Band / Minneapolis, MN, US / here for 15 years
Jon Wayne and The Pain
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About
The sophomore release “Follow Through” by Jon Wayne and The Pain builds upon the success of the group’s self-titled 2008 debut album, once again showcasing their unique mix of reggae, rock, and dub that fans can’t get enough of. This signature sound, referred to as ‘Redemption Reggae’ by the band and their loyal supporters, is one that continues to gain traction across the U.S. and beyond. Reliably packing dance floors, the perpetually touring act has really evolved in the past year on the road. Their sound continues to morph with their live Dub-Step experimentation and high energy renditions of their original and catchy recorded tracks. They’ll be breaking out some brand new songs and playing new versions of their classics. If you’ve seen the band before you’ll notice each concert is a new experience. Whether you’re a die hard fan or new to Jon Wayne and The Pain, you don’t want to miss them on tour.
Members
Jon Wayne, Charley "Pappa C" Torgerson, Sassan Scotty Zaker, Tito Miller
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Blogs
Sophomore album "Follow Through" released on 4-20
Follow Through by Jon Wayne and The Pain builds upon the success of the group’s self-titled 2008 debut album. Making guest appearances on the album are Slightly Stoopid’s horn players and percussionist Christofer “C Money” Welter, Daniel “DELA” Dela Cruz, and Oguer “OG” Ocon. Minneapolis hip-hop artist Yoni also contributes to the album with a unique indie hip-hop meets roots-reggae track. Known for crafting songs that not only entertain but often inspire as well, this release finds Jon offering an optimistic update to the tales of personal struggle from the debut album that allowed fans to gain a surprisingly intimate understanding of his motivations. Now seemingly at peace with his turbulent past, Follow Through presents a well earned opportunity to look back upon how far they come while setting their sights firmly on ever greater heights to come.
15 years ago
Birth of the debut JWP record
The trio’s debut full length, Jon Wayne and The Pain, was first released in May of 2008. The songs on the album had been stacking up in the band’s set list for years. Many of the tracks were written well before “The Pain” was a rhythm section. Wayne had played acoustic shows with a few fiends in Fargo in a project called Happens Often. While Jon covered many songs from his idols, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, and the like, his own words and melodies took shape in the smokey Side Street Bar. After moving to Minneapolis and forming Jon Wayne and The Pain, the catchy original tunes multiplied while practicing and playing house parties at Wookiefoot’s infamous Playhouse. During this time Jon Wayne and The Pain would define their own niche in the Reggae-Rock genre. Jon’s acoustic guitar, sometimes clean, sometimes distorted or funked out by a wawa pedal always made his Blues Junior amp sing. What made fans flock to this sound most was Jon’s clear voice and sincere, memorable lyrics about addiction, friendship, and love.
15 years ago
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whats up dudes!!
unsigned punk / 14 years ago
reminds me of sublime with an awsome sound never heard b4... like it lots
Jonny Egolf / 15 years ago