Wellington Original and Covers Rock Band
About Us
Jones Deviation was established in early 2005. We started as two friends who had played in bands previously. The idea back then was to just muck around and learn a few 'sit around the table' acoustic drinking songs.
Rob and Sidney have played in various bands together and as solo performers for a number of years, such as 'Power House' and 'Slap Monkey'. Both of these bands were very different and yet very similar backgrounds and tastes in music.
So the beginning of Jones Deviation was in its earliest stages of conception. Rob soon mentioned that he had a friend at work who played the bass, and he was interested in having a jam. Enter, stage left, Owen. Looking back now, it can be said he is the reason that we are where we are today, but at that early stage, Jones Deviation wasnt anything too serious.
After a jam or two, it was decided that we should source some practice space and start advertising for a drummer. Looking back, I would say that this was the point that we decided that we would take it to the next step and try to become a viable band. Only one thing stood in our way: We still had no drummer, and the equipment we were using was... well... lets say we needed to upgrade!
Within weeks, Owen had a brand new amp that just kicked ass, and Rob had his 'wet dream' guitar and amp. The P.A. was being hired at the hall as there were also mics and leads.... and Sidney still with nothing new.
Now with everyone else sorted all we needed was a drummer, after some trials with the drummer situation, about a year passed and then Huki came on the scene. He had answered an add, but it wasnt until a couple of months had gone past that we finally got in touch. They say all good things come to those who wait, and this is very much the case with Huki. He is a major part of the band and is another member of the Jones Deviation brotherhood.
Jones Deviation more recently has had an additional guitarist join - Simon. What an incredible asset! The line up is now finally complete!!
Jones Deviation is more than just a band filled with band members, we are all best mates and like family, which shows in our perfomances.
Band Members
Sidney - Vocals
Sidney has been involved in a couple a bands, either playing or singing. His influences include Gn'R, AC/DC, Iron Maiden and The Eagles, though pretty much love all types of music.
His goal in life would be to record an album and to make a career from this art.
Huki - Drums
Huki like all types of music with Rock and Heavy Metal being his prefered choice.
Metallica, AC/DC, Pantera and Sepultra are a few bands he likes to listen to.
Owen - Bass
Owen has played music for the last twenty years.
Owen is originally clasically trained on the Violin, but started teaching himself the bass about ten years ago.
His favourite bands include Pink Floyd, Queen and The Eagles amongst all sorts of others.
Rob - Guitar
Rob has been playing the guitar for nearly 20 years. His influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn, Angus Young, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and more, too many to mention.
He says his biggest thrill is to play in front of big crowds and going nuts on lead breaks.
Simon - Guitar
Simon is the new Guitarist for Jones Deviation and has just finished up his University studies in Accounting/Finance.
Simon has only been with the band since August, but has proven to been a valuable asset.
Music
Remedy - Jones Deviation
Redemption - Jones Deviation
Slaps Night Out - Jones Deviation
Nameless Stranger - Jones Deviation
Why Does Love - Exponents
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Lil Miss Cant Be Wrong - Spin Doctors
500 Miles - Proclaimers
I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
Bad Case Of Loving You - Robert Palmer
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Paranoid - Black Sabbath
Whiskey In A Jaro - Metallica
Mean To Me - Crowded House
When I Come Around - Greenday
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
.....and many more
Gigs
A gig in March sounds
good... what do you
think?
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