Jonas Tomalty

Born in Montreal in 1979, Jonas Tomalty has been firmly rooted in the music scene for quite some time. Jonas started singing at a very young age, around three years old. After being part of a choir during his adolescence, he founded the alternative band "Rubberman," with which he won the "L’Esprit" competition in 1999, a contest organized by the radio station CHOM-FM.

His great musical talent has made him feel at home on stage since he was 15. He was a highly talented singer who delved into rock under the simple name "Jonas" and into blues with "The Blues Blooded" in the late 1990s. His strong charisma and overflowing energy earned him the opportunity to open for renowned acts like The Tea Party.

In 1999, he also had the chance to perform at the prestigious Montreal International Jazz Festival. After flirting with the blues for years, Jonas reaped what he sowed by winning the "LYS Blues Award" for Revelation of the Year in 2003, awarded annually by the Quebec Blues Association.

Jonas first gained international recognition in 2004 when his band toured North America as the opening act for Van Halen. In the spring of 2004, he released his debut solo album (selling nearly 100,000 copies), featuring songs written by renowned collaborators such as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. His initial success, stemming from his rendition of "Edge of Seventeen," brought him recognition from the general public. The reviews were excellent, and the album received a Juno nomination for Rock Album of the Year. Jonas was also nominated in the "New Artist of the Year" category.

In 2006, he released his second album titled "Suite Life," which has already sold over 45,000 copies in Canada. B I O G R A P H Y ( S U I T E ) In 2007, Jonas delivered a memorable headline concert at the Bell Centre in front of over 7,000 fans, which was recorded on DVD and titled "Live at the Bell Centre." In the same year, he also released a documentary on the big screen and on DVD titled "Jonas: La Quête," where a film crew follows him around in his various activities and portrays the life of the passionate artist.

Then, from 2010 to 2017, it was the era of "Jonas & the Massive Attraction," a successful modern rock band that performed concerts all over the globe at a staggering pace, delivering three albums along the way. The single "Big Slice" reached #2 on Canadian rock radio.

In 2021, Jonas Tomalty reclaimed his family name to deliver his true musical identity. He travelled extensively to find inspiration for this new chapter in his life. He found himself writing in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Nashville, which resulted in the album "Jonas Tomalty - Undivided.

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Château du Lac, 460 Rue Main, Hudson, Canada