Meet True Vinyl
Janet Jones
Vocals/Keys/Percussion
Starting at Age 7 Janet started her musical path her Voice and Keyboard chops including earning a Bachelors and Masters degree in Music from the University of Illinois and Doctoral work at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. As a teacher and artist for Yamaha Music in Annaheim, CA and Sioux Falls. She performed a plethora of music styles that make her an excellent performer and musician
Recent performances on CBS and WGN morning shows with “The Generations”, She just finished recording original tracks at Electric Audio studio in Chicago
Janet recently retired from teaching in Tinley Park, IL District 140. She was a Quarterfinalist for a Grammy Music Educators Award twice in Los Angeles. She also was the music director United Church of Plainfield for 15 years conducting all the choirs, chancel band, and the contemporary group, “Inspiration” while also doing private teaching. Her musical work with white board technology was published in the national magazine “School Band and Orchestra”.
Most important…She loves to interact with audiences and inspire them to “Groove with the Music”!!
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Gary Jacklin
Guitar, Violin/Fiddle and Vocals
Starting at the age of six on the violin, and picking up guitar several years later, Gary has been performing virtually his entire life which has fashioned his virtuosity on both instruments. His style melds many elements like Jazz, Rock, Country etc. making him an extremely versatile instrumentalist! He is generally recognized for his rock/country violin prowess nationwide!
During the late 70’s and 80’s he toured the country many bands and artists like John Howell, Joel Daly and Prairie Moon, and The Born to Boogie Band just name a few.
He has opened for Artists like Charlie Daniels, Conway Twitty, and Bachman Turner Overdrive just to name a few. His passion for performance the skills he brings an experienced not to be missed
Pat Culligan
Drums / Vocals
Pat has been a musician playing a wide variety of music for his entire life. After touring for 5 years in the early 80’s backing up bands such as Survivor, Huey Lewis and the News, Rare Earth, The Look, and the Greg Kihn Band, Pat took a “day job” but never stopped playing and recording…..continuing to fuel his passion for music. Pat has always taken that passion for all things creative and channeled it back towards what he has always loved…playing music!
Pat’s ability to be a hard hitting and authoritative drummer or a melodic subtle percussionist as needed keeps the energy high and engaging…keeping audiences moving to, listening to, and enjoying whatever style of music the band is groovin’ on.
Dave Jones
Bass/Vocals
In Dave’s world it’s always been “It’s All About the Bass”. Although it wasn’t his first instrument, he always knew bass gave the music the feel and foundation that makes it special.
Dave started playing bass in high school and earned his chops playing collegiately in the University of South Dakota Jazz Bands, and whether it was his Hofner, Rickenbacker, or Precision he hasn’t put it down since.
Dave’s first preference has always been classic rock with his major influences coming from such legends as Paul McCartney and James Jamerson. He has been playing classic rock in various bands over the past four decades, and is incredibly excited about what True Vinyl is all about.
Recently Dave was featured with “The Generations” on the WGN Morning Show as well.
Dave will always have the low end covered, 4 strings…. one note at a time.