Jonny Kaplan


Jonny Kaplan is an American singer songwriter. He resides in Los Angeles.
He records and tours with his band: Jonny Kaplan and the Lazy Stars.
They have released 3 albums internationally. 1997's independently released "California Heart" was named by England's esteemed Mojo Magazine, "alternative country album of the month", successfully jump starting his career. Next came 2005's "Ride Free" and 2009's "Seasons". His fourth album, "Sparkle and Shine", is being released on Reckless Grace Music in mid-to-late 2013.
Jonny is also the lead singer/guitarist for the all-star Rolling Stones cover band, Bitch. Bitch consists of a rotating group of well-known LA-based musicians, including Rami Jaffee on keyboards, Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith on guitar and bass, Jessy Greene on strings, Adam McDougall on keyboards and Dave Krusen on drums.
Jonny's music is regularly in demand for placement on major network TV shows. The album, "Ride Free"'s title track was recently used on an episode of Fox TV's House. A track from "Sparkle and Shine" - "Sweet Magnolia Flower" was recently featured on the TV series Homeland. Jonny continues to record and tour, opening for the likes of Wilco, and The Black Crowes, and Ryan Adams among others.

Discography

Jonny Kaplan influences: Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, The Black Crowes, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, The Byrds, Grateful Dead, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, Ray La Montagne, Taj Mahal,
Jonny also plays with The Sin City All Stars. The notorious "back up" band of the "Return To Sin City" Gram Parsons tribute concerts featuring: Keith Richards, Nora Jones, Dwight Yoakum, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle
Jonny also appeared on the soundtrack to the film "Slither" along with The Old 97's