JACKSON FLATS
Experience the raw energy and pure emotion of 'Jackson Flats', a band that represents more than just music. Each member brings their own flair to the ensemble, creating a tapestry of sounds that is both diverse and cohesive. Showcasing a variety of your favorite songs from intimate ballads to rocking hip shakers, 'Jackson Flats' delivers a musical odyssey that resonates with fans everywhere.
Members
Mark Polimeni
Drums
Mark has been living in the Niagara region for almost a decade, but is originally from Toronto where he studied music and theory at the Ontario College of Percussion. He's played in a variety of bands since 1981 covering a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, rock, country, blues, etc. and is currently playing with artists such as the legendary Big John T-Bone Little, performing mostly country and blues. Although Mark was raised on jazz music as his father was a jazz drummer, he loves performing all styles of music. He is often quoted as saying" as long as I'm on stage performing, I'm the happiest".
Kevin Herring
Guitar
Kevin Herring is the lead guitar player with Jackson Flats. This accomplished musician started out as a drummer unti he turned his interests to the guitar and we are very pleased that he did. Just a few of his accomplishments ( a humble guy..its hard to get Kevin to talk about himself) include playing with an Eagles Tribute band being part of a Trio called Bad Hair day and The ever popular Dunn Band an audience favorite who entertained throughout Niagara for 12 years. This is where the lead singer found him and It is through this association that Kevin joined Jackson Flats and we are so thrilled to have him. His name ..reputation...and talent are well recognized by his musicial colleagues and you only have to catch Kevin at one of our shows to hear why he has earned such a good reputation for himself.
Karyn Bower
Vocals & Guitar
Karyn has been a lifelong resident of St.Catharines and has been entertaining audiences throughout Ontario Quebec and New Brunswick since the early 90s. She has had the pleasure of being a member of the tailgate party band for Darius Rucker and Brad Paisley at Copps Coliseum in January of 2011 and was the lead female singer for BigJohn T-bone Little for 9 years. Karyns earliest influences were Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Anne Murray, Stevie Nicks and Anne Wilson. For Karyn it has always been more about a song than a genre. “If the melody or lyrics move me and it vocally suits me I will attempt it.” She has covered classic / new country / 50s and 60s pop / rock / classic rock / southern rock / 70s 80s pop and performed with a 30 piece orchestra. She is currently gravitating to tradional and new country, southern and 70s pop/rock dependent on the venue. “I guess I’m at an age where music has a nostalgic effect moving me towards music I grew up listening to with my mom. Of course the songs I rocked out to through my high school years will always stay with me!
Michael Gieseking
Bass Guitar & vocals
Michael started his musical career during his late teens and shortly after start it up his own band and travel across most of Canada over the next few years, honing his skills on his guitar and vocal. By 1985 he was in a four piece band opening for such acts as BTO, Honey Moon Suite, Colin James to name a few. He also writes and does some recording mostly in his home studio. He enjoys all genres of music and aggressively pursues his quality sound, presentation and excellence in his craft. Bass guitar is his love, using 4, 5 string instruments and fretless. Further, he is adept on guitar as well as dabbling on keyboards. His is a solid authoritative addition to holding down the bottom end for Jackson Flats being a welcome and valuable addition to the family.
Promo Video
Gimme One Reason Video
Gallery
Events
Hey Everyone.. It's official. Jackson Flats will be playing at Club Belvedere on New Years Eve.. here are the details. Address: 57 John Street Thorold ON Doors open at 6pm Bar opens at 7 Band plays 9-1 Tickets will be 50.00 per person Dinner is buffet at 7pm consisting of: Green salad Rolls Roast beef and gravy Roast chicken Roast potatoes Pasta Meatballs Cake
Please join us for a fun night at our local legion for an evening of music, dancing and good friends.
We are pleased to return to play our varied repertoire for what always turns out to be a great time. Don’t miss it!
Niagara regions own Jackson Flats will be returning to this iconic landmark by popular demand. The place rocked our first time in and it will be seriously rocking again!!
December 8th at the Canadian Legion 15 George Street St. Catharines. The Toys 4 Tots Benefit. Jackson Flats will be on hand preforming three sets throughout the afternoon.
Join us once again at Ridgeway Legion with the sound of new songs at every performance sure to inspire and help make this an evening you will want to experience again and again! We always have a fun time enjoying the great audience, staff and of course the excellent fish and chips! Put on your ears, smiles and dancing shoes folks. Can't wait!!!
