GENERAL JONES has been on the Bay Area music scene for 2 years.  They have been appearing in San Francisco, Oakland, Marin County, and The South Bay Area, and made a trip up to Portland Oregon to play.  In 2009, they plan on increasing there fan base all along the West Coast with small tours through California and in the Pacific Northwest. There is something extraordinary about this group; their humble attitude accompanied with rich, soulful talent makes them an act worth seeing whenever they play.  
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Drummer Gary Jones has been playing with Shark Shartsis (band leader, song writier, vocals, guitar) since 2005 - back when this music was played under the group name "Eighteen Wheeler" in the bosom of the magnificent Rocky Mountains in Boulder, CO. His impeccable meter and humble style are the heartbeat of this group.
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Zach "Z-Money" Sharpe has been playing the Bass guitar since the beginning of time; he carries the infectious air of funk/blues/soul style bass that will have you unable to resist the dance floor.  
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The most recent addition to this group is guitarist Mark Abdilla. He is a traditional Celtic guitarist by trade, touring the world every summer with his tremendous talent. He brings a whole new dimension to this group with a tasteful ear and dexterous hand.
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General Jones is lead by singer/guitarist Matthew "Shark" Shartsis. Mr. Shartsis (known most commonly as Shark) wrote --and continues to write -- the music of this Bay Area group. The idea of General Jones (a name spawn from Gary Jones' canine companion, General) is based on the theory that there is no limit to peoples tastes; everyone feels a General Jones. As the band continues to grow, you will find that their style is truly a GENERAL JONES...

General Jones, Live!