Jason Roberts (guitarist)

Jason Roberts
Born	Opelika, Alabama, U.S.
Genres	Rock, folk rock, indie rock, country rock, psychedelic folk
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, bass guitar, piano, organ, tambourine, vocals
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Blackland
Associated acts	Hymns, Norah Jones, Ben Kweller, The Pierces, The Candles, Tracy Bonham, The Redwalls, Phenomenal Handclap Band, Daniel Johnston, Alberta Cross

Jason Abraham Roberts is an American guitarist, pianist and vocalist best known for his collaborations with Norah Jones,Hymns,Ben Kweller, and The Candles.

Roberts attended Appalachian State University with Hymns co-founder, Brian Harding.

Roberts met Ben Kweller at The Living Room shortly after relocating to New York City. Kweller was about to embark on the On My Way world tour and was searching for a new guitarist. Roberts quickly filled this role and played guitar and piano on the tour.

In the fall of 2006, Roberts formed Hymns with Brian Harding, Matt Shaw, and Tony Kent, and released the album Brother/Sister. This release was critically acclaimed by Spin Magazine and MTV News. Following the release, the band toured with Ben Kweller, The Lemonheads, Butch Walker and Daniel Johnston and released the albums Travel in Herds (2008) and Appaloosa (2009).

Roberts is a member of The Candles. The band has toured several times with The Lemonheads, acted as Evan Dando's backing band, and opened for Norah Jones on her Little Broken Hearts Tour.

Roberts is currently touring with Norah Jones, in support of her 2012 release Little Broken Hearts. He is her lead guitarist and also contributes back-up vocals. In 2013, along with his bandmates from The Candles, Roberts joined Alberta Cross' live band.

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