Columbia Jones and the Harpoons
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.
Columbia Jones' music is deeply informed by his love of blues and country where he combines the emotion of the blues with the storytelling of country. Sort of a Chris Stapelton meets The Black Keys. All with authentic and vulnerable lyrics. All belted out with a voice that always turns heads at sound check.
After over 10 years of performing as a musician, Columbia has built an impressive resume. Multiple national tours booked by himself, competitions, 50-100 shows a year, 3 albums, and a handful of EPs. While many musicians come and go, Columbia has remained a staple of the Salt Lake City Blues and Folk scene. His combination of hard work and talent has also garnered him respect from venues all over the intermountain west. A relationship he continues to nurture by going on tour twice a year.