No Jaboinga is a talented group of musicians who come from all different musical backgrounds and bring with them personalities from varied walks of life. They have concocted a musical recipe that reflects its unusual name with pop hooks that worm their way into your brain, rhythmic manipulation and avante garde musical concepts. With the combination of pop, rock, funk, and jazz influences and eccentric, dedicated, creative and hardworking attitudes, No Jaboinga continues to push new musical boundaries and create a distinguished sound.
Inspired by classics from the Beatles to Zappa, the group likes to keep their music “listener friendly”, but also likes to tackle more advanced musical concepts with sophisticated solos and clever chord progressions. Their advanced pop sound and a dynamic live show keep audiences impressed and on their feet all over the Southeast!
Story Behind the Name
The name “No Jaboinga” was termed by [drummer] Danny Paschall’s autistic brother. It is one of the more memorable words from his self-penned vocabulary.
Band Bio
No Jaboinga is a talented group of musicians who come from all different musical backgrounds and bring with them personalities from varied walks of life. They have concocted a musical recipe that reflects its unusual name with pop hooks that worm their way into your brain, rhythmic manipulation and avante garde musical concepts. With the combination of pop, rock, funk, and jazz influences and eccentric, dedicated, creative and hardworking attitudes, No Jaboinga continues to push new musical boundaries and create a distinguished sound.
Inspired by classics from the Beatles to Zappa, the group likes to keep their music “listener friendly”, but also likes to tackle more advanced musical concepts with sophisticated solos and clever chord progressions. Their advanced pop sound and a dynamic live show keep audiences impressed and on their feet all over the Southeast!
Individual Bios
Joee Nagem – Bass, Lead Vocals
A native of Columbus, Ga., Joee is a graduate of both Auburn University School of Music and Atlanta Institute of Music. He started his musical career as an Elvis Impersonator at the age of 5, and has never ceased to strive for the top. Joee has studied under bassist Victor Wooten of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and Jimmy Haslip from The Yellowjackets.
Evan Krupa—Lead Guitar, Vocals
Raised in Marietta, Georgia was introduced to the blues at an early age but his father. Influenced by artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers Band and Buddy Guy, he started playing in blues bands at 16. Evan started branching out to jazz, R&B, and funk, and decided to attend the Atlanta Institute of Music. Evan plays with Atlanta band Chainletter, and is the guitarist in the house band at the Apache café in downtown Atlanta.
Jacob Deaton – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard
Born in South Georgia and raised in Indiana, Jacob brings a unique quality to the music scene. While serving in the United States Air Force, he developed a love for Jazz, which influences his upbeat guitar playing and led him to start his own jazz combo.
Danny Paschall – Drums, Vocals
Danny is a graduate of Atlanta Institute of Music and has studied drums under jazz legend Kennwood Dennard. He is a featured drummer on the Atlanta music scene in settings from rock and metal, to jazz and theater, and has performed with Black Elvis, Kevin Wang and the Skin Flutes, and Elliot Holden. Danny’s guilty pleasures include “Dancing Queen” by ABBA and offbeat movies.