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Jona

Singer/Drummer/Radio n Internet DJ/MC/Vocal Talent

About Me

Originally from Iceland Jona started singing in bands when she was 16. Starting off with a original/cover project called Black Out. They released 2 original songs, one (Come Around) witch made it onto top 40 list in Iceland. Jona played with various bands there as well as working as a Radio Host/DJ on various radio stations (Bylgan FM98.9 Rotin FM106.8) In 1994 Jona decided to move to Canada to further persue her musical career. First Project there was Drums and Vocals for her Uncles renown Blues band Thor and the Thundercats . She also ran several jam sessions around the Island. Next project was Strange Behavior , a rocking 4 piece playing Funk/Rock/disco/Pop. In '94 Jona took a big step and started working on cruise ships (Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruiselines) It was back behind the drums, singing lead for Jamm Inc. as a Show band. Doing shows as: Dancing threw the Decades (50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's) Island Night Dance parties (Disco,Funk.Reggae,Rock). During this time Jona travelled all over the Caribbean. Currently Jona is steppin away from the drums, just to add a percussion station on stage with the Mega Disco, Funk Dance band Wunderbread (www.wunderbreadmusic.com) This is a 10 year old, 6 piece corparate band that has won a great reputation as a BADASS Danceband all over the West Coast. Jona also fronts The very popular Rock,soul and reggae band Iris. Jona is currently in a rehersal camp with a 7 piece Motown act. Also...will bring out a 5 piece all girl novelty act called FEMME FATAL late next year with some heavy hitters in the line-up..so it back behind the drums. Layout Provided By LayoutsPlus.com - Browse Layouts

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Music:

Member Since: 3/26/2006
Band Website: wunderbread.ca
Band Members: I am currently working on a demo......ALSO looking for some killer RnB, soul or slowjam beats. Got some good ones??? HOLLA @ ya girl!
Influences: LORD where to start.... I guess i have to say Luther....Phil Perry.......George Clinton...Parliment.....Chicago.... Will Downing....Stevie Wonder..Patti Labelle..India Arie....Chaka Khan...Koko Taylor...Etta James...Anita baker.....Black street....Isley Brothers... Prince....Tower of Power.....Avarge white band...Sly and the family stone....Earth Wind & Fire....Zepp......King's X.... and MANY MANY MANY more( see how far off my music taste is)
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My Blog

I AM HOME ATLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Hello friends!!!!   I have decided to take a long deserved break from the cruise ships. I am moving to Nanaimo now and I am gonna join Wunderbread for some gig's. Also hoping to set up a ALL fema...
Posted by Jona on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 02:02:00 PST