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The Nikki Jones Band
A Blues Rock power sensation formed in 2017. After years of playing clubs, festivals, and the '18, '19. '24 International Blues Competitions, released their first album "Battle Me Up' in 2022.
With new members Loren and Kevin in '23 they 've crafted a smooth soulful sound paired with high energy blues.
Growing up in the small towns of Oregon. Nikki, Brandon, and Loren all grew up within the same valley, swam at the same rivers, listened to the same styles of music. And now they bring the same family oriented vibe to the stage that won't fail to put a smile on your face.
Nikki Jones Band Members
Nikki Jones
Brandon Logan
Loren Christian
Bruce MacKay
Bruce MacKay comes originally from Los Angeles. where he picked up the guitar after seeing the Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night." The absolute pinnacle of his professional experience was recording cartoon music at Warner Brothers for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. After many years of traveling throughout North America and europe, Bruce settled down in Salem, Oregon in 2016. His favorite pastimes after playing guitar, are reading and Xbox gaming.
Nikki Jones has been singing the blues since the age of 10, when she got her first guitar. She was passed down the Jones family musical torch from her dad, Dean Jones. In 2017 Nikki started her journey performing live after meeting Brandon Logan at an open jam in Salem, Oregon. Nikki brings to the stage everything it takes to be a loving Mother of three and devoted partner to Brandon. It is clear that her powerhouse vocals come from real love and struggles. Since 2023, Nikki Jones has found a new love playing bass guitar.
Kevin Kelley had careers in music education and radio while living in Texas from 1982-2020. Kevin was music director for public radio station KTPB in Kilgore, Texas from 1992-2004, and moved to the music department at Kilgore College full time in 04'. Musically, Kevin played in various Jazz combos throughout the period. In 2020, Kevin and his wife moved to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. He started attending blues jams in the Portland metro area, landing several gig's with Pat stillwell, Andrew Mathew's Band, The Eric Lovre Band, The Rolling Tones, Sonny Hess, Jenny Moriarty, Taylor Newville, and the Nikki Jones Band.
Brandon Logan has been playing music his whole life. Growing up in the valley of Oregon. He got his first guitar at 14 and started playing the blues after listening to BB king and SRV as a child. Musical expression was the only love until he met Nikki at a blues jam. Now a family man, with three kids and a dog, Brandon has all the inspirations a musician needs for a lifetime of expression.
Kevin Kelley
Loren Christian came from a family of Musicians and has been around music his whole life. From the canyon of Oregon he's been playing drums since the age of 10. When he's not playing he's spending time with his wife and two kids. A Welder, Capender, Fabricator, and all around maintenance guy, Loren's love for laying down the groove is matched by the love to build, draw, and craft. Fun Fact, as young kids Loren and Brandon often swam together at little north fork river.
