JON THORNE
bio//
British double bassist and producer Jon Thorne first emerged in the late '90s lending his distinctive sound to electronica outfit Lamb. He has since performed with acts as diverse as Donovan, Jesca Hoop, Charlotte Church, Laura Mvula, Eska, Kathryn Williams, Justin Sullivan and Jon Hopkins.
He currently is a member of the bands Mother Sky, Makushin and is recording and touring with Polly Paulusma.
Yorkston/Thorne/Khan have recorded a series of well-received albums for Domino Records.
A consummate sideman and collaborator, he has also written and released three albums, Manchester Road, Watching the Well featuring his mentor Danny Thompson and Homestead.
Jon runs Two Tree Music - a Bandcamp record label.
makushin
origin//
manchester/isle of wight
genres//
new-folk/ambient
years active//
2012-present
bandcamp//
https://blackfordhill.bandcamp.com/album/move-into-the-luminous
label//
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gear/tech spec for download//
tech rider
Pollmann Busetto Double Bass
Evah Pirazzi/Thomastik Spirocore Double Bass Strings
DPA 4099B Double Bass Microphone
Fender Pro Precision Bass 2020
Elixir Nanoweb 40-95 Electric Bass Strings
Martin 0028-VS Parlor Guitar 2016
