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Jamie Bonk
New Wave / Classical / Ambient

Guitarist, Composer, Producer



Toronto, ONTARIO
Canada

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Last Login:  7/12/2009
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Member Since2/27/2005
Band Websitejamiebonk.com
Band MembersJamie Bonk
InfluencesBaaba Maal, Tonino Baliardo, Béla Fleck, Nigel Kennedy, Márcio Faraco, Jerry Douglas, Alien Chatter, Jeff Oster, Jeff Beck, Miles Davis, U2, Michael Hedges, The Police, Chuck Mangione, Andre Segovia, The English Beat, George Benson, Yaz, Pat Metheny, The Jam, Cecil Taylor, Steve Howe, Al Di Meola... and many, many more...
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Record LabelBonk Productions
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Jamie Bonk

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Toronto-based guitarist/composer Jamie Bonk's fourth and latest album is 5.  Recorded over a three year period, this five song EP features, in addition to Jamie's own guitar playing, performances by two outstanding instrumentalists, flugelhornist Jeff Oster and pianist Loren Gold.  5 is Jamie's most diverse record to date and draws on a multitude of styles including New Wave, Classical, Rock and Ambient.

Jamie's third album, My World (released August 2004), won two NAR LifeStyle Music Awards for: Album of the Year and Best Instrumental Album - Acoustic. My World blended Jamie's fluid acoustic guitar playing with performances from keyboardist Sonya Mitlewski, guitarist Peter Janson and vocalists Ron Scott and Shelley Hamilton. The album featured a cover of the Bee Gees' "Nights On Broadway" as well as the Ron Scott penned "If This Is Love" and the Janson/Bonk composition "Waiting For Winter". My World spent two months (September and October 2004) at number one on the NAR Top 100 Radio Chart.

Jamie's second album, A Perfect Tomorrow, debuted at number one on the New Age Voice (NAV) Magazine's Airwaves Top 100 in 2000 and remained in the top 20 for six consecutive months. Jamie Bonk, Jamie's self-titled debut CD, which was released in 1997 in Canada and in early 1998 in the U.S., also received considerable airplay. In addition to being NAV's Radio Album of the Year for 1999, Jamie Bonk was NAV's Airwaves Top 100 longest charting CD, staying on the charts for 18 consecutive months. Jamie Bonk was also the longest charting CD in the top ten (8 months) and the longest charting CD in the top twenty (14 months). To date, Jamie's music has been played on over 600 radio stations worldwide.

Both Jamie Bonk and A Perfect Tomorrow have been played on many in-flight audio programs. Airlines that have programmed Jamie's music include: Asiana, TWA, US Airways, American, America West and Canadian. Air Canada used Jamie Bonk in its entirety as boarding music during 1998. Additionally, Jamie's music has been programmed by Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Radio, AEI Music, DMX USA, DMX Canada, Music Choice, Music Choice Europe, DX Radio Network, Galaxie/ExpressVu and Echo Star.

Jamie's educational background includes a B.Mus in composition from Queen's University (1987) and Classical guitar studies with Eli Kassner (teacher of Liona Boyd). At Queen's, Jamie's composition studies with renowned Canadian Contemporary Classical composer Istvan Anhalt and Professor Bruce Pennycook were instrumental in helping him win a silver medal in the electro-acoustic category of the C.A.P.A.C. competition (1986).

For six and a half years (1990-97), Jamie was an Associate Guitar Instructor at the Toronto Guitar Institute, teaching hundreds of students and in every style. In 2003, Jamie became a contributing editor for NewAgeReporter.com. His artist-to-artist conversation series featured many top name artists in the contemporary instrumental genre. A nominee for Guitarist of the Year at the 2005 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, Jamie is currently performing in the Toronto/Southern Ontario region, composing for his next release, and conducting an ongoing series of seminars for Apple focusing on digital recording. Jamie uses and is endorsed by Godin Guitars.


   Jamie Bonk's Friend Space (Top 22)
Jamie Bonk has 1893 friends.
 Loren Gold 


 Peter Janson 


 Jeff Oster 


 Decoded Feedback 


 Stephen Gilmore 


 Dave Patel 


 Rakesh Tewari 


 Henrik Bridger 


 Bob Basa 


 Alien Chatter 


 Brannan Lane 


 Pure Piano by Jeff Bjorck 


 Ken 


 Will Ackerman 


 SLEEPTHIEF 


 Richard Bone 


 Amethystium 


 Blue Stone 


 Ryan Farish 


 Satnam Singh Ramgotra 


 Rodney Lee 


 jeff pearce 





Jamie Bonk's Friends Comments
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Gerardo





Jul 12 2009 1:00 AM

Thank you for being friends here on MySpace. All the best.
The Doctor Is In





Jul 8 2009 4:29 PM

thanks for the add. great stuff on your page! check out our tunes if you get the chance! have a great week!
MONICA FRANCO





Jul 8 2009 12:08 AM

hi

Jim MacDonald





Jun 26 2009 1:28 PM

Keep on Rockin!!!!
Manycate





Jul 3 2009 11:16 AM

hey there, put you on my top friends!;) have a nice weekend! stephen
Sergey Kapeliushok





Jun 25 2009 9:39 AM

Hi,thanks for the fiendship.
Daniel Schuhmacher Street Team Germany





Jun 21 2009 6:51 AM

Hello Jamie..WELcome!!!Its my pleasure to be your friend!
Cool Site with wonderful music..they goes straight in my heart..I love your clear voice and your playing..Congratulations! One day I hope for Daniel it will be possible to meet some or all the talented musican I have found for him here..smile..that's why I love myspace..we are all connected..musics lovers..It would be great you take a little bit time to listen the songs from his debut album..it is release since Friday..and I need your honestly opinion..May be it isn't perfect but I love some songs like WHY...perhaps you like to too...Thankyou!!!

Have a beautiful day
All The Best!
Love Mabi
Dakota





Jun 14 2009 3:35 PM

Thanks for the add!
I really dig your tunes.
Please take the time to listen to my music.
 
You can also find me at:
 
The Doctor Is In – www.myspace.com/craigandkody
 
Colourful Approach – www.myspace.com/colourfulapproach
Enchanted Soundscapes





Jun 12 2009 6:00 PM

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Innana





Jun 10 2009 7:49 PM

Dear Jamie,
Thank you for the add! I am happy to have you in my circle of friends.
Hugs
Innana



Suresh Singaratnam





May 31 2009 2:02 PM

Thanks for the add Jamie!
chas voss





May 24 2009 9:48 PM

Hi Jamie, Great songs, great guitar, thanks for the add.
Chas
Arian 1 [ Evolution Vol 1]





May 20 2009 8:05 PM

Thank you so much! gracias!
Angela B





May 19 2009 1:20 PM

Thanks for the add!! I wish you much continued success in all you do.


Smiles,

Angela

ignacio fernandez





May 17 2009 11:23 AM

Hello my friend ...
Hear a new song on myspace.
Greetings.


www.ignaciofernandez.eu
Lynn (Teresa)





May 16 2009 12:47 PM

Thanks so much for the friendship.
Great music.
Best of luck to you.
Lynn
Mark Isham





May 14 2009 5:47 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add! Mark www.bittersweetthealbum.com
Bossamundo





May 14 2009 4:39 AM

oi, thanks for your friendship. Very nice to meet you here on myspace...take care & keep up your awesome work!
Manycate





May 11 2009 9:51 PM

thanks for the add!
mandroidmusic





May 3 2009 5:26 PM

Hi, greeting to you!! thanks for the friendship!! have a great week to come!!
TANGERINE DREAM FANS ZONE





Apr 16 2009 3:42 PM



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Enchanted Soundscapes





Apr 11 2009 3:32 PM


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John Pedersen In Paradise





Apr 10 2009 12:27 AM

Thanks, Jamie, for accepting my request at yet another one of my pages. As usual, your music is fabulous...(I've been listening to your first two albums lately).
Take care, ~John
Healing Artist Tara





Apr 4 2009 8:36 PM

Thanks For The Add! Pictures, Images and Photos


Thank you for accepting my request :)
Have a great weekend.

Wishing you love, light and blessings

Tara xxx
Justin Hollywood Relax Music





Mar 28 2009 11:14 AM

Hi,
Have a great weekend.
If you need to relax stop by my profile and have a listen to some calming music
Justin...

If anone wants to know more my web site.
www.relaxmusic.co.uk
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