Ponderosa Breeze

Rank #1 Jacksonville, OR Americana / Country Rock / Blues

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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Members: Larry West, Franklin Jonez, Gus Johnson,

Sounds Like: The Band, The Eagles, Buffalo Springfield, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Crosby,Stills,Nash and Young

Label: West Of Oregon

Bio: Franklin Jonez and Larry West are a team of singer/songwriters that has worked together on several musical projects over the last decade. They have teamed up once more along with Gus Johnson to continue the creative flow. Keep an ear out for plenty of exciting new music from Ponderosa Breeze to f... See Full Bio

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Posted a new song: "Blackness Of Your Heart" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/208124588 #music

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“Earlier this month, Ponderosa Breeze took first place over "heavy hitters" Shybo, Game 6 and Frankie Hernandez in a semifinal round of the second annual Rising Stars competition at South Stage Cellars. The local Americana trio, which is barely a year old, will advance to the April 26-27 finals, where it will compete against five other finalists before a Britt Festivals panel of judges for a shot at the grand prize — a slot as an opener on Britt Festivals' prestigious main stage, $1,000, a recording session at Blackstone Audio and a radio show with Jefferson Public Radio In preparation, the band — guitarist Larry West, guitarist and banjoist Franklin Jonez and keyboardist Gus Johnson — is rehearsing three to four hours twice per week, in addition to playing at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Blue — Greek on Granite, 5 Granite St., Ashland. All three musicians met in the mid-'90s through the Southern Oregon Songwriters Association.”

— Teresa Thomas, Medford Mail Tribune, Tempo

“Gus Johnson and his Jacksonville -based country western and Americana band, Ponderosa Breeze, have created a tribute to America's veterans titled"They Can't Take My Heart." The Group used Johnson's family photographs and images from National Archives to create a salute to veterans of foreign and domestic wars. See it at www.mailtribune.com/tempo.”

— Laurie Heuston, Medford Mail Tribune

“Absolutely wonderful, charming and inviting vibe to your music and playing style..great songs, sounding like a bunch of friends gathered on the porch and jamming at sunset..just love that "friends" tune..had a great time hanging out here!”

— Mike White, MikeWhitePresents

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May 5, 2013
Where did the band name, Ponderosa Breeze come from? Well, going back quite a fe... [more]

Sunday at Blue!
Feb 21, 2013
Our show on Sunday will be "Acoustisized", in that Franklin and Larry will use o... [more]

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Sun
Jun 23

The Blue Greek
Ashland, OR, US | 5:30pm
The Blue Greek
Ashland, OR, US
Sun Jun 23 5:30pm
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Sat
Jun 29

Rockin' the Klamath
Happy Camp, CA, US | 12:00pm
Rockin' the Klamath
Happy Camp, CA, US
Sat Jun 29 12:00pm
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Jun 29

Rockin The Klamath
Happy Camp, 96039, US | 1:00pm
Rockin The Klamath
Happy Camp, 96039, US
Sat Jun 29 1:00pm
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Day of fun and music along the beautiful Klamath River in Happy Camp!
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Jun 30

The Blue Greek
Ashland, OR, US | 5:30pm
The Blue Greek
Ashland, OR, US
Sun Jun 30 5:30pm
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Jul 4

Private Party
Medford, OR, US | 6:30pm
Private Show: Private Party
Medford, OR, US
Thu Jul 04 6:30pm
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TIW Music
Your music puts a smile on my face -- Jimmy Buffet meets The Eagles. Love it.
Chuck Brunicardi
"Lets' Go Camping" huge fan of great Americana and we find it here! All the best...
MaryJustice
Loving your music. Puts a big smile on my face!!
Sanjay Lal
Great work here,Best wishes - Sanjay
Bonnie McGill
Your music is amazing,, Playing it all here on The JUKEBOX at Bonnie's Cafe',,,Coffee's ready and I saved you a seat,,, Your friend,,, Bonnie
DIONVOX
excellent Music