The Voice Winner Javier Colon Earns Raves for New Concord CD ‘Gravity'; Coverage Includes Extra TV, Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide, HuffPost, Elmore & more, as Colon Makes a Return Visit to The Voice on NBC-TV, & U.S. Tour Continues
(Published: May 09, 2016)
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May 9, 2016
The Voice Winner Javier Colon Earns Raves for New Concord CD ‘Gravity'; Coverage Includes Extra TV, Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide, HuffPost, Elmore & more, as Colon Makes a Return Visit to The Voice on NBC-TV, & U.S. Tour Continues
AXS: "He sounds fantastic"
"...a solid album from a hard-working, passionate performer and a reminder that Javier is not only one of the best "Voice" artists of all time but one of the best artists in his genre."
Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Javier Colon has earned rave reviews and wide-ranging press coverage for his new Concord album ‘Gravity'. During a recent visit to NBC's The Voice (where he was named winner of its inaugural season,) Colon chatted with host Carson Daly, live, on-air. Colon's return to the show was covered by Extra TV and others, and links are below. The Voice Coach Adam Levine said Colon was his "all time favorite blind audition," throughout the show's ten seasons.
Via interviews, album reviews, song premieres, TV appearances and more (some samples/links, below,) Colon celebrates the release of his acoustic-textured blend of pop, rock and R&B. On ‘Gravity', his fourth album and his first for Concord Records, he delivers a mix of gorgeous uptempo and midtempo tunes that recall George Michael's ‘Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1'. Known for his soulful voice and commanding stage presence, Colon is in the midst of a major U.S. tour, with dates below. His new music video, for the album's title track, premiered via Huffington Post, and may be seen here: http://smarturl.it/GrvtyVevo
Javier Colon ‘GRAVITY' tour (schedule subject to change):
May 10: Music Box Theater - San Diego, CA
May 11: Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA
May 12: The Mint - Los Angeles, CA
May 15: Barboza - Seattle, WA
May 16: Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR
June 10: Music Box Supper Club - Cleveland, OH
June 11: Brick and Mortar Music Hall - San Francisco, CA
Ticket links and tour updates, here: http://javiercolon.com/tour-dates/
EXTRA TV INTERVIEW -
http://extratv.com/2016/04/15/the-voice-season-1-winner-javier-colon-tells-us-all-about-his-new-album-gravity/#st_refDomain=t.co&st_refQuery=/7FbRVebxSy
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY - THE VOICE WINNERS - Where are they now?
http://www.ew.com/gallery/the-voice-where-are-they-now
Yahoo Music referenced Javier on The Voice in this posting - https://www.yahoo.com/music/surprising-voice-top-24-results-don-1407127854374966.html
METRO NY AND METRO PHILLY - Interview feature:
http://www.metro.us/entertainment/qa-inaugural-winner-of-the-voice-javier-colon-talks-gravity-tour/zsJpdy---F3HBzo0tePxgk/
BETTER CONNECTICUT WFSB-TV - Performance and interview http://www.wfsb.com/Clip/12396167/javier-colon-is-back-to-serenade-us#.VyKIfG3BFyY.twitter
CT STYLE WTNH-TV - Performance and interview
http://wtnh.com/2016/04/06/in-the-acoustic-cafe-the-voice-winner-javier-colon-shares-newest-song/
AXS ALBUM REVIEW -
http://www.axs.com/album-review-the-voice-champ-javier-colon-returns-strong-with-gravity-82015
EXAMINER INTERVIEW -
http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-first-the-voice-champ-javier-colon-returns-with-new-album
THE OAKLAND PRESS - INTERVIEW FEATURE / Gary Graff
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/arts-and-entertainment/20160503/sound-check-javier-colon-finds-his-voice-after-the-voice
FAIRFIELD DAILY VOICE (CT) - Interview feature
http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/the-voice-winner-javier-colon-releases-new-cd-plans-ridgefield-show/647161/#.Vwu6xTxVPN4.twitter
NEWTOWN BEE (CT) - Interview feature
http://newtownbee.com/gravity-cant-hold-down-the-voice-of-connecticuts-javier-colon/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork
JAZZWEEKLY - CD review http://www.jazzweekly.com/2016/03/javier-colon-gravity/
RIDGEFIELD DAILY VOICE (CT) -
Concert preview
http://ridgefield.dailyvoice.com/events/singer-songwriter-javier-colon-plays-the-ridgefield-playhouse/650320/#.VyDbv6JLkMQ.twitter
