In recent months, I’ve been performing more and more with my cover band, Jack Squat.
Sometimes it’s because people know I can sing and play piano, and ask if I have a band. Sometimes it’s just a serendipitous situation where the gig falls into my lap. What matters is: Jack Squat is almost always there to answer the call.
When I started this band 8 years ago, it was at the behest of a club owner who heard me singing at a fundraiser while playing piano: “Do you have a band? We’d love to have you in here!” I wasn’t singing much those days, so I jumped on the opportunity to put together my own group. My set list consisted of fun 80s keyboard-centric songs that no one on the Toronto scene I knew was playing. Our first several gigs barely paid anything so when I chose the name “Jack Squat” we all thought it was appropriate. I’ve tried to come up with other names since then, but nothing has stuck. Our song list has since evolved to include music from every era: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, rock, blues, r&b, funk, soul, as well as some of today’s top hits!
We’ve now had more gigs in the past 6 weeks than we did in the first two years of the band’s existence, and more offers keep rolling in. In the month of June, we played a private boat cruise in Bobcaygeon, ON, as well as two private weddings. On July 1st, we played a Canada Day celebration at Lion’s Park in Toronto. I figured if we’re getting this much exposure, it’s probably time that we had a website!
Lo and behold: I give you http://jacksquat.ca/
With new media being added after each gig, the site is continually changing. Our past several gigs have gotten rave reviews and we’ve had a blast!
We are a kickass and professional band, but at the same time try not to take things too seriously. If you want to hire us for your private event, please message me. We will even tailor our set list to your event. Special song requests? We do those too.
Got an event that needs music? Consider Jack Squat to bring the fun!