2014–2015
Local Honey
A collaborative album and documentary spotlighting Saint Augustine's music scene - 15 local musicians recorded at Rodman Plantation. Jon contributed the original song "Another Day".
Saint Augustine, Florida
Jon Bailey
Alternative Folk | Singer-Songwriter
In the works
Grief Eater
Wild dogs in the dark.
Twelve songs.
Recorded where the light doesn't reach.
Release date: ████████
Names withheld. Dates redacted.
Signal received. You'll hear when it's time.
Discography
Songs & Releases
Stream the inaugural album wherever you listen - eight songs from 2018, with more live cuts and deep tracks on ReverbNation.
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Jon Bailey
lowercase i is Jon Bailey's inaugural album - eight alternative folk songs from 2018, his only official full-length release to date. Jon wrote the songs and played acoustic guitar, lead vocals, and harmonies; Lucio Rubino produced and played bass, keys, electric guitars, and harmonies; Albert Cruz played drums. The hand-painted cover features the little green birdie that became a signature image: raw vocals, upside-down guitar, and songs that move from intimate confession to dry humor.
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- 01Niagara
- 02Don't Pretend
- 03Little Birdie
- 04Back Together
- 05You've Got to Get Intuit
- 06I Guess
- 07Phone, Keys, Wallet
- 08DMT
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- Jon Bailey
- Songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies
- Lucio Rubino
- Producer, bass, keys, electric guitars, harmonies
- Albert Cruz
- Drums
Stream the full album — all eight songs from 2018.
About the album — lowercase i
Released in 2018, lowercase i is Jon Bailey's inaugural album - eight songs recorded with producer Lucio Rubino at The Fish Tank Recordings after years of writing since Maine and a decade of stages across the Southeast. The title is humility made literal: a quiet i when the world wants a capital one.
The record was born in a hard season - rebuilding after loss, depression, and the noise of a life that kept moving faster than healing. Writing and singing were how Jon processed it; the studio was where that honesty became tape. Midway through the sessions, a flood at Lucio's studio nearly wiped the project. They salvaged what they could and finished anyway. What you hear is persistence: pain, humor, and the choice to keep walking forward.
- Niagara
- A live-favorite opener - momentum and falling water as metaphor. Featured in performance videos on ReverbNation and YouTube.
- Little Birdie
- The green monster birdie from the album art given voice - playful, strange, unmistakably Jon.
- I Guess
- Bittersweet resignation set to fingerpicked folk - one of the most requested songs at Saint Augustine gigs.
- Phone, Keys, Wallet
- Everyday ritual as prayer - a snapshot of memory, routine, and what we carry.
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Demos, live cuts, and deep tracks from the full catalog.
Collaborations & Compilations
Three projects — use arrows or swipe
2015
Tales from the Ancient City
Original songs for St. Augustine's 450th Commemoration - local myths, legends, and history set to music. Jon Bailey among fifteen contributing songwriters.
2005
Belmondo - Juno Was a Man!
High school band from Portland, Maine. Jon Bailey wrote the songs, played acoustic guitar, sang lead vocals and some harmonies. Recorded by John York in Portland in 2005.
- Jon Bailey
- Songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies
- Evan James
- Viola, harmonies
- Cullen Gallagher
- Bass
- Drew Thompson Hooke
- Drums
- Sara Hallie Richardson
- Harmonies
- John York
- Recording
Former musical projects Belmondo | Sea Floor Explosives | Headspace | The Deliberates
The Artist
Upside down.
Backwards.
Jon Bailey is a singer/songwriter from Maine, writing songs since age fourteen. He plays his guitar upside down and backwards - and somehow makes it feel like the only way music was ever meant to be played.
After moving south, he spent a decade of consistent gigging and live performance across the southeastern United States - from living rooms to festivals, Colonial Quarter stages to community recordings. He released his inaugural album, lowercase i (2018), and earned a #1 local ranking on ReverbNation's alternative charts in Saint Augustine. His powerful vocals and raw connection with the crowd leave a mark that doesn't fade.
Beyond the solo work, Jon contributed original songs to Local Honey - a Saint Augustine community album and documentary - and Tales from the Ancient City, a compilation for the city's 450th commemoration. He recorded lowercase i with Lucio Rubino at The Fish Tank Recordings and remains active in the Northeast Florida songwriter scene. Press and tourism profiles list him on Visit St. Augustine's official musician directory.
Photos & Video
In the Room
lowercase i credits: Jon Bailey (songs, acoustic guitar, lead vocals, harmonies); Lucio Rubino (producer, bass, keys, electric guitars, harmonies); Albert Cruz (drums).
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In the Record
Press & Milestones
A decade on stages across the Southeast - named in local press, community albums, and the documentary that captured Saint Augustine's songwriters.
"Jon Bailey is originally from Orono, Maine. He has been playing music for 12 years and has been gracing the St. Augustine scene for the past four years."
Named among 15 musicians on the Local Honey album - portrait by Eric Hood.
Read article →"A singer/songwriter that plays his guitar upside down and backwards, Jon Bailey has a talent for connecting with his audience and sharing his music."
Official musician profile - featured video, photos, and bio.
View profile →"The Colonial Quarter hosts a special showing of Local Honey, a documentary showcasing St. Augustine's music scene."
Film screening under the Colonial Oak - live performances before and after.
Event page →"Fifteen musicians were involved in the project, including… Jon Bailey, and Phil Hair. The songs they wrote and recorded for the CD are a fascinating representation of the unique history of the nation's oldest city."
Tales from the Ancient City CD release concert at Limelight Theatre.
Release concert →"Local Honey features 15 local players… Jon Bailey, Michael Jordon, Hunter Miller. We recorded October 6th–10th on location at the Rodman Plantation."
Album & documentary - snapshot of the blue-collar musician.
Watch documentary →Ranked #1 in Local Alternative charts - Saint Augustine, FL.
Full catalog with lyrics, live recordings, and videos.
Artist page →"Documentary features Local Honey" - coverage of Amy Hendrickson's collaborative album and film project.Read article →
"Free Local Honey show set for Colonial Quarter" - Nov. 14 screening and live music.Read article →
Questions
Who Is Jon Bailey?
Quick answers for fans, booking, and anyone trying to find the musician - not the voice actor.
Jon Bailey is an alternative folk singer-songwriter based in Saint Augustine, Florida, originally from Maine. He plays guitar upside down and backwards. His inaugural album is lowercase i (2018); his next album is Grief Eater (in progress).
Is this Jon Bailey the Epic Voice Guy?
No - I'm the folk singer-songwriter from Saint Augustine, not the voice actor.
What does “lowercase i” mean?
The title is a metaphor for self-doubt. When we write about ourselves, we capitalize I - a small grammar that says this person matters. A lowercase i inverts that: the self made quiet, uncertain, almost hidden. It also reads like a little stick figure - humble, human, a silhouette still standing. The album wears that honesty on its sleeve.
Where can I hear Jon Bailey's music?
Inaugural album lowercase i is on Spotify, Apple Music, ReverbNation, and YouTube. You can also play it embedded on this page.
What albums has Jon Bailey released?
One inaugural studio album: lowercase i (2018, eight songs). Appearances on community compilations Local Honey and Tales from the Ancient City. Upcoming album: Grief Eater (twelve songs, in progress).
Where does Jon Bailey perform?
Primarily Saint Augustine and the southeastern United States - over a decade of live gigs, festivals, and community stages. Ranked #1 local alternative artist on ReverbNation in Saint Augustine. Book via the contact form below.
What is Grief Eater?
Jon Bailey's next album - twelve songs recorded where the light doesn't reach. Sign up on this page for release updates. Wild dogs in the dark.
Live History
On the Road
Past gigs across the country - explore the map for venues and dates. No upcoming shows listed right now; use Connect to book.
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