Jeff
Orson is a Canadian country singer/songwriter based in Toronto.
Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Jeff received his first guitar as a
Christmas gift at the age of six. An older cousin gave Jeff some
basic lessons and left him to it. Diagnosed
with colon cancer in 2014, Jeff began composing songs (some from his
hospital bed) while undergoing treatment. A hospital custodian heard
him playing from bed during his recovery and urged him to take his
music to the world. One tune seemed to lead to another and before
long he had a catalogue of over 100 songs. After
receiving a clean bill of health, Jeff’s story was featured in the
Toronto Star. Playing at shows followed, where a loyal following
began to emerge. Jeff’s fans appreciate his music’s
straightforward style and relatable, heart-felt lyrics which are
inspired by real life experiences. An artist with broad appeal, Jeff
humbly aspires to compose authentic anthems for our times. Since
then, Jeff has played numerous venues around the world. On the heels
of successful features in Singapore, France and Sweden and a headline
show at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern, Jeff has had several busy years
abroad with shows in Dublin, London, Glasgow, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Denver, New York, Miami, Honolulu and Mexico City. Jeff’s
music career passed a major milestone in March 2018 when he got his
first ever radio play in the Canadian Maritimes. Over the past few
years at home in Canada Jeff has played live in Vancouver, Calgary,
Montreal and Toronto and at festivals like the Burlington Sound of
Music. In August 2018, he made his Nashville debut. In
June 2018, Jeff’s inspirational survivor story was covered
extensively on national television and radio networks, including CTV
and the CBC, as well as in major national newspapers as part of the
Canadian Cancer Society’s annual drive to raise awareness of the
need for regular screening and early detection in order to save
lives.
This coverage really solidified his credentials as a Canadian
singer songwriter. Jeff
is a previous recipient of a FACTOR Artist Development Subsidy, and
he released his first EP entitled California
in February 2016. He started to get national radio play in earnest in
January 2019 with the release of his single, Won’t
Let Me Let Go,
which climbed to 101 on the Canadian country charts. His subsequent
eight singles have received radio play across Canada, the US, the UK,
and as far away as Dubai. Jeff’s music has been featured on the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and numerous other country
stations. Jeff
released Pray
in March of 2020. This song was in response to the worldwide
COVID-19 pandemic and was a way of reaching out to people feeling
isolated and uncertain. All proceeds of Bandcamp downloads have
been donated to the UN/WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Jeff
released his Ballads
EP
in November 2020, a collection of piano-driven songs, followed by his
signature upbeat tunes Who
We Are
and Home’s
the Only Place
in 2021, and Growin’
Up Country
and Country
Goin’ On
in 2022. Jeff was the recipient of a 2021 and 2023 country
music Red Carpet Award, based out of the Netherlands. His
contemporary country tune Magic
in this Moonshine
was released in January 2024, followed by Bootleggers
in August 2024, both achieving play internationally, including
Australia and Europe. Jeff’s
latest single Missing
You Soon
is a nod to the traditional country music he grew up with and is
being released to radio in January 2025. Missing
You Soon is
available everywhere now.