Jason Plumb

In the world of contemporary pop music, where “extended careers” and “timeless bodies of work” are not commonplace, Jason Plumb is an exception. From hit singles and memorable album tracks with The Waltons and solo albums to soundtracks and theme songs, Plumb has consistently created music that has been embraced by Canadian audiences and acclaimed by the industry and his peers.

An artist of considerable depth, the Saskatchewan-based singer and songwriter has over the course of the past twenty years delivered an impressive body of work that continues to present fresh and exciting chapters, as is the case with his new release Wide Open Music. Plumb calls the album “my first compilation of sorts.” This new disc features the commissioned pieces, new tunes, and some of his best work from his days fronting Juno award winning band, The Waltons. Wide Open Music is a set of songs that are connected by his love for his home province, while offering up a broad view of what is and what inhabits Saskatchewan. It’s a recording that also puts a focus on Plumb as a leader of an exceptionally tight and talented band, appropriately dubbed The Willing.

Commissioned by the Saskatchewan Roughriders to write a theme song for the beloved Canadian football team, Plumb presented Regina with the perfectly titled Paint The Whole World Green. The song has become an anthem in the community and the video attracted 175,000 viewers on YouTube. As momentum built, Saskatchewan Tourism also entered the picture, requesting a song promoting the province. Before long the idea of producing a thematic album of songs about Saskatchewan presented itself to Plumb. Plumb’s powerhouse voice is a great ace up his sleeve. “My instrument has matured, and I’ve always strived to get better as a singer,“ states Plumb, who can have complete command of an audience with only his voice, guitar and songs. Hundreds of hours of recent concert footage is set to be released in varying formats, including live performances that can be found on Wide Open Music.

WEBSITE: www.jasonplumb.com