Jonathan McCarthy

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http://jonathanmccarthymusic.com/ Since the EP's release in September 2007, Jonathan has toured extensively in the southeast, playing all types of venues, from clubs to coffeehouses to churches. Working out of his home in Winston-Salem, NC and venturing into all parts of the state as well as Virginia, Tennessee, and South Carolina, Jonathan is steadily building a strong fan base with his engaging live performances and natural, confident stage presence. Though still a young record, "Escape From Me EP" has already received significant play on radio stations across the country, reaching as far as Oregon. Versatile is another word that could be used to describe Jonathan. For his live sets, Jonathan rotates between a solo setup, a full-band setup, and a unique duo setup with his electric guitarist, Philip Pledger. Yet he is always accompanied by his trademark programming, a surprising and magnetic element that brings something new to each audience he plays for. Jonathan McCarthy is an anomaly. Judging by the current state of the majority of Christian radio, it would seem as though making music with artistic value as well as deeper purpose is a conflicting vision. Re-worked versions of re-worked versions of songs have seemed to take the place of genuine creativity, and the genre of "Contemporary Christian" music has become somewhat of an oxymoron. Yet Jonathan has successfully walked a thin line of cultural and artistic relevance while maintaining his integrity as both a mu

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