Jason began his musical journey at age 4 with an old Lowry organ, plunking out melodies of TV theme songs and commercials as they played on the Television. By age 7 he gave his first piano recital, which continued through his teens, along with accompanying the high school jazz and concert ensembles, marching band, choirs, parades, barbershop quartets… Really, anywhere a stage would have him, he’d be happy to oblige.
Once he found his older brother’s rock record collection, it wasn’t long before drums, guitar and eventually bass as well as recording techniques, would pique his curiosity.
Hailing from the small town of New Ulm, Minnesota, there were not a lot of choices of bands of which to become a member. At age 16, he was asked if he could play bass in a local country
band. Not yet owning a bass, he obviously took the job and borrowed a buddy’s bass to learn
on. The gig was in 3 weeks!
A variety of bands followed, each with their own niche, including a broadway show, a backing band for talent shows, online dating balls, Kiss Tribute, Beatles Tribute, and even the occasional Polka gig.
Through college, Jason was part of a Punk/Ska band called 3 Minute Hero, which earned some Minnesota accolades and ventured the 5 state area in a converted school bus they won in a battle of the bands in Fargo, ND. Good times.
In 2002 Jason decided to make the move to Nashville, TN and look for new stages. Within a couple weeks he was already on a tour through the Southwestern States, Fom 2002-2014 there was rarely a moment he wasn’t either supporting touring artists, or playing clubs in Nashville. Many of those years were spent playing for Gwen Sebastian who was on Season 2 of The Voice, and has been a long standing member of Miranda Lambert’s band.
From 2014-2025 Jason’s life took a left turn as he took a break from touring and got into Real Estate while still playing a few gigs every week in the Nashville area with his band Ten Year Town.
So from the local bowling alley to the Grand Ole Opry, back yard shindigs to large festivals,
Honkey Tonks to Stadiums, across all 48 contiguous states and 10 European countries, Jason had about seen it all.
JUST THEN… Jason was asked to fill in on the bass role for 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES
Experience in early 2022 for a few dates. He was hooked! And when there was an opening to
join the band in late 2025, Jason jumped at the chance to tour again and hasn’t looked back!
When not on tour, Jason will perform in Nashville with his band Ten Year Town, fix up some more Real Estate, or head to Fort Wayne IN where he resides with his wife Jen.