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“In addition to performing a lot of solo gigs each year in and around my homeland of Maine and New Hampshire, I produce and host the Cold River Radio Show, an institution of New England Arts and Culture, from which was born the fabulous Cold River Radio Band (2011) a band of consummate pros at the top of their class. As drummer Dave Mattack‘s would say, “Fantastic musicians all, absolutely the finest in their price range.” The Cold River Radio Show airs every Sunday Morning at 9am on 93.5 WMWV and has been on the airways for more than 14 years. I recently founded the Nashville Revue / Jonathan Sarty and the New Country Gentlemen (2022), an homage to Classic American Country Music, which is both entertaining and educational, depending on the venue and the crowd of course. In some circumstances we just play to keep people dancing or foot tapping, but the theatrical performances lend themselves well to storytelling enabling me to share the rich history of the genre and stories of the iconic men and women who contributed to the great tradition and legacy of Classic American Country music, which is such an important part of our nation’s musical heritage.
The Jonathan Sarty Band is another great group of players, gigging in and around the White Mountains of New Hampshire, western Maine, and occasionally beyond (if the money is really good!).
The Songs – I have written a good number of my own songs, which I perform on occasion, and, depending on the band or show, I perform a catalog of music from the other artists I admire and love. If Classic American Music were a genre, that is what I would describe myself as performing. If ever even one of my own songs were classed in that genre, I would be a happy songwriter. There is no song list here for you to peruse, I have forgotten more than I remember, but you might gather from reviewing my bios and links, I wear a lot of hats. I would guess I have many hundreds of songs rattling around in my brain, from classic rock and pop hits of the 60s and 70s, to a lot of Classic Country, and favorite hits from the Great American Song Book. In my lifetime I have covered a lot of musical ground, but there are always new paths to discover, new lyrics, new melodies, new progressions, no one could ever play them all, yet I have had the good fortune to work with those who have tried, and who have done a much better job at it than I. My experience working with other talents keeps me in a perpetual state of humble admiration. It has been, and still is, an honor to work with some of New England’s finest players, (dig in to the bios and links here and find out… they are all amazing!).
One thing which really keeps the fuel on my fire is the enthusiasm people share around music. I have formed many great friendships with both musicians and listeners. The joyful noise we share together, in this highest form of connectivity, honoring the spirit of creativity and song, has added meaning and depth to my life in an indescribable way. Performing and sharing music continues to be a dreamlike experience for me. It is with a grateful heart I admit I am a privileged character. To make a living and support my family singing is a gift I thank my lucky stars for every day. To have even the smallest voice in this beautiful conversation, spoken in the soulful and universal language of music, is its own reward. Music reaches beyond the spoken word and, in its finest moments, into the profound and beautiful. Sharing it with others is both remarkable and good. I invite you to join in, anywhere you can find us. Take a look around here on my website and see if there might be something here for you.” -Jonathan
Honoring the Legends of American Country Music. The New Country Gentlemen perform the music of Country Music’s most treasured artists like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, and many more.
Performing Classic Hits from the Great American Songbook for over 14 years, Jonathan Sarty and the Cold River Radio Band share authentic renditions of American Music’s most treasured classic hits. An all star little band with a big sound. New England’s “Little Big Band”.
For nearly two decades the Jonathan Sarty Band has performed a wide variety of classic and country rock, roots rock, Americana, ballads and love songs for fans throughout New England. A great band for clubs, private parties, weddings, or village squares.
THE COLD RIVER RADIO SHOW
The Cold River Radio Show is a New England Based Variety Show, Co-founded by Jonathan Sarty, Based in the Mount Washington Valley in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
JONATHAN OPENS FOR BRUCE MARSHALL GROUP
March 5th THURSDAY
at the Wildcat Inn and Tavern
THE JONATHAN SARTY OPENS for VERDICT RECORDING ARTIST BRUCE MARSHALL HIS BAND OF GREAT RENOWN “THE BRUCE MARSHALL GROUP”
Jonathan Opens for FOLK LEGEND ERIC ANDERSEN
APRIL 9th THURSDAY
AT THE WILDCAT TAVERN IN JACKSON, NH
Eric Andersen accompanied by Steve Addabbo. Eric Andersen first came to prominence as a performer in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s and immediately became part of the Village folk and songwriter scene and was at the epicenter of the American Greenwich Village singer-songwriter explosion. Jonathan Sarty opens the show.
Music
Hi friends, I am always working on creative projects. Currently in addition to the Nashville Revue, the Cold River Radio Show, and the Jonathan Sarty Band, I am in the process of organizing my catalog, re-mixing some previous recording sessions, and creating new content. Look for new material coming soon. In the meantime you can find some music on my YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe and ring that bell.
Jonathan Sarty Best Band Leader
NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE
Editor’s Pick 2019
tHE cOLD rIVER rADIO sHOW
NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE
Editor’s Pick 2017
