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Explore Jason Chaffee's "Car Radio Crossroads" blending carefully selected classics with an equal number of original songs, the show traces a seamless arc from influence to identity. Download One Sheet

Genres are fake. Music is not. The beauty of the world is in the differences, not the similarities. It's in the silence of our words, and in the power of our combined thoughts that bring good change. As in music, often the most powerful moments are in the silence, in the note between the notes. Click here for Bandcamp merch SPOTIFY

Ambient music composer, singer/songwriter, videographer. NEW SINGLE "Summer Song" Jason Chaffee writes music born from lived experience tracing the path through chronic illness, addiction recovery, and the long work of understanding one’s own mind. His upcoming release, The Weight of the Sky, captures the tension and beauty of survival through raw, widescreen rock. A companion album, A Stillness Between, follows as its quiet response, an ambient release to the angst offering space to breathe. Together, they tell a story of healing, honesty, and the search for stillness beneath the noise. With "The Weight of the Sky" release scheduled for 2/27/2026, be on the lookout for video and stories of how I was able to work through all of the 'hard stuff' to achieve the 'good stuff.' A stories of life.

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Composer of Ambient music, singer-songwriter, and videographer. All things art. BIOGRAPHY Click for PDF BIO Jason Chaffee is a composer and singer/songwriter that currently hails from Minneapolis Minnesota. ### Jason Chaffee: Biography **A Journey Between Notes** Jason Chaffee loves to exist somewhere in between the note that was just played and the next note that is about to be struck. This is where inspiration lives, ringing out in the reverberation between the walls or the halls of a cathedral. Drawing from a diverse range of artists such as Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour, Colin Hay, Max Cooper, Ólafur Arnalds, and Jon Hopkins, Jason has crafted a unique sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Chaffee's signature is by far his vocal style, lending itself to an airy and warm emotive sound. **A Power Pop-Rock Sensation** With a nod to the power pop-rock genre, Jason's 2018 freshman album "Carry Me" made waves, earning a spot on the NACC Top 200 chart. The album showcased Chaffee's ability to create infectious melodies and songs that linger long after the music stops. Following an aggressive recording and touring schedule, it was time to begin work on the follow-up to "Carry Me." **Award-Winning Songwriting** Jason has won several awards for his songwriting, further cementing his reputation as a talented and innovative artist. His freshman album's success on the NACC Top 200 charts highlighted his ability to resonate with a wide audience. **A Turn Towards Ambient Exploration** However, the musical evolution took an unexpected turn when the global pandemic disrupted the world. Embracing the challenges, Chaffee found solace in exploring the realms of solo compositional work, delving into the ambient genre. Inspired by the likes of Max Cooper, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Ulrich Schnauss, and many others, Jason discovered a new avenue for creative expression, which also served as a therapeutic guide through such a challenging life moment. **Defying Genre Boundaries** As a musician who is not confined to any specific genre, Chaffee writes music driven by mood, seasons, and an innate desire to evoke emotion within his listeners. His compositions range from immersive and introspective ambient soundscapes that transport you to ethereal realms to catchy and infectious melodies that get stuck in your head. Chaffee's ability to craft earworms while maintaining a distinct atmospheric quality sets him apart as a truly dynamic and innovative artist. **Upcoming Projects** Currently, Jason is passionately working on his upcoming debut ambient album "Molecular," slated for release in 2024. The album promises to be a sonic journey through diverse landscapes, blending elements of ambient textures, captivating melodies, and emotional soundscapes. With each composition, Chaffee invites listeners to chart their own path in his ever-evolving musical universe, leaving the definition and genre up to the ear of the beholder. **Videography and Community Involvement** Beyond his music career, Jason also engages in videography work and produces a music/wellness-themed video series called “Sessions” for the local non-profit “Dissonance.” This series integrates his passion for music and wellness, aiming to inspire and support the community through creative expression and mental health awareness. **Experimentation and Versatility** Keeping to the notion that "genres are fake" (Charlie Parr), Jason often experiments with many styles of music. While he excels in rock/pop, he can also be found playing square neck resonators in bluegrass bands, performing at festivals like "Blue Ox Music Festival" and Country Jam USA in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Incorporating many of the instruments from his past musical endeavors, such as lap steel, square neck dobro, piano, Rhodes piano, saxophone, and guitar he weaves a synergy between ambient soundscapes and the genres these instruments were maybe originally intended for. Jason Chaffee's music invites you to explore the spaces between notes, where inspiration and emotion resonate endlessly. From Iceland to Berlin to Utrecht ---> ### Promoting the Upcoming Ambient Album Jason has been relentlessly promoting his upcoming release of his debut ambient album through performances and collaborations. His dedication and artistic talent have earned him a spot in Ólafur Arnalds' OPIA festivals, both in Berlin and Utrecht. Additionally, Jason has been performing his ambient music at various theaters throughout his local region, steadily building a network of connections. With these efforts, he is laying the groundwork for a tour to support the album in 2026.

