When you think Jin and Tonic Band, think Lady Antebellum meets Sugarland meets Los Lonely Boys.  In the vein of these great bands, Jin and Tonic Band is taking Chicagoland by storm.  With their unique blend of three part harmonies and great musicianship, this band has had an incredible past 18 months.  During that time they released their first all original CD, “Said Yes Once,” performed it to a packed Joe’s Bar, Chicago (May 21, 2010), and shared the stage with two of country music’s hottest acts:  Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry.  Their debut CD has been receiving rave reviews and is beginning to make people take notice.   

In addition to their original music, The Jin and Tonic Band specializes in covering only the best of current and classic country and rock songs that are guaranteed to have any event rocking.

The band was formed by Jenn Fletcher ("Jin" -- the misspelling is intentional!) and Toni LaManna ("Tonic") in 2005. In 2009, they added Dan Reyes to the mix and the powerful vocal trio was complete.  In a short time, the band has developed a large and fiercely loyal following in Chicagoland by playing venues such as Joe's Bar, Arlington Park, the House of Blues, Westmoreland, Cubby Bear, and many area festivals and live music venues.

Jin & Tonic is available perform at live music venues throughout the country.
Please contact us for further information.

They can also be booked for private events, including corporate events, through their sister band, One Magnificent Band.

 

Toni LaManna-Siprut - Lead Vocals & Co-Owner

Toni has been singing, and loving it, since she was a small child. She sang in many vocal ensembles growing up and studied Classical and Jazz vocal performance for about 16 years. She had the privilege of attending the University of North Texas for many years studying under and with some of the best musicians anywhere before moving to the University of Nebraska where she joined the "Just Plains Jazz" vocal ensemble and sang at Carnegie hall. Toni has been doing jingle and studio work for about 9 years now but when her best friend Jenn (aka Jin) said let's create a rockin' country band, we did just that...

Toni has finally found her musical home. Learn more about Toni at www.tonilamanna.net

Jenn Fletcher - Lead Vocals and Co-Owner

Jennifer Fletcher (Jin) was born and raised in the small town of Beal City, MI. Growing up on her family's farm, country music filled their home with the sounds of her grandparents favorites: Patsy Cline, Alabama, The Oakrigde Boys, Johnny Cash & The Judds.

Jennifer has been singing since she can remember; performing and competing in numerous vocal competitions. She studied vocal jazz at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. While there she sang with an eight person vocal jazz ensemble and had the privlage of performing solo at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Today, Jennifer spends her time singing and songwriting with Jin & Tonic Band which she co-founded with her best friend Toni LaManna-Siprut. Her influences include artists, from many genres of music, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, Patsy Cline, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, and many more. Jin & Tonic Band is scheduled to release their first, self written, country music CD in late spring of 2010.

Dan Reyes - Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar

Born and raised in Chicago, Dan spent his early years writing songs and playing in local bands since 13 years of age. As a kid, He spent summers jamming with his brothers in their parent’s basement, honing the skills that would carry him for many years to come. Ever since his earliest days, music was an undeniable part of his life. Today, Dan is an accomplished musician who is still driven by an incredible passion for music and self-expression. With a vocal range that can comfortably handle styles ranging from big band standards, to classic rock, to country, Dan's singing and performing are noted for the unique blend of style, passion, and fun. Dan has performed at thousands of events over the years, making each one a memorable experience for the audience.

Dan is tolerated by his wife Theresa and adored by his twin daughters, and budding musicians, Anna and Melody.

Frank Loria - Lead Guitar and Vocals

Frank has been playing guitar for 21 years and studied with Frank Rumoro at the fine arts building in Chicago. He has taught in the Chicago public schools, private lessons and is currently in my 8th year of teaching at Hix Bros Music. He plays out and records on a regular basis with various groups. has been performing live in the Chicagoland area for about 12 years; playing at downtown clubs, opening for big names, headlining venues, as well as performing at private and corporate parties in Chicago and the suburbs.

Nate Greene - Drums and Percussion

Nate is a high demand percussionist in the Chicago land area known for his performances with several Chicago based bands and his busy teaching schedule at Hix Bros. Music in Naperville. In addition, Nate is an active studio recording musician in the Chicago area. Some of Nate’s recording and performance credits include The Jeremy Bieber trio, Dead Stock Audio, the Jin and Tonic band, Rosehip Studios recording artist Megan Krantz, and Rock Ridge Records recording artist Painkiller Hotel.

Nate began studying percussion at the age of 12, and soon after began studying with Detroit session player Keith Ottenbaucher. Following his high school graduation, Nate worked professionally with several Detroit-based music organizations and began teaching in local area schools.

In 1996 Greene moved to Chicago to attend the highly-acclaimed Northern Illinois University School of Music graduating in May of 2000. At NIU Nate studied with Rich Holly, Jeff Stitely and Robert Chappell, with whom he developed his drumset and hand percussion styles. In 2000 he accompanied the NIU Steel band on its trip to Trinidad for the World Steel band Festival.

Since earning his bachelor's degree in percussion performance from NIU, Nate has been busy teaching and performing in the Chicago area, including performances with the champion Illinois Brass Band on its 2000 tour of England.

David Maletesta - Bass

The grandson of an accordion maker, David Malatesta has been around music his whole life. He was drawn to the bass because of its low frequencies and as he recalls, how it made the people shake. Currently a high school teacher, he has played in big bands, jazz fusion groups, Latin ensembles and has recently rediscovered his country roots he inherited from his mom. David has played with a variety of Country/Jazz groups in the Chicagoland area and plays all types of basses (fretless, 4 string, 5 string, upright) He loves reading music too!

**additional musicians available for private events**