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Welcome to JJ & the Bad Habits

Groovy Rock N Roll!

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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

April 2026

April 23  5-8

Burnt Store CC Food Truck Night

23415 Vincent Ave, 

Punta Gorda, 33955

April 25     6:30-9:30

PRIVATE PARTY

Isles Yacht Club

April 26      2-5pm

Low Key Tiki

Mile Marker 1 Saint James City, FL

April 30     5-8 pm​

Kickstands Bar & Grill

10251 Stringfellow Rd

St James City, 33956

May 2026

May 1   6:30-?

Twisted Fork

THE ULTIMATE MEAT LOAF TRIBUTE BAND

with Special Guest

JJ & the Bad Habits

May 21    2-5pm

Riviera Bar and Grill

5500 Deltona Dr

Punta Gorda, 33950

May 22    6-9pm

Landys Restaurant

1400 Aquaview Lane

Englewood, 34223

May 25     2-5pm

MEMORIAL DAY PARTY

American Legion Post 254

6648 Taneytown St

North Port, 34291

May 29    6-9

Rotonda Elks

May 30   8-11

Scotties Pub

14530 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287

May 31    12-4

WOODY’S RIVER ROO
PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR
5717 18th St. East
Ellenton, FL 34222

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