The Jon Dansie Band

The Jon Dansie Band Studios

michelle — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:27:53 +0000

Hanging with the boys in the band takes on all forms these days. I have found that if you really want to be a musician, a REAL Rockstar, a performer of the purest kind, you have to put in the work. You can’t just decide one day that you are going to peel off your suit and be a musician. Don’t get me wrong… you CAN be a rockstar–with or WITHOUT a suit, you just can’t decide one day to pick-up your brother’s-neighbor’s-grandma’s guitar and be an instant rockstar. The boys in THIS band have worked individually and collectively for YEARS to get to where they are today. They practice together, and in their own spaces for many hours each day to create the sound that has become known as theirs. The music you hear, the lyrics you feel, and the image that you remember is something these guys have put some effort into! The songs are all written by Jon. The soul is added in layers as Floyd and Michael add to Jon’s music and lyrics and build on each idea and emotion. All of the music is inspired, none of it is an accident. If you love it–GREAT! If you don’t–that’s okay too. Just know that the musical genius that fuels the Jon Dansie Band is a wide array of influences ranging from Jazz to Blues to Rock to Old to Older to Clapton to Skynard to Styx to Petty to Doobies to SRV to… I think you get the drift.

This Just In…

michelle — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:37:20 +0000

The Jon Dansie Band is now an LLC! We want you to be assured that when you hire us for your party, wedding, or other venue, you are getting the REAL DEAL.
THE JON DANSIE BAND LLC–We mean business!

The NAMM Show… The JDB… Guitars… ♥

michelle — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:18:32 +0000

NAMM Show–Anaheim 2011 STARCHILD TOOK IT TO 11!
Jon and company were honored to attend NAMM in January and came away with some amazing new products just for YOU! We are pleased to announce that Starchild now carries a full line of Ernie Ball products, C.A. Seydel Harmonicas, Vox, Marshall, and BlackStar amps, and Elixir strings… Jon was able to land some incredible deals on existing lines. Come in and check out the guitars, strings, pics, harmonicas, and cases (our favorite NAMM find? The Ernie Ball gig bag with a built-in Marshall amp!! SO GREAT!!) that came home with us! We continually strive to bring you the best gear on the market at great prices. Remember, Starchild’s guitar students receive a discount off of the listed prices on everything in the store. We can order in pretty much anything you are looking for, if it’s not in stock. We have one of the best luthier/repair techs in the biz on-site, every day and THE best guitar instructors in Utah! Come check out Starchild… you’ll be glad you did!
9460 S. Union Square – Suite 104 Sandy, UT 84070

Wanna HANG with the boys in the band???

michelle — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:28:51 +0000

On the second Wednesday of each month, Jon & Floyd (and sometimes Michael) can be found at the BLUES NIGHT JAM at Starchild Music Productions.

This is an all acoustic, informal jam. Come and bring your friends! Bring your Acoustic Axe, your Congas, your Harp, a Kazoo… JUST COME!

Go to www.starchildguitars.com for more details. Click on the ABOUT tab for contact info, driving directions etc.

Life Goes On and On and On…

michelle — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:20:37 +0000

We are so lucky to say that our world is still turning, we are all still kicking, Michael is back among the living, our (day) jobs and families are great… The Jon Dansie Band has been playing out a lot. We hope YOU have been in our audiences!

Before the end of 2010 we played some of the best shows we have ever done. The Work Activity Center was completely AMAZING! The staff and patrons made us feel so welcome… We rocked the HOUSE! This was, by FAR our favorite gig that we have ever done. We have never been so well received. Thank you, one and all!

We played a Christmas Party for Tetra Financial at Utah’s own Grand America Hotel. Let’s see… WOW! The entire Tetra staff was fantastic to work with and perform for. We did a very special rendition of ‘Happy Birthday, BLUES STYLE’ that nearly brought down the house!!! The fire alarms even started going off! Seriously–good times. You can’t make this stuff up. Table dancing was enjoyed by all.

Toward the end of 2010, and the beginning of 2011, we have been honored to be included in the line-up of great artists asked to perform at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Salt Lake City. The venue: ACOUSTIC LOVE FEST. A rotating schedule of local talent brought together by Ron Woolf of the Woolf-Bell Band. The artists span all ages and styles creating an evening of entertainment like none other. PLEASE WATCH THIS SITE, AS WELL AS OUR FB PAGE FOR FUTURE DATES. Acoustic Love Fest will be continuing on a monthly basis as long as the audiences find us worthy.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support! We are working on our 2011 Tour Schedule and would love to have you come along for the ride!

♥Jon, Floyd, and Michael

CLUB RENDEZVOUS – INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

jon — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:06:39 +0000

Here is the super cool, very HOT flyer for Friday’s show… Print some out, share with friends!

This is shaping-up to be another great night with The Jon Dansie Band, Tracy, and the gang at Club Rendezvous. Come ready for some great music.

Michael, Our Amazing Drummer!

jon — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:40 +0000

Our drummer, Michael Gustafson, has recently had some health issues and has been under the weather for the past few months. He just found out that he will need surgery to help him with the problem. We are so lucky to have Michael as part of the band and part of our lives. He is truly an AMAZING man. His concern has always been for those around him, for those he cares about, for everyone and anyone he can help… We wish to return the compliment and rally to support him and his great family as he faces this huge challenge. Please join us and raise your hearts and hands to assist Michael. Pray for him, meditate for him, think of him… Call upon your Higher Source to speed love and light to Michael and his family.

