions JA

“Mario Evon releases his very first music video to the world, for his single, ‘You Used 2 Love Me’.”

— Frederick Akpoghene, AboVaV

“Supertalented r’n'b/reggae fusion singer and song writer from Jamaica currently working on his first album. Watch his first music video for “You Used 2 Love Me””

— Hanna Herbertson, Hanna Herbertson Goldenmail

“HEART AND SOUL: Evon’s “You Used 2 Love Me” is a feast for the senses”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH Magazine

“Tuff Gong Studios with Mario Evon”

— SHAQ the MC, SHAQ The MC

“The audience was treated to fine performances by dance group Zooco Performing Arts, and Mario Evon and Friends. ”

— Carl Gilchrist, Gleaner Writer, The Jamaica Gleaner

“Are you a 'Gracious' musician?”

— Mario Evon, Music Think Tank

“Mario Evon and Aisha Davis makes sweet melodies.”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH

“Mario Evon and Steffany Bready-Edwards on background vocals”

— HARLEM Trends

“Jamaican Singer Finds Innovate Way To Fund New Album”

— Marcus Braveboy, SoundVillage

“Mario Evon is a Jamaican rising star creating his own niche of the Reggae-Soul genre. He defines his music as the place where R&B and Soul meets Reggae and a touch of Dancehall.”

— Michele Adams, The Examiner

“Mario Evon: Doctor of Music”

— Jovel Garcia, The Big Risk

“I want to do reggae-soul. But I don’t want the sameness; I want to be outside the box.”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH Magazine

“Jamaica’s own Mario Evon topped all contenders to win the opening round of the Amateurs’ Night competition series at the Apollo Theatre in New York City.”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH MAGAZINE

“A Cultural Stage will showcase a number of artistic and literary performances celebrating Jamaica's folk traditions and will feature the Brawta Folk Singers, Something Positive and Mario Evon among others. Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Top-stars-to-headline-Grace-Jamaican-Jerk-Festival--New-York_9096083#ixzz1Ro5z5kTo ”

— Contributed, Jamaica Observer

“I’ve heard and been exposed to a lot of musicians but your reggae soul is really something.”

— Mario Guthrie, M.E. Exposed

“Jamaican vocalist Mario Evon is wasting no time in making a name for himself in New York. He is earning a reputation as an island boy with raw passion and a fiery soul.”

— Contributed, Hitz92 FM Online

“Jamaican reggae-soul rising star cozies up to neo-soul songbird Marsha Ambrosius backstage at a BET Music Matters concert at the Irving Plaza in Manhattan, New York”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH

“If you’re a fan of Soul, R&B and Reggae or “Reggae-Soul”, he’s got it going on!”

— Allison Preisinger, Artsy Intros by Allison Preisinger

“Singer Mario Evon rocks Ashford and Simpsons Sugar Bar”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH

“Mario and myself have been talking about collaborating for a while now. So when this invitation for a 30 min set came up with just 2 weeks to showtime I jumped into rehearsals with the band.”

— SHAQ the MC, SHAQ the MC - The Multicultural

“The event featured Visual artiste Howard Hamilton and Fly Focus Photography by Qas. HBO Def Jam Poet "RIVA" had the venue glued to her every word and performances from Mario Evon, Smax, Nikki Njoi, Freddie Cosmo and World Championship of the Performing Arts Gold Medalist Andrew Clarke had the audience in a boldly rocking to every beat.”

— On the Ground News Reports, On the Ground News Reports

“What is your proudest moment so far? Performing on the main stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2010 is probably my proudest moment to date. It was amazing to be on a stage I had dreamed of being on for years and then to share it with Marion Hall (aka Lady Saw), Jon Secada, Hall & Oates and Gladys Knight. It was a huge and monumental moment in my career. ”

— Contributed, Jamaicans.com

“As he gears up for the release of his debut album, Evon has announced that he's forming bands in New York and Boston, and will be hosting auditions for prospective members. ”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH

“Mario Evon set the stage at the perfect altitude for Hall & Oates, Gladys Knight, Jon Secada and Third World”

— Elva Clarke (Contributor), Night Vision Magazine

“He leads the popular party band, Sweet Tooth & the Sugarbabies, and continues to explore, write, and perform with such artists as Mario Evon, Cassie Lynne, and Vincent Keith.”

