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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – New Single & Video Release
Just released a new single and video of the Christmas classic, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”. The track blends my nylon string acoustic guitar with fretless bass (played by California-based bassist/composer Henrik Bridger) and is supported by an ever evolving orchestral meets jazz meets pop arrangement. Henrik also played upright bass and recorded both his parts in his own studio (with some great gear!) — so a huge thanks to him for all of his creativity and work!

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is my third single release for 2024 following “Drivetrain” (April 2024) and “For All” (September 2024). I have a number of releases planned for 2025 as well as continuing my Live in the Studio video series — so stay tuned. You can listen to “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” right here by playing the video or you can check out the music on pretty much any streaming service (I put a couple links below). As always, thanks for listening/watching!

— Stream “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” —

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November 29, 2024
Art Focus Artists’ Association Art Show & Sale
This Friday (October 25) from 7-9 PM, I’m playing the opening reception for the Art Focus Artists’ Association Art Show & Sale . I’ve had the opportunity to play at previous opening receptions (thank you Art Focus for having me back again!) and it’s always been a great time! The show is being held at the Outlet, Leigh Square (McAllister Avenue) in Port Coquitlam this Friday (7-9 PM), Saturday (11AM – 5PM) and Sunday (11AM – 5PM). Hope to see you there!
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October 23, 2024
#1 on the ReverbNation Instrumental chart for Vancouver
Nice to be back at #1 on the ReverbNation Instrumental chart for Vancouver!
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October 2, 2024
For All – New Single & Video Release
Happy to announce the release of my new single (and video), “For All”. I’ve always loved introspective, poignant ballads that feature a blend of acoustic sounds and synth textures. This track really is defined by that blend, with my acoustic nylon string guitar floating above a slow moving, rhythmic synth pad. “For All” is available right now on just about any streaming service (I’ve included a couple links below) and/or you can check out the music right here by playing the video. As always, thanks for listening/watching and I hope you like “For All”!

— STREAM “FOR ALL” —

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September 25, 2024
Art Focus Artists’ Association Art Show & Sale
I’m playing at the Art Focus Artists’ Association Art Show & Sale this Friday (May 3rd) from 7-9 PM at Mabbett Hall, Port Coquitlam Community Centre. The Art Focus shows always feature terrific art, nice people and refreshments, so please drop by to check out this free, family friendly event!
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May 1, 2024
Drivetrain – New Single & Video Release
Just released my new single (and video) “Drivetrain”! The track combines my love of melodic acoustic guitar and 80’s New Wave. Growing up, I listened to a huge variety of music — everything from fusion to classical to free jazz – with my main pop influences primarily coming from late 70s to early/mid 80s New Wave. With “Drivetrain”, I took some of the elements that were already present in my previous music and slightly emphasized them — things like synth textures and parts are more up front. Thanks for listening and I hope you like the music and the video!

You can stream Drivetrain from pretty much any service you’d like. Here are a couple links:

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April 5, 2024
New Acoustic Pedalboard
Last project of 2023! Put together a new acoustic pedalboard. And not without a few hiccups… I wanted to keep the small form factor of the Pedaltrain Nano+… and I wanted this combo of pedals… so, more than a little bit of a jigsaw puzzle. And to top it off I used an under the board power supply. Bit of a challenge and I’m not happy with the cabling, but the most important thing is it sounds killer! Happy New Year everyone!
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December 31, 2023
Back At #1 In Vancouver On The ReverbNation Instrumental Charts
That’s a nice early Christmas present… I’m back at #1 in Vancouver on the ReverbNation Instrumental Charts!
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December 23, 2023
Joy to the World – Steve Sheppard Music Reviews
Joy to the World – Steve Sheppard Music Reviews

The music of Jamie Bonk has been in my life as a European radio host since 2012 and the album Necessity, but the artist has been plying his trade for far longer; however I get to review his first new Christmas music in a decade, since the release of The First Noël back in 2013, and it has to be said it is one of the most charming of arrangements of Joy To The World I think I have ever heard.

The whole piece is given a total make over, and beautiful over laid vocals can be heard drifting over the snow tipped mountains of a lush and textured orchestration. Jamie’s signature acoustic guitar of course is a huge part of the composition, and one must say that his performance on it is very uplifting.

