The Mountains and the Trees is a Canadian folk rock band whose sole constant member is Jon Janes of Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador.[1] The band is now based in St. John's. Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden is a significant musical influence.[2] In addition to Hayden, the musical style has also been likened to that of Iron & Wine and Julie Doiron.[3] Critical reception has been generally positive. Rachel Sanders of Exclaim! wrote, "[Janes'] thoroughly modern folk style combines traditional instrumentation with subtle but perfectly integrated effects."[4]
The Mountains and the Trees | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Members | Jon Janes |
| Website | rockandroots.com |
The band released the EP Paper or Plastic in 2006. The album Document, released in 2007, was recorded at the First United Church in Corner Brook.[1] The EP Hop, Skip, and a Jump was released in 2009.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Wells, Cliff (December 20, 2007). "Pasadena artist records latest CD in First United Church", The Western Star. Retrieved on 2010-01-15.
- ^ a b Brake, Justin (August 12, 2009). "Music to move mountains... and trees: Jon Janes making his mark on music industry", The Telegram. Retrieved on 2010-01-16.
- ^ Conoley, Ben (Nov–Dec 2009). "Showcase: The Mountains & the Trees", Canadian Musician 31 (6): 78.
- ^ Sanders, Rachel (December 2009). "The Mountains & the Trees: Hop, Skip and a Jump EP", Exclaim!. Retrieved on 2010-01-16.