Jason Charles Miller releases his solo debut, an Americana departure from goth-inspired Godhead

October 28, 4:32 AMMusic ExaminerPaul Gargano

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Jason Charles Miller has released his solo debut, an Americana departure from goth-inspired Godhead
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Jason Charles Miller, lead singer of the rock band Godhead, has released his first solo album, Last to Go Home.

The five-song EP is a departure from his work at the helm of industrial-rock innovators Godhead, and introduces a softer side to Miller’s personality, one where he unplugs his soul on songs that are carried by nothing more than evocative vocals and stripped-down acoustics.

The tracks feature guest performances by Motown legend Brenda Lee Eager [Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder], guitarist Shane Gibson [Korn], bassist Marty O’Brien [We Are The Fallen, Tommy Lee] and classical concert cellist Tina Guo. Drawing on influences including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson, the five original songs are written and produced by Miller, and blur the lines between Americana, alt-country, singer-songwriters and folk music.

The album is available at retail on iTunes and most major digital outlets for only $4.95, and also on his website, where all CD purchases include a personalized autograph.

For a more intimate look at Miller and his influences, visit him on YouTube, where his bi-weekly video series “Covers On The Roof” features classic songs covered solo, and with special guests. His latest cover is “Goin’ Blind” from KISS (featured below), which is a duet with actor/comedian Hal Sparks. His list of covers so far also includes “Old Man” (Neil Young), “Simple Man” (Lynyrd Skynyrd), “Lights” (Journey), “Space Oddity” (David Bowie), “Help Me Make it Through the Night (Kris Kristofferson), “Bartender’s Blues” (George Jones) and “Sweet Baby James” (James Taylor).

On the acting front, Jason recently recorded voices for Cartoon Network’s Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The episode is expected to air in June 2010. He has also appeared in Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as the popular video game “World of Warcraft.”

LINKS:  www.jasoncharlesmiller.com , Jason Charles Miller MySpace, Jason Charles Miller YouTube

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