Born and raised in New Hampshire, USA, Jacob R. O’Neil grew up listening to folk, bluegrass and old fashioned americana. After learning to play the cornet as a child, he transitioned to the acoustic guitar as a young man and found his voice as a singer/songwriter while living and studying in Central America.

He moved to Playa Sámara, Costa Rica in 2012 and has participated and evolved along with the fledgling live music scene in this thriving, bohemian beech town. As a fixture in the local music and art scene, Jacob has made it his mission to promote collaboration and creative expression amongst natives and travelers, hosting various incarnations of open mic nights and community jam sessions.

Through the 2010’s Jacob has developed his organic musical style, incorporating rhythm guitar, harmonicas, beatboxing and expressive vocals into a soulful, mellifluous sound.

I WANT YOU (IN THE WORST WAY)

Music and lyrics: Jacob O’Neil
Arrangement: Ivan Pietropaolo, Giampaolo Galasso
Rhythmic section: Ivan Pietropaolo and Giampaolo Galasso
Jacob O’Neil: Voice, Rhythm Guitar, Choirs
Ivan Pietropaolo: Guitaras, Keyboards, Choirs
Giampaolo Galasso: Sax Tenor, Choirs
William Keane: Bass
Maggie Davis: Choirs