Jonah Tolchin

Jonah Tolchin is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and New Jersey native. He performed at the Newport Folk Festival in 2012.[1] Tolchin released his first full-length album, Criminal Man, independently in 2012. He is currently signed to Yep Roc Records through which he has released two albums.

Jonah Tolchin
BornNew Jersey, United States
GenresBlues, indie folk, folk rock, alternative country
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsVoice, guitar
LabelsYep Roc
Associated actsDharmasoul
Websitewww.jonahtolchin.com

Musical career

When Tolchin was fifteen, Ronnie Earl heard him play at a music store, took him out to lunch and asked Jonah to play with him onstage. Tolchin says, "It was a really beautiful gesture. It was amazing to have that sort of validation from such a legend. I thought, 'I guess I can do something with this.'"[2]

Tolchin continued to play music through high school with his band Uncle Fran's Breakfast. When high school ended, he struck out on his own, forsaking college for a chance in music.[2]

In 2012, Tolchin released his first full-length album, Criminal Man, so named after the first song he ever wrote at the age of 15. The album was released independently, and received radio airplay. Soon thereafter, Tolchin was asked to play the Newport Folk Festival.[2]

Tolchin followed Criminal Man with the 5 Dollar EP, his first collaboration with record producer Marvin Etzioni.[3]

Tolchin signed with Yep Roc Records in 2014, and released his second full-length album, Clover Lane, in 2014.[2] In August 2016, he released the album, Thousand Mile Night.[4]

On November 8, 2018, Tolchin released a new single and official music video titled "The Grateful Song (Thanksgiving)", via Yep Roc Records.[5] The video premiered on The Bluegrass Situation.[6]

His most recent release is a track titled "Drift Away". The video for the single premiered on Twangville on January 24, 2019.[7]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Criminal Man (2012)
  • Clover Lane (2014)
  • Thousand Mile Night (2016)
  • Fires For The Cold (2019)

Extended plays
  • Eldawise (2011)
  • Beautiful World (2012)
  • 5 Dollar (2013)

Singles
  • "21st Century Girl" (2014)[8]
  • "The Grateful Song (Thanksgiving)" (2018)[9]
  • "Drift Away" (2019)[10]

References
  1. "Quick Listen: Jonah Tolchin – 'God Forsaken World'". Indie, Bikes & Beer. August 1, 2013. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014.
  2. "Yep Roc Records " Jonah Tolchin Joins the Yep Roc Family". Yeproc.com. January 9, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. "Hearts Gone South w/ Jonah Tolchin, Dan Blakeslee". The Mothlight. May 10, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  4. "Jonah Tolchin to Release New Album, Thousand Mile Night « American Songwriter". May 25, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  5. "Jonah Tolchin - "The Grateful Song (Thanksgiving)" [Official Video] « YouTube". January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  6. "WATCH: JONAH TOLCHIN, "THE GRATEFUL SONG (THANKSGIVING)"" [Official Video] « The Bluegrass Situation". November 8, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  7. "Jonah Tolchin Video Premiere – Drift Away « Twangville". January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  8. "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 21, 2014.
  9. "The Grateful Song (Thanksgiving)". Yep Roc Records.
  10. "Drift Away". Yep Roc Records.
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