Dakona

Dakona was a Canadian alternative rock music group from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Dakona
Dakona, 2003
Background information
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genresalternative rock Pop rock
Years active1997 (1997)–2004 (2004)
LabelsMaverick
Warner (distributor)
Associated actsRyan McAllister
North Country Gentlemen (formerly Cowboys & Indians)
Past membersRyan McAllister
John Biondolillo
Shane Dueck
Brook Winstanley

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.[1] The band began by performing locally in Vancouver, and independently released two albums.[2]

In 2003 The band signed with Maverick Records, recorded an album, Perfect Change, and toured in the US to promote it.[3][4] The album received mediocre reviews.[5][6]

Maverick later dissolved.[7] Dakona disbanded in 2005. Since then, Ryan McAllister has released two solo albums, "Sketches" and "Music For a Rainy Town",[7] and has played with the band North Country Gentlemen (formerly known as Cowboys and Indians).

Discography
  • 1998: Good Enough for Me (independent)[8]
  • 2000: Ordinary Heroes (independent)[9]
Title Album details
Perfect Change
Track listing
  1. "Waiting" - 3:39
  2. "Revelation" - 3:49
  3. "Trampoline" - 3:35
  4. "Richest Man" - 5:08
  5. "Center of the World" - 4:07
  6. "Good (I've Got a Lot to Learn)" - 4:13
  7. "Soul for Sale" - 3:37
  8. "Untouchable" - 4:23
  9. "Trust" - 4:42
  10. "Beautiful Thing" - 3:40
  11. "Revolving" - 4:11
  12. "In God's Name" - 5:10
  13. "Perfect Change" - 4:46

References
  1. Fuoco, Christina. "Dakona Biography". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  2. "Dakona Perfect Change". Pop Matters, Andrew Ellis 8 January 2004
  3. "Striving for perfection". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 10– 5 April 2003. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. "High-school gigs led to deal with Madonna". Georgia Straight, by Shawn Conner on February 12th, 2004
  5. " Dakona Perfect Change". AllMusic review by John D. Luerssen
  6. "DAKONA New and Notable Releases". NOW Toronto, by Sarah Liss October 16, 2003
  7. "Ryan McAllister makes music for a rainy town". Aldergrove Star, April 21, 2011
  8. ""Good enough for me" (sound recording)", Collections Canada, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 29509929, retrieved 11 March 2012
  9. ""Ordinary heroes" (sound recording)", Collections Canada, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 28362801, retrieved 11 March 2012
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