Jono Manson is one of the godfathers of the NYC jam band scene, an influential presence in the early days when bands like Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors were cutting their teeth. A longtime singer, songwriter and producer, Jono has an impressive list of credits and he's one of those guys who always seems to be working on something.
He's released two albums here in 2023, including Stars Enough to Guide Me, his latest solo album -- and also, Bootlegger Days, a collaboration with John Popper. He joined Matt to discuss a wide range of topics, including those early days in NYC, some recent work with Eric Ambel, adventurous times in the '90s out on the road with the H.O.R.D.E. festival and lots more.
Jono will be on the road starting this month for a lengthy series of shows with Blues Traveler in addition to his own solo headlining dates. It's been quite a while since he's been out for such a lengthy tour, so go see him if he's coming your way!
Our thanks to Jono for this conversation, which was a lot of fun!