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Welcome to JJ & the Bad Habits

Groovy Rock N Roll!

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JJ
Jack Jonaitis

Jack Jonaitis, the six-string sorcerer and fearless leader of JJ & The Bad Habits, riffs with the precision of a rocket scientist and the soul of a Colorado mountain storm. Born under the wide skies of the Centennial State, Jack traded equations for electric guitars, leaving behind a career in aerospace to chase the call of rock ‘n’ roll. A tone-chasing gearhead, he’s obsessed with custom guitars and vintage amps, crafting sounds that roar like a V8 and shimmer like a desert mirage. Based in Southwest Florida, Jack fronts the grooviest band around, with their alligator head mascot grinning from the stage—a nod to the swampy, untamed spirit of their music. Whether shredding solos or steering the Bad Habits’ wild ride, Jack’s the spark that ignites every show, blending cosmic cool with a bad-ass vibe.

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Dave Nichols
Bad Habit

Dave Nichols, the heartbeat of JJ & The Bad Habits, lays down grooves as smooth as a Gulf breeze and as fierce as a New York winter. Dave cut his teeth drumming across the Northeast’s rock scene in the ‘70s and ‘80s, channeling the raw energy of those stages into every beat. He traded city lights for mountain highs during a stint in Colorado, soaking up the free-spirited vibes that still echo in his rhythms. For 15 years, Dave called a boat home, navigating life’s waves with the same cool precision he brings to the kit. Now anchored in Southwest Florida, he’s the rock-solid pulse of the grooviest band around, weaving stories of the road, sea, and soul into every performance. Catch him behind the drums, where he turns time into magic for JJ & The Bad Habits.

Rick Beach
Bad Habit

Check Us Out Live: Upcoming gigs

Live Performances

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August 15: 7-11 PM

Sharky's on the Pier

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

August 23: 12-4 PM

Woody's River Roo

5717 18th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222

August 24: 2-5PM

American Legion Post 254

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

6648 Taneytown St, North Port, FL 34291

August 30: 1-5PM

Sandbar TIki and Grill

1975 Beach Rd, Englewood Fl 34223

August 31: 1-5

Bar 17

3149 Duncan Rd (US 17)

Punta Gorda, FL 33882

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​September 2025

September 7:  3-7pm

TT's Tiki

Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside

33 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

September 12: 6-10 PM

All Star Sports Grill

2360 Tamiami Tr.

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

September 14: 2-5PM

American Legion Post 254

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

6648 Taneytown St, North Port, FL 34291

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October 2025

​October 3: 6-9PM

American Legion Post 254

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

6648 Taneytown St, North Port FL 34291

October 10: 6-10 PM

All Star Sports Grill

2360 Tamiami Tr.

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

October 11: 2-5 PM

Riviera Bar and Grill

5500 Deltona Dr,

Punta Gorda Fl 33950

October 19: 3-7

TT's Tiki

Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside

33 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

October 24: 7-11PM

Sharky's on the Pier

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

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November 2025

November 10: 5-9PM

Woody's River Roo

5717 18th St E, Ellenton, FL 34220

November 15: 6-10PM

All Star Sports Grill

2360 Tamiami Tr.

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

November 18: 6-10PM

Sandbar TIki and Grill

1975 Beach Rd, Englewood Fl 34223

November 21: 1-4 PM

American Legion Post 254

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

6648 Taneytown St, North Port FL 34291

November 28: 7-11 PM

Sharky's on the Pier

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

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