Dakona was a Canadian alternative rock music group from Vancouver, British Columbia.
History
Dakona formed in 1997 in Vancouver. The group was made up of lead vocalist and songwriter Ryan McAllister, Shane Dueck on bass and as co-songwriter, Brook Winstanley on guitar, and John Biondillo on drums. The band began by performing locally in Vancouver, and independently released two albums."Dakona Perfect Change". Pop Matters, Andrew Ellis 8 January 2004
In 2003, the band signed with Maverick Records, recorded an album, Perfect Change, and toured in the US to promote it."High-school gigs led to deal with Madonna". Georgia Straight, by Shawn Conner on February 12th, 2004 The album received mediocre reviews." Dakona Perfect Change". AllMusic review by John D. Luerssen"DAKONA New and Notable Releases". NOW Toronto, by Sarah Liss October 16, 2003
Maverick later dissolved."Ryan McAllister makes music for a rainy town". Aldergrove Star, April 21, 2011 Dakona disbanded in 2005. Since then, Ryan McAllister has released two solo albums, Sketches and Music For a Rainy Town, and has played with the band North Country Gentlemen (formerly known as Cowboys and Indians).
Discography 1998: Good Enough for Me (independent) 2000: Ordinary Heroes (independent) Title Album details Perfect ChangeReleased: September 9, 2003 Genres: Alternative rock, Christian alternative rock, Christian rock, Pop rock, Post-grunge Length: 54:52 Labels: Maverick, Warner Producers: Rob Cavallo, Dakona, Arnold Lanni, Daniel Mendez
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