2014--2015
Local Honey
A collaborative album and documentary spotlighting Saint Augustine's music scene - 15 local musicians recorded at Rodman Plantation. Jon contributed the original song "Another Day".
Saint Augustine, Florida
Jon Bailey
Alternative Folk · Singer-Songwriter
Intimate, haunted, luminous folk -- seven free demos.
In the works
Grief Eater
Twelve songs.
Recorded where the light doesn't reach.
Release date: ████████
Signal received. When the light returns, you'll hear first.
Until then:
Featured · Track 4
Featured · free stream + YouTube
Crash into Nowhere
Memory as sand and shades of blue -- what slips through the fingers. sift through my fingers / crash into nowhere
Discography
Songs & Releases
Stream the inaugural album wherever you listen - eight songs from 2018, with more live cuts and deep tracks on ReverbNation.
Discography
Songs & Releases
Stream the inaugural album wherever you listen - eight songs from 2018, with more live cuts and deep tracks on ReverbNation.
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Jon Bailey
lowercase i is Jon Bailey's inaugural album - eight alternative folk songs from 2018, his only official full-length release to date. Jon wrote the songs and played acoustic guitar, lead vocals, and harmonies; Lucio Rubino produced and played bass, keys, electric guitars, and harmonies; Albert Cruz played drums. The hand-painted cover by Nicki Giustine -- an artist Jon met in Saint Augustine -- features the little green birdie that became a signature image: raw vocals, upside-down guitar, and songs that move from intimate confession to dry humor.
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- Jon Bailey
- Songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies
- Lucio Rubino
- Producer, bass, keys, electric guitars, harmonies
- Albert Cruz
- Drums
Stream the full album -- all eight songs from 2018.
About the album -- lowercase i
Released in 2018, lowercase i is Jon Bailey's inaugural album - eight songs recorded with producer Lucio Rubino at The Fish Tank Recordings after years of writing since Maine and a decade of stages across the Southeast. The title is humility made literal: a quiet i when the world wants a capital one.
The record was born in a hard season - rebuilding after loss, depression, and the noise of a life that kept moving faster than healing. Writing and singing were how Jon processed it; the studio was where that honesty became tape. Midway through the sessions, a flood at Lucio's studio nearly wiped the project. They salvaged what they could and finished anyway. What you hear is persistence: pain, humor, and the choice to keep walking forward.
- Niagara
- A live-favorite opener - momentum and falling water as metaphor. Featured in performance videos on ReverbNation and YouTube.
- Little Birdie
- The green monster birdie from the album art given voice - playful, strange, unmistakably Jon.
- I Guess
- Bittersweet resignation set to fingerpicked folk - one of the most requested songs at Saint Augustine gigs.
- Phone, Keys, Wallet
- Everyday ritual as prayer - a snapshot of memory, routine, and what we carry.
ReverbNation catalog
Demos, live cuts, and deep tracks from the full catalog.
Collaborations & Compilations
Three projects -- use arrows or swipe
2015
Tales from the Ancient City
Original songs for St. Augustine's 450th Commemoration - local myths, legends, and history set to music. Jon Bailey among fifteen contributing songwriters.
2005
Belmondo - Juno Was a Man!
High school band from Portland, Maine. Jon Bailey wrote the songs, played acoustic guitar, sang lead vocals and some harmonies. Recorded by John York in Portland in 2005.
- Jon Bailey
- Songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies
- Evan James
- Viola, harmonies
- Cullen Gallagher
- Bass
- Drew Thompson Hooke
- Drums
- Sara Hallie Richardson
- Harmonies
- John York
- Recording
Former musical projects Belmondo | Sea Floor Explosives | Headspace | The Deliberates
The Artist
Upside down.
Backwards.
Maine-born singer-songwriter -- guitar upside down and backwards, a decade on southeastern stages.
The Artist
Upside down.
Backwards.
Maine-born singer-songwriter -- guitar upside down and backwards, a decade on southeastern stages.
