Tara Jane O'Neil
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Tara Jane O'Neil (often known as TJO) is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, engineer, and painter, based out of Portland, Oregon.
Since her first solo record in 2000, Tara has collaborated with a diverse community of friends and advisers, scoring theater productions and short films, playing improvised shows, and working with dancers and painters. She's worked with the likes of Papa M, Ida, and Jackie O MF. Her music has allowed her to travel far, touring all parts of the northern hemisphere.
On top of her rich musical schedule, Tara is also a notable visual artist. Her work has been exhibited in New York City, Barcelona, Tokyo, Kyoto, Louisville, and Portland, among other places. A book of her drawings and paintings was published in 2004 by Map Press out of Tokyo.
Her solo releases include Peregrine (2000, Quarterstick Records), In the Sun Lines (2001, Quarterstick Records), TJO TKO (2003, Mr. Lady), You Sound, Reflect (2004, Quarterstick Records), Bones (2005, Preservation), and In Circles (2006, Quarterstick Records).
O'Neil has been a member of Rodan, Retsin (with Cynthia Nelson) and The Sonora Pine.
[edit] External links
- Her website can be found at www.tarajaneoneil.com.
- Amazon.com list of records
