
JG3O
(Formerly Jarc Gregorin Trio)
Beyond Blues
JG3O
(Formerly Jarc Gregorin Trio)
Beyond Blues
Vocals, Guitars
Drums
Bass
Violin
Formerly on bass, backing vocals,
founding member
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In 2017, having played the Slovenian circuit for two years, the band put out 'Tja in spet nazaj' - 'There and Back Again', a conceptual album dealing with the issues of what is home, a wreath of impressions derived from personal experience of life in migration. The album received positive response in the media and with the general public. With the album's positive reception the band's public presence needed to be developed, at which point Matjaž opted to focus on classical composing and relegated his place in the spotlight.
In the winter of 2017, Janez Moder became the band's full time bassist. He is the original and current member of one of Slovenia's most progressive bands Moonlight Sky as well as an extremely active session and live musician who's played with Gal in Galeristi, Aritmija, Didiwa, Alkimia and has collaborated with the likes of Severa Gjurin, Goran Bojčevski, Marko Hatlak, to name but a few.
The band took to Slovenian stages, media outposts, and radio studios to present the album nationwide, accumulating interest with the public. The hit song 'Never be the same' (Nič ne bo kot je bilo) gained traction on radio stations (Val 202, Slovenia SI, Radio BOB...).
In November of 2018 the band was officially joined by academic violinist Ana Mezgec, who had previously appeared as a guest violinist, blowing the audience away with her energetic and perfected playing style along with a confident yet understated stage presence.
With two new last names added to the roster of band members, the old name "Jarc Gregorin Trio" no longer fit the four-piece. The band decided to slowly phase in a new designation: "JG3O". At first the two names would be used side by side making JG3O the largest trio around; the name is set to change with new songs and the publication of the second full album.
Live at Prulček - Ljubljana
All songs are available on our Youtube channel.
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The concept Album "There and Back Again" - "Tja in spet nazaj" explores all that represents the concept 'home'. It was written as a reflection of the authors' residency between the UK and Slovenia, friendship stretching to the US, and family with the richness of two families.
The album makes use of different genres to better communicate the emotion and subtext of the messages of individual songs. Its eclectic selection of original songs that truly defy labeling. In a way this is unfortunate because it is sometimes considered impractical in this day and age to transgress the limitations of genre; it makes it harder for the audience to find your music, but it makes for an interesting album and a colourful night out
The album is largely bilingual, because the main author spent time between the UK and his Slovenian home – hence the concept. Most of the songs exist in either language – in fact only two do not. The tour focuses on the English lyrics, but allows the audience a taste of the unique language that is Slovenian.
We'll try to come and play near you - but you can be proactive; if you want us, let your local venue know!
Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia
We'll do our best to get the album available through Amazon, Spotify and the usual suspects.
Copyright © 2017 JG Trio (Jarc Gregorin Trio) - All Rights Reserved. All B&W photos by Milena Rupar. Graphic artwork by Marjetka Pezdirc.
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