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Welcome to JJ & the Bad Habits

Groovy Rock N Roll!

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JJ
Jack Jonaitis

Jack Jonaitis, the six-string sorcerer and fearless leader of JJ & The Bad Habits, riffs with the precision of a rocket scientist and the soul of a Colorado mountain storm. Born under the wide skies of the Centennial State, Jack traded equations for electric guitars, leaving behind a career in aerospace to chase the call of rock ‘n’ roll. A tone-chasing gearhead, he’s obsessed with custom guitars and vintage amps, crafting sounds that roar like a V8 and shimmer like a desert mirage. Based in Southwest Florida, Jack fronts the grooviest band around, with their alligator head mascot grinning from the stage—a nod to the swampy, untamed spirit of their music. Whether shredding solos or steering the Bad Habits’ wild ride, Jack’s the spark that ignites every show, blending cosmic cool with a bad-ass vibe.

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Dave Nichols
Bad Habit

Dave Nichols, the heartbeat of JJ & The Bad Habits, lays down grooves as smooth as a Gulf breeze and as fierce as a New York winter. Dave cut his teeth drumming across the Northeast’s rock scene in the ‘70s and ‘80s, channeling the raw energy of those stages into every beat. He traded city lights for mountain highs during a stint in Colorado, soaking up the free-spirited vibes that still echo in his rhythms. For 15 years, Dave called a boat home, navigating life’s waves with the same cool precision he brings to the kit. Now anchored in Southwest Florida, he’s the rock-solid pulse of the grooviest band around, weaving stories of the road, sea, and soul into every performance. Catch him behind the drums, where he turns time into magic for JJ & The Bad Habits.

Rick Beach
Bad Habit

Check Us Out Live: Upcoming gigs

December 2025

December 5      6-9 PM

Landy's Restaurant

1400 Aqua View Ln

Englewood, Fl 34223

December 6       1-4 PM

Kickstands Pub & Grub

10251 Stringfellow Rd.
St. James City, FL 33956

December 18.    5-8 PM

Burnt Store Marina Food Truck night

24315 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

December 19      7-11 PM

Sharkey's on the Pier

1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice FL 34285

December 20   6-10PM

AllStar Sports Bar and Grill

2360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

December 23  6-10 PM

SandBar Tiki and Grill

1975 Beach Rd
Englewood, FL 34223

December 26   6-10  PM

Pioneer Pizza

4560 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 

December 27  11-2 PM

PRIVATE EVENT

Riviera Bar and Grill

5500 Deltona Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950

NEW YEARSN EVE 2025

Private Event

JANUARY 2026

January 3      4-7 pm

Riviera Bar and Grill

5500 Deltona Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950

January 4   2-5 PM

Low Key Tiki

Mile Marker 1 Saint James City, FL

January 9     6-10 PM

AllStar Sports Bar and Grill

2360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

​January 23    6-10 PM

Sharkey's on the Pier

1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice FL 33285

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