Eddie Piccard Quartet
Eddie Piccard started out on the jazz scene in Chicago, appearing opposite the likes of Ramsey Lewis and George Shearing at the London House. Later on, Eddie opened his own jazz club in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the spirit of George Shearing and The Modern Jazz Quartet, Eddie Piccard and his group deliver the classic sounds of your favorite vocal and instrumental standards from the 1940s and more.
Jon started performing with Eddie Piccard in 2001, shortly after moving to Cedar Rapids from Pennsylvania. From day one, Jon’s and Eddie’s swinging styles locked together, and the rest is history. They have since enjoyed long-running gigs at the Top of the Five, Bistro on First, and many other restaurants and clubs in Eastern Iowa over the years, as well as concerts, telethons, CD recordings, TV commercials, weddings and even New Orleans-style memorial services.
Heads In Motion
Heads In Motion is a Quad Cities based Talking Heads tribute dedicated to free-spirited and energetic concert experiences. Composed of musicians from distinct backgrounds, Heads In Motion is a 10-piece tour de force of intensity and sound modeled after the Stop Making Sense era of Talking Heads. Whether you prefer live shows or studio deep cuts, all fans are guaranteed to be filled with the spirit of Talking Heads.
Alisabeth Von Presley
If Lady Gaga and Pat Benatar collided and exploded into a pot full of glitter...
Pop, Rock, Glam, Costumes, Choreography...
AVP's live show has it all...
Alisabeth has also appeared on ABC's American Idol and NBC's American Song Contest.
Jon started laying down the grooves for Alisabeth in 2017, and together they have toured throughout the United States in support of her album “Diamonds in the Blackout” - rocking clubs from New York City to Los Angeles - including the famed Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, CA.
Winterland
Specializing in (but not limited to) the Grateful Dead’s music from 1969 through the late 1970s, Winterland has lit a wildfire of excitement in its growing audiences of fans who flock, in droves, to every single one of their shows … and for good reason: Winterland pulls you back in time to a place where the Dead’s rhythm and blues, folk, and country roots were still deeply embedded in their music even as they explored the wild and experimental frontiers of psychedelic rock. More importantly, though, Winterland channels the music of the Grateful Dead with an uncanny authenticity, a sublime fidelity to the Dead’s musicianship, sound and emotional connection with the audience – that almost indefinable something that, according to audience feedback, Dead fans are currently hard pressed to find outside of Dead and Co.
Jon has been drumming with Winterland since 2015. Quite often the band performs with double drum sets, and fans can look forward to a "Drums" segment at the shows - which showcases an exciting improvised drum duet with Jon and drummer Chad Slater-Scott.
Miss Christine
Miss Christine blends indie rock with blues and soul influences delivered with defiant punk attitude.
Jon started performing with Miss Christine in 2019. Bassist Christine Moad and Jon have played together in the Eric Paul Trio and Surf Zombies. The two also swap instruments to play an eclectic mix of cover songs in the bands Kale Salad and 3am Carrot, and have collaborated and recorded on various educational projects.
Mission In The Rain
An offshoot of Winterland, Mission In The Rain features music of Jerry Garcia's solo projects. Comprised of members of Winterland and sometimes a special guest, the group delivers a soulful and funky experience!
Winterland Jazz Trio
Another offshoot of Winterland, the Winterland Jazz Trio consists of Jon Wilson on drums, Byron Stevens on bass, and John Mattingly on piano. During Winterland soundchecks, the three of them would occasionally jam on jazz songs, and upon Jon's suggestion, a separate jazz trio was spawned. "Jonzo, Byron, and Juke" play a variety of classic jazz standards, Bossa nova, and even some electric jazz funk.