Aristotle Jones (Appalachian Soul Man)

Current City: Morgantown, WV

Hometown: Huntington, WV 

Genre:  Soul, R&B, Doo-Wop, Gospel, Funk, Folk

Bio:

Known as the Appalachian Soul Man, West Virginia native, Aristotle Jones has become a fan favorite in West Virginia, Central Appalachia and beyond. 

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With engagement, connection, and passion,  Aristotle Jones leaves it all on the stage with uplifting music influenced by artists like Bill Withers, Leon Bridges, Ray Charles, Darius Rucker, and other Genre blending  musical pioneers.

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When he is performing as a one man acoustic singer songwriter, Aristotle blends original material with popular cover songs and delivers a heartfelt folk and gospel inspired repertoire that includes many entertaining anecdotes about life growing up in rural Appalachia, and spending time on his Granddad's (Robert Jones) Farm

On stage with his 9 piece "Amazing Appalachian Soul Band", Jones captivates audiences with his range, emotion, authenticity and originality.  With his full band Aristotle expands the arrangement to include a stellar horn section, a solid rhythm section, and feature soloists.  The music is modern but the feeling of Aristotle's full band shows transport the audience with the nostalgic energy of Juke Joints found throughout rural Appalachia. 

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A central theme of Aristotle's music and community projects is shedding light on the contribution to art in culture provided by Black Americans living in the Appalachian Mountains. He is the descendant of coal miners, and farmers who against all odds made a life in the poor coal town of Osage, West Virginia.  

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Jones' music reflects the values of courage, fortitude and determination that were taught to him while porch picking with his grandfather, a regional Gospel and Soul singer who traveled to segregated coal camps performing for black coal miners in the mid 20th Century, and Aristotle is proud to carry on the legacy of Soulful Folk music inspired by Doo Wop, Gospel and Blues in Appalachia.

You can find music from Aristotle Jones on Apple Music, Spotify, CD Baby, as well as other major platforms and at www.AristotleJones.com