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Five years ago, Jason Feddy found himself washed up on the shores of Southern California, in exile from a life of excess in Northern England. Feddy was reeling from several personal & professional failings, including the loss of his publishing contract with Zomba UK and a major label demo deal that dissolved unceremoniously in a dead end.

Earlier, Feddy had high hopes for his career. He was courted by several well known labels after being featured in magazines such as the respected London based Time Out. Feddy also created buzz by opening for David Gray, Ben Folds Five and Neil Young. But eventually the labels passed, citing reasons tied more to marketing than music. Soon, the accolades dried up along with the touring opportunities and other offers.

Dejected, Jason Feddy ditched his guitar and packed his bags. âI was emotionally spent,â recalls Feddy. âI tried to make a go of it in England, but I was up to no good. I just needed to get the hell out of there.â

Within days, Feddy found himself working thousands of miles from home at the Orange County Swap Meet. It was at this expanse of knick knacks and Ginsu knives that he was befriended by a group of local musicians including drummer Evan Stone and highly sought after bass player David Carpenter. As a guru to Southern California rhythm sections such as Offspring, Stone had a good sense that something was brewing with Feddy

âHeâs an interesting character from across the pondâ, says Stone. âI was drawn to Jason and his story. At the time, I wasnât sure if his story was true, but for some reason I didnât care.â

Soon, Stone convinced Feddy to check out his home studio and lay down a few tracks. The result was a emotional ballad called âBirds Will Singâ recorded in one take. âI was blown away,â recalls Stone. âI still get goose-bumps thinking about it. The take was magical and I knew we had to do more.â

Before long, an albums worth of material and a live band was formed. âI think itâs destiny that Evan found me at the swap meet.â I was a bit out of it at the time, and he got me thinking about music againâ says Feddy.

This time around, Feddy isnât waiting for the major labels to come calling. Heâs releasing the album on the independent Big As Records label. âThis is the first time in my career that Iâve recorded a real album,â says Feddy. Before this, it was all a mish mash of demos recorded for the wrong reasons. He adds, âIâm excited about getting it out there.â

The singer/songwriter has his expectations in check, however. âWhatever happens, happens,â says Feddy. Iâve come to realize that I love music and that no matter what, it will be a major part of my life. Iâm cursed and blessed. And the cursed part gives me lots to write about.