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Updated 6/22/2023

Lon E Plynton

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    RI

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Lon E. Plynton is a Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Recording Artist, Producer, Promoter, Entertainer, Business Owner and Educator.

Lon E Plynton is a Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Recording Artist, Producer, Promoter, Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Educator. The force behind ventures such as Lion Eye productions and The New England Reggae Festival, he is a beloved music teacher at School One, Sophia Academy and the OCYL. A member of RISCA's teaching artists education roster, he originally became known internationally for his work as bandleader and recording artist of the Mystic Jammers. Mr. Plynton received an Alumnx Legacy Award for his work as Music Director at Brown University's Rites and Reason Theater and is a professional musician that performs with RPM Voices of RI and many ensembles throughout the New England area.

More about Lon at: lonplynton.com and lioneyemusic.com

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Lon Plynton
Job Title: Musician/Composer
Phone: 401-331-7910
Address:
278 Lafayette St
Pawtucket, RI 02860

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1985

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1985

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Multi-Disciplinary

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts and Health
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Audio or Video Recording
  • Residency - Production / Development
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 60

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Youth-At-Risk

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region

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Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • RIMEA - Rhode Island Musical Education Association
  • NAfME - National Association for Music Education

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • RIMEA - Rhode Island Musical Education Association
  • NAfME - National Association for Music Education

Awards

Awards:

  • The Department of Africana Studies/Rites and Reason Theater: The Alumnx Legacy Award. For Outstanding contributions to Institution building in the area of music composition and production.
  • 5 Star rating from Gigmasters.com

Education

Education:

  • Associate Artist with Hugh F. MacColl studio in Brown University Music Dept, 1981.

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Media

Fee range:

$350 - $3,500

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Media

Fee range:

$350 - $3,500

State Arts Agency Roster Artist

  • Rhode Island Education Roster

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • 20 amp electricity, a non porous, level playing surface. Cover if the event is outdoors. In some cases you may be required to provide PA and/or backline.

Fee Range:

$500 - $3,500

State of Residence:

Rhode Island

Minimum Number of Performers:

2

Maximum Number of Performers:

7