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Members: Dana Kelley, Nelson Medeiros, Nelson Candido, Junior Medeiros, Sandro Costa

Formed in San Jose, California in early 2004, Jade of Days easily distinguishes themselves from other Bay Area bands by combining intelligent lyrics, powerful and soulful vocals – courtesy of the talented Dana Kelley – intricate arrangements influenced by a plethora of genres which are expertly brought together by musicians Nelson Medeiros (guitars), Sandro Costa (keyboards), Nelson Candido (bass), and Junior Medeiros (drums). JOD creates a unique and decidedly modern sound.

The summer of 2005 saw the release of JOD's first effort – In the Absence of Light – an impressive debut showcasing the band's potential and their evolving sound. In the Absence of Light laid the groundwork for Jade of Days' 2006 sophomore offering – Gracas a Deus – which presented fans with a much more experimental collection of music that only served to enhance their signature sound.

Raw, emotional, and written from intensely personal places, JOD's arrangements envelop the listener with intricate guitar work, solid bass and drum lines, and delicate – yet full – keyboards. Topped off with singer Kelley's lush vocals, it is easy to understand how Jade of Days quickly became recognized as one of the Bay Area's most talented groups, prompting Ryan Osterbeck – staff writer for the Silicon Valley Metro – to write about JOD: "…the sound is clean, amazingly harmonized and spans musical styles ranging from hard-hitting punk-inspired choruses to driving rock solos to intelligent alt-indie numbers that meld into a sound rarely heard these days." [Metro Nov 15-21, 2006].

Jade of Days kept busy, playing every venue in the South Bay (and some beyond), building their base, sharing their unique musical vision, becoming recognized as one of the premier talents working the scene. In 2007, the band's talent and appeal was recognized when they were selected as the opening act in Channel 104.9's Day on the Meadow, sharing the stage with They Might Be Giants, Fountains of Wayne, DJ Scotty Boy, Medina Lake, and Kung Fu Vampire. JOD followed this up in 2008 by joining the San Jose chapter of Your Music Magazine Olympicks, a multi-month competition spanning the Bay Area where singer Kelley took Gold in the Vocalist Competition. Then, after enduring line-up changes and striving to move onward and upward, health issues within the band necessitated them taking a hiatus from writing and performing, a hiatus which has lasted for a year and a half.

In 2009, Jade of Days is poised to reach new heights of artistic and musical excellence with the release of the aptly titled Resurgence, a five-song EP that best exemplifies their fully realized, signature sound. JOD further cemented their reputation as one of the Bay Area's top acts with their performance at Left Coast Live 2009 – San Jose's premier music festival – which featured legendary performers and local acts such as Booker T, Lyrics Born, Miggs, The Mumlers, Good Hustle, Kung Fu Vampire, Monkey, The Frail, Ambience, Safety Suit, and many others. JOD did not disappoint, as they gained new fans and thrilled old friends with their tight, expertly delivered set.

Jade of Days rocks with passion, heart, and integrity. Resurgence finds them at the top of their game, creating rock n' roll that not only kicks ass but also challenges all preconceived notions of what rock could be. Jade of Days' time has come…

--written by Sean Patrick Thompson--