This well-known Christmas piece is now a single, and as such its potential to go all the way is real and very tangible. The overall construction and quality of this piece is incredibly attractive and has a popular quality feel to it, one could imagine with ease Jamie playing it live over this festive period, and that experience ending with a rapturous applause, as there can be no doubt that Joy to the World by Jamie Bonk is the perfect of placements on any Christmas playlist this winter.

– Steve Sheppard, Steve Sheppard Music Reviews
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December 2, 2023
Joy to the World (New Video)
Brand new video for my just released Christmas single, Joy to the World!
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December 1, 2023
Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)
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November 20, 2023
Joy to the World (New Single Available Now)
It’s been ten years since I’ve released any Christmas music. Back in 2013, I did a single of “The First Noël“, which featured the fantastically talented Wendy Irvine on vocals. And now, a decade later, I’m happy to have just released my second Christmas single, “Joy to the World”. My arrangement of this classic tune is one the most complex of any song I’ve ever done — lots and lots of instrumental/orchestral and vocal layers intertwine with my nylon string guitar lead. I’m looking to do more productions with this sort of sound in the future — it really is fun getting to use such a huge sound palette. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you like the music!

You can check out the new single here: Joy to the World
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November 17, 2023
The Art Focus Artist’s Association Fall Show Opening Reception
So happy to be invited back to play The Art Focus Annual Fall Show Opening Reception this Friday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Please stop by and support all of the incredibly talented artists!
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November 15, 2023
#1 in Vancouver on the ReverbNation Instrumental Charts
Some nice news to wake up to… #1 in Vancouver on the ReverbNation Instrumental Charts!
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August 20, 2023
Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 2023 Spring Art Show and Sale Opening Reception
Playing the Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 2023 Spring Art Show and Sale Opening Reception, this Friday (May 5th) from 7-9 PM. Please drop by and check out all of the talented artists!
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May 3, 2023
“There To Now” – One World Music Radio
Thanks to Chrissie and Steve at One World Music Radio for all their help in spreading the word about my new album, There To Now! They set up a terrific artist page for me on their website along with an audio interview. Also on the page is a very sweet mini playlist that includes music from Mick Overmere, Steve Hewitt, Timea Göghova & Caro D’lirium, Thermo and Fiona Joy Hawkins as well as a couple tracks from my new record. So nice to be on a playlist with these talented artists — definitely going to be digging deeper into their new music. And lastly, Steve Sheppard’s review of There To Now beautifully encapsulates the album — very much appreciated!
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December 12, 2022
“There To Now” – New Album
Just released my new album, There To Now! I truly feel this album (my seventh full length release) is some of the best music I’ve ever made. The record has ten tracks (five guitar-based instrumentals and five vocal tunes) and it draws on a fairly wide range of styles (mainly Jazz, Pop and Folk with a little bit of Classical and Rock as well). In the past, I’ve made music where it’s just me and myself alone in the studio, but There To Now absolutely could not have been made without the help of all those who worked on it. So a big thanks to Henrik Bridger (bass), Dave Patel (drums), Wendy Irvine (vocals), Bill McBirnie (alto flute and flute) and Ron Scott (vocals). And also thanks to my wife, Sonya, for the cover photography – never would have been able to compose the shot and definitely wouldn’t have been awake (and functioning) at the break of dawn!

If you’d like to check out the album, you can stream it here: There To Now
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December 2, 2022
Art Focus’ Fall Art Show and Sale
So happy to be playing at this event tomorrow night (Friday, November 18th, 7-9PM). Please drop by and check out all of the great art!
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November 17, 2022
’73 (Live in the Studio)
Like most writers, I find it tough to single out which of my tunes I like “better” than others. Some pieces are a true struggle to write and record and some just seem to flow right from the beginning. Some of my songs work great live and others, well, not so much. That said, ’73 is one of those pieces that, if you twist my arm, I’d put into the “like better” category. Here’s a live in the studio version of ’73. Thanks for taking the time to listen and I hope you like the music.
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December 2, 2021
“Just Now” (Live in the Studio)
Here’s a live in the studio version of “Just Now” from my album, A Perfect Tomorrow. I released A Perfect Tomorrow back in 2000 and I’ve played “Just Now” on countless gigs — the tune always seems to push me to try and play/improvise something new. Thanks for listening!
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