Columbia Jones

As a Jack-of-all-trades, Columbia has done it all. He was a finalist in the 2023 Telluride Solo blues challenge, a nationally touring Folk artist, and the drummer for an Americana band. But Columbia's voice as an artist is what sets him apart.

Growing up, Columbia was quite poor but he taught himself to play 8 different instruments. He learned early on how to book shows while many of his peers were still waiting for things to fall into their laps. While some friends fretted over day jobs or what car to buy, he was out every weekend earning money as a musician. This has given him a different perspective on life and on music. This creates songs that are both familiar and unique. In today's AI generated and people-pleasing content, this kind of music is incredibly important. As Columbia got older and could afford to, he began taking lessons on various instruments. Voice teacher Anthony Buck was a huge part of his journey and took his vocal ability to a whole new level. No matter the venue, his voice is always the highlight of the performance delivering both power, accuracy, and emotion.

These days he fronts Columbia Jones and the Harpoons: A powerful mix of Blues and Southern rock with a horn section. The songs go from groovy to powerful eliciting all the emotions that Columbia wants his audience to feel. His combination of hard work and talent has garnered him respect from venues all over Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. A relationship he continues to nurture by taking his band out on tour twice a year. Throughout the night, you can expect to hear music from some of your favorite artists done just a little bit differently. But also you can expect to hear well crafted original music about life, love, and the world around us.