Jon Batson is a storyteller
Sometimes his stories are told with lyrics. Sometimes his stories are told with prose. But at all times his stories are told from a place of truth and enlightenment.
An award winning songwriter and author, Jon’s gritty, often irreverent style strikes a chord of contemplation. Jon demands your attention with subtle innuendo and carefully scattered satire. As a singer, songwriter and published author, Jon’s signature is intentionally provocative - and refreshingly entertaining.
An award winning songwriter and author, Jon’s gritty, often irreverent style strikes a chord of contemplation. Jon demands your attention with subtle innuendo and carefully scattered satire. As a singer, songwriter and published author, Jon’s signature is intentionally provocative - and refreshingly entertaining.
Research Triangle - a novel in thirty days!
Research Triangle - Guns, Drugs, Children - a novel that Jon had on his mind, but only a shred of a concept for a start. He began writing it on the first of November for National Novel Writing Month and finished on the twenty-fifth of November. That makes him a NaNoWriMo Winner! Congratulations, Jon! (Research Triangle is now available.)
The Author
Few musical talents can make the cross over from singer/songwriter to author. Yet in fact, Jon Batson has done that over and over again. With titles ranging from conspiracy theories, to suspense to science fiction, Jon has made the shift from artist to author look seemingly effortless.
Much like his songwriting style, Jon’s writing stance is one part “sand in your eyes” and one part “cool summer breeze”. Just when you think you’ve understand the players, the plot and the purpose – the shift happens and you’re betwixt confusion and clarity.
Jon’s written works are thoughtfully written and thoroughly enjoyed.
Much like his songwriting style, Jon’s writing stance is one part “sand in your eyes” and one part “cool summer breeze”. Just when you think you’ve understand the players, the plot and the purpose – the shift happens and you’re betwixt confusion and clarity.
Jon’s written works are thoughtfully written and thoroughly enjoyed.
The Artist
As a musical muse to many, some might regard Jon’s songwriting style as edgy, but to Jon’s followers, it’s simply Jon. In a world of synthesized sound and uninteresting lyrics, Jon writes songs that flood the mind with imagery and purposeful thought. Jon chooses his lyrics much like one would choose a wine – carefully, methodically and with a deep knowing of the intended response.
Nothing about Jon’s songwriting is by happenstance. Jon quips that there is always a message in every song, no matter how slight. Every song has its own journey. Each journey is designed to help the listener release superficial thoughts and make room for an intimate exchange that requires all of the senses.
The result, a melodious blend of heart and harmony.
Nothing about Jon’s songwriting is by happenstance. Jon quips that there is always a message in every song, no matter how slight. Every song has its own journey. Each journey is designed to help the listener release superficial thoughts and make room for an intimate exchange that requires all of the senses.
The result, a melodious blend of heart and harmony.