biographical info
'Jon and Roy' consist of members Jon Middleton, Roy Vizer, Dougal McLean and Ryan Tonelli. Born and raised in different areas of the country, they now call Victoria, B.C. their home. The past two years has seen the band license a song to Volkswagen, tour Canada multiple times (including once with Aussie band The Cat Empire) and complete a UK tour with fellow countryman BUCK 65.
They've just released a third album, Homes (April 2010), having previously released Another Noon (2008) and Sittin' Back (2005.) With Homes, and with the relatively recent additions of Dougal McLean on Fiddle/Mandolin and Ryan Tonelli on the Bass, 'Jon and Roy' are set to bring their music to a wider audience in Canada and abroad.
lineup
Jon Middleton Guitar/Vocals
Roy Vizer Drums/percussion
Ryan Tonelli Bass
Dougal Mclean Fiddle/Mandolin
influences
Tom Robbins
Kurt Vonnegut
Vancouver Island
Cuban Music
Thomas Mapfumo
Tofino
Saltspring Island
Bob Dylan
Reggae
Hip-Hop
Nacho Libre
Blood in, Blood out
Chapelle's Show