“It’s My Life” - The Bon Jovi Story pays respects to one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Whether delivering a bonafide rock concert or a intimate theatre experience, “It’s My Life” tells the story of Bon Jovi from the early 80’s up to the present day. Featuring a stellar lineup of musicians with worldwide touring experience, a spectacular performance is guaranteed every time.
With their catchy hooks, good looks and irresistible pop-metal sound, its no wonder Bon Jovi became one of the best selling bands of all time with over 130 million albums sold world wide. Releasing hit after hit for over 25 years the band are still going strong but alas, very rarely include Australia in their world tours.
It's My Life is a high energy, charismatic and uncannily realistic tribute to Bon Jovi, recreating all the hits as faithfully as possible - Living On A Prayer, Wanted Dead Or Alive, Bad Medicine, Lay Your Hands on Me, You Give Love A Bad Name and many more! We will bring you back to the glorious 80's, 90's and 2000's in three decades of classic songs that made them the biggest band in the world!
The Band...
Farren Jones
Farren has performed at hundreds of corporate and pub gigs nationally over the past 15 years, including a stint on The X Factor. Farren has an uncanny ability to shape his vocal tone to emulate many 80’s vocal styles, and delivers a highly visual performance every time. In 2006, Farren released his debut album ‘Whenever’, the pop/ rock album, packed with memorable radio-friendly gems, was received warmly by critics and fans alike. Comparisons with classic rock icons Bryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen were graciously acknowledged by Farren. However, an appearance on X-Factor in 2011 saw Farren receiving some recognition in his own artistic right from international guest Ronan Keating, who described Farren’s authentic and honest style as ‘...pure magic.’ In 2013 Farren was commissioned by film producer Scott Didier to record the new single ‘RISE’ for the AFL themed blockbuster ‘BLINDER’.
Rob Moody
Rob has been obsessed with guitar for 21 years now, and has been touring nationally and internationally since 1995 and teaching guitar for 20 years out of his Blackburn studio.
As a professional, meticulous and experienced musician dedicated to replicating classic guitar tones, with a broad range of musical styles and abilities at his disposal, Rob has toured with his band The Nightfillers, and played in cover bands, WOMP and Shazam. Currently playing lead Guitar in Deep Creek Road and touring all over Australia and playing major festivals.
Rob delivers a meticulously high energy performance all the time, every time!
Noel Tenny
Noel is the most consummate professional drummer known to mankind. As an in demand drummer over many years, Noel has toured the world many times and brings his considerable talent to our 80’s journey. No stranger to huge crowds, Noel delivers a thumping show and puts his heart and soul into every performance.
Simon D'Aquino
Simon is an accompanist, pianist, vocal coach and musical director who remains actively involved in the Melbourne music scene.
His experience in musical theatre has seen him involved as a repetiteur and pit musician for dozens of productions and also as a musical director for many more. Starting initially as a solo concert performer, Simon has grown a diverse musical pallet having played a range of instruments in bands and recordings across styles of rock, pop, classical, opera and jazz.
Tim Phillips
Tim is a passionate and dedicated professional musician with over 20 years of stage experience. He started out in an original group” Grace” co writing and performing songs at venues across Melbourne. Latter joining Phil Para in 2003 as the bass guitarist, where he did a brief stint with the Brewster Brothers.
A seasoned session player he has also played in numerous bands around Melbourne and interstate including The Absolutely Live Doors Show , The Australian Divinyls Show, Cinematica, and AC/DSHE.
Tim’s thundering baselines will rock you!