Explore Jason Chaffee's unique blending of ambient-electronic and organic folk music instrumentation. Discover his emotive soundscapes and award-winning compositions. CONTACT ME Label - Guitrain Records info@jrchaffee.com

Explore Jason Chaffee's unique blending of ambient-electronic and organic folk music instrumentation. Discover his emotive soundscapes and award-winning compositions.

Explore Jason Chaffee's unique blending of ambient-electronic and organic folk music instrumentation. Discover his emotive soundscapes and award-winning compositions. SHOWS 2024 JULY17 (Ambient) Finnish Bistro St. Paul MN JAN4 (Ambient) The Park Theater, Hayward WI 2023 - JUNE15 Potter'S Shed, Shell Lake MN APR23 (Ambient) White Squirrel, St. Paul MN APR20 Grand Round Theater ,Northfield MN FEB11 (Ambient) White Squirrel St. Paul DEC15 White Squirrel with Surge and the Swell 2022 - NOV16 Aster Cafe JULY12 The Potter's Shed, Shell Lake WI JUNE6 Blue Ox Music Festival 2021 - SEP20 Ghost Notes Music Fest 2020 - MAR12 Fulton Brewery Minneapolis. And that's a wrap until 2022. 2019 NOV8-9 Iceland Airwaves OCT6 Aster Cafe SEP14 Ladysmith Fall Festival AUG17 Clover Meadow Winery with Dayna Koehn JULY27 Finnegans Minnepolis JULY18 Country Jam backing Dawn Marie JULY17 Country Jam backing Dawn Marie JULY13 Spooner Rodeo Block Party with G.B. Leighton MAY31 Jason Chaffee at The Potter's Shed MAY2 Jason Chaffee with Joe Kopel at The Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis MN APR12 Ceska Opera House, WI JAN10 An evening with Jason Chaffee at Aster Cafe. Minneapolis MN 2018 SEP21 Debut Album Release, The Parkway Theater. Minneapolis MN SEP01 Back Home Album Release, The Potter's Shed. Shell Lake WI AUG30 Single Release, The Hook and Ladder. Minneapolis MN JUN23 Shed Fest, The Potter's Shed. Shell Lake WI JUN14 Froggy Bottoms. Northfield, MN 2017 NOV 24 The Dock. Spooner WI NOV 02 The Park Theater. Hayward WI Jason Chaffee is an Ambient Music producer, sinter/songwriter, video creator, and dobro/lap steel player.

Jason Chaffee performs Ambient music as well as singer/songeriter acoustic performances. Even an occasional rock and roll show, because genres don't exist. SHOWS Aug 24 - Strongman Brewing - Trego WI Aug 23 - Dan Israel's annual Folk Fest, St Louis Park MN July 19 - The Potter's Shed - Shell Lake WI July 19 - The Potter's Shed - Shell Lake WI July 18 - First Single Release June 1 - Front Row Paul Fest - Palmers Minneapolis May 30 - Finnish Bistro, St. Paul March 14 - Gigi's Cafe - Uptown Jason Chaffee is an Ambient Music producer, sinter/songwriter, video creator, and dobro/lap steel player.

Ambient music composer, singer/songwriter, videographer.

Explore Jason Chaffee's unique blending of ambient-electronic and organic folk music instrumentation. Discover his emotive soundscapes and award-winning compositions.

Explore Jason Chaffee's unique blending of ambient-electronic and organic folk music instrumentation. Discover his emotive soundscapes and award-winning compositions. I'M RELEASING AN ALBUM! I am Jason Chaffee, currently living in Minneapolis MN USA. Most of my life I had have been working hard at crafting songs in the folk rock genre and have always leaned toward the ethereal sounds, the note between the notes. Those sounds gave me a feeling of nostalgia, happiness, sadness. This music carried me through the hardest times of my life and brought me a sense of belonging to a community of creators that I haven't met. Just before the pandemic (and perfect timing) I was leaning into ambient creation for the first time and I was thrust into a new world of intentional listening. Listening with purpose. Creation with prupose. Here are 3 tracks that have been released as singles which will be on my album set to be released in 2024. Thanks for listening! 1. Stratus - A journey of 3 distinct parts. 2. Bliss - Subtle, fragile, dark. My first attempt at cello 3. 12 Years - A song remembering my Father's untimely passing. I still can't listen to this without tears.