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Wonderjack is a dynamic four piece
original modern rock band hailed for its "energetic performances" and
"tight arrangements and harmonies". After only a few years the
band has evolved its sound into an unusual, yet cohesive mix of
electric guitar riffs and vintage electromechanical keyboard patterns,
driven by a solid rhythmic foundation created by bass and drums.
Consistent local gigging, constant songwriting and the release of their
previous four-song EP November resulted in the band receiving
significant attention on the air waves and in clubs throughout the
VA/DC/PA region. Chris from the "Rusty Nail Radio Show "
enthusiastically commented, "their voices are unbelievable!"
Wonderjack completed their latest EP - Shoot Out the Lights - in
February of 2006. With this latest recording, WJ has pushed the
boundaries of their sound, and succeeded in capturing the energy of
their live shows. They were pleased to have the help of Erik
Skews (Viki Nova Band) in recording, Ted Comerford (The Argument,
Juniper Lane) in mixing, and Dave Harris of Studio B for
mastering. The 5 song disk is available at their shows, and
though the website.
Wonderjack's music has been featured as an editor's pick on
mp3.washingtonpost.com, on Z104's Capital Scene hosted by Jenni Chase
in Washington DC, DC101's Local Lix with Roche, on 14 radio stations
and 4 webcasts in the Philadelphia area, and on the local Washington DC
television channel Megahertz. This year, Wonderjack was honored
to be selected as one of the performers of the 6 Points Music Festival
in the Washington DC. Wonderjack has performed in DC-area venues
such as: IOTA, The State Theatre, Galaxy Hut, Rhodeside Grill, TT
Reynolds, DC9, Grog and Tankard, Ragtime, Dr. Dremo's Taphouse,
Clarendon Grill, Laughing Lizard Lounge, George Washington University,
Ned Devine's, and the Firehouse Grill. Regionally, Wonderjack regularly
plays The Rusty Nail (near Philadelphia), and has appeared at Jaberwoke
and Coupe DeVille's in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Craig
Fennell
joined Wonderjack in 2001, bringing a strong tenor voice and extensive
musical training to the group. Before joining Wonderjack, Craig served
as the keyboardist and vocalist for the rock group The Fiasco between
1999 and 2001,
and Otis Wants Bread in 1997 and 1998.
Craig plays a Nord Electro 2 through his
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| Charlie
Gray
joined Wonderjack in 2001, bringing with him years of guitar experience
as well as a talent for songwriting. Charlie provides the musical
breadth and creativity that has served as the foundation for many of
Wonderjack’s original songs. Previously, Charlie played with the group
Thirty Dollar Magic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Charlie owns
at
least eleven guitars, though that number fluctuates. Suffice it
to say that Charlie plays Fender guitars - a lot of them - but not all
at once. |
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Graduating
with degrees in percussion performance from the New England
Conservatory of Music (’00) and the Indiana University School of Music
(’98), Randy
Johnson
brings an extensive musical resume to the band. Since
joining Wonderjack in the summer of 2001 Randy has strongly contributed
to the band’s development. Known for his
stylistic versatility on the drum set, he can also be seen playing
jazz, funk, calypso, and more around town. Music
is his passion, and in fact has become his career, performing as a
classical/contemporary percussionist with a major DC-area organization.
Randy can pretty much play any percussion
instrument, including his van’s steering wheel, though with Wonderjack
he prefers his set of Yamaha Maple Custom drums with Zildjian and
Sabian cymbals. |
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| Dan
Roche is the
newest addition to Wonderjack, having joined the group in February
2002. Dan has a lengthy musical resume, having played with the local
bands The Fiasco, Sweettooth, and the Power-Pop outfit Tathos. Dan is
also a professional classical singer, having performed at the Kennedy
Center with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the Master
Chorale of Washington. He plays on a 1973 Fender Jazz Bass or
Ernie Ball Music
Man Stingray with a Gallien Krueger 800rb Amp Head / Peavey 410TVF
Cabinet and a Boss LM-5 Limiter. |
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