Jon started playing bass when he was 12 and has been influenced by everything from Motown to metal. He has played classic rock, blues, metal, 80s and 90s alternative, acoustic rock and funk in numerous original and cover bands over the years. He has also recorded tracks for a folk CD and demos with two of his former bands. 

He has studied with Anthony Wellington of The Victor Wooten Band and taken private lessons with Michael Manring and Stu Hamm. 

On the side, Jon writes original songs on acoustic guitar, and at some (unknown) point in the future, his EP "Scenes from a Kitchen Floor" will be released.

In addition to playing bass and providing lead and backing vocals from time to time, Jon handles all things various and sundry for the band.

Equipment: Schecter Diamond Custom 5, Fender American Standard Jazz Bass, Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 head, Dr. Bass 1580 Neo cabinet, Sadowsky DI/Preamp, D'Addario & DR Strings, Shure PGX 14 Wireless, various domestic and imported beers.

Influences: Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, James Jamerson, Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, Jack Bruce, Lee Sklar, Les Claypool, Anthony Wellington, Duck Dunn, Stu Hamm, Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, Michael Manring, Chris Squire, Berry Oakley, Allen Woody, Eddie Jackson, John McVie, Rex Brown, James Taylor, Glen Phillips, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Dave Grohl, Ben Folds, R.E.M., Weezer, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney (and the list goes on and on).