Niagara regions own Jackson Flats will be returning to this iconic landmark by popular demand. The place rocked our first time in and it will be seriously rocking again!!
Let’s get spooky and rock out with Jackson Flats! It is always a great time at this club an even better in costume! See you there!
We are happy to have another night of rockin’ good times with our friends at Parker’s! The band always has been thrilled to entertain here because of the great reception of staff and clientele.
Come on out for a great time at this o’clock flick Niagara Falls landmark for some excellent hospitality and fun good time music featuring Niagara regions own Jackson Flats. You won’t be disappointed!
We are looking forward to this wonderful event to help raise money to support the cure for cancer. Please refer to the poster attached for information about the motorcycle ride in support of this cause.
This will be our first appearance at the Welland Legion for sometime, and we are so glad to be returning to entertain you. Come for the great food companionship, and of course the music!
We will be playing the second day, September 1 at this exciting three day annual event. There will be plenty of things to do with lots of live entertainment. Jackson Flats will be performing at 1 PM and then again at 3:30 PM at the log cabin site. Please join us for a fantastic day his family, friendly festival and Exhibition. There will be something for everyone!
Join us once again at Ridgeway Legion with the sound of new songs at every performance sure to inspire and help make this an evening you will want to experience again and again! We always have a fun time enjoying the great audience, staff and of course the excellent fish and chips! Put on your ears, smiles and dancing shoes folks. Can't wait!!!
Please join us for our first appearance at Gibbo’s in Chippawa for a shared evening of top notch entertainment featuring the talent of Karyn Bower and her band. It is sure to be a fun and entertaining evening for everyone!
Please join us and support our debut at this iconic club conveniently located in Saint Catherine’s. Show starts at 7 o’clock.
We're coming back atcha folks! Get ready to have a ripping time with us because we're thrilled to be back with you!!
We're coming back atcha folks! Get ready to have a ripping time with us because we're thrilled to be back with you!!
A tradition. Meet up with friends for an afternoon on the patio with great food, music and a relaxed atmospere.
Join guys once again at Ridgeway Legion with the sound of new songs at every performance sure to inspire and help make this an evening you will want to experience again and again! We always have a fun time enjoying the great audience, staff and of course the excellent fish and chips! Put on your ears, smiles and dancing shoes folks. Can't wait!!!
Join us for a great evening of music, good food and good folks!
Join us for an evening of good fun at Pitchers. Good staff, good prices and a comfortable ambiance. We have a new updated selection of music to please all tastes for you to enjoy! Save the date!!
Great food, Good vibes, Great Music!! This will be our debut at Parker's and we hear it rocks! Don't miss the party.
Love this place!! Great people, atmosphere and FUN!!!
C’mon out to Jackson Flats debut at this iconic club in Fort Erie. The fun starts at 9:00 pm and we’d all love to have a good time with you all. The band is charged and ready to entertain you with some favourites from oldies to more recent country, southern rock and everything in between. Don’t miss it!
Blame It On Your Heart
Cant Help Falling In Love
Cold Shot
Copperhead Rd
Cotton Fields
Country Roads
Daddy's Hands
Different Drum
Don’t Stop
Dreams
Every Little Thing
Ex’s and Ohs
Flip, Flop And Fly
Girl Crush
Give Me One Reason
Grandpa
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Heads Carolina, Tails California
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Hurts So Good
I Saw Her Standing There
I Want You To Want Me
Johnny B Good
Jolene
Just One Look
Kansas City
Love Hurts
Mama He's Crazy
Me And Bobbie McGee
My Babe
No One Needs To Know
Old Time Rock n Roll
One Promise To Late
Paper Roses
Perfect Love
Play That Funky Music
Poor Poor Pitiful Me
Redneck Woman
Riannon
Satin Sheets
Say You Love Me
Shame On Me
Sharp Dressed Man
Silver Threads And Golden Needles
Some Kind Of Wonderful
Somethings Got A Hold Of Me.
Something To Talk About
Soul Man
Spooky
Squeeze Box
Stand By Me
Stuck In The Middle
Summer Of 69
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Home Alabama
That’s What I Like About You
To Old To Die Young
Tulsa Time
Unchained Melody
Valerie
Wagonwheel
Wipeout
When Will I Be Loved
When You Say Nothing At All