Biography

South African Music Award nominated Jam on Tuesday is currently rocking SA with a powerful repertoire of contemporary original songs. Melodic verses contrast strongly with energetic choruses to give this four-piece band its dynamic and unique rock sound. The haunting female vocal melodies backed by grungy guitars and male vocal harmonies, sees Jam On Tuesday defining a new edge of SA rock. All the band members are involved in the song-writing process, ensuring a fresh variety. Their dynamic live performance is a must - see! Jam On Tuesday was formed in March 2001. The band comprises: Gill Persson - lead vocals and rhythm guitar. Lorens Persson - drums. Guillaume Mouton - bass guitar and backing vocals. Kurt Slabbert - lead and rhythm guitar and backing vocals. The band was invited to play in Northern Ireland in June 2001, which included gigs at a popular nightclub, fashion show as well as invitations to perform and talk at a few schools in the area. Locally, Jam On Tuesday has played at numerous venues including The Blues Room, Roxy's, Back2Basix, The Nile Crocodile (Pta), Tanz Cafe, The Northgate Dome, Sting, Bugsys, Tornadoes, various schools viz. St David's Fireworks display 2002/2003/2004 and St David's World Cup Cricket launch 2003 opening ceremony, Carltonville and in Port Shepstone, Natal South Coast. The band has also performed at Appleby's, Randburg Waterfront as well as in venues such as, the Newsong Music Festival in September 2001, Jeffrey's Bay Festival 2005, JJS 2006, as well as a host of schools in Gauteng and KZN. Jam On Tuesday has always been extremely well received and has been extended numerous return invitations. Jam On Tuesday has received daytime airplay on 94.7 Highveld Stereo, Tuks FM, East Coast Radio, RSG, Radio 2000, CCFM, Highway Radio, UCT Radio, RAU Radio, West Rand Radio, Kingfisher, Link FM, Impact Radio and Rainbow FM. Currently 'Dizzy' is playing on Jacaranda FM, 94.7 and East Coast Radio. The band has reached No 1 on Radio Kingfisher for 4 weeks with 'Don't Go There' and the TOP 10 on various other stations. Jam On Tuesday is currently writing new songs, has just released the 'Coming Back' music video and has just released their first album 'Scratching The Surface' which was nominated for a 2007 SA Music Award. More recently, the band was approached by Canadian-born, Stephen Jarnick, to use its "Coming Back" music video as part of an international campaign launch to invite people to participate in putting an end to extreme child poverty. Check out his amazing website on www.worldview.ca.