Sean Jones is a Juno Award-winning recording artist and actor. He starred in Toronto’s acclaimed Soul In The City at Casa Loma and is the first-ever musical ambassador for WestJet, where he created the popular WestJet Boarding Sessions. Sean has had the distinct honour of opening for Ellen DeGeneres’ arena tour and sharing the stage with music legends such as Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, David Foster, Usher, Beyoncé, Macy Gray, Eric Benét, Alan Frew, Divine Brown, and Jully Black. Recently, Sean wrapped up his Summer Soul series with standout performances at the Harbourfront Concert Stage and the legendary El Mocambo. Currently, he is preparing two self-produced Christmas concerts in Hamilton and Belleville, titled Holiday Soul, featuring special guests Divine Brown, Kellylee Evans, the legendary Jackie Richardson, and The Hamilton Youth Philharmonic. Both concerts will support local food banks.
With sold-out shows, appearances in films and commercials, and his music soaring at 30,000 feet on WestJet flights, Sean Jones continues to thrive in his passion, sharing his soulful music with audiences worldwide.
Name:
Sean Jones
Genre:
R&B/Soul
Founded:
2008
# of Albums:
4
Latest Album:
Weekend Lover
Latest Single:
If It Isn’t Luv
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Michael Jackson
Favourite musician now:
Doechi
Guilty pleasure song:
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
Live show ritual:
Thanking God, The Universe, or whatever you want to call them, for another opportunity to do what I love and share it with the world
Favourite local musician:
Jackie Richardson
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Early Bird
Road or studio?
Road
Any shows or albums coming up?
Working on a new EP right now that I am very excited about. The first single should be out in May/June. I am doing a summer Residency starting July at the Iconic Palais Royale event venue.
Where can we follow you?
Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Saltlicks.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
James Street. Lots of cool shops and new restaurants
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Peace Memorial because that’s where I take my daughter to play, and it was just renovated.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Hamilton Music Hall
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Long & McQuade.
