Jason Slate

Guitarist

Jason Slate, as a teenager in LA area, started playing guitar in 1972. When his family moved to Monterey county, he formed a band, Canyon, with his brothers in Big Sur, playing locally throughout the 80s. Heavily influenced by guitarists like Tommy Bolin and Jimi Hendrix, groups like Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin, Jason began writing songs and developing a style, both melodic and progressive. He is best known locally for his work with Young Presidents, which had an inspiring run of 14 years.