Jonesin' - Blue Ribbon Rock & Roll

Jonesin' ~ Blue Ribbon Rock & Roll

This web site has information, pictures, and audio from a band that performed around the Midwestern United States between 1974, and 1982. The roots of the band go as far back as 1968

See: Time Line

(Jonesin' in 1981 Pictured Right)

Tom Lenz, Bass
John Christensen, Drums, Vocals
John Engstrom, Lead Guitar, Vocals
Brent Warford, Lead Guitar, Vocals
Dave Christensen, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Sax, percussion
Mark Nelson, Keyboards, Vocals

Almost all of these guys played a multitude of instruments, and 5 of the 6 are credited with original songs that were played on stage. Many times, one or two of us would record something on the 4 track, overdubbing, then the band would learn it.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, then moving to Omaha, Nebraska, Jonesin traveled 8 Midwestern States and Canada. We had a dedicated following, and appreciate all the support of all the fans over the years.

Jonesin' backed up many top recording artists in it's day. Most notably; Santana, the Marshall Tucker band, U2, Sea Level, Elvin Bishop, Commander Cody, Walter Egan, Marc Jordan, Head East, Savoy Brown, Nantucket, and others.

Pictures and files:

An MP3 CD that has a lot of obscure 4 track recordings of original music, and live recordings at performances is available. A PDF document of the contents is here.	If you have old pictures of the band, we would love to see them, and put them here on the site. Please email us, and we can arrange for the file transfers. THANKS!
Music Real Audio and MP3's	Historical Pictures from JC
Coming soon .... Vintage videos of original music	Historical Pictures from Herb
Treasure Found!! A box of about 100 photos and negatives was recently found by Mike Grant. Mike did some of the promotional photography for the band. Thanks Mike!	Photos taken by Mike Grant from 1975 - 1976
Bio's of the band Members	Time Line, Evolution of the band

2007 Reunion First time back together in 25 years. July 2007 in Omaha	Pictures From Herb Pictures from Steve
2008 Reunion August 23, 2008	Pictures from Steve Pictures from Herb Pictures from John
2009 Reunion August 8 - 9, 2008	Pictures from JC Pictutres from Herb Pictures from Steve

For more information, please email.

Thanks!
JC