Born in 1965 in ...
Grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Later lived in San Diego California, Idaho, Wyoming, Bellevue Washington, Pensacola Florida, Norfolk Virginia, Grand Forks North Dakota and Wichita Falls Texas.

In 7th grade (about 1978) Jonathan went to a music college in ...
To make a long story short, he was expelled. (Can take this out if you want)

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In 1989 Jonathan played at the undisputed home of good times, tiny little Charlie MacGruders in Atlanta. Steve Walsh from Kansas even came to see him there one night. It used to be on Roswell Road, 5 Seasons Brew Co. is appearantly there now.

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Jonathan was actually involved when David Ragsdale first came to Las Vegas. Jonathan told Ragsdale about an opening in the Jimmy Hopper Band that played for a long time at the Bellagio. Most of that band later became Phoenix. Both bands featured Jimmy Crespo on guitar, a past member of Rod Stewart's Band and Aerosmith.

When I met Jonathan I asked him how he ended up in Phoenix, but rephrased myself and said: "How come you were available ?" Jonathan smiled and thought that was funny because actually he weren't available. In the beginning of 2006 Jonathan had joined drummer Tommy 'Mugs' Cain in his band RadioRage. Mugs is the brother of Jonathan Cain in Journey. He also recorded with Brett Walker. Also in RadioRage was: Dave Whiston, Keith Hubacher, Matt Mackelvie, Spencer James and vocalist Kelly Christian, now in The Verge.

In March 2006 when David Ragsdale got the chance to come back to Kansas and didn't feel like leaving Phoenix hanging, David wanted to try and get them a replacement. He called Jonathan and although he had to bring the news to Mugs Cain, (after only a month in the band) he didn't want to let Ragsdale down and went for Phoenix.

April 2006 News (from Phoenix Website)
This month Phoenix will be bidding a fond farewell to one of its original members. David Ragsdale, our violinist, will once again be joining the legendary rock band Kansas. David will be touring nationwide with the group so be sure to keep an eye out for one of their shows in your area. We all wish him the best of luck and thank him for all his hard work and many talents that he brought forth to this project. Carry On...! With that being said, you can be well assured that Phoenix will still be rocking strong with the much anticipated addition of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Jonathan Gilcrest. We are very proud to have this energetic and creative force joining us. More exciting news on Jonathan later when he makes his debut April 20th.

Since September 1st, Phoenix are playing at New York New York, thursday-sunday 4.00-5.00, 5.30-6.30, 7.00-8.00. Late-shows on monday 10.00-11.00, 11.30-12.30, 1.00-2.00 and tuesday-wednesday off.

Phoenix has infact NOT presented any more exciting news about Jonathan on their website for 5 months now. Hopefully I will be able to do that in the future.

For instance Jonathan will be doing a double-bill this fall, working at Hooters tuesday to saturday after the sets at New York New York are over for the day. 10 pm and later, sunday-monday off.