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Jon-Rae Fletcher | |
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| Origin | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, soul, Gospel, alt-country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Deerandbird Records, Weewerk |
Jon-Rae Fletcher is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded both as a solo artist and with a back-up band, The River.
Fletcher grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia, where as the son of a minister, he sang in his church's choir. Eventual musical developments included his discovery of Kurt Cobain and the formation of his own garage band. [1] Jon-Rae later moved and founded the original River band with a collective of Vancouver friends, but disbanded the group when he moved east.
The River was reformed with like-minded Toronto musicians in 2003, and they grew into a popular cult band with an ever-expanding audience. Combining country, gospel, rock, and soul, Jon-Rae & The River created a unique blend of music, sometimes complemented by an on-stage choir. [2] In 2006, Exclaim! labeled Fletcher "one of Toronto’s most captivating front-men, thanks to his impassioned performances and his glorious alt-gospel songs. Fuelled by alcohol and a fervent belief in the songs they're playing." [3] Their critically acclaimed album Knows What You Need was released in 2006, but the band broke up soon afterward.
Fletcher moved back out west, settling in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. [4] He released the full length Oh, Maria on (weewerk) in 2009 and toured to promote the album with a new band lineup. [4] Several of his former backing musicians in The River later re-emerged with the alternative country band One Hundred Dollars. [5]
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