BroadwayWorld -column about Javier's appearance on The Voice -
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Champion-Javier-Colon-Returns-to-THE-VOICE-Today-20160412
BALTIMORE MEDIA BLOG - CD review
http://baltimoremediablog.com/2016/05/qa-javier-colon/
HAMLET HUB - tour preview feature columns (CT)
http://news.hamlethub.com/ridgefield/events/51673-see-winner-of-the-voice-javier-colon-at-the-ridgfield-playhouse-on-april-28
And here -
http://news.hamlethub.com/ridgefield/events/51828-connecticut-native-winner-of-the-voice-javier-colon-at-ridgefield-playhouse-on-Thursday
HERALD-STANDARD - CD REVIEW
http://www.heraldstandard.com/entertainment/music/clints_music_review/music-review-javier-colon---gravity/article_5af65bc5-8522-5885-a352-08a44b8421a2.html
COATESVILLE TIMES - tour preview column (scroll down)
http://coatesvilletimes.com/?p=13196
PASADENA VOICE - Q&A interview
http://www.pasadenavoice.com/arts-entertainment/upcoming-rams-head-stage-performers-talk-tours-new-albums
PATCH.com tour preview column:
http://patch.com/connecticut/ridgefield/javier-colon-0
Some red carpet interviews from Javier's recent visit to The Voice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k6yofVTCzg
and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vuJovfbENA
Earlier coverage includes:
TV GUIDE - THE VOICE - BEST BLIND AUDITIONS OF ALL TIME! http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-voice-the-best-blind-auditions-of-all-time/?ftag=twtrsoshares
CT STYLE TV - WTNH Performance and interview:
http://wtnh.com/2016/04/06/in-the-acoustic-cafe-the-voice-winner-javier-colon-shares-newest-song/
BETTER CONNECTICUT TV - Co-hosting, interview, performance: http://www.wfsb.com/Clip/12261883/our-very-special-co-host-today#.VtrXxv2E6tI.twitter
MEDLEYVILLE.us - Interview feature -
http://medleyville.us/04-2016_clearing-the-air_javier-colon_feature/
RECORD-JOURNAL (Meriden, CT) - CD Review -
http://jpsmusicblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/cd-review-javier-colon-defies-gravity.html
MELODIC.net - Interview feature
http://melodic.net/?page=interview&id=439
For fans of The Voice, here's Javier's spectacular live performance of ‘Time After Time':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_w0AH6rwls
HUFFINGTON POST Exclusive Video Premiere - ‘Gravity'
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/twisted-sister-sam-kinison-and-comedy-dynamics-chats_us_56c5ef35e4b03e2639d274b7
ELMORE MAGAZINE - Exclusive Song Premiere - ‘Never Know'
http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2016/02/music-news/javier-colon-shares-emotional-never-know-from-upcoming-debut-on-concord-records
AXS/EXAMINER - INTERVIEW FEATURE and Exclusive Song Premiere for ‘Giant'
http://www.axs.com/exclusive-q-a-javier-colon-talks-gravity-the-voice-77048
As referenced above, Adam Levine named Colon as his "all time favorite blind audition" for The Voice of all ten seasons, via this Yahoo Music interview: https://www.yahoo.com/music/exclusive-voice-coaches-reveal-their-top-162505360.html
Here is a recent live performance on The Meredith Vieira Show, supporting Grammy nominee Jimmy Greene:
http://meredithvieirashow.com/videos/beautiful-life-performance-by-jimmy-greene-and-javier-colon/
More About Javier Colon's ‘Gravity':
"I got together with some good songwriters and musicians, and we just let it flow," states Colon. "I wanted to make an album where I could be free to be myself, with no walls or boundaries. I wanted the freedom to be myself musically, which is really all I've ever wanted, and I was surrounded by people who encouraged me to do that."
Indeed, the 13-song album, on which Colon wrote or co-wrote all but three songs, marks a creative milestone for the artist. Such musically compelling, emotionally resonant tunes as "For A Reason," "Clear the Air," "Walking Blind" and the memorable title track demonstrate the breadth of his talents, matching his distinctly expressive voice with irresistible melodies, insightful lyrics and Colon's own distinctive acoustic guitar work, which sets the tone for the album's spacious instrumental arrangements.
Visit:
http://www.javiercolon.com
https://www.facebook.com/javiercolonmusic
https://twitter.com/Javstwtr
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/JavierGravityiT
Signed CD: http://smarturl.it/JavierD2C
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/JavierGravityAMZ
More Information: http://www.javiercolon.com