Jon Bailey is a singer/songwriter from Maine, writing songs since age fourteen. He plays his guitar upside down and backwards -- and somehow makes it feel like the only way music was ever meant to be played.
After moving south, he spent a decade of consistent gigging and live performance across the southeastern United States -- from living rooms to festivals, Colonial Quarter stages to community recordings. He released his inaugural album, lowercase i (2018), and earned a #1 local ranking on ReverbNation's alternative charts in Saint Augustine. His powerful vocals and raw connection with the crowd leave a mark that doesn't fade.
Beyond the solo work, Jon contributed original songs to Local Honey -- a Saint Augustine community album and documentary -- and Tales from the Ancient City, a compilation for the city's 450th commemoration. He recorded lowercase i with Lucio Rubino at The Fish Tank Recordings and remains active in the Northeast Florida songwriter scene. Press and tourism profiles list him on Visit St. Augustine's official musician directory.
Photos & Video
In the Room
lowercase i credits: Jon Bailey (songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies);
Lucio Rubino (producer, bass, keys, electric guitars, harmonies); Albert Cruz (drums).
Photos & Video
In the Room
lowercase i credits: Jon Bailey (songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies); Lucio Rubino (producer, bass, keys, electric guitars, harmonies); Albert Cruz (drums).
From ReverbNation | More on YouTube
Five shots from the room -- swipe or use arrows
Archive gallery -- swipe through all photos
In the Record
Press & Milestones
A decade on stages across the Southeast -- named in local press, community albums,
and the documentary that captured Saint Augustine's songwriters. Full EPK below for writers and bookers.
In the Record
Press & Milestones
A decade on stages across the Southeast -- named in local press, community albums, and the documentary that captured Saint Augustine's songwriters. Full EPK below for writers and bookers.
"Jon Bailey is originally from Orono, Maine. He has been playing music for 12 years and has been gracing the St. Augustine scene for the past four years."
Named among 15 musicians on the Local Honey album - portrait by Eric Hood.
Read article →"A singer/songwriter that plays his guitar upside down and backwards, Jon Bailey has a talent for connecting with his audience and sharing his music."
Official musician profile - featured video, photos, and bio.
View profile →"The Colonial Quarter hosts a special showing of Local Honey, a documentary showcasing St. Augustine's music scene."
Film screening under the Colonial Oak - live performances before and after.
Event page →"Fifteen musicians were involved in the project, including… Jon Bailey, and Phil Hair. The songs they wrote and recorded for the CD are a fascinating representation of the unique history of the nation's oldest city."
Tales from the Ancient City CD release concert at Limelight Theatre.
Release concert →"Local Honey features 15 local players… Jon Bailey, Michael Jordon, Hunter Miller. We recorded October 6th--10th on location at the Rodman Plantation."
Album & documentary - snapshot of the blue-collar musician.
Watch documentary →Ranked #1 in Local Alternative charts - Saint Augustine, FL.
Full catalog with lyrics, live recordings, and videos.
Artist page →"Documentary features Local Honey" - coverage of Amy Hendrickson's collaborative album and film project.Read article →
"Free Local Honey show set for Colonial Quarter" - Nov. 14 screening and live music.Read article →
Questions
Who Is Jon Bailey?
Quick answers for fans, booking, and anyone trying to find the musician - not the voice actor.
Questions
Who Is Jon Bailey?
Quick answers for fans, booking, and anyone trying to find the musician - not the voice actor.
Jon Bailey is an alternative folk singer-songwriter based in Saint Augustine, Florida, originally from Maine. He plays guitar upside down and backwards. His inaugural album is lowercase i (2018); his next album is Grief Eater (in progress). Official merch -- Grief Eater demo-track cover art on hoodies, tees, hats, mugs, and totes -- ships worldwide at jon-bailey-shop.fourthwall.com.
Is this Jon Bailey the Epic Voice Guy?
No - I'm the folk singer-songwriter from Saint Augustine, not the voice actor.
Is this Jonathan Bailey the actor — and “Sexiest Man Alive”?
