Hometown: Halifax, NS, CA
Website: musiclegends.ca
Sounds Like: Official Yngwie Malmsteen, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Steve Vai
Genre: Metal
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada. Here are a few notable stories regarding Jason Saulnier in music. In 2009, Jason posted two Ozzy Osbourne audition videos on YouTube and grabbed the attention of the media and even the Osbourne camp. Both videos tallied upwards more then 88,000 hits at 5 star ratings in 3 months. In 2005, Jason joined Gold Certified International touring artist (BLOU). Jason also appears on more then 20 albums with Radio Airplay being received worldwide, online & on Terrestrial Stations. Over 450 gigs played in career all documented. On top of these accomplishments, Jason has played significant festivals in Canada and in the United States. In 2009, played Wharf Rat Rally Biker Festival for the 3rd time w/ upwards of 60,000 people. Jason is also endorsed by Seymour Duncan Pickups, Sfarzo Strings (California) & is endorsed by Gibson Guitars USA as a “Gibson Artist”.
“You ROCK!!! The video iz Slammin! You got a lot Cool thingz goin on. . . . Lookin forward to workin on other thingz with ya in the Future!!! God Bless!”
T. J. Racer (Nitro)
“I just heard some guitar solos by a heretofore unknown guitarist named Jason Saulnier. It always amazes me how many talented musicians are out there that people have yet to experience and Jason is one of those guitarists.”
Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper)
"Solid, rocking guitar work Jason - Great heavy sound too."
Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath)
“Jason.your guitar playing is rocking....sounds great.your solos are fast and clean..sounds like you play a few styles tooo..good going bro.tg”
Tracy G (Dio)
"Jason has been eating his Shreddies, this kid has figured out how to rock like a god and still has time to roll like a souped up 8 cylinder Mercury! Poison Cherry. thanks to Jason, has jam!"
Harry Kalensky (Trooper)
" When I run across a guitarist I've never heard before here's what I listen for..tone, individual style, intense emotion and stage presence. I can say Jason Saulnier has all of these qualities, check his playing out TODAY!"
Bryan Bassett (Foghat)
“Randy Rhoads is smiling upon you my brother. Very faithful to what he plays yet you still have your own stamp on it awesome stuff”
Richard Hall (Orange Sky)
“Hello Mr. Rhoads... Holy shit you can play!!!! Great band, too. I love your playing. You mix great technical ability, artistry, and the importance of just plain ol' rockin' out, having fun & giving people there money's worth. You my friend have a gift!!!”
Frank Baker (Trooper)
“The guitar playing is raw and exciting, a great sounded matched with great shredding. Its not just technical its real raw roaring rocknroll!”
Bernie Tormé (Ozzy Osbourne, GMT)
“Jason is a maestro on guitar with his ear splitting, shredding modern approach to rock.”
Al Atkins (Judas priest FOUNDER)
“Jason Saulnier shows true talent when playing in a live show setting. His guitar work and solo's are crisp, tight and technically sound. A gifted guitarist, Saulnier has played in a variety of bands and is sought after, not only for his killer guitar licks, but his professionalism as well.”
Tina Peek (Crusher Magazine, Jason Hook's Publicist))
“That's some Hot Rocks' you guys got going. And I've heard, since Eddie Van Halen has met his match, he's rehearsing again. Awesome guitar work Jason. On we Rock!”
Ronnie King (Stampeders)
“Reminded me of Lynch/Demartini/Rhoads
which is awesome”
Rob Marcello (Danger Danger)
“Guitar playing Clean and Tight, Jason brings the Fire!!
Keep kickin ass brother!! Louder Than Hell...”
Lance Harrison (Hirax)
“JASON’S GUITAR PLAYING IS WICKED, CRAZED, AND SKYROCKETING HIGH ENERGY!!--JB”
Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck)
“I love your music. I can't believe how great your riffs are. You play so fast and clean.
Just wanted to tell you myself that you are really amazing.
”
Juliana Tarter (Crimes of Passion) (Jackson endorsed)
“I listened to your song and man it’s some really well played stuff. I sure can hear all the chewing on the guitar, especially with such a clean tone such as you have. Some really nice attack there.
I think all the instrumentation is very well played. It is really energetic and flows really nice :)”
Trey Azagthoth (Morbid Angel)
“Great guitar playing brother.
Very cool character and feel in your phrasing.
”
Andre Labelle (Vinnie Vincent)
"Wow Jason!! Your guitar playing is AMAZING ~ I'm hearing Randy Rhoads style in there! Very METAL!!! "
Denise Ames - News Anchor/Host, Los Angeles
“I really enjoy your playing, nice vibratto, speed and feeling!”
Jeff Moscone (Jetboy)
“Jason Saulnier's guitar playing is beautifully melodic, the tone is pure and the performance is electric! As a true Rock n Roll Lover, I could listen to him play his guitar all night and day! Rock on Jason!!!!
Beautiful playing Jason!
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Jennifer Rose