Greg Nunan & The General Jacksons
GNGJs play electric, blues-soul with a unique hybrid mix of progressive rock
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Greg Nunan & The General Jacksons
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Genre(s)
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Blues, Rock, Soul
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Content
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Covers and Originals
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Taking Bookings
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Australia Wide
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About Us
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Sydney based, Greg Nunan & The General Jacksons have been reinvigorating mojos since 2015. Their fusion of electric blues, funk and rock is tight and unified sound, delivering passion and conviction at every show. The band, Liam Chandler on drums, Mark Holbert on bass and Felix Akurangi on guitar, bring to life Greg’s superb song writing. A handful of tracks off their album, Kites for Hurricanes were finalist in the Australian Independent Music Awards. The album is laced with chunky, blues guitar riffs that are paired with unique grooves, all with enough space and soul between notes to capture the heart of anyone who listens.
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Members
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Greg Nunan – A passionate bluesman, the singer-guitarist songwriter has over 20 years of gigs with 6 tours with Singapore’s legendary Blues Machine who’ve played with Deep Purple, Bobby Keys (Rolling Stones), Bett Middlers horn section amongst others. He has played for the Queen of Thailand and Australia’s most notorious bikie gangs to give his performing experience perspective. Greg has toured Australia, Asia, America and England and lives for the presence music gives.
Influences - Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, J.J. Cale, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Clarke Jnr, The Metres, Fabulous Thunderbirds Weapons of choice - 1954 Fender Stratocaster, AER and Fender Amps Favourite Quote: "Keep Your Knees Together" Favourite Record: Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan Liam Chandler – Liam is not only an accomplished drummer but also has a gift at music production. After winning the National Billy Hydes Drumming competition in 2008, Liam went on to record keyboards for Jordan Ferreira (Mindwalk Blvd) and Thomas Pridgen’s (The Mars Volta) project, ElixirOnMute in 2011. In 2017 he was invited to play drums with Ida Nielsen (Prince’s bass player) on her Australian tour. Liam has toured Australia and Asia with GNGJs and has a killer sense of humour. Influences - Thomas Pridgen, Thom York and Steve Jordan Weapons of choice - Four piece Pearl Reference Kit with Zildjian Cymbals and DW Hardware Favourite Quote: "No more shines, Billy." Favourite Record: Self Titled - Deftones Mark Holbert - A long-term fixture on the Sydney music scene, Mark 'Hulk' Holbert is re-joining the fold having played bass with Greg in a previous incarnation - 'The G. Nunan Project'. Over the years he has performed and recorded with numerous bands, including pop-rockers Peregrine, Extended Family, The Solid Ones and Canadian songstress Ann Vriend. Mark has toured extensively throughout Australia and Europe and is still searching for the brown note. Influences - James Jamerson, Flea, Jaco Pastorius Weapons of choice - G&L L2000 Custom 4-string, No-name rockabilly upright, Eden NC115 Favourite Quote - “Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on.” Favourite Record - 'King Hokum' by CW Stoneking Felix Akurangi – Felix is a classy cat and a master guitarist. He’s the secret source to the musical outfits he plays with. His gift in finding pockets of sonic magic in the mood of each song is a testament to his love of Motown and years of gigging and touring for varies Sydney Bands. Felix has toured Japan, Europe and Australia and is also a master of the decks and percussion… Yeah, that’s right… A real asshole, making us all practise that little bit harder! Influences - Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Smith, Nels Cline, Johnny Greenwood Weapons of choice - Fender Jazzmaster Classic player, '72 reissue Fender Telecaster, Fender Blues Deluxe Favourite Quote: "Don't watch the finger or you will miss all of that heavenly glory" Favourite Record: Television - Marquee Moon |
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Australia
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State / Region
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New South Wales
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Home town
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Sydney
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Artist Website
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Workshop
Greg Nunan runs a weekly blues jam in a New York style basement venue called Bad Mamas in Surry Hills Sydney. The band can offer a workshop in a similar style, where we set up and host players to get up and jam with the band.
Greg Nunan runs a weekly blues jam in a New York style basement venue called Bad Mamas in Surry Hills Sydney. The band can offer a workshop in a similar style, where we set up and host players to get up and jam with the band.