No on both counts. I'm Jon Bailey the musician from Saint Augustine; he's Jonathan Bailey on screens and magazine lists. We share a name the way two hats share a hook — only one of us belongs on it at a time, and I'm usually upside down holding a guitar. If People magazine calls, tell them I'm flattered, unavailable, and statistically more likely to be confused with the voice actor.
What does “lowercase i” mean?
The title is a metaphor for self-doubt. When we write about ourselves, we capitalize I - a small grammar that says this person matters. A lowercase i inverts that: the self made quiet, uncertain, almost hidden. It also reads like a little stick figure - humble, human, a silhouette still standing. The album wears that honesty on its sleeve.
Where can I hear Jon Bailey's music?
Inaugural album lowercase i is on Spotify, Apple Music, ReverbNation, and YouTube. Free-stream five Grief Eater demos from the cover-card tracklist at jonbailey.xyz/grief-eater: Crash into Nowhere (track 4), Took Me For a Ride Inside (track 5), Hard Stone Carver (track 6, ft. cellist Sam Shin), Hello, I Yell (track 9), , a Cloud from my Mouth (track 7), and Really Rather Swell (track 11) -- free stream + lyrics (and music videos where linked on each page). You can also play lowercase i embedded on this page.
What albums has Jon Bailey released?
One inaugural studio album: lowercase i (2018, eight songs). Appearances on community compilations Local Honey and Tales from the Ancient City. Upcoming album: Grief Eater (twelve songs) -- seven free demos live (tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11) on the cover-card tracklist at /grief-eater.
Where does Jon Bailey perform?
Primarily Saint Augustine and the southeastern United States - over a decade of live gigs, festivals, and community stages. Ranked #1 local alternative artist on ReverbNation in Saint Augustine. Book via the contact form below.
What is Grief Eater?
Jon Bailey's next album -- twelve original folk songs. The Grief Eater page shows a full cover-card tracklist: seven free demos live now (track 3 The Woodpecker, track 4 Crash into Nowhere, track 5 Took Me For a Ride Inside, track 6 Hard Stone Carver ft. cellist Sam Shin, track 9 Hello, I Yell, track 11 Really Rather Swell) -- each with free stream, lyrics, and on-page lyrical interpretation & theme analysis (MP3 download locked for now). Five other titles stay redacted. Sign up on this page for release updates.
Where can I buy Jon Bailey merch?
Official merch is live at jon-bailey-shop.fourthwall.com -- Grief Eater demo lyric-interpretation covers on hoodies, tees, hats, mugs, and totes. Print-on-demand, ships worldwide. Featured picks also appear at jonbailey.xyz/merch.
Objects
Wear the Story
Curated art you can hold -- demo covers on cloth, ceramic, and tote. A quiet gallery, not a warehouse.
Objects
Wear the Story
Curated art you can hold -- demo covers on cloth, ceramic, and tote. A quiet gallery, not a warehouse.
Refreshing picks…
Store picks unavailable -- visit the shop directly.
Crash into Nowhere
Hoodie
Took Me For a Ride Inside
Tee
Hard Stone Carver
Hat
Really Rather Swell
Mug
The Woodpecker
Tote
30 demo covers across hoodies, tees, hats, mugs, and totes. Browse the full catalog →
Shop at jon-bailey-shop.fourthwall.com
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Live
On the Road
No public dates posted right now. Living rooms and festivals still matter -- leave a signal if you want Jon in your room.
Live
On the Road
No public dates posted right now. Living rooms and festivals still matter -- leave a signal if you want Jon in your room.
The calendar is quiet
Past stages span the Southeast and beyond. When new dates land, they will live here first. Until then: book a room, or explore the map of where the noise has already been.
History map via ReverbNation
Stay Close
Follow the Noise
Music, shows, and whispers about what comes next.
Stay Close
Follow the Noise
Music, shows, and whispers about what comes next.
Send a message
Booking, press, or just saying hello - use the form below or email [email protected].
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