— SABIAN

“With his luminescent vocals (Jimmy Cozier meets Musiq Soulchild), engaging stage presence and competent band, the singer captivated the sizable crowd that packed the grounds of the Red Bones Blues Cafe...”

— Tyrone Reid, TALLAWAH

“Mario Evon feels that "all contacts are good contacts"”

— Mario Guthrie, Berklee Blogs

“This summer, the sounds of Keida, Kimberly Nain, Mario Evon, Neil Amos and Crimson Heart Replica have been coming to the fore. These artistes bring a different sound, and Jamaicans are listening. ”

— The Gleaner

“Mario Evon burst into song, serenading the new Mr & Mrs James Smith with Everytime I Close My Eyes by Baby Face and Stevie Wonder's Ribbon In The Sky as they exited the chapel.”

— Jamaica Observer

“Evon was bit by the music bug early”

— Elva Clarke (Contributed), Karibbean Expressions

“However, the crowd demanded more, and she acquiesced by performing a beautiful cover of Beres Hammond’s No Disturb Sign, with a little help from reggae-soul crooner Mario Evon, who was invited out of the audience by Stephanie.”

— Admin, Pree Jamaica

“The young artiste is currently in the process of writing and recording songs for his very first album. He is excited about the possibilities ahead and is committed to sharing his gift with the world. He cites as his early influences: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Marley, Janet Jackson, to Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, Beres Hammond, Donny Hathaway. Today he adds John Legend, Tarrus Riley, Robin Thicke, India Arie and anyone who creates beautiful music.”

— Contributed by Elva Clarke, Jamaicansmusic.com

“A vocal trio comprising Orlando Dixon, Mario Guthrie, and Kenneth Devon did sweet justice to an O'Jays medley, complete with dance steps and the right outfits.”

— Berklee Today

“There was a serving of reggae love songs from Mario Evon, starting with Turn Your Lights Down Low (he sang the Lauryn Hill rap section), following with a couple originals and closing on a John Legend-ary note with Stephanie Wallace.”

— Mel Cooke, The Star

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You Used 2 Love Me (Reggae Version) - Mario Evon (Official Music Video)

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Shows

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Mon
Apr 29

The Macau Gaming Lounge…
Kingston, JM | 7:00pm
The Macau Gaming Lounge a...
Kingston, JM
Mon Apr 29 7:00pm
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Mario Evon does an intimate acoustic set at The Macau Gaming Lounge and Bar, the new Monday night Live Music hangout. Showtime 7pm. Don't miss this rising Reggae-Soul talent share some of his soul with you.
Fri
Mar 22

RedBones Cafe
Kingston, JM | 9:00pm
RedBones Cafe
Kingston, JM
Fri Mar 22 9:00pm
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Classic Duets
Fri
Mar 22

Red Bones Blues Cafe
Kingston, KGN, JM | 9:00pm
Red Bones Blues Cafe
Kingston, KGN, JM
Fri Mar 22 9:00pm
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Classic Duets
Fri
Mar 15

RedBones Cafe
Kingston, JM | 9:00pm
RedBones Cafe
Kingston, JM
Fri Mar 15 9:00pm
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Mario Evon has his 2nd ever Redbones show on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Redbones Blues Cafe at 9:30pm. Titled 'Back to the Future', the show promises to be a blend of Old school to new school covers with a touch of Reggae-Soul originals. DJ Wayne Greezy will be spinning some good throwback music on the 1s and 2s and the amazingly soulful Stratdon will be opening the show. Ticket outlet: Redbones Blues Cafe To reserve tickets email marioevon@gmail.com with 'REDBONES TICKETS' as the subject of the email. This is going to be a night definitely not to miss! Blessed love.
Sat
Jan 26

Greenfield Stadium, Tre…
Trelawny, JM | 6:00pm
Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny
Trelawny, JM
Sat Jan 26 6:00pm
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Check out the JA Jazz & Blues website for more details: http://jamaicajazzandblues.com/

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Kevin M. Thomas
NEED YOUR LOVE IS GREAT!
JD Greer
Real nice work !!!
CIRCUS LIBERTY MUSIC
sounding cool nice material
Winnie Dahlgren
Mariooooo!!! It still sounds GREAT!!
Bubbojones
My first visit here was nice, and I really enjoyed it. I will return here again, however when I do? I will be a fan of urs also, and that's whats up.
JUST BEATZ BY FIN...
like your music, if theres a track you want let me know and i'll send it to you