"From poignant poet to playful prankster, Jono Manson is a shining star in his own right."
- TJ Music Magazine
June 12, 2026:
Jono featured in Pasatiempo cover story
June 12, 2026:
New album, "Family Dog" released
April 13, 2026
Songwriters/Producers Jono Manson and James Raymond join forces to deliver "Playing Day For Night" a genre-bending collection of new material drawing from two lifetimes of musical experience, and born out of their rich, newfound collaborative partnership. The album's leadoff single, “Calling You Home”, is a stream of consciousness ode to the fragile beauty of the human experience.
May 17, 2026:
At the 2026 New Mexico Music Awards, Jono accepted the Norman Petty Producer's Award (Best Producer) for "Likable", his collaborative project with Screenwriter/Playwright/Musician Danny Rubin, and the award for Best Album of the Year for "It Matters", by Daniel Boling and Tom Paxton, co-produced, recorded and mixed by Manson.
Singer/Songwriter, Touring Musician, Producer, Recording Engineer, Educator
May 1, 2026:
NEW OFFICIAL VIDEO
I Am Not Your Song
August 31, 2026:
Jono advocates on behalf of the New Mexico music community in a round table discussion with Senator Ben Ray Luján who is spearheading an initiative to introduce new legislation to ban “speculative” ticketing and protect ticket buyers from scams and unfair practices, which in turn make it harder for artists and venues to navigate the already difficult landscape of today’s music business.
Recent Highlights:
June 11, 2026:
New Single "Make No Bones About It" featuring KT Tunstall