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.
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
September 6 4-8pm
33 S Tamiami Tr
Punta Gorda, Fl 33950
September 18. 6-9pm
317 Tamiami Tr
Punta Gorda, 33950
September 19 6:30-10:30pm
Sharkeys on the Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S
Venice, Fl 34285
September 25 6-9pm
American Legion Pine Island
4106 Stringfellow Rd
Saint James City Fl 33956
September 26 6-10pm
AllStar Sports Bar and Grill
6pm-10pm
2360 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
September 27 Sunday 2-5
Riviera Bar and Grill
5500 Deltona Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Friday October 23 6-9
Punta Gorda Elks
25538 Shore Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-769-5273
Must be a member or guest
Saturday October 24 7-10pm
Cass Cay Restaurant
Burnt Store Marina
3200 Matecumbe Key Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Thursday October 29 2-5pm
Riviera Bar and Grill
5500 Deltona Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Friday October 30 6:30-10:30pm
Sharky's On The Pier
1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice FL 34285
Saturday October 31. 1-5pm
Kickstands Pub and Grub
10251 Stringfellow Rd, St James City, FL 33956
Friday November 6 6-10pm
AllStar Sports Bar and Grill
2360 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Thursday November 12 5-8pm
Burnt Store Food Truck Night
24315 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Saturday November 14 7-10pm
Palm Breeze RV Resort
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4685 Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Sunday November 15 4-8pm
33 S Tamiami Tr
Punta Gorda, Fl 33950
Saturday November 21
6:30-10:30
Sharky's On The Pier
1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice FL 34285
Monday November 23 6-10pm
1975 Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
Friday December 4 6-10pm
AllStar Sports Bar and Grill
2360 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Saturday December 19 7-10pm
Palm Breeze RV Resort
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4685 Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Monday December 28
6:30-10:30
Sharky's On The Pier
1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice FL 34285
December 31, New Years Eve
Private Party