Kevin Messier - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Kevin began writing songs with Andrew Leroux in 1998. They wrote and demoed over 20 songs together as Jesus Candy, then began looking for musicians to fill out the rest of the band. It took a really long time to find a drummer and bassist. Michael Madonna joined in December of 2000. Mike Farrell unwittingly joined as the drummer in March of 2001... thus was the genesis of Jesus Candy.
TEETERING was recorded in just the FIFTH time ever playing together, in May 2001. Jesus Candy debuted live as a band at theannual July 3rd Party in Coventry, RI and started playing out in Providence shortly thereafter.
Equipment used:
Peavey Wolfgang guitars (Ann Marie, Barney, Peter), Ernie Ball Music Man (Ernie), Ovation Cedar 6-string Acoutstic (Blondie), Peavey 5150 II amp & Cabinet, and various effects.
Michael Madonna - Bass
Michael originally helped Kevin to begin playing guitar when they were roomates in the mid 90's. Madonna joined Jesus Candy in December, 2000, and has has played everything from bass, (one-handed) keyboards, acoustic guitar, to harmonica while performing with jc. He plays with a unique bass style and has an innate ability to instantly find vocal melodies. He and Kevin have collaborated on writing and arranging since the day he stepped into the band.
James York - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Jamie joined Jesus Candy in 2003. He has become a powerful lead singer who really has learned to motivate the crowd. With Jamie's initiative, Jesus Candy has Hitch Up (I'm So Stupid) on the RockBand Network which has led to some great shows at gaming conventions, thus opening up a whole new audience for the music. He brings a versatility to the lead vocals position, whereas he can also play the acoustic guitar and bass, thus filling out the sonic dimensions for live perfomances.
Jack Gill - Drums
Jack joined Jesus Candy in 2010. Jamie had met him playing drums to RockBand and realized the kid could really play. He fills out the ever-rotating drum position and the band and brings a high-energy attack to the music and a willingness to explore.
