Jonathan Sprague
| Jonathan Sprague | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jonathan Sprague |
| Also known as | The Jon |
| Born |
June 10, 1988[1] Sacramento, California, United States[1] |
| Genres | Folk rock, rock, steampunk |
| Years active | 2008–2012 |
| Associated acts | Steam Powered Giraffe |
Jonathan Sprague is an American musician, mime, photographer, and artist. He is a former vocalist and guitarist of the musical group Steam Powered Giraffe. He left the group in 2012.[1]
Recording career
Early life
Jon Sprague was born on June 10, 1986, in Sacramento, California. He attended Grossmont College, where he studied miming with Erin Burke, as well as identical twins David Michael Bennett and Isabella "Bunny" Bennett.[1] They joined a local mime group called Troupe SD, engaging in street performances in Balboa Park, California as robotic characters.[2]
Steam Powered Giraffe
Steam Powered Giraffe officially formed in 2008, composed of Jon, David and Isabella Bennett, and Erin Burke. Jon's fictional alias was that of "The Jon", a gold Art Deco robot created by an inventor named Peter A. Walter in 1896.[1] In October 2009, they released their debut album, Album One, featuring various songs with vocals and guitar by Jon, including their previously released single "Brass Goggles". Jon left the group in 2012.[1]
Personal life
Jon currently works primarily creating improvised paintings in the Merkabah project, alongside musician Jesus Gonzalez. He is also a dancer, photographer, and musician. He can play guitar, bass, mandolin, piano, mouth harp, cello, and mbira, among other instruments.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
- Album One (2009)
- The 2¢ Show (2012)
Live albums
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Meet the Bots – The Jon (Jonathan Sprague)". Steam Powered Giraffe. 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Steam Powered Giraffe – Artist Bio". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
External links
- Jon Sprague Arts Facebook page
- Steam Powered Giraffe official website
- Merkabah Project Facebook page
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