Jason Frost is best known for his association with the Seattle grunge movement of the early 90's which included bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Marcy Playground and others. For the past decade, Jason Frost has remained an underground member of the independent rock artist community. He also served briefly in the US military during those years where he was missing from the music scene. His home on the Internet is JasonFrost.com and FrostyJ.com where more of his music and latest developments and projects can be found online.
Why this name for the band?
Its an anagram for "UN EVOKE TROJANS & JOSTLE FISH"
Do you play live?
Yes, best times were small impromptu shows miles from civilization, and in the middle of nowhere. At like Grateful Dead/Phish outdoor type gatherings and barter festivals when that whole hypnotic and dreamy jam atmosphere is in full effect.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Information travels faster. Speeds up things and offers more for everyone to enjoy.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes, depending on terms of contract, of course.
Band History:In 1991, Jason Frost got his start in rock music while attending The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA (near Seattle) where he played coffee houses, small clubs and parties. Many of the grunge bands like Nirvana and Marcy Playground started out in this town. He jammed and practiced in warehouse space previously rented to Nirvana, Marcy Playground and others. He played in Band Alley where he shared space with some of the biggest names in rock music, at the time. Splitting costs and sharing warehouse space formerly rented and occupied by Nirvana with his then college dorm roommate John Wozniak of the Marcy Playground, he developed a keen understanding and interest in the music business. Penning numerous songs and honing his songwriting skills, he was making his mark in the local performing arts community and churning out 2 to 3 songs a day. Often writing funny and humorous songs about people he knew including one about his roommate, "Johnny So Bored" which later appeared on Blue Moon & Company CD1 around the same time Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy" was receiving national airplay and climbing the Billboard charts for the first time. For the past decade, Jason Frost has remained an underground member of the independent rock artist community working with both other artists as a collaborator and stage crew technician, helping to organize and promote shows and charity events at both a local and national level. He also served briefly in the US military during these years where he was missing from the music scene. NOW, after disappearing from the music scene for what felt like forever, Jason returns with a positive attitude and an unmatched hunger to bring his special blend of music and unique spirit to the masses. He is once again ready to perform and record music. Thus we give you the return of Jason (Roman) Frost, a true rock soldier! The next CD, "Rome, The Empire Never Ended: The 'Angel Manifesto' project" will most likely feature the work of past and present contributing members. It will also include very unique and fresh collaborations from other members of the independent rock artist community (including a few guest cameos and covers from well known famous musicians from rock 'n' roll history). So if you would like to work on this project or contribute, just let him know. If you are a distributor, producer or record executive interested in funding, supporting or signing "Jason Frost & the Love Junkies," for this album project, future albums or distribution of previous albums then please contact Jason Frost by leaving a message with A Frosty J Productions (ASCAP) 863-245-6755 or by sending an E-mail to
Jason@LoveJunkies.com
Jason Frost currently keeps quite busy as Managing Director for A Frosty J Productions (ASCAP) -
http://FrostyJ.com where he publishes, produces and promotes his and other bands music for film, video, tv, internet, and other multimedia soundtracking formats.
Your influences?
Pink Floyd, Beatles, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Badfinger, Doors, Violent Femmes, Neil Young, Eagles, Grateful Dead, Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, Elvis Costello, Cat Stevens, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrixx, De La Soul, Prince Paul, A Tribe Called Quest, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Junior Mafia, Bad Boy, Insane Clown Posse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Janes Addiction, U2, YES, Marcy Playground, The Pixies, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Phish, Modest Mouse, Lou Reed and Velvet Underground + lots more greats...(I have yet to hear a sound I did not like or feel it has influenced my soul and spirit in some way.)
Favorite spot?
Las Vegas, Rome, Mars, Atlantis, Between Your Legs, Agartha
Equipment used:
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Harmonica, Keyboards, and sometimes other things like a Tamborine, Maracas or a Can of Ham.
Anything else...?
Nah.
Expand your consciousness and visit Jason's (Racer-X) cool groovy mix ya own' phat beats kid' DJ machine, cosmic writings + more links from 'da Frost underground at:
Relax Your Mind, Shine, Be Kind.
AND Go Check out Jason's Music Publishing Company Website