We are proud to be a part of Michael’s extended family and wish him everything good as he faces the challenges ahead.

♥Jon, Floyd, and the girls of the band

The Jon Dansie Band LIVE at Club Rendezvous

jon — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:04:07 +0000

On July 2nd, we played Club Rendezvous in Salt Lake City. We had so many requests for a return performance we just HAD to say YES! We will be there on Friday, August 6th, 2010 from 9:00 pm to Closing–around Midnight…

Tracy and the gang at Club Rendezvous will treat you right as you enjoy a night full of Rock, Rhythm, and Blues… there are pool tables and an enclosed patio featuring a hoseshoe pit and lots of room for you and all of your friends. Located at 4100 S. 1900 W. Club Rendezvous is easy to find and easier to enjoy!

Come spend the night of August 6th with The Jon Dansie Band and Club Rendezvous!

$5 temporary membership fee @ the door. Must be 21 or older.

Kansas, Foreigner, and STYX…

jon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:18:29 +0000

The Miller Mortorsports Park was the scene. The sky was bright blue between the rather large clouds… light breezes made the Stars and Stripes wave beautifully at the huge crowd. The venue was general admission so there was a sea of blankets, scattered chairs, and an abundance of coolers… (Mr. Loo??)

We found our spot on the “Tommy Side” of the stage and staked our claim. Then we waited. And roasted. And waited some more…

When the show finally began, Kansas took the stage and did a great job of winning over the half-hearted crowd. Most of their songs were vintage Kansas. Great vocals and the electric violin is always fun, especially live, but judging from the audience, it wouldn’t have mattered how they played. We feel they truly still have the chops and definitely earned their spot on the stage with their tour mates.

After a brief set-up break, Foreigner played admirably. For their encore they brought out the Tooele High School Choir to add their voices to an exciting rendition of “I wanna know (What Love Is)”. As part of a VH1 fund-raising program, in each city Foreigner plays this summer, local high schools will be invited to perform with the band and will be given $1000 to support the arts programs in their individual schools. The kids did a great job!

Finally, after hours of impatient waiting, Styx was on! They, as always, did not disappoint. Their sound and set list were worth the wait–we were even given a surprise performance of “High Enough”. It was amazing! At the end of the show, as the last notes of “Renegade” sounded, the fireworks began in the eastern night sky. What a show!

In our opinion, the venue left a lot to be desired. There was very little authority presence. The rule of the day seemed to be ‘No Rules’. The parking was a joke not to mention getting out of the parking lot at the end of the show. The crowd was unruly at best… and we’re not talking the “fun, I’m at a concert” unruly. They were, for the most part, just rude. People were throwing/leaving trash everywhere. Despite the NO SMOKING signs and laws, there was smoke all around. There was way too much bumpin’ and grindin’–for a crowd that size, and mixed ages at that, folks were way too uninhibited. We realize everyone goes to concerts to have a good time, but if you are going to be that bold–get a room.

Hopefully our next chance to see Tommy and the boys will be a little less uncomfortable. And, it will take one heck of a show to get us back out to the Motorsports Park again…

This is a recent post by Lana Ames in her 365 Ways to Give Back in Salt Lake City

jon — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:52:37 +0000

Windermere – Lana Ames ABR, CNE, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor

The Jon Dansie Band, an inspiration in giving…

• May 7th, 2010

The Jon Dansie Band is a great example of giving back to the community. Jon was referred to me as a great guitar teacher for my Son, who has been taking guitar lessons from him for about a year and a half now. Since meeting Jon, I’ve come to discover the passion that he and Floyd Kuntz have for giving back to the community.

Here are a few ways that I know of in which they have given back:

Last August, I asked Jon if his band would be willing to perform at the KidsFest Carnival at Wheeler Farm, helping to raise money for The Christmas Box International, and they jumped right on board. Despite the rain from time to time, we had a fantastic day and raised a lot of money for abused and neglected children.

Last September, I had the pleasure and watching the band once again, as they were at The Hogle Zoo for the StepOut Walk to Fight Diabetes, raising money for the American Diabetes Association, and earlier that day they had performed at Sugar House Park for the Hydrocephalus Association’s Walk.

Most recently, Starchild Music Productions in conjunction with the Jon Dansie Band was a sponsor for “Hugs For Life”– an organization dedicated to Suicide Prevention and Awareness. See full story here:

http://starchildmusicproductions.com/guitar/starchild-donates-guitar-for-hugs-for-life/

I think it’s important to support those who work so hard to give back to their community, if you feel the same way, check out their website to see how you can help support the Jon Dansie Band and Starchild Music Productions:

http://starchildmusicproductions.com/guitar-lessons/

Original content and pictures from this article can be found at:

365 Ways to give back in Salt Lake City The Jon Dansie Band, an inspiration in giving…
http://lanaames.com/2010/05/the-jon-dansie-band-an-inspiration-in-giving/

Thank you Lana for your kind words… It’s angels like you who keep our spirits high! We are grateful we are able, in some small way, to give back to a community of friends who have always supported us. In this world full of hate, greed, mistrust, and just plain ugliness we are ever hopeful and looking to the stars for inspiration and ways to share.

♥ Jon, Floyd, and Michael