Detroit’s premier rock band, JACKSTAND, delivers classic rock with a modern edge.
Band Highlights
Performance Entity Since 2012
Shared the stage with national acts like Autograph, Bulletboys, Molly Hatchet, Derek St. Holmes, Gus G., Junkyard, Little Caesar, Saliva, Tracii Guns' LA Guns, Whitford St. Holmes, and Television personality THE GHOUL.
Equal parts soul, sweat, melody, groove, and grit.
About the Band
JACKSTAND: The Way It Is ... The Way It Will Be!!!
Detroit is the home of industrial innovation, muscle cars, Coney Island hot dogs, championship sports teams, Motown, blue-collar rock, riverfront festivals, and ethnic diversity. The same could be said for the rough and ready rock ‘n roll quartet from the heart of the Motor City known as JACKSTAND.
The band possesses a powerful and dynamic sound, cut from the funky tapestry of old school punk, proto-metal, and urban blues, with just a hint of southern rock. It is a well-executed amalgam stealthily engineered by master craftsmen who live for their art.
Band Members
Daniel Ahearn: Lead vocals, harmonica
Brad Matheny: Lead guitar and vocals
John Isom: Bass and vocals
Danny Smith: Drums
Band Formation Story
The origin of JACKSTAND began with Danny and John. Back in the day, they were on the ground floor of the new wave and hardcore punk movements with a late 70s band called BAD HABIT. BAD HABIT played all the rock ‘n roll haunts throughout Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and ventured into Toronto and London, Ontario, Canada. They opened for national stars like JOHNNY THUNDERS of THE NEW YORK DOLLS and CHEETAH CHROME from the DEAD BOYS.
After years of friendship, Danny and John realized they still had the passion for creating original and emotionally-arresting guitar-based music, leading to the formation of JACKSTAND.
Band Philosophy
No gimmicks, genuine passion for music.
Equal contribution from all members, no egos.
Everyone has their own unique niche on what they do. Everyone gets an equal share because we’re all trying to accomplish a common goal. - John
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