Hometown: Long Branch, NJ
Management: Tony Costa
Website: astronautjonesnj.com
Sounds Like: Barenaked Ladies
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Described as having an atypical Jersey Shore sound, Astronaut Jones' acoustic rock is a unique and original experience. With influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to The Misfits, his playing and songwriting are in a class by themselves. Performing originals and select covers "his way" since 2004, he was nominated in 2007 by the Asbury Music Awards as the Top Male Acoustic Act.
In addition:
*Airplay on The Howard Stern Show in 2007
*Featured on Hamilton Radio's "Rock on Radio!"
*Featured on "The Jersey Shore Podcast"
*Featured on "NY ROCKS! TV"
*Performed live on the "Princeton TV Megathon"
Also featured in "The Jersey Shore Rag", "The Coaster" and "Upstage" magazines.
“Talented, professional and down to earth!”
Adria R. - The Winemakers Cellar
“Really a fabulous show...so entertained with your performance.”
Neal Girandola - Freehold Borough Arts Council
“You are FANTASTIC!”
Frank Calo - NYC Promoter
“This guy's pretty good!”
Howard Stern - The Howard Stern Show
“Astronaut Jones has perfected the punk/acoustic sound!”
Donnie G - The Rag
“Great stage presence and a bargain show at any price!”
Kathern Polenberg - Polekat