MySpace a place for friends

Shades of June began its member selection process, really, in the fall of 2002; forming from the ashes of a Johnstown-based group named Shadow 5 (consisting of Krinjeck and several of his close friends). Recruiting Chris McConnell from Altoona, PA (ex bassist from Edison, drummer from Fuse and Carbon14), as it turns out, seemed to work in the now newly-formed bands favor, as things began to take a new shape and evolve into something that was damn-near unfamiliar to Shadow 5. To put it in more simplistic terms: They were starting to rock.

After changing the bands name to Shades of June and also losing two more members of the band to lifes difficulties and changing paths; a young, impulsive, and possibly not altogether sane bassist was found in the form of Chris Myer from Pittsburgh, PA. Bringing more energy, hilarity, and alcohol into the mix, Chris has been a welcome and needed change to the team.

Jess debuted at the UPJ Homecoming 2005 Festivities on October 1, 2005 to a crowd of approximately 800 people and from that point on it was only looking forward for SOJ. For over 2 years Jess provided the energy and stage show that the band had been searching. On December 29, 2007, Jess performed her last show as a member of SOJ as she moves along to further her career. She will be missed as a part of the band - but life must go on, so the next version of SOJ started to evolve.

In late January 2008, the addition of Alex Davis was official. Adding to the overall sound of the group and allowing for more stage presence to be exhibited, Alex immediately started to fit in. With the ability to add backing vocals and also share leads on guitar, he proves to be a vital part of the band in the future.

After almost 7 years of performing with SOJ, on August 9, 2008, drummer Chris McConnell said farewell to Shades of June. Chris and family are relocating to Ohio where he plans on continuing his musical career. Be sure to see some roadtrips to OH for SOJ.

With a few "warm-up" shows behind him, August 30 will be the official debut of new drummer, Jesse August. A native of Pittsburgh, Jesse joined the band and started rehearsals in June 2008, working behind the scenes to prepare for Chris's departure. Jesse brings a tremendous sense of professionalism to the band and we look forward to great things to come!!!

Shades of June has never been this motivated and determined before, and this promises to be a sign of great